Ei160e Series
230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
with Rechargeable Battery Backup
Instruction Manual
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© Ei Electronics 2018P/N B18148 Rev4
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Do’s Don’ts
Regularly check green mains
indicator is lit
Do not paint your Alarm. Do
not allow paint, water or dust
to contaminate the Alarm
Test Monthly – See testing
and maintenance
Your Alarm is powered by
230VAC. Do not open or
insert anything into the Alarm
If nuisance alarms occur –
press the “> <” button to
silence the Alarm for 10 mins
Remove or completely cover
your Alarm when decorating
to prevent dust or other
contamination damaging the
unit
Clean your Alarm regularly
User Section
Introduction to Ei160e
Smoke/Heat Alarms
The Ei160e series is supplied with an Easi-Fit base that
allows very quick and simple installation of the Smoke
Alarm, combined with simple detector head removal
and replacement. The Easi-Fit base automatically
connects both mains power and battery as the detector
head slides on to the Easi-Fit base.
Up to 12 Smoke/Heat Alarms can be interconnected so
that when one senses fire all the units alarm.
Interconnection can be achieved by hardwire or through
a modular RF module, the Ei100MRF, which can be
inserted into the base of the Alarm.
A green LED indicates the presence of mains power. A
red LED will flash rapidly in an alarm scenario.
All Alarms feature a combined Test/Silence (> <) button.
The “> <” button will either silence false alarms or
perform a unit self-test.
In “Test” mode the Alarm will perform a self-test and
sound the horn.
In “Silence” mode the Alarm will be silenced for a period
of approximately ten minutes to overcome false alarm
conditions. It will then automatically reset itself.
RF Interconnection
The Ei160e series may be interconnected with any
other Ei Electronics RadioLINK or RadioLINK+ products
through inserting the Ei100MRF RadioLINK+ Module.
This module will enable the Ei160e series alarms to
communicate RF messages to other Ei Electronics
products such as the Ei450 RadioLINK Alarm Controller
where you can remotely locate, test and hush your
Ei160e Series Alarms using this wireless controller.
For detailed user instructions on using the RF
interconnection module Ei100MRF with the Ei160e
series, please consult the Ei100MRF instruction manual.
Important Information
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Testing and Maintenance
Check all Alarms monthly, especially after initial
installation or re-occupation (e.g. following a holiday).
1. Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (if it is
off check circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.)
2. Check that the red LED on the cover flashes once
every 40 seconds to indicate normal operation – If
the memory has been set indicating that the Alarm
has been activated in the last 24 hours, the red LED
will flash twice every 40 seconds. After 24 hours the
memory will be cleared.
3. Press the “> <” button for up to 10 seconds to ensure
the sensor chamber, electronics and sounder are
working. A red light on the cover, will flash while horn
is sounding. The alarm will stop when the button is
released. Pressing the “> <” button simulates the
effect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the
best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly.
This action will also clear the memory.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house.
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as
the results can be misleading unless special apparatus
is used.
4. Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs
or dust and clean the Alarm as described in the
“cleaning” section if necessary.
5. Interconnected Alarms only - Test the first unit by
pressing the “> <” button for 10 seconds. All the
units should alarm within 10 seconds of the first horn
sounding. The red light on the first unit only will flash
about once a second. On releasing the button the local
Alarm will stop sounding immediately and the remote
Alarms will stop sounding approximately 3 seconds
later (if testing using RF interconnection this could take
slightly longer). This will verify that the interconnect is
working. Check all the other units similarly.
6. Check the functioning of the mains battery back-up
directly after installation and then at least yearly as
follows:
- Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and
check that the green indicator light is extinguished.
- Press the “> <” button and ensure the horn sounds
loudly for 10 seconds. If the horn does not sound the
Alarm can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or
replacement - see “Service and Guarantee” section.
Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board.
Note: If the mains is disconnected and the battery is
almost depleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for
at least 30 days.
7. Monitor the Alarm over a short period of time for any
beeps.
Switching off Mains for long periods
If the premises are regularly being left without mains
power for long periods the Smoke/Heat Alarms should be
removed from their mounting plates and the Ei100MRF
modules should be removed from the heads (if fitted)
to prevent the batteries becoming fully depleted. (This
is sometimes done with holiday homes which are only
occupied in the Summer).
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The modules Ei100MRF (if required) must be re-fitted
to the Alarms and the Alarms must be re-attached to
the mounting plates when the premises are re-occupied.
(Long term storage (over 1 year) can damage the
batteries such that they will not recharge when the units
are re-connected to the mains supply).
If the unit is beeping
Model Sound Red LED Status
Ei161e /
Ei164e
Ei166e Beep every
Ei166e Beep every
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Check that the green mains power light is on. If it
Beep every
40 seconds
40 seconds
40 seconds
No flash
with beep
Flash with
beep
No flash
with beep
Low
Battery
Low
Battery
Chamber
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fault
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1
is off the Alarm is not receiving mains power and is
being powered from its internal back-up cells. The
beeps indicate that they are depleted. The cells are not
replaceable. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, circuit
breakers and wiring. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician. The beeps should cease within 2 hours as
the cells charge up. Fully charged, the cells will provide
up to 3 months back-up without mains power. If the
beeping has still persisted for over 2 hours with the
green light on - the rechargeable cells may be defective.
The Smoke / Heat Alarm can be returned to the
manufacturer for repair or replacement - see “Service
and Guarantee” section.
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Indicates a problem with the smoke chamber. The Smoke
Alarm can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or
replacement - see “Service and Guarantee” section.
Cleaning
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the AC
mains at the fuse box or circuit breaker powering the
Alarm before following the cleaning instructions.
Clean your Alarm regularly, particularly in dusty areas.
Use the narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum
cleaner to remove dust, insects and cobwebs from the
sides and cover slots where the smoke or heat enters.
To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth. Dry cover
thoroughly with a lint free cloth.
WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.
Other than the cleaning described above, no other
customer servicing of this product is required. Repairs,
when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.
All Alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress which
can cause nuisance/false alarms or failure to alarm.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning,
contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber
causing the Alarm to sound or fail. Contamination is
beyond our control, it is totally unpredictable and is
considered normal wear and tear.
For this reason, contamination is not covered by the
guarantee and a charge is made for servicing such units.
If you experience persistent nuisance/false alarms it may
mean that the environment may not be suitable for your
particular Alarm type. If, for example it is due to dust
contamination or exposure to steam you should be using
an ionisation Alarm. If the false alarm is due to cooking
fumes an optical Alarm should be fitted.
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Nuisance / False Alarms
When sure that it is just a nuisance/false alarm, simply
press the “> <” button briefly on the Alarm to silence the
unit for 10 minutes.
If, when the alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke, heat
or noise to indicate that there is a fire, you should get your
family into a safe place, before you start investigating.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire
smouldering somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes,
for example cooking fumes being drawn past the Smoke
Alarm by an extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be
necessary to re-locate the device away from the source
of the fumes or replace an Ionisation Alarm with an
Optical Alarm. If for some reason the Alarm continues
to sound without smoke or heat being present (due to
insect infestation or contamination build-up for example)
the units can be silenced by disconnecting the mains
power and removing the unit - see “ALARM REMOVAL”
section - page 11 (Installer)
If cleaning the Alarm does not correct the problem
it can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or
replacement - see “Service and Guarantee” section.
Silence Feature
All the Smoke Alarms have a combined Test/Silence
button “> <” to help you control nuisance/false alarms.
1. To silence a nuisance/false alarm, press the “> <” button
located on the cover. The Alarm will automatically
switch to a reduced sensitivity condition for a 10
minute period (very large levels of smoke from a
nearby fire will override the silence period).
The unit will flash the red light every 10 seconds (instead
of the normal 40 seconds) to indicate the sensitivity is
reduced.
On interconnected Alarms, pressing the “> <” button on
the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light
flashing every second) will silence all Alarms. Pressing
the “> <” button on any other Alarm will not silence the
alarm.
2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of
the silenced period.
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Planning Your Escape Route
NEVER
Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test buttons “> <” to
familiarise your family with the Alarm sound and to
practice fire drills regularly with all family members. Draw
up a floor plan that will show each member at least 2
escape routes from each room in the house.
Children tend to hide when they don’t know what to do.
Teach children how to escape, open windows, and use
roll up fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make
sure they know what to do if the alarm goes off.
1. Check room doors for heat
or smoke. Do not open a hot
door. Use an alternate escape
route. Close doors behind you
as you leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out,
staying close to floor. Take
short breaths, if possible,
through a wet cloth or hold
your breath. More people die
from smoke inhalation than
from flames.
3. Get out as fast as you can.
Do not stop for packing. Have
a prearranged meeting place
outside for all family members.
Check everybody is there.
4. Call the Fire Brigade
immediately on a mobile
phone or from a neighbour’s
house. Make sure to call
the Brigade for all fires no
matter how small - fires can
suddenly spread. Also call the
Brigade even if the alarm is
automatically transmitted to a
remote manned centre - the
link may have failed.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
Limitations of Smoke / Heat Alarms
Smoke / Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce
the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are
widely installed.
However independent authorities have stated that they
may be ineffective in some circumstances. There are a
number of reasons for this:
• NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low temperatures
or high humidity may reduce the life of the battery.
• Smoke / Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient
smoke / heat does not reach the Alarm. Smoke / heat
may be prevented from reaching the Alarm if the fire is
too far away, for example, if the fire is on another floor,
behind a closed door, in a chimney, in a wall cavity,
or if the prevailing air draughts carry the smoke / heat
away. Installing Smoke / Heat Alarms on both sides
of closed doors and installing more than one Smoke
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