Ei Electronics Ei650iW, Ei650iC, Ei650i, Ei650W, Ei650C User Manual

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Battery Powered Smoke Alarms Ei650 Series

Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Smoke 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.

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Model

Ei650

1. See table 2 for standard features and operation

2. See table 3 for intelligent features and operation

3. Certain Alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted

Standard

Table 1

Model

Intelligent

Ei650C

Ei650W

Ei650iC

Ei650i

Ei650iW

Yes

Hardwired

Interconnect

Hardwired

Interconnect

Yes

Capability

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CONTENTS

QUICK START GUIDE

LOCATION & POSITIONING

INSTALLATION

INTERCONNECTION - HARD WIRED

TESTING, MAINTENANCE & POWER SUPPLY

MONITORING

FIRE SAFETY ADVICE

SMOKE ALARM LIMITATIONS

RADIOLINK MODULES

GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED

FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Ei650 ALARM INDICATORS

Ei650i ALARM INDICATORS

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1. Quick Start Guide

LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING

TWISTING THE UNIT ON TO

THE BASE AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS THE BATTERY

PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE

ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA

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TWISTING THE UNIT ON TO

THE BASE AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS THE BATTERY

Quick Start Guide

PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE

TEST ALARM

ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA

TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY

PRESS THE TEST BUTTON

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2. Location & Positioning

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing an Ei650 Series Alarm. You can easily install these Smoke Alarms throughout the property on escape routes, on each storey, in corridors & in closed rooms to give warning of fire.

Models Ei650C and Ei650iC can be interconnected with hard wiring (or RadioLINK plug-in modules) to give the loudest alarm sound level throughout the house.For wireless interconnection add the RadioLINK plug-in module (This module must be purchased separately).

Models Ei650W and Ei650iW can be wirelessly interconnected by adding the RadioLINK plug-in module (This module must be purchased separately).

Models Ei650 and Ei650i are stand alone Smoke Alarms and cannot be interconnected by either hardwire or RadioLink modules.

Note: Certain Smoke Alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted.

SMOKE ALARMS - Ei650 Series

Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 7.5 metres of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke Alarms also need to be in positions where they can be heard throughout the property, so they can wake you and your family in time for everyone to escape. A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed, but most homes will require two or more (preferably interconnected) 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).

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Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire (living room for example), but it should not be more than 7.5 metres from the door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house.

Multi-Storey Dwellings

If your home has more than one floor, at least one Smoke Alarm should be fitted on each level (see Figure 1). Preferably the Smoke Alarms should be interconnected so as to give sufficient warning throughout the property. RadioLINK plug-in modules are ideal in this situation as the Smoke Alarms will then interconnect using Radio Frequency (RF) signals - so no wiring is required.

Figure 1 illustrates where Smoke Alarms and Heat Alarms should be located in a typical two storey house. Note the spacings as given in figures 1&2 which ensure the early detection of fire and that the warning will be heard.

For additional protection, locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes kitchens, garages, boiler houses etc. where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable. Install within 5.3m of potential sources of fire.

Single Storey Dwelling

If the premises is one storey you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or hallway between the sleeping and living areas. Place it as near to the living area as possible, but make sure that it can be heard loudly enough in the bedroom to wake someone. See Figure 2 for placement example.

In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms should be placed between each sleeping area and the living area and it is recommended that Heat Alarms should be placed in the kitchen & garage.

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Recommended Protection

Fire authorities recommend you put individual Smoke Alarms in or near all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the locations to avoid e.g kitchens & bathrooms - see Section 3). The living room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night, followed by the kitchen (where a Heat Alarm is recommended) and then the dining room. Consideration should be given to installing Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires might occur, for instance, where there is an electrical appliance such as an electric blanket or heater, or where the occupant is a smoker. In addition, consideration should be also given to installing Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond very well to a fire starting in that room, such as an elderly or sick person or a very young child.

Checking Smoke Alarms Can Be Heard

With the Smoke Alarms sounding in their intended locations check that the alarm can be heard in each bedroom with the door closed, above the sound of any TV/audio systems. The TV/audio systems should be set to a reasonably loud conversation level. If you cannot hear the alarm over the sound of the TV/audio system, the chances are it would not wake you. Interconnecting the Smoke Alarms using either a hard-wired interconnection (where the feature is present) or RadioLINK plug-in modules will help to ensure that the alarm will be heard throughout the property.

Positioning

Ceiling Mounting

Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling position is the recommended location. The air is “dead” and does not move in corners, therefore Smoke Alarms must be mounted away from corners. Keep at least 300mm from walls and corners

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Bedroom

iving Roo

Kitchen

thr

oom

ining Roo

Figure 2

For minimum protection

- Smoke Alarm on each storey

- every 7.5 metres of hallways and escape routes

- within 3 metres of all bedroom doors

- all Alarms interconnected (where feature is present)

For recommended protection

(in addition to the above):

- Smoke Alarms in every room (except kitchens and bathrooms)

- Heat Alarms located in kitchens, garages etc. within 5.3m of potential fire sources

Figure 1

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(see Figure 3). Additionally, mount the alarm at least 300mm from any light fitting or decorative object which might prevent smoke entering the Smoke Alarm.

We do not recommend wall mounting of Smoke Alarms.

On a Sloping Ceiling

With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak (measured vertically). If this height is less than 600mm it is regarded as being flat

(see Figure 4).

DEAD AIR SURFACE

NEVER WITHIN

300

F ANY CORNER

IDEAL IN CENTRE

OF C

EILIN

SMO

KE ALARM

<600mm

Figure 3

Figure 4

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Locations to avoid

DON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:

• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where the smoke

alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 metres away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.

• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up in the chamber can impair

performance. It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the smoke detector chamber.

• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the smoke

detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms.

• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40°C or be below 0°C (e.g.

attics, furnace rooms, directly above ovens or kettles etc.) as the heat/steam could cause nuisance alarms.

• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window moulding etc., that may

prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm.

• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room (e.g. attic

hatches). Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the alarm.

• Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc.

that can change the direction of airflow.

• In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over stairwells) where it may be difficult to

reach the Alarm (for testing & hushing).

• Locate the Alarm at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some

dimmers can cause interference.

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• Locate alarm at least 1.5m and route any interconnectedwiring at least 1m away from

fluorescent light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the Alarm.

3. Installation

Installation Procedure

1. Select a location complying with the advice in Section 2.

2. Remove the mounting plate from the Smoke Alarm by twisting it in an anti-clockwise direction (see Figure 5).

3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling exactly where you want to mount the Alarm. With a pencil, mark the location of the two screw holes.

4. If interconnecting Smoke Alarms using hard-wired connections, run suitable twin core cabling to the marked locations of each Alarm. Make the connections to the Alarm (see Section 4).

5. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling, drill holes using a 5.0mm drill bit through the centre of the marked locations. Push the plastic screw anchors provided into the drilled holes. Screw the mounting plate to the ceiling.

If using RadioLINK Smoke Alarms then they should be mounted with antennas in the same orientation (i.e. essentially parallel). This means

ROTATE UNIT ANIT-CLOCKWISE

UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - IT MAY BE

TAMPERPROOFED - SEE FIGURE 8c

Figure 5

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picking a part of the building, say the front wall of the building and then installing all mounting plates in the same orientation with respect to this (see figure 6).

6. Carefully line up the Alarm on the base, gentle press home & twist on.

Install all the other Smoke Alarms similarly.

7. Press the Test button on each Alarm to ensure that it sounds (see Figure 7).

8. For hard-wired interconnected Smoke Alarms - see section 4.

9. If using RadioLINK interconnection, see the ‘RadioLINK Module Booklet’.

Large

hole

nearest

front wall

Orientate all

mounting plates

in the same

direction

if using

RadioLINK

Modules

Front Wall Front Wall

Mounting Plate Mounting Plate

Mounting Plate

Figure 6

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Install all the other Smoke Alarms similarly.

Tamperproofing the Smoke Alarms

The Alarm can be made tamperproof to prevent unauthorised removal.

Break off the small pillar on the base as shown in figure 8a.

To remove the Alarm from the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver. To release the Alarm, push the catch towards the ceiling and then twist off (see figure 8b).

Figure 7

BREAK OFF SMALL PILLAR

Figure 8a

How to Tamperproof

PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST

ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE

Figure 8b

How to Remove

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If necessary, it is possible to further secure the Alarm by using a No.2 or No.4 (2 to 3 mm diameter - not supplied) self tapping screw 6 to 8mm long (see figure 8d), to firmly lock the Alarm and its mounting plate together (see figure 8c).

First, attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.

Line up the screw (not supplied) on the “U” shaped recessed area shown in figure 8c and screw firmly home.

To remove the Alarm from the ceiling, remove the screw first, and then twist off anti-clockwise.

6 to 8 mm

2 to 3 mm

SELF TAPPING

SCREW

Figure 8d

TAMPERPROOF SCREW

Figure 8c

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4. Interconnection - Hard Wired

A combined maximum of 12 Smoke Alarms and/or Heat Alarms may be wired together such that when one Alarm senses fire all other Alarms sound a warning

- (see Table 1 for the Smoke Alarms with the hardwired interconnect option). This helps ensure the alarm will be heard throughout the property.

Do not connect to any other device as it may damage the Alarm or affect performance.

A maximum of 250 metres of two core, 0.5mm2 to 0.75mm2, stranded signal cable can be used, (maximum resistance between detectors 50 ohm). The Alarms are interconnected by wiring all the terminals marked 1 together, and all the terminals

marked 2 together (see in Figure 9a). Note: Draughts from wiring openings, conduit,

or mounting boxes/holes, may blow smoke away from the sensing chamber,

OPENING IN MOUNTING PLATE

Figure 9b

12 12

Figure 9a

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making it insensitive. It is essential that all such ceiling openings be closed with silicone sealant or similar.

1. Run the two core cable to the Alarm locations.

2. Bring the cable through the opening in the mounting plate (before screwing it to

the ceiling) see figure 9b.

3. If you are bringing the wiring along the surface, break out the two notches (see figure 10a).

4. Using a small screwdriver, lift off the terminal block by raising it vertically (see figure 10b).

5. Screw the two cable cores into the terminal block (see figure 10b). Then carefully press the terminal block back on to the two pins in the base.

REAR OF MOUNTING PLATE

BREAK OUT SIDE WALLS

Figure 10a

SCREW CABLES INTO TERMINAL BLOCK

USE SCREWDRIVER TO GENTLY LIFT OUT THE TERMINAL BLOCK

Figure 10b

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6. Twist the Alarm clockwise on to the mounting plate to lock in place. Install and connect all the other Alarms similarly. Now test the first Alarm by pressing and holding the Test button (this may take up

to 5 seconds). The red indicator light will flash about once every 0.5 seconds and all Alarms should sound (note: when the test button is released the local Smoke Alarm will stop sounding but the interconnected Alarms will continue to sound for a further 3 seconds. This allows one person to check the Alarms are interconnected). Test all the other Alarms similarly.

Note: These Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit. If they are connected between different residences there may be excessive nuisance alarms. Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested or that it is a nuisance alarm caused by cooking etc.

5. Testing, Maintenance & Power Supply Monitoring

Your Smoke Alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically.

5.1 Manually Testing your Smoke Alarms

It is recommended that you test your Smoke Alarms after installation and then at least weekly to ensure they are working. It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarms.

- Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds and the red light flashes (see

Figure 7). The Alarm will stop sounding shortly after the button is released.

- If the Smoke Alarms are interconnected using hard-wired connections, check that all interconnected Alarms sound.

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- If they are interconnected using RadioLINK modules, hold down the Test button until the green light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates. Check that all other Alarms sound.

- Release the Test button. The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop sounding.

- Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system.

WARNING: Do not test with flame.

This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house. We do not recommend testing with smoke as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.

When you press the Test button it simulates the effect of smoke in a Smoke Alarm which it could experience in a real fire. So, there is no need to test it with smoke.

5.2 Test/Hush Button to Control Nuisance alarms

The Smoke Alarms have a combined Test/Hush button to help you control nuisance/false alarms.

When the Alarm sounds and there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is a fire, it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.

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 Alarm by an extractor.

If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary to re-locate the Smoke Alarm away from the source of the fumes.

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If you installed Smoke Alarms with RadioLINK modules and did not House Code them, you may be receiving alarm signals from a neighbouring system. This can be

easy rectified by “House Coding” your Alarms - see the ‘RadioLINK Module Booklet’.

1. To cancel a false alarm from a Smoke Alarm (which has its red light flashing rapidly), press the Test/Hush button.

The Smoke Alarms will be silenced for a period of approximately 10 minutes. The red light on the cover of the Smoke Alarm will flash every 8 seconds to indicate that the alarm has been silenced.

2. The Smoke Alarm will reset at the end of the silenced period (10 minutes).

3. If kitchen usage/layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of nuisance alarms, re-locate the Smoke Alarm further away where it will be less affected by cooking fumes etc. We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm in the Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance alarms.

5.3 Power Supply Monitoring

5.3.1 What to do when an Alarm is beeping/flashing:

a) If a Smoke Alarm is beeping about every 32 seconds with the red light flashing

at the same time:

- This indicates that the Lithium Battery is partially depleted and the Smoke Alarm

needs to be replaced. (check the “replace by” date marked on the side of the Alarm).

b) On Smoke Alarm models with RadioLINK modules (fitted) - If the green light flashes every 10 seconds it indicates that the RadioLINK battery is depleted and the RadioLINK module must be replaced.

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If all the RadioLINK Alarms sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours, it means at least one of the Alarms in the system has a depleted battery. Locate the depleted battery(ies) as above.

5.4 Cleaning your Alarm

Clean your Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the side slots where the smoke enters. To clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.

Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaflet, no other customer servicing of this product is required. Repairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.

5.5 Smoke Alarm Automatic Self-Test

The smoke chamber in the Smoke Alarms automatically tests itself every 16 seconds.

Ei650, Ei650C & Ei650W models: If the chamber is degraded it will beep once every 32 seconds. (See indicator summary in section 12).

Ei650i, Ei650iC & Ei650iW models: If the chamber is degraded it will beep once every 32 seconds coinciding with a yellow flash (See indicator summary in section 12).

If this happens clean the Alarm. If the beeping and flashing persists, return the Alarm for service (see section 9 – Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced).

5.6 Dust & Insect Contamination

All Smoke Alarms and particularly the optical (photoelectric) type are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms.

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The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the construction of Ei Electronics Alarms to minimise the effects of contamination. However it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be promptly removed. In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the Alarm to sound. If this happens the Smoke Alarm must be returned for servicing or replacement. 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 all such servicing work.

5.7 Smoke Alarm Replacement

The entire Alarm must be replaced if:-

• The Alarm is installed for over 10 years (check the “replace by” date marked on

the side of the Alarm).

• If the Smoke Alarm is giving a low battery indication - i.e. a short beep with a

simultaneous red light flash every 32 seconds. (Note: for an iSeries Alarm, if it is not convenient to replace it immediately, pressing the test button will silence

the beeps and stop the red LED flashing for 12 hours. This can be repeated as

required).

• The Alarm fails to sound the horn loudly when the test button is pressed. Before the Alarm is safely discarded, remove from the mounting plate (to unpower

the Alarm and to stop low battery beeps).

Do not put the Alarm into a fire.

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The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and environmentally sound manner at your local recycle centre. Contact your local authority for further advice.

6. Fire Safety Advice

When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below

• Please read all instructions.

• Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in

case the alarm sounds.

• Use the Alarm Test Button 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.

• Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures, high humidity or a high level

of nuisance alarms may reduce the life of the battery.

• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning vigorously with a newspaper

or similar to remove the smoke or press the test / hush button.

• Do not attempt to remove, recharge or burn the battery, as it may explode.

• To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover the Alarm in any manner;

do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.

• If the Alarm has been damaged in any way or does not function properly, do not

attempt a repair. Return the Alarm (see Section 9).

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• This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type

environment.

• This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instructions in this

instruction leaflet.

• Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or manufacturer

is not your insurer.

Fire Safety Hints

Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers.

Discard oily or flammable rags.

Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys cleaned regularly.

Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs.

Do not overload electrical circuits.

Keep matches away from children. Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you do smoke, always check under cushions

for smouldering cigarettes and ashes.

Service central heating systems regularly.

Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval label.

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This device cannot protect all persons at all times. It may not protect against the three most common causes of fatal fires:

1. Smoking in bed.

2. Leaving children at home alone.

3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol.

Further information can be obtained from the Fire Brigade.

Planning Your Escape Route For When The Smoke Alarms Sound

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.

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4. Call the Fire Brigade from a neighbour’s house or

mobile phone. Remember to give your name and address.

5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.

7. Alarm Limitations

Limitations of Smoke Alarms

Smoke 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:

• Smoke Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not

connected. Test regularly and replace the entire Alarm when it fails to operate.

• Smoke Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke or heat does not reach the

Alarm. Smoke 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 or heat away. Installing Smoke Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more than one Alarm as

NEVER

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recommended in this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early detection.

• The Smoke Alarm may not be heard.

• RadioLINK may not work due to interference or due to the signal being blocked

by furniture, renovations etc.

• A Smoke Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol.

• The Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning. They

are particularly ineffective with: fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent explosions, poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc), overloaded electrical circuits, arson, children playing with matches.

• Smoke Alarms don’t last indefinitely. We recommend replacement after 10 years

as a precaution.

8. RadioLINK Module

The RadioLINK Interconnect module plugs into the rear of the Alarm. This ensures that when one Alarm senses fire, all Alarms sound through-out the house.

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9. Getting Your Alarm Serviced

If your Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on “Installation”, “Testing and Maintenance” and “Troubleshooting”, then contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this leaflet. If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement the Smoke Alarm must be removed from the mounting plate and put in a padded box. Send it to “Customer Assistance” at the nearest address given on the Alarm or in this leaflet. State the nature of the fault, where the Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase.

10. Five Year Guarantee

Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm for five years from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage. If this Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to Ei Electronics, with proof of purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated (see Section 9). We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty Alarm.

Do not interfere with the Alarm or attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate the guarantee, but more importantly may expose the user to fire hazards.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer.

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11. Troubleshooting

Smoke Alarms sound for no apparent reason

• Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other fumes

can cause nuisance alarms.

• Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust. Clean the Alarm

as described in Section 5 if necessary.

• Press the Test/Hush button on the Smoke Alarm causing the alarm (this can

be identified as the Alarm with the red light flashing rapidly) – this will silence the Smoke Alarm for 10 minutes (and also silence all other interconnected Smoke Alarms in the system).

• Smoke Alarms, with RadioLINK modules, sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours -

this indicates that there is a depleted battery somewhere in the system - check all Alarms as outlined in section 5 “Power Supply Monitoring”.

• House Code your RadioLINK Alarms - see the ‘RadioLINK Module Booklet’. If the

Alarms are in the default factory settings, neighbouring Alarms may cause them to sound.

The Alarm fails to sound when the Test button is pressed

• Check the age of the Alarm - see the “replace by” label on side of Alarm.

• Ensure the alarm is twisted fully home on the mounting plate, as this connects

the battery.

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Mode

Normal

HORN / SOUNDERRED LED

Power Up

1 Flash

Off

Ramps to full sound

Full Sound

Rapid Flashing (every 0.5 sec)

1 Flash every 8 secs for 10 mins

Rapid Flashing (every 0.5 sec)

Button Test (Weekly)

When Fire Occurs

Unit Sensing Fire itself

Sensing fire though interconnect

Nuisance Alarm

1 beep with Flash1 Flash every 32 sec

2 Flashes every 32 sec

Low Battery

2 beeps with Flashes

Faulty Smoke Sensor

Press Button & Release

Table 2 - Ei650 INDICATOR SUMMARY

12. Ei650 Alarm Indicators

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Table 3 - Ei650i INDICATOR SUMMARY

Normal Operation

Action

Power up Twist on base1 flash 1 flash

Off12.1.1

Press & hold button

Press & release button

Red LEDYellow LED

SounderSee 12.1Replace Alarm

Fault Conditions

Action Red LEDYellow LED

SounderSee 12.2Replace Alarm

Replace Alarm

Low battery 1 flash every 32 seconds

2 flashes every 32 seconds

Off

12.2.1

Clear low battery faultOff for 12 hours

Off for 12 hours

Off

See note *

Press & release button

Contaminated chamber Off

12.2.2

Silence sounding alarm1 flash every 8 seconds

Off for 10 minutes

Off

Press & release button within 4 minutes

Silence sounding alarm (2nd time)

1 flash every 8 seconds

Off for an additional 10 minutes

Off

Press & release button within 4 minutes

Silence sounding alarm (3rd time)

2 flashes every 8 seconds

2 rapid beeps every 10 minuites for 8 hours

Off

Standby OffOff

Off

Off12.1.2

Weekly button testRapid flashing (0.5 sec)

Rapid flashing (0.5 sec)

Ramps to full sound 12.1.3 If test fails

If test fails

*Note: We recommend to vacuum the alarm initially (incase of cobwebs etc) and allow 5 minutes before retest, if it still shows a problem , then replace.

Sensing Fire

Full sound

Off

12.1.4

Off

Fire signal from interconnect

Full sound

Press & release button

Faulty smoke chamber Off

12.2.3

Silence sounding alarm1 flash every 8 secondsOff

2 beeps with flashes

1 beep with flash

Off

12.1.6

1 flash every 8 seconds for 10 minutes

Silence False / Nuisance Alarm

Alarm Silence

Off

12.1.5

13. Ei650i Alarm Indicators

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Table 3 - Ei650i INDICATOR SUMMARY (cont.)

Press & release button

Fault Conditions

Action Red LEDYellow LED

SounderSee 12.2Replace Alarm

Replace Alarm

Low battery 1 flash every 32 seconds

2 flashes every 32 seconds

Off

12.2.1

Clear low battery faultOff for 12 hours

Off for 12 hours

Off

See note *

Press & release button

Contaminated chamber Off

12.2.2

Silence sounding alarm1 flash every 8 seconds

Off for 10 minutes

Off

Press & release button within 4 minutes

Silence sounding alarm (2nd time)

1 flash every 8 seconds

Off for an additional 10 minutes

Off

Press & release button within 4 minutes

Silence sounding alarm (3rd time)

2 flashes every 8 seconds

2 rapid beeps every 10 minuites for 8 hours

Off

Rapid flashing (0.5 sec)

If test fails

*Note: We recommend to vacuum the alarm initially (incase of cobwebs etc) and allow 5 minutes before retest, if it still shows a problem , then replace.

Sensing Fire

Full sound

Off

12.1.4

Off

Fire signal from interconnect

Full sound

Press & release button

Faulty smoke chamber Off

12.2.3

Silence sounding alarm1 flash every 8 secondsOff

2 beeps with flashes

1 beep with flash

Off

12.1.6

1 flash every 8 seconds for 10 minutes

Silence False / Nuisance Alarm

Alarm Silence

Off

12.1.5

Diagnostics Modes

Action Red LEDYellow LED

SounderSee 12.3Replace Alarm

Replace Alarm

Predictive failures

12.3.1

Press & hold button

Low batteryOff

Ramps to full sound

See note

Rapid flash (0.5 sec)

Contaminated chamberRapid flash (0.5 sec)

alternates with yellow

Rapid flash (0.5 sec) alternates with yellow

Rapid flash (0.5 sec) alternates with red

Recommended

Press & hold button

End of Life Test

Off

Alarm memory

12.3.2

24 hour memory

2 flashes every 16 seconds

OffOff

Long term memoryOff Rapid chirping

Press & hold button

Rapid flash (0.5 sec)

Identifying beeping units

12.3.3

Low battery beepOff

Faulty smoke chamber OffOff

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Table 3 Ei650i Indicators explained

12.1. Normal Operation

12.1.1. Power Up

Twist the Alarm onto the base to power up, the red LED will flash once followed by one flash of the yellow LED to indicate that the Alarm has been

powered successfully and is now in standby mode.

12.1.2. Standby

In standby mode there are no active visible or audible indications which can be intrusive to the householder. To confirm that the Alarm is operational perform a weekly button test.

12.1.3. Weekly button test

Press and hold the test button and verify that the red LED flashes rapidly and

the Alarm ramps up to full sound.

12.1.4. Sensing Fire

As soon as the Alarm senses smoke it will go into alarm (along with any

interconnected Alarms). The red LED on the Alarm sensing smoke flashes

rapidly to indicate it is the Alarm sensing fire. Follow the instruction in section 6 and evacuate the building.

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12.1.5. Silence False / Nuisance alarm

Occasionally Smoke Alarms can be activated by phenomena other than fire, e.g. dust, insects, cooking fumes. Once you are sure it is a nuisance alarm

press the large test button to silence the alarm for 10 minutes – the red LED

will then flash every 8 seconds for 10 minutes.

12.1.6. Interconnect system in alarm

With an interconnected system it is almost impossible, without a control switch, to locate the actual Alarm that has activated the system. In the case of a real fire, this is not a major concern as the occupiers of the dwelling should proceed in accordance with 12.1.4 above. However if the system is responding to a recurring nuisance alarm it is very important that the offending Alarm is identified so the problem can be eliminated by cleaning or replacing this Alarm. The offending Alarm can be identified by a rapidly flashing red

LED. Once the offending Alarm has been located follow 12.1.5 above.

12.2. Fault Conditions

12.2.1. Low battery

Normally the battery will last over 10 years before it becomes partially depleted. Check the date when the Alarm should be replaced which is given on the sidewall of the Alarm. When electronic self testing indicates that the

battery is becoming low the Alarm will beep and the red LED will flash at the

same time (about every 32 seconds) to warn the user. This indicates that the Alarm must be replaced.

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If it is not convenient to replace the Alarm immediately, then press the test

button to silence the low battery beeps and stop the red LED flashing for 12

hours. This can be repeated as required.

12.2.2. Contaminated chamber

If the Alarm sounds without any apparent smoke being present, press the test button to silence the Alarm for 10 minutes (as described in 12.1.5 above). If the Alarm sounds again it may be contaminated. Pressing the test button again, within 4 minutes of the Alarm re-sounding, will get the Alarm to compensate for chamber contamination. This will normally resolve the problem. If the Alarm re-sounds for a third time, the Alarm is excessively contaminated and must be replaced. If it is not convenient to replace it immediately, pressing the test button within 4 minutes of it going into alarm (for the third time) will silence the Alarm for 8 hours – however it will give two short beeps (second apart) every 10 minutes to remind the user it has been disabled. If the contamination clears the Alarm will return to normal operation.

(Note: this does not reduce the users fire protection, as a Smoke Alarm in continuous alarm due to a fault, is useless and must be silenced – by taking the Alarm down or as described here. This procedure has the added benefits that the user is reminded every 10 minutes by two short beeps that the Alarm needs to be replaced and that if the problem clears the Alarm will return to detecting fire). Pressing the test button again will silence the Alarm for a further 8 hours.

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12.2.3. Faulty smoke chamber

In the unlikely event of the smoke sensing chamber becoming defective, the

Alarm will give 2 short beeps with 2 yellow LED flashes every 32 seconds. The

Alarm must then be replaced. If it is not convenient to replace it immediately, pressing the test button will

silence the beeps and stop the yellow LED flashing for 12 hours. This can be

repeated as required.

12.3. Diagnostic Modes

During annual maintenance and service authorised personnel can use the

very useful diagnostic modes to investigate if there have been previous alarm conditions, identify a Alarm with a fault condition and predict fault conditions that are likely to manifest themselves before the next annual service.

12.3.1. Predictive failures

Pressing and holding the test button will indicate if there is likely to be a low battery or contaminated chamber fault before the next annual visit. The yellow

LED will flash rapidly and the alarm will ramp to full sound in the event of a

potential low battery fault. In the case of a potential contaminated chamber

fault, the yellow and red LEDs will flash alternately and the Alarm will ramp to full sound. If the yellow and red LEDs flash alternately and the Alarm does

not sound then the Alarm has reached its end of life - this can be verified by checking the date code label also.

To avoid a call out before the next annual service we recommended the Alarm be replaced.

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12.3.2. Alarm Memory function

If there has been an alarm condition in the last 24 hours the red LED will flash

twice every 16 seconds. An alarm condition outside of the previous 24 hours

can be checked by pressing and holding the test button, the red LED will flash

every 0.5 seconds and the sounder will chirp rapidly.

12.3.3. Identifying faulty Alarms

To indentify a beeping Alarm in your system, press and hold the test button

of each Alarm. In the faulty Alarm the yellow LED will flash rapidly to indicate a smoke chamber fault. In the case of a low battery fault, the yellow LED

will flash rapidly and the Alarm will ramp to full sound. For either of these conditions the Alarm should be replaced.

12.4. AudioLINK

AudioLINK is an added feature available in the Ei650i series only. This feature allows an authorised person 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.

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The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your product indicates that this product should not be disposed of via the normal household waste stream. Proper disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or to human health. When disposing of this product please separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner. For more details on collection and proper disposal, please contact your local government office or the retailer where you purchased this product.

Block E1

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Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland

Nominal activation conditions/ sensitivity, response delay (response time) and performance under fire condition

Pass

Operational reliability Pass

Tolerance to voltage supply Pass

Response delay and temperature resistance Pass

Vibration resistance Pass

Humidity resistance Pass

Corrosion resistance Pass

Electrical stability Pass

DoP No.13-0002

EN14604:2005 + AC:2008

Smoke Alarm Devices:

Ei650, Ei650C, Ei650W, Ei650RF, Ei650i, Ei650iC, Ei650iW, Ei650iRF

Fire Safety

0786

The Declaration of Performance No. 13-0002 may be consulted at www.eielectronics.com/compliance

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Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 01691 664100

www.aico.co.uk

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www.eielectronics.com

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