Ei EI3024, EI3014, EI3016 User Manual
Mains Powered
Ei3024 / 3016 / 3014
Alarms
Instruction Manual
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital
information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. The leaflet should be
regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet MUST be given to the householder. The
leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user.
Contents
Installer Guide 4
1. Introduction 4
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 Technical Specifications 8
2. Installation 10
2.1 Important Safety Instructions 11
2.2 Where to locate the Alarm? 12
2.3 Which Alarm in what room? 16
2.4 Where in the room? 18
2.5 Locations to avoid 19
2.6 Mounting and wiring 21
2.7 Interconnecting Alarms 25
2.8 Removing the Alarm 27
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User Guide 28
3. Testing 28
3.1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 29
3.2 Cleaning your Alarm 31
4. What to do in case of alarm 33
5. Troubleshooting and Indicator summary tables 35
6. Important safeguards 43
7. Service and Guarantee 46
7.1 Getting your Alarm serviced 47
7.2 Guarantee 47
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Installer Guide
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Introduction
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The Ei3024 is a Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm with heat enhanced optical smoke sensor and automatic dust
compensation, delivering a faster response to a wider range of fires. It detects both smoke and heat
from a fire and is ideal for hallway, landing, living room and bedroom areas.
The Ei3016 is an Optical Smoke Alarm, with a proven optical sensor and automatic dust compensation
delivering a fast response to smouldering fires. It is ideal for hallway, landing and living room areas.
The Ei3014 is a Heat Alarm with a Class A1 heat detection sensor. It can only to be used as part
of a fire detection system, i.e. interconnected with Ei Electronics mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire
or Smoke Alarms. It is ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler houses and other areas where there are
normally high levels of fumes, smoke or dust i.e. places where Smoke Alarms cannot be installed
without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms.
Up to 12 Alarms can be interconnected so that if one senses fire, all Alarms sound. It can be a
hardwired interconnection, a wireless interconnection or a mixture of both (for the wireless option
an Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module needs to be added to each Alarm – sold separately).
The Ei3000 series is supplied with a mounting plate that allows very quick and simple installation
of the Alarm. The mains and battery power is automatically connected as the Alarm slides onto the
mounting plate. Each Alarm comes with built-in rechargeable backup batteries to power the Alarm
in the event of a mains failure.
AudioLINK
The Ei3000 series Alarms are AudioLINK enabled. This feature allows the user to download information
from the Alarm through the use of a mobile App. For more information on using this feature, please
refer to the relevant section on www.eielectronics.com or www.aico.co.uk.
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1.1 Overview
Ei3024 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm
Green LED
Power Indicator
Yellow LED
Fault Indicator
Red LED
Alarm Indicator
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Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder
Smoke Entry
Vents
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Alarm
Removal
Latch
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Smoke Entry
RF Module
Learn Switch
Vents
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Ei3014 Heat AlarmEi3016 Optical Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Alarm
Removal
Latch
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
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1.2 Technical Specifications
Optical Sensor
Heat Sensor
Power Supply
Battery Backup
Alarm Sounder
Alarm Sound Level
Memory Feature
Se lf Test
Test/Hush Button
Visual indicators
AudioLINK
Operational Life
Interconnection
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Optical (Ei3024 and Ei3016)
Thermistor Class A1 Detection (Ei3014 and Ei3024)
100-250V AC, 50Hz, 0.25W
Built-in 10-year rechargeable Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium cells. Fully
charged, the battery will provide up to 6 months (without module
fitted) or 3 months (with module fitted) back-up without mains power
Piezoelectric Horn
85dB(A) at 3 meters (min)
Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire
Sensors, batteries and electronics are automatically tested periodically
Checks sensors, electronics, interconnection and sounder.
If the unit is in alarm when pressed, it silences the alarm for 10min
Green LED – Power supply
Yellow LED – Fault, EOL
Red LED – Memory or alarm (if coincides with horn sounding)
Enabled
10 years
Up to 12 units can be interconnected via a hardwired or wireless
system (using optional Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module)
Technical Specifications
Fixings
Operating Temperature
Humidity Range
Plastic Material
Dimensions
Weig ht
Warranty
Approvals
* Temperature and Humidity conditions are for normal operation and storage. Units will function outside
these ranges as required by the specific product Standards. Extended exposure to conditions outside
these ranges can reduce product life. For advice on prolonged operation outside these ranges consult
the manufacturer.
Supplied with Easi-fit anti-tamper mounting plate with integral
terminal block and wiring cover, includes screws and wall plugs
Normal: 0°C to +40°C (Storage: 0°C to +40°C)*
15% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
UL94V-0 flame retardant rated
Ei3024 and Ei3014: Product: - Ø150mm x 66mm
Package - 155mm x 155mm x 70mm
Ei3016: Product: - Ø150mm x 63mm
Package - 155mm x 155mm x 65mm
350g (including packaging)
5 year (limited)
KM522831
KM83678
EN1460 4:2 005 +AC 2008
BS5446-2:2003
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Installation
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2.1 Important Safety Instructions
Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the local appropriate Regulations for Electrical Installations. Failure to install
this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards and damage the product.
The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block
to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling.
Alternatively, it can be screwed to a standard junction box (BS 4662 single gang accessory
box). It requires a typical current of 3mA. The Alarm must not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. There are important markings on the underside of the Alarm.
Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.)
This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230V AC supply.
If connecting to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g. PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD) must be less than 5% . If in doubt please check with the manufacturer of the
inverter. This also applies to battery powered UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) inverters.
Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit.
Do not install Alarms in new or renovated buildings until all work is completed.
The Alarm must not be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with
high voltages. i.e. Do not use a high voltage insulation tester on the Alarm.
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The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it is important that it is not on a
circuit that can be turned off by a switch.
(UK) BS 5839-6: 2013 gives the following recommendations regarding the mains supply to be
used in a Grade D system. The power supply for the Alarms should be derived from the public
electricity supply to the dwelling. The mains supply to the Alarms should take the form of either:
(a) an independent circuit at the dwelling’s main distribution board, in which case no other
electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit (other than a dedicated monitoring
device installed to indicate failure of the mains supply to the Alarms); or
(b) a separately electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit.
Alarms should be connected on a single final circuit, unless the means of interconnection is
by radio signals (e.g. RadioLINK). (See BS 5839-6: 2013 for further information)
(IRE) Please refer to ET101: 2008: National Rules for Electrical Installations
2.2 Where to locate the Alarm
The advice here follows the guidance in British Standard BS 5839-Part 6:2013 and IS 3218:2013 in
general (for further information refer to the relevant standards).
The main reason for fitting Smoke/Heat/Multi-Sensor Alarms in dwellings is to ensure that when
there is a fire, sufficient early warning is given so that everybody can escape safely. This means that
the fire Alarms should ideally be located near all potential sources of fires and that the alarm should
be heard throughout the house – particularly in the bedrooms.
It is also important that nuisance/false alarms are minimised to ensure the Alarms are not disabled
or ignored.
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A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed, but most homes will require
two or more to ensure that a reliable early warning is given. For recommended protection you should
put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the kitchen
and bathroom).
BS 5839-Part 6:2013 and IS 3218:2013 give guidance on:
- how many Alarms to install
- what type of Alarm to use
- where to position Alarms
The above points will depend on the type of dwelling to be protected and the level of fire risk.
Fire Risk Assessment
The ‘Grade’ and ‘Category’ of system that should be installed depends on the fire risk. It is therefore
recommended that a Fire Risk Assessment is undertaken. The Risk Assessment would be based on a
combination of probabilities:
- fire occurring
- injury or death to occupant
- system operating correctly with a fire
- early detection and warning to occupants in the event of a fire.
The greater the risks, the more comprehensive and reliable systems needs to be.
LD (Life protection in Dwellings) Systems define the level of fire protection required for households,
depending on the fire risk and regulations. Ei Electronics recommends that an LD1 system be installed
for optimum protection.
Please see following pages for detailed information.
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for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
UK Requirements
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but also including
attics / lofts / other spaces in which a fire might start
(apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Basic Protection LD2: all circulation areas that form
part of an escaper route within the dwelling, and all high
fire risk areas / rooms e.g. kitchen, living rooms, garages
and all bedrooms (apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
BASIC PROTECTION
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
ROI Requirements
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in addition
Smoke or Heat Alarms should be located in all rooms
and other areas of the dwelling.
(apart from toilets or bathroom)
Interconnect all Alarms
BASIC PROTECTION
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
Basic Protection LD2: Smoke or Heat Alarms in all
rooms or areas that present a high fire risk to occupants.
(apart from toilets or bathroom)
Interconnect all Alarms
(BS 5839-6:2013)
MINIMUM PROTECTION
Minimum Protection LD3: Alarms in all hallways,
stairways and circulation areas that form part of the
escape routes from the dwelling.
Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
Heat Alarms located in:
each Kitchen
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
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Multi-Sensor
Fire Alarm
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Heat
Alarm
do not
fit Alarm
ROI Requirements
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but also including
attics / lofts / other spaces in which a fire might start
(apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
BASIC PROTECTION
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
Basic Protection LD2: all circulation areas that form
part of an escaper route within the dwelling, and all high
fire risk areas / rooms e.g. kitchen, living rooms, garages
and all bedrooms (apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
Heat Alarms located in:
each Kitchen
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
(IS 3218:2013)
Multi-Sensor
Fire Alarm
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Heat
Alarm
do not
fit Alarm
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2.3 Which Alarm in what room?
Location
Hall, Corridors, Escape routes
Kitchens / Garages
Living Rooms
Bedrooms
Shower / Bathrooms
Ei3024
Mutil-Sensor
Fire Alarm
✔ ✔ ✗
✗ ✗ ✔ (iii)
✔ ✔ ✔ (ii)
✔ ✔ ✗
✗ ✗ ✗
Ei3016
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Ei3014
Heat
Alarm (i)
(i) A Heat Alarm should only be used in a room adjoining an escape route, in conjunction with
Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms or Smoke Alarms on the escape routes. All the Alarms should be
interconnected to ensure the early warning will be heard.
(ii) Some Fire authorities (concerned with the slow response of Heat Alarms) advise that Multi-Sensor
Fire Alarms or Smoke Alarms should be fitted in living rooms. This is acceptable according to BS
5839-6 provided there are clearly not going to be problems with nuisance alarms. Fit Heat Alarms
only if nuisance alarms are very likely and it is acceptable that a warning will only be given by the
Heat Alarm when there is a very significant flaming fire in the room. If the door(s) and windows are
not closed to contain the fire and heat, it is extremely unlikely that the Heat Alarm would respond
before a Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm or Smoke Alarm sited outside in the corridor.
(iii) In enclosed kitchens with doors closed.
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