Ei Electronics EI 100B STANDARD, EI 100C INTERCONNECT, EI 100L EMERGENCY LIGHT, EI 100S SILENCER Instruction Leaflet

A SmokeAlarm is anearly warning device. Used correctlyit can
give you and your family valuable extra time to escape.

Note:-

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When the battery is first connectedthe Alarm may sound for
2-3 seconds - this is normal.

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A Smoke Alarm does not prevent fires.

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Install correctly, in the center of the ceiling if possible.

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Test weekly.

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Replace battery yearly or when it beeps once a minute.

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Plan your escape route.

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Proper protectionmay requiremore than oneSmoke Alarm.

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If you have any doubt or queryabout Smoke Alarms consult
the supplier or your local Fire Brigade.

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Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning with a
newspaper or similar to help remove smoke from the unit.

Locating your Smoke Alarm

Sufficient smoke must enteryour Smoke Alarm before it will re­spond. YourSmoke Alarm needs tobe within 10paces (23 feet)
of the fire to respond quickly. It also needs to be in a position
where its alarm can be heard throughout your home, so it can
wake you andyour family in time for youall to escape. A single
Smoke Alarm will givesome protection if it is properly installed,
but mosthomes will requiretwo

or moreto ensure thata reliable
early warning is given. Formaximum protection you should put
individual SmokeAlarms inall the roomswhere fire ismost likely
to break out.

Your firstSmoke Alarm should belocated between the sleeping
area andthe most likelysources of fire(living room orkitchen for
example). But it should not be more than 10 paces (sevenme

­tres) fromthe door toany roomwhere a firemight start andblock
your escape from the house.

(a) Single Storey Dwelling.

If yourHome is on onelevel (a bungalow ormobile home for ex

­ample) you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or
hallway between the sleepingand living areas. Place it as near
to the living area as possible, but make sure you can hear it
loudly enough to wake you in the bedroom. (for example, see
figure 1)

If yourbungalow is verylarge and thecorridor or hallwayis more
than say 22 paces (15 metres) long, one Smoke Alarm will not
be sufficient. Thisis because no matter where itis located it will
be more than 7.5 metres from potential fires.

In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms
should be placed between each sleeping area and the living
area (for example, see figure 2).

(b) Multi Storey Dwellings.

If your home ison more than one level youwill require a smoke
alarm on each storey (see figure 3).

This is because an upstairs smoke alarm isunlikely to detect a
fire on lower floors in sufficient time to ensure an adequate es

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cape.

(c) Maximum Protection.

For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke
Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out
(apart fromthe locationsto avoid, mentionedon page5). The liv

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ing room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night, fol

­lowed by thekitchen and then the diningroom. You should also
consider putting Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires
might occur, forinstance, where there is an electricalappliance
such asan electric blanket orheater, or where theoccupant is a
smoker. You could also consider putting Smoke Alarms in any
rooms where the occupant is unable to respond very well to a
fire starting in the room, such as an elderly or sick person or a
very young child.

(d) Checking you can hear your Smoke Alarm.

With the Smoke Alarm sounding in its intendedlocation, check
you are able to hear it in each bedroom with the door closed,
above the soundof your radio. Theradio should be set toa rea­sonably loudconversation level. If youcan’t hear it overyour ra­dio the chances are that it wouldn’t wake you.

If aSmoke Alarmis too faraway forit to wakeyou, itis best tolink
it to another SmokeAlarm near the bedroom. The Interconnect
Smoke Alarm

EI 100C isdesigned for this- when onealarm senses smoke, all

connected alarms respond. (see page 9 for further details).

Positioning your Smoke Alarm

(a) Ceiling Mounting.

Hot smokerises and spreads out, soa central ceiling positionis
the preferred location. The air is “dead” and does not move in
corners, therefore Smoke Alarms must be mounted away from
corners. Place the unit at least 30cm (12inches) from any light
fitting ordecorative objectwhich might obstructsmoke entering

the Smoke Alarm. Keep at least 15 cm (6 inches) away from
walls and corners. See figure 4.

(b) Wall Mounting.

When a ceilingposition is not practical(for example on a ceiling
having exposed beams or joists, or built-in radiant heating) put
the topedge of yourSmoke Alarm between15 and 30cm (6 and
12 inches)below the ceiling. Keepat least 15cm(6 inches) from
corners. (see figure 4).

(c) On a sloping Ceiling.

In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke
Alarm 90 cm (3 feet) from the highest point measured horizon

­tally (see figure 5),because “dead air” at the apex may prevent
smoke from reaching the unit.

(d) Locations to Avoid.

Don’t place your Smoke Alarm in any of the following areas:

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Bathrooms, kitchens,shower rooms, garages orother rooms
where the smoke alarmmay be triggered by steam, conden

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sation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 metres (20
feet) away from sources of smoke - wall mounting if neces­sary.

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Attics or other places where extremes of temperature may
occur (below 4° C/34° F or above 40° C/104° F).

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Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window molding
etc., thatmay preventsmoke from enteringthe SmokeAlarm.

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Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of
the room (for example attic hatches, uninsulated exterior
walls etc). Temperature differences might stop smoke from
reaching the unit.

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Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents,
windows, wall vents etc.that can change the direction of air

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flow.

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In very high or awkward areas where it may be difficult to
reach the alarm (for testing, battery replacement etc).

(e) Nuisance/False Alarms.

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 incase there is a small fire smolder

­ing somewhere.

Check whether thereis some source of smokeor fumes, for ex

­ample cooking fumesbeing drawn past the SmokeAlarm by an
extractor.

If there arefrequent nuisance/false alarms it may benecessary
to re- locate the device away from the source of the fumes.

The SilencerSmoke Alarm

EI 100S isdesigned formore difficult

areas, as you can silence the alarm for 8 minutes. This gives
time forsmoke orfumes to clear,(see page10 for moredetails).

Figure 4

Figure 5

90cm

(3 FEET)

DEAD AIR SURFACES
NEVER WITHIN 15cm

OF ANY CORNER

15 TO 30cm

(6 to 12")

IDEAL IN CENTRE

OF CEILING

Figure 2: Single Storey Dwelling with seperate sleeping areas

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

LIVING

BEDROOM

RECREATION

DININGKITCHEN

Figure 3: Two Storey Dwelling

BEDROOM

BEDROOM BEDROOM

KITCHEN

DINING

Figure 1: Single Storey Dwelling

Recommended protection, Figures 1,2 & 3

Minimum protection

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each storey

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each sleeping area

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every 7.5 metres (25ft) of hallways and rooms

Maximum protection

All rooms (except bathrooms & kitchens)

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Basic Information about your Smoke Alarm

Installing your Smoke Alarm

(a) Attaching to Ceiling or Wall.

(NB: for wiring the EI 100C Interconnect model see page 9 )

The Smoke Alarm is battery operated andneeds no wiring, (

EI

100C excepted). Use figure 6 below, as a help in mounting.

1. Pull Cover open at Tab (2). Remove Cover from Base by
separating at rear Snap-in Hinges (5).

2. Place the Base on ceiling or wall exactly where you want to
mount the unit. With a pencil, mark the location of the Screw
Holes (6)

3. Takingcare to avoid anyelectrical wiring inthe ceiling or wall,
drill a hole through the centers of the marked locations. Push
the plasticScrew Anchors providedinto-the drilled holes.Screw
in firmly.

(b) Connecting the battery.

With a pencil, write thedate of Battery installation on the inside
of the Cover to remind you when to replace the battery (4).

Lift Batteryfrom Battery holder, andsnap Battery Connectorsto
Battery. They fit together only one way (Figure 7).

Gently push Battery into Battery Holder (9)

To close the cover match up Snap-in Hinges (5) and gently
press together until Base and Cover snap together.

NOTE: You may hear a loud chirp whenattaching the Battery
Connectors to the Battery. N.B. The emergency light Smoke
Alarm needs 2 batteries (see page 9 for details). Test the in

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stalled Smoke Alarm - see section 5(a) below.

(c) Battery Missing Indicator

Some models will be fitted with a warning flag which pops up
when the battery is removed. This prevents the cover from
closing whenthere is no batteryin the unit. Whenthe battery is
being installed or changed, this flag must be held down while
gently pushingthe Batteryinto the BatteryHolder. (Figure8).

Looking after your Smoke Alarm

(a) Testing your Smoke Alarm

It isrecommended that you testyour Smoke Alarmonce a week
to besure theunit is working. It willalso help youand yourfamily
to become familiar with the sound of the Alarm.

When youpress the TestButton it
simulates theeffect of smokedur

­ing areal fire. So, thereis noneed
to test the Alarm with smoke.

Press and hold the Test Button
until the Alarm sounds (it may
take upto 10seconds), (Figure 9).
The alarm will stop sounding
shortly after the Button is re

­leased. If thealarm fails to sound,
follow this checklist.

1. Check Battery Connectorsto be surethey are firmlysnapped
to the Battery.

2. Replace the Battery. (Check the date marked on the Cover
when you last replaced the Battery).

3. Refer to “Cleaning Your Smoke Alarm” 5 (c) below.

WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.

This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house.

We donot recommend testing withsmoke or heat as theresults
can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.

(b) Replacing the Battery(ies)

Test the alarm forcorrect operation using the test buttonwhen

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ever the battery(ies) is/are replaced.

A freshBattery should last aboutone year. When Batterypower
is lowand replacementis necessary, theAlarm will “beep”about
once per minute for at least 30 days. The battery must then be
replaced. Replace batteryif the alarm doesnot sound when the
Test Button ispressed. For maximum reliability,replace battery
at least once a year.

On Smoke Alarms with a Power Indicator flashing light, if the
light ceases flashingreplace the battery. Be sure to replacethe
Battery as soon as possible to ensure proper operation and to
avoid a leaking Battery. Leakage could cause damage to the
Alarm, furniture, and carpeting.

For replacementbatteries, referto the informationinside Smoke
Alarm Cover.

WARNING: Use of anyother battery may be detrimental tothe
operation of the Smoke Alarm.

(c) Cleaning your Smoke Alarm.

Clean your Smoke Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or
the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust
from the sides and cover slots where the smoke enters. Keep
Cover closedwhile cleaning. Do notvacuum or brush insidethe
Smoke Alarm.To cleanthe Cover, removeit completelyand use
only mildsoap and water.Dry cover thoroughlybefore replacing
it. WARNING: Do not paint your Smoke Alarm.

Other thanthe maintenance and cleaning describedin this leaf

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let, no other customerservicing of this product is required. Re

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pairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.

Smoke Alarms with Additional Features

A rangeof Smoke Alarms are producedwhich are optimized for
different locations and/or uses.

(a) Power Indicator Light.

A number ofSmoke Alarms have a PowerIndicator Light which
flashes once a minute through the test button to show the
Smoke Alarm is powered. Replace the battery if the flashing

stops.

(b) Emergency Light Smoke Alarm EI 100L

When the smoke alarm senses smoke, the bright emergency
light turns on to help identify and light the escape route. The
Smoke Alarm should therefore be located where it willlight the
escape route - in a hallway, above a stairs or near the exit.

Connection and Replacement of Batteries.

The smokealarm uses twodifferent types ofstandard 9 voltbat

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teries, an alkaline battery and a general purpose battery.

1. Connectan alkalinebattery (use onlyDuracell MN1604 orEv

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eready 522) to the blue

battery connector to power the light.
This battery when fresh willnormally last 1 year in the stand by
mode and provide over 15 minutes of light when in alarm. The
Smoke Alarm is normallyshipped with the alkaline battery con

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nected to facilitate thecustomer - this does not deplete thebat

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tery.

2. Connectthe generalpurpose battery tothe black

battery con

­nector to power the smoke alarm. This battery when fresh will
normally last over one year before it needs replacement.

Replace both batteries when the smoke alarm gives a short
chirp every minute or when the light looks dim during a button
test.

Use only batteries specified on the Smoke Alarm, the use of
other batteries could have a detrimentaleffect on smoke alarm
operation or light output.

Bulb Replacement.

The bulb isdesigned to operate for 15 hours continuousopera

­tion andshould not needreplacement during the lifeof the prod

­uct. If, when thebutton is pressed with twofresh batteries, only
the horn sounds, the bulb must be replaced.

The bulb canbe removed by pulling itstraight out (do not twist).
Replace with a bulb type GE 149.

If you have difficulty in finding a suitable replacement contact
“Consumer Assistance” at the nearest address given in this
booklet, or on the Smoke Alarm.

Use onlythe bulb specified.Use of anydifferent bulb couldhave
a detrimental effect on light or Smoke Alarm performance.

(c) Interconnect Model EI 100C

A maximum of 12 interconnect EI 100C or EI 105C Smoke
Alarms may be wired together such that when one unit

senses smoke all other units sound a warning. This helps en

­sure smoke alarms will be heard.

Figure 8

(4) WRITE IN

DATE BATTERY

IS INSTALLED

(6) SCREW

HOLE

(7) PLASTIC

CLIP

(6) SCREW

HOLE

(5) SNAP-IN

HINGES

(1) COVER

(2) “OPEN HERE”

TAB

(3) TEST BUTTON

Figure 6

(8) BATTERY

CONNECTORS

(9) BATTERY

HOLDER

(10) 9 VOLT

BATTERY

9 Volt

Battery

Battery

Connectors

Figure 7

Figure 9

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