Ei Electronics RadioLINK Ei171RF User Instructions

Strobe Light Module

Deaf & Hearing Impaired

RadioLINK Alarm System

For use with RadioLINK Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms

(Smoke / Heat / Fire Alarm

supplied separately)

Note: At least one RadioLINK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarm is required to make the Ei171RF

Alarm operational.This is not supplied with the Ei171RF and must be obtained separately.

Important: Read these instructions, together with those from the separate RadioLINK

Smoke/Heat/Fire alarms and accessories before installation. All instruction leaflets must be

left with the end user after installation.

Model: Ei171RF

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The Ei171RF is for use with the following Ei RadioLINK Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms and Accessories.
Mains Multisensor/Smoke/Heat/Fire Alarms: Ei2110, Ei160RC & Ei140 Series Alarms in

conjunction with an Ei168RC RadioLINK Base.
Battery Powered Smoke / Heat Alarms: Ei3100RF, Ei3103RF, Ei3105RF, Ei405, Ei405TY, Ei605C

(with RF module), Ei605TYC (with RF module).

Deaf & Hearing Impaired RadioLINK Alarm System: Ei170RF.
Accessories:
Ei407 Manual Call Point, Ei410 Remote Control (portable), Ei411H Remote Control (wall mounted),
Ei428 Relay Module, Ei408 Switched Input Module.

1. INTRODUCTION

This leaflet describes the installation of the Ei171RF and its integration into a total RadioLINK Fire
Alarm System, incorporating a choice of Smoke/Fire/Heat Alarms and Accessories.

N.B. It is essential that the Ei171RF is connected to the mains to preser ve its one-week battery
standby. Leaving the unit operating without mains connected will completely deplete the battery and
possibly damage it.(If the Ei171RF is not being used for a prolonged period and cannot be left plugged
in to the mains, then disconnect the battery).

Location

The Strobe Module should normally be fixed such that the internal strobe light can be seen from the bed.
An additional strobe module can be then placed in any other living area of the house which can be readily
seen by the occupant.It has to be powered from the mains (230VAC) so a suitable socket or junction box
must be available to which it can be permanently connected.

The back-up battery in the Strobe Module must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
heaters, fires or the like.

The associated RadioLINK Alarms and Accessories must be located and installed as described in
their own instruction leaflets.

2. INSTALLATION

Strobe Module Ei171RF

The battery must first be installed in the Strobe Module. Open the rear compartment by squeezing
together the two latches as shown in Figure 1b, and lifting the cover off.

Auxillary

Socket

Conversion

Jack

Mounting

Screw

Holes

Wire
Channels

for mains lead
(and accessories
if required)

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For use with RadioLINK SmokeAlarm

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing

Connect battery plug & then plug in mains.

2.

After installation, house code system by pressing

house code s

witch with a small screwdriver or simil

a

Squeeze
Here

Squeeze

Here

Battery
Cover

Figure 1b

Squeeze as shown to open

battery compartment

Figure 1a

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Plug the battery into the socket at the rear of the battery compartment as shown in Figure 2 (while
holding the small latch on the battery plug, open). Place the batter y in the compar tment ensur ing the
notch in the battery is used to leave clearance for the plug and sockets (see Figure 3).

The Strobe Module can be left on a table or permanently fixed to the wall using the screws and plastic
plugs enclosed.

If fixing to a wall, the screws should be spaced 95mm (3.7 inches) horizontally apart.The top screws will
be 70mm (2.7 inches) below the top surface of the Strobe Module when installed.The template at the
end of this leaflet can be used to locate the screws accurately. The screws (large heads) should be
screwed into the wall leaving a gap of approximately 4mm (0.15in) under the head. Fit the keyhole slots
on the back of the Strobe Module over the screw heads and slide the panel down vertically into position.

The mains adaptor should then be plugged into a socket (or permanently wired to a mains junction box

- see overleaf).This mains socket must not be used for any other equipment and it must not be switched
off.The mains plug must be readily removable (so the mains can be disconnected if necessary).

Battery

Battery

Plug

Latch

Figure 2

Battery
Clearance
Notch

Figure 3

Shows battery orientation - Dress the battery leads as shown, replace the battery cover and

push firmly down on the two latches

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If connecting to a mains Junction Box

It is preferable to permanently wire the unit into a mains junction box. In this case remove the
plug and wire as follows.

Warning: If the plug is being removed and the unit is being wired to a junction box it should be
installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations
published by the Institute of Engineering & Technology (UK) BS7671. Failure to install this
system correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards.

First remove the power to the circuit at the distribution board.
The mains lead wires are colour coded as follows:

Brown: Live
Blue: Neutral

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal/wire which is marked with
the letter N or coloured blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal/wire which is marked with
the letter L or coloured brown.

The apparatus is not to be earthed, so no connection is to be made to terminals or wires marked
with the letter E, the symbol or coloured green or green/yellow.

The Strobe Module must not be exposed to dripping or splashing and items filled with liquids such as
vases must not be placed on or above the apparatus.

3. SETTING UP THE RadioLINK SYSTEM

This system uses radio to communicate between the Fire Alarms, Accessories and the Strobe Module.
It is set-up simply by putting all of the units into “House Code Mode” and letting them automatically
code with each other.This will “House Code”the installation so that they will not accidentally signal to,
or be affected by, nearby systems.

The units will all communicate with each other (providing they are within range), as delivered i.e.
without any House Coding - however it is recommended that they are House Coded as follows:

3.1.1 Install & power all the elements of the system.

3.1.2 Press the House Code switch on all units – see individual instruction leaflets for switch locations.

On the Strobe Module, the House Code switch is pressed by means of small screwdriver (or similar,
diameter of top less than 3mm), through the access hole on the top of the unit – see figure 4.

3.1.3 Press and hold the Strobe Module House Code button until the blue RadioLINK light comes on.
Release it and the light will flash every five seconds.

3.1.4 When all units are set into ‘House Code Mode’they should signal to each other and set-up their
network automatically.

3.1.5 Each unit w ill now flash its blue or amber light to show how many units it is RadioLINKED with. If the
Strobe Module is linked to just one smoke alarm they will both flash twice.With 6 units for example, 4 Smoke
Alarms, 2 Strobe Modules, each unit will flash six times. A maximum of twelve RF units can be linked this
way.

3.1.6 If some units flash less than the expected number of times, after being in House Code Mode for
over 10 minutes) they are out of range of each other.

Follow the advice in the RadioLINK instructions supplied with the other alarms to resolve this.

3.1.7The units will automatically exit the House Code Mode after 30 minutes.Howev er we recommend
that you manually exit the House Code Mode by pressing and holding the House Code switch on the

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