Ei Electronics Ei168 User Manual
Model: Ei168
User Manual
for use with
Smoke & Heat Alarms
Contains vital information on the products operation and installation. Read
and retain carefully. If you are just installing this product the manual
MUST be given to the householder.
BASE
CONTENTS
1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
2. INTRODUCTION
3. INSTALLATION
4. ACTIVATING THE REPEATER FUNCTION
5. TROUBLESHOOTING RF LINK
6. LIMITATIONS OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
7. CHECKING & MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM
8. GETTING YOUR RadioLINK BASE SERVICED
9. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
11. RadioLINK ACCESSORIES
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1. QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
For use only with Ei Electronics Easi Fit Mains Powered
Smoke Alarms Ei141, 144, 146, 161, 161R, 164, 166 & 166R.
The Ei168 RadioLINK Base must be installed by a qualified
electrician.
1.1) Install each RadioLINK Base in the centre of the ceiling
at least 0.30m from light fittings (as per the smoke/heat
alarm instructions) and connect to nearest mains circuit
(see page 3).
1.2) Slide alarm on to the Ei168 RadioLINK Base. This will automatically activate the rechargeable back-up cells. Repeat
this procedure for all alarms in the system (see page 5).
1.3) To House Code, insert a small screwdriver into the house
code switch slots of each unit in succession. This must be
completed within 15 minutes to activate the house code
mode and ensure zoned interconnection (see page 6). It
is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are house
coded.
1.4) Button test each alarm to ensure that
they are all communicating.
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This guide is for quick referencing only. You must read
the user manual thoroughly before installation and use.
2. INTRODUCTION
The Ei168 RadioLINK Base transmits a Radio Frequency (RF) alarm signal when
the unit attached to it senses fire. When it receives an RF alarm signal from another Ei168 Base, the attached smoke or heat alarm will sound. It therefore eliminates
the need to run long interconnect wires between all the smoke alarms on different
floors and in different rooms.
It is designed for use with the Easi Fit range of Mains Powered Smoke/Heat
Alarms. The RadioLINK Base itself, is also mains powered and has rechargeable
lithium cells for back-up in the event of mains failure. The RadioLINK Base will
normally be wired to the nearest mains circuit in the ceiling (usually the lighting
circuit, provided unswitched live is available). The Smoke/Heat Alarm is then slid
on to the RadioLINK Base rather than to its normal mounting plate. As many as
12 units can be interconnected in this way.
It is essential
to house code the RadioLINK Bases to ensure they will not
accidently signal to nearby systems. This is easily done as explained in
section 3 below.
(The units will all communicate with each other (provided they are within range) as installed
i.e. without any house coding).
With an Ei410 Remote Control (optional) the system is much more versatile and
user-friendly. It allows you to remotely test, silence nuisance alarm (Ei161R &
Ei166R only) and even quickly locate which unit is sensing fire.
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3. INSTALLATION
WARNING: Mains operated products should be
installed by a qualified electrician per the Regulations
for Electrical Installations contained in the IEE Wiring
Regulations — British Standard 7671. Failure to install
this unit correctly may expose the user to shock or fire
hazards. This unit is not waterproof and must not be
exposed to dripping or splashing.
Up to twelve Ei168 RadioLINK Bases can be interconnected using the RF radio link.
1. Select a location complying with the advice in the
Smoke/Heat Alarm instruction leaflet.
2. Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit
that is going to be used.
3. Carefully align the RadioLINK Base and screw
into place as shown in figure 1.
(It is advisable at this
time to use only one screw (as shown) as it allows the base
to be rotated later if required. If you use only one screw,
ensure the base is secure on the ceiling before proceeding
further with the installation. Remember to complete the
installation by securing with the second screw after the system has been checked).
4. Lift off the wiring cover as shown in figure 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
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INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO
LIFT AND REMOVE WIRE COVER
5. If the mains wires are recessed (coming
through a hole in the ceiling), bring the wires
to the terminal block through the rear hole in
the mounting plate as shown in figure 3.
Ensure the rear gasket seals around the
edge of the hole in the ceiling. This is to
prevent air draughts affecting the smoke or
heat entering the alarm. If the orifice is too
large it should be sealed with silicone rubber
or equivalent (when the rest of the
installation is complete).
If the mains wires are being brought along the surface:
(a) position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is as shown in figure 3.
(b) Carefully cut and trim the knockouts in the RadioLINK Base side walls to blend
with the contours of the trunking.
Important: Only cut the thinned down knockout section and leave the top intact as
shown. There is only one position suitable for the surface wiring to enter the alarm.
6. The house wiring must then be connected to the terminal block on the Ei168
RadioLINK Base as follows (see figure 3):
L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured brown, red or marked L.
N: Neutral - connect to the house wires coloured blue, black or marked N.
Figure 3
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IC - INTERCONNECT
(IF USED)
N - NEUTRAL
L - LIVE
TERMINAL
SCREWS
EARTH
(IF PRESENT)
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