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Smoke / Heat / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms

Ei600 series

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 manual should be
regarded as part of the product.

If you are just installing the unit, the manual MUST be given to the householder. The
manual is to be given to any subsequent user.

Contents

Quick Start guide 4

Installer Guide 6

1. Introduction 6

1.1 Model indicator chart 8

1.2 Overview 9

1.2 Technical Specifications 10

2. Installation 12

2.1 Important Safety Instructions 13

2.2 Where to locate the Alarm? 14

2.3 Which Alarm in what room? 16

2.4 Where in the room? 18

2.5 Locations to avoid 20

2.6 Mounting 21

2.7 Interconnecting Alarms 25

User Guide 26

3. Maintenance 26

3.1 Testing your Alarm 27

3.2 Cleaning your Alarm 28

3.3 Replacing your Alarm 29

4. Indicator Summary Tables & Troubleshooting 31

4.1 Indicator summary tables 34

4.2 Troubleshooting 37

5. Fire Safety Advice 39

6. Limitations of Fire Alarms 42

8. Service and Guarantee 44

8.1 Getting your Alarm serviced 45

8.2 Guarantee 45

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Quick Start Guide

LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX MOUNTING PLATE TO CEILING

PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE

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

TWISTING THE UNIT ON TO THE MOUNTING
PLATE AUTOMATICALLY CONNECTS THE
BATTERY

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TEST ALARM

PRESS THE TEST BUTTON

TEST ALARM AT LEAST MONTHLY

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Installer Guide

1

Introduction

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The Ei600 series can be easily installed throughout the property on escape routes, on each storey,
in corridors and in closed rooms to give warning of fire without the need of any electrical wiring.
All Alarms in this series are powered by a built-in 10-year Lithium battery which is automatically
connected when the Alarm is fitted to its mounting plate.

The Ei660i Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm is designed with a 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 Ei650i Smoke Alarm has 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 Ei630i Heat Alarm, fitted with a Class A1 Heat detection sensor, can only be used as a fire safety
device if interconnected to one or more smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm(s). It is ideal for kitchens,
garages, boiler houses and other areas where there are normally high level of fumes, smoke or dust
i.e. places where Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms cannot be installed without the risk of excessive
nuisance alarms.

Up to 12 Alarms can be wirelessly interconnected by adding an Ei600MRF RadioLINK+ module.

AudioLINK

The Ei600 series Alarms are AudioLINK+ enabled. This feature allows the user to download information
from the Alarm through the use of a smart phone App. For more information on using this feature,
please refer to the relevant section on www.eielectronics.ie.

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1.1 Model Chart

Alarm Type

Smoke Alarm

Multi-Sensor Alarm

Heat Alarm

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Model

Ei650i

Ei650iRF

Ei660i

Ei660iRF

Ei630i

Ei630iRF

RF

Interconnect

RF

Upgradable

Optional

RF Module

Model No.

Ei600MRF

Ei600MRF

1.2 Overview

Ei650i Smoke Alarm

Alarm Sounder

Test / Hush Button

LED
Indicator

Ei630i Heat Alarm

Alarm Removal Latch

Ei660i Multi-Sensor Alarm

Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)

Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)

Alarm Removal Latch

Smoke Entry VentsAlarm Removal Latch

Smoke Entry Vents

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1.3 Technical Specifications

Optical Sensor

Heat Sensor

Power Supply

Alarm Sounder

Alarm Sound Level

Tes t Bu tto n

Visual indicators

Operational Life

Interconnection

Memory Feature

Se lf Test

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Optical (Ei650i and Ei660i)

Thermistor Class A1 Detection (Ei630i and Ei660i)

3V Lithium Battery (non replaceable)

Piezoelectric Horn

85dB(A) at 3 meters (except in Test mode)

Checks sensors, electronics, interconnection, battery and sounder.
If unit is in alarm when pressed, it silences the alarm for 10 min.
Pressing the Test button will also silence fault chirps for 12 hours.

Red LED – Power up, Alarm, Hush mode and Memory
Yellow LED – Power up, Fault, End of Life

10 years

Up to 12 units can be RF interconnected (an Ei600MRF RadioLINK+
module is required for each unit)

Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire

Sensors, piezo, batteries and electronics are automatically tested
periodically

AudioLINK

Fixings

Operating Temperature

Humidity Range

Plastic Material

Warranty

Approvals

+

Enabled

Supplied with mounting plate, screws and wall plugs

Normal: -10°C to +40°C (Storage: -10°C to +40°C)*

15% to 95% RH (non-condensing)

UL94HB

5 year (limited)

KM 522831, KM 83678, EN 14604:2005+AC 2008, BS 5446-2:2003

* 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.

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2

Installation

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2.1 Important Safety Instructions

The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted using the fixings supplied. The mounting plate
can be screwed directly to the ceiling or wall.

The battery for this Alarm is in a sealed compartment. Do not attempt to open the Alarm to get
access to the battery as it is not replaceable.

WARNINGS:

1) Do not install Alarms in new or renovated buildings until all work is completed

2) Do not test with flame. This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house.

3) Do not paint or cover in any way your Alarm as this will affect its sensitivity

4) Do not attempt to remove, recharge or burn the battery, as it may explode

5) Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc…

6) Do not interfere or tamper with the Alarm as it may result in malfunction

7) Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire

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2.2 Where to locate the Alarm

The main reason for fitting Smoke / Heat / Multi-Sensor Fire 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.

Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms

Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm before it will respond. Your Alarm
needs to be within 7.5 metres of the fire to respond quickly. 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 / Multi-Sensor Fire 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 / Multi-Sensor Fire
Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the Kitchen and bathroom).

Your first Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most
likely sources of fire (living room for example). Place it as near to the living area as possible but make
sure it can be heard loudly enough in the bedroom to wake someone. 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.

If your home has more than one floor, at least one Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm should be fitted on
each level, preferably interconnected. Figure 1 illustrates where Alarms should be located in a typical
two storey house.

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If there is more than one sleeping area, Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms should be placed between
each sleeping area and the living area (see Figure 2).

Consideration should be given to installing Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire 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 also be given to installing
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.

Once you have installed your Alarm, check that the sound of 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
systems, the chances are it would not wake you. Interconnecting the alarms wirelessly using an RF
module will help to ensure that the alarm will be heard throughout the property.

Heat Alarms

The Heat Alarm gives a fire warning when the temperature at the Alarm reaches 58°C. 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 / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms cannot be installed without the risk of excessive
nuisance alarms. A Heat Alarm should only be used in rooms adjoining escape routes, in conjunction
with Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms on the escape routes.

All Heat Alarms must be interconnected to the Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms to ensure that the early
warning will be heard. A properly designed early warning fire system ensures the alarm is given before
the escape routes become blocked with smoke. Therefore, there must be Smoke / Multi-Sensor Fire
Alarms along the escape routes as Heat Alarms would not give sufficient warning.

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2.3 Which Alarm in what room?

Location Ei660i

Multi-Sensor

Alarm

Hall, Corridors, Escape routes

Kitchens / Garages

Living Rooms

Bedrooms

Shower / Bathrooms

✔ ✔ ✗

✗ ✗ ✔ (iii)

✔ ✔ ✔ (ii)

✔ ✔ ✗

✗ ✗ ✗

Ei650i

Optical

Smoke Alarm

Ei630i

Heat

Alarm (i)

(i) A Heat Alarm should only be used in a room adjoining an escape route, in conjunction with Smoke

or Multi-Sensor Fire 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 Smoke

or Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms should be fitted in living rooms. This is acceptable according to
IS3218:2019 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 Smoke or Multi-Sensor Fire Fire Alarm sited outside in the corridor.

(iii) In enclosed kitchens with doors closed.

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Fi g.1

For minimum protection

Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located:

on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
All Alarms interconnected (where feature is
present)

For recommended protection

(In addition to the above)

Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located in
every room (except kitchens and bathrooms)

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

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bathroom

Dining Room

Kitchen

Living Room

Bedroom

Fig.2

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2.4 Where in the room?

xx

300mm

Fig.3

300mm (min)

Ceiling Mounting

Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling
position is the preferred location. The air is “dead” and
does not move in corners, therefore Alarms must be
mounted away from corners. Fit the Alarm:

- At least 300mm away from walls (see Figure 3)

- At least 300mm from any light fitting or decorative
object which might obstruct smoke / heat entering
the Alarm.

SMOKE /

MULTI-SENSOR

ALARMS

<600mm

HEAT ALARMS

<150mm

Fig.4

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APEX

Sloping Ceiling

With a sloping or peaked ceiling, install a Muti-Sensor
or Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak measured
vertically and a Heat Alarm within 150mm.
If the height of the peak is less than 600mm in the
case of Muti-Sensor or Smoke Alarms or 150mm in the
case of Heat Alarms, the ceiling is regarded as being
flat (see Figure 4).

150mm

to 300mm

Wall Mounting (Ei650i only)

If ceiling mounting is impractical, Smoke Alarms may be
mounted on a wall, provided that:

- The room does not exceed 10m in both length and
breadth.

- The room does not exceed 50m

2

.

- The top of the detection element is between 150mm
and 300mm below the ceiling (see Figure 5).

- The bottom of the detection element is above the level
of any door opening.

Fig.5

Wall mounting should only be considered where close beams or similar obstructions may preclude
ceiling mounting. It is considered to be the responsibility of the installer / client to determine if the
presence of asbestos in the ceiling material would make ceiling mounting “impractical”.

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2.5 Locations to avoid

DON’T place Smoke, Heat or Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms in any of the following areas:

• Bathrooms, shower rooms or other rooms where the Alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation.

• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40°C or be below -10°C (e.g. 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 heat or smoke
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 heat or smoke from reaching the Alarm.

• Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc. where air
draughts can change the direction of airflow and cause rapid temperature fluctuations.

• In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over stairwells) where it may be difficult to reach the Alarm (for
testing, hushing etc.).

• In or near very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up on the optical smoke sensor can impair
performance. It can block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the sensor.
Dust build up can also increase the response time of the heat sensor.

• In insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the optical smoke sensor can cause intermittent
false alarms. Insects and contamination on the heat sensor can increase its response time.

• In a damp or humid area.

Do not locate Heat Alarms directly above a sink or cooker – Keep at least 1 m horizontal distance
between these items and the Alarm.

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2.6 Mounting

WARNING: to prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the ceiling or wall in
accordance with the installation instructions.

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

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

6).

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. 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.

5. If using an RF interconnection, ensure all Alarms are
facing the same direction. This means picking a part
of the building, say the front of the building and then
installing all mounting plates in the same orientation
with respect to this (see Figure 8).

6. Carefully line up the Alarm on the mounting plate,
press down gently and twist on.

ROTATE UNIT ANIT-CLOCKWISE

IF THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAMPERPROOFED,

IT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - SEE FIGURE 8c

Fig.6

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7. Press and hold the Test button for 10 seconds (see Figure 7) on each Alarm to ensure that it sounds.
Check that any interconnected Alarms also sound within this period.

Fig.7

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mounting plates

Front Wall Front Wall

Orientate all

in the same

direction

Mounting Plate Mounting Plate

Large

hole

nearest

front

wall

Mounting Plate Mounting Plate

Fig.8

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Tamperproofing the Alarms

6 to 8 mm

2 to 3 mm

SELF TAPPING

SCREW

The Alarm can be made tamperproof to prevent unauthorised removal.
Break off the small pillar on the back of the Alarm as shown in figure 9a.

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 9b).

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 9d), to
firmly lock the Alarm and its mounting plate together (see figure 9c).

First, attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.
Line up the screw (not supplied) on the “U” shaped recessed area shown in figure 9c

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

Fig.9a Fig.9b Fig.9c

PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST

ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE

TAMPERPROOF SCREW

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BREAK OFF
SMALL PILLAR

Fig.9d

2.7 Interconnecting Alarms

With interconnected Alarms, when one device detects fire, all will sound. All Alarms will sound but
only Alarms detecting the emergency event will be flashing their red LED alarm indicator.

The Alarms can be RF interconnected to other Ei Electronics RF Alarms and devices by installing an
Ei600MRF RadioLINK+ module. See the User manual for the Ei600MRF for further details on RF
interconnection.
Ensure the Alarms operate correctly – see TESTING YOUR ALARM section.

Heat Alarms must always be interconnected to Smoke or Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms to ensure early
warning.

A maximum of 12 devices can be interconnected in an Ei Electronics Alarm system. If you wish to
connect more than 12 Alarms, please contact us for further advice.

Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit. If they are
connected between different units, 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.

In an RF system containing more than 3 or 4 Alarms, an Ei Electronics Control Switch (Ei450) should be
incorporated and be readily accessible to all occupants so that the source of an alarm can be quickly
identified. This is especially important when both Fire and CO Alarms are used in the same system
as the occupant will need to open all windows and doors if it is a CO incident but do the opposite to
slow down a fire.

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User Guide

Maintenance

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3.1 Testing your Alarm

Frequent testing of all your Alarms is a requirement to ensure they are functioning correctly.
Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows:

1. After the system is installed.

2. Once monthly thereafter.

3. After prolonged absence from the dwelling (e.g. after holiday period).

How to perform the Test:

(i) Press and hold the Test button for 10 seconds on each Alarm to ensure it sounds and the red LED

flashes. (The red LED will flash at a rate of 1 flash every 0.5 seconds. If the red LED flashes at a
different rate or the yellow LED flashes, a fault may exist. Please consult the indicator summary
table).

(ii) If the Alarms are interconnected using RF modules, hold down the Test button until the blue LED

on the cover of the Alarm illuminates. Check that all other Alarms sound.

(iii) Release the Test button. The Alarm and all interconnected Alarms should stop sounding and the

red LED will stop flashing on the Alarm the Test button was held down.

(iv) Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system.

DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME

This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the dwelling. We do not recommend testing the Alarm with
heat and/or smoke as the results can be misleading unless effective apparatus is used.

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3.2 Cleaning your Alarm

Clean your Alarm regularly. In dusty areas it may be necessary to clean the Alarm more frequently.

Do not allow cobwebs, dust or grease to accumulate on or near the Alarm.

Use the narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust, insects and cobwebs from
the sides and cover slots where the airflow enters. Clean the outside cover by occasionally wiping
with a clean damp cloth then dry thoroughly with a lint free cloth. Do not use any cleaning agents,
bleaches, detergents or polishes, including those in aerosol cans.

DO NOT PAINT YOUR ALARM

Other than the cleaning described above, no other customer servicing of this product is required.
Servicing or repairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.

All Alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress, which can cause 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.

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3.3 Replacing your Alarm

Twist off the Alarm

Twist the head of the Alarm anti-clockwise while

holding the mounting plate with the other hand

The entire Alarm must be replaced if:

• The Alarm is giving a low battery indication (see the Indicator summary Tables & Troubleshooting section)

• The Alarm fails to sound when the Test button is pressed.

• The Alarm is giving and End-of-Life indication (see the Indicator summary Tables & Troubleshooting section)

• The Alarm is installed for over 10 years (check the Replace By date marked on the side of the Alarm).

DO NOT PUT THE ALARM INTO A FIRE

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

How to remove the Alarm

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If tamperproofed

Remove Alarm

With the screwdriver still inserted, twist the head of

the Alarm anti-clockwise

If there is no movement and you cannot get the head

to turn at all, the Alarm may have been

tamperproofed. In this case locate the removal latch

and insert a flat-bladed screwdriver horizontally about

10 mm into the centre of the removal latch

Alarm Removal Latch

The Alarm will then disengage from the mounting

plate. Ensure that you hold the Alarm head at all

times so that it does not fall on the ground

a

b

Twist off the Alarm

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4

Indicator Summay Tables

& Troubleshooting

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The Alarm can communicate its status and history through various LED flashes and chirps/beeps.
A comprehensive report of all such events and more is available through the AudioLINK+ download

via the AudioLINK+ App.

Low Battery

If the Alarm gives a short chirp about every 48 seconds with a yellow LED flash at the same time, it
indicates that the Lithium Battery is partially depleted and the Alarm needs to be replaced.

WARNING: Do not attempt to open the Alarm. The Lithium battery is sealed and is not replaceable.
If the battery is depleted, the Alarm must be replaced.

Sensor or Piezo Fault

The Alarm regularly checks the piezo, the optical smoke sensor and / or thermistor heat sensor for
correct operation. If the Alarm has found a fault, it will give 2 short chirps with 2 yellow LED flashes
every 48 seconds. In this case, the Alarm must be returned for repair or replacement.

End of Life

Once the Alarm passes its 10th year of installation, it will give 3 short chirps with 3 yellow LED flashes
every 48 seconds to indicate it has reached its end of useful life.
The Alarm must be replaced.

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Maximum Dust Compensation (Multi-Sensor and Smoke Alarms only)

The Alarm monitors the dust contamination build-up in the optical smoke chamber and then
compensates for it, reducing the possibility of false alarms.

If however, the Alarm gives 4 short chirps with 4 yellow LED flashes when the button is pressed,
it indicates that the Alarm has reached the maximum dust compensation. When this occurs, the
Alarm will continue to operate as normal, but there is an increased risk of false alarms caused by
dust contamination. If contamination has occurred quickly (e.g. due to dust from carpets being
replaced) and the Alarms are sounding, the dust compensation may take some hours to operate. In
this situation, remove the Alarm from the mounting plate, leave it disconnected for 5 minutes, then
reinstall the unit (the air must be clean i.e., dust and smoke free). The dust compensation will now
operate quickly, within 60 seconds.

Temporarily Silencing Fault Chirps

If the button is pressed on an Alarm that is giving fault chirps and yellow LED flashes, the Alarm will
be silenced (Fault Hush Mode) for a period of 12 hours. However, the Alarm will sound / function
as normal within that period should it detect fire (except if the fault detected is a sensor or piezo
fault). The yellow LED fault indicator will continue to flash as before to indicate that the fault is still
present. The fault chirps will return 12 hours later. A low battery fault and an end of life fault can
be hushed as often as required.

A sensor or piezo fault condition can only be hushed once.

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4.1 Indicator Summary Tables

= LED on solid

= LED flashing

Mode

Power up

Detecting fire

Activated
via interconnect

x 10mins

Standby

Testing
(monthly)

Press and hold
button

ActionYellow LED

(fault)

Red LED

(alarm)

Sound

Normal mode

In alarm mode

x 1 x 1

Indicator summary table

= Chirp

= Ramp up to alarm

= Alarm

Twist on
mounting plate

x 1

every

0.5 sec

x 1

every

0.5 sec

x 1

every

0.5 sec

Press and release
button

Pressing Button
on Alarm
detecting fire

x 1

*

* Ei650i and Ei660i models only

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1

every
48 sec

Yellow LED

(fault)

Red LED

(alarm)

What to doWhat it

means

Chirps

Fault modes and Memory indicator

Replace

Alarm

every
48 sec

Low battery

Replace

Alarm

Sensor / Piezo

2

fault

Replace

Alarm

End of Life

when pressing

button

Max Dust

Compensation

has been reached

see Maximum

Dust Compensation

explanation above

There has

been an

alarm in

the last 24 hours

Check

memory mode

table

Flashes as
per fault type

Fault chirps have been

silenced. Rate of the

yellow LED flashing
indicates fault type

If required chirping can be
silenced again by pressing

Silence button

What you hear / see

x2

x1

x2

x3

x4

every
48 sec

x3

every
8 sec

x4

x1

(1) If you are unsure of the amount of flashes of the Yellow LED you can at any time while a
fault condition exists, press the button. The relevant number of flashes will then be 8s apart.
(2) In the case of a piezo fault, the chirps may be not occur.
(3) The fault indicators will only manifest when the button is pressed
(4) Fault chirps can be silenced for 12 h. by pressing the button.

Notes:

4

3

x1

every
8 sec

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Memory mode

Status

0-24h

>24h +

Action Red LED

Press and hold button

(alarm)

x2

x2

every
48 sec

every
8 sec

Sound

If there has been an alarm condition in the last 24 hours the red LED will flash
twice every 48 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 twice every 8 seconds.

Note: Pressing the button at any stage will erase the memory. If pressed past
24 hours after the alarm event, the Alarm will sound and the red LED will flash
twice every 8 seconds. Once the button is released, the Alarm will stop flashing
and sounding.

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4.2 Troubleshooting

Your Alarm does not sound when you press the button

• Check the Alarm is fitted correctly and fully twisted on the mounting plate as this connects the battery.

• Hold button down firmly for at least 10 seconds.

• If the Alarm does not sound, then your Alarm must be returned for repair or replacement – See
section 3.1 – Getting your Alarm serviced.

Your Alarm sounds for no apparent reason

If , when the Alarm sounds, 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 for smoke, fumes, steam, very hot air etc.

• Locate the Alarm that sounds and has a flashing red LED.

• If you have thoroughly investigated and are sure that it is just a nuisance alarm, simply press the
Test button briefly to silence the Alarm for 10 minutes. This will also silence any interconnected
Alarms for the same period. When the Alarm is in “Hush” mode the red LED will continue to flash
while it detects the presence of smoke or heat.

• The Alarm will reset to normal functionality at the end of the 10 minutes. If additional silenced
time is required, simply push the Test button again.

If you experience frequent nuisance /false alarms, it may be necessary to re-locate the Alarm away
from the source of the fumes or if it continues to sound without smoke or heat being present and
cleaning the Alarm does not solve the problem, it needs to be replaced.

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Interconnected Alarms do not all sound

• Hold the Test button for at least 10 seconds to ensure that the signal is transmitted to all the
interconnected Alarms.

• Check that all Alarms in the RF system are powered and are house-coded correctly. (see the
Ei600MRF RadioLINK+ module manual)

Pressing the button during an alarm does not silence the Alarm

Always make sure that you are pressing the button on the Alarm that sounds with the red LED
flashing.

Your Alarm chirps / beeps / flashes

In standby mode, the Alarm does not sound, beep, chirp or flash.
The Alarm automatically monitors the battery, sensor, electronics and piezo periodically to ensure
that all are satisfactory. If a fault has been found, the Alarm alerts the occupier to this via short
chirps and its yellow LED fault indicator flashes every 48 seconds. The Alarm will also indicate any
faults when the Test button is pressed.

See section 4.1 - Indicator Summary Tables

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Fire Safety Advice

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

• Please read all the 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.

• If the Alarm has been damaged in any way or does not function properly, do not attempt a repair.
Return the Alarm – see Section 7 – “Service and Guarantee”

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

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

• Fire Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.

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What to do in case of alarm

(i). Check room doors for heat or smoke. Do not open a hot door. Use an

alternate escape route. Close all doors behind you as you leave.

(ii). 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.

(iii). 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.

(iv). 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.

(v). NEVER re-enter a burning house.

NEVER

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Limitations of Fire Alarms

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Multi-Sensor / Smoke / Heat alarms can significantly help to reduce the risk of fire fatalities.
However, independent authorities have stated that these systems may be ineffective in some fire

situations. There are a number of reasons for this:

- The Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or they are not connected. Test regularly and
replace the entire Alarm when it fails to operate.

- The Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient heat / smoke does not reach the Alarms. Heat / 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 drafts
carry the heat / smoke away. Installing Alarms on both sides of closed doors and throughout the
house or premises as recommended in this manual will very significantly improve the probability
of early detection.

- The Alarms may not be heard. An 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.

- The Alarms don’t last indefinitely. We recommend regular testing and replacement after, at most,
10 years, as a precaution.

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Service and Guarantee

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7.1 Getting your Alarm serviced

If, within the guarantee period, your Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the
instructions and checked the unit has been installed correctly, then contact us.

If you are advised to return your Alarm, please ensure that the Alarm is placed in a padded box, not
attached to the mounting plate (as the Alarm can give beeps or alarm if the Test button is pressed
during shipping), with the proof of purchase and a note stating the nature of the fault.

7.2 Guarantee

Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm for five years from the date of purchase against any defects
that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. If this Alarm should become defective within the
guarantee period, we shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.

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.

This guarantee does not apply to any product that has been modified in any way by a third party or
has been fitted with a third-party element.

WARNING: Do not interfere with the Alarm or attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate the
guarantee and may cause the Alarm to malfunction.

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

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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.

KM 522831

KM 83678

EN 14604:2005+AC 2008

BS 5446-2:2003

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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

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DoP No.22-0001

EN 14604:2005 + AC:2008

Smoke Alarm Devices:

Ei650i, Ei650iRF, Ei660i, Ei660iRF

Fire Safety

2797

The Declaration of Performance may be consulted at www.eielectronics.com/compliance

Heat Alarm Devices:

Ei630RF, Ei630i, Ei630iRF, Ei660i, Ei660iRF

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Heat Alarm Devices:

Ei630RF, Ei630i, Ei630iRF, Ei660i, Ei660iRF

DoP No. 22-0001

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