Ei Electronics Smoke Alarm B16009 R0 160RC Series User Manual

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2. ALARM REMOVAL  
LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT  
TO  
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&
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LOCATE THE ARROW ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ALARM.  
THE SLOT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ARROW.  
INSERT SCREWDRIVER  
INSERT A FLAT-BLADED SCREWDRIVER HORIZONTALLY  
APPROX. 1cm INTO THE CENTRE OF THE REMOVAL SLOT  
SLIDE ALARM OFF BASE  
WITH THE SCREWDRIVER STILL INSERTED, PUSH THE LOWER  
HALF OF THE ALARM AWAY FROM THE SCREWDRIVER, IN THE  
DIRECTION OF THE ARROW ON THE COVER  
REMOVE ALARM  
HOLD THE LOWER HALF OF THE ALARM AND REMOVE FROM  
THE BASE PLATE BY MOVING IT VERTICALLY DOWNWARDS,  
TOWARDS THE FLOOR.  
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4. CHANGING THE BATTERY  
(Models Ei141 / 144 / 146 only)  
1. Switch off mains power to alarm (green light on cover  
should go out).  
2. Remove unit as shown in “ALARM REMOVAL” section on  
page 2.  
3. Locate battery slot in base of alarm as shown below.  
4. Unclip battery from battery snap connectors.  
5. Connect new battery by clipping back on to battery snap  
connectors.  
Use  
only  
9V  
Alkaline  
batteries  
Duracell MN1604, Energizer 522. Other batteries can  
cause problems.  
We recommend that the “use by date” on the battery should  
still have at least 2 years to go. Older batteries will give  
beeps prematurely.  
6. Slide unit back on to the base. A click should be heard as  
the alarm engages. (The unit cannot be replaced on the  
base unless a battery is installed).  
7. Press and hold the test button - horn should sound loudly.  
8. Reinstate mains power to alarm (green light on cover  
should come on).  
We recommend that the battery is replaced at least every  
three years for optimum performance.  
5. TESTING & MAINTAINING YOUR ALARM  
INSPECTION &TESTING PROCEDURE  
Check all your alarms weekly, especially after initial  
installation or after re-occupation (e.g. following a holiday):  
(i) Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (If it is  
off check circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.) Check the red  
light on the cover flashes every 40 seconds.  
(ii) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to ensure the  
sensor chamber, electronics and sounder are working. A red  
light on the cover, will flash while horn is sounding. The alarm  
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will stop when the button is released. Pressing the test button  
simulates the effect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is  
the best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly.  
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME  
This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house  
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the  
results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used.  
(iii) Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or  
dust and clean the alarm as described in the “CLEANING  
YOUR ALARM” section on page 6, if necessary.  
(iv) Interconnected Alarms only - Test the first unit by  
pressing the button for 10 seconds. All the units should alarm  
within 10 seconds of the first horn sounding. The red light on  
the first unit only will flash about once a second. Check all the  
other units similarly.  
(v) Check the functioning of the mains battery back-up directly  
after installation and then at least yearly as follows:  
- Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check  
that the green indicator light is extinguished.  
- Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly for  
10 seconds.  
Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if the  
unit passes the above test.  
Note: If the mains is disconnected and the battery is almost  
depleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for at least 30 days.  
(vi) Monitor the alarm over a short period of time for any  
beeps.  
5.1 If the unit is beeping  
The Alarm automatically monitors the battery every 40  
seconds to ensure that it is satisfactory. If it is depleted it will  
give a short beep every 40 seconds.  
Models Ei141, Ei144 & Ei146 only  
Before replacing the battery, check that the beeps are not  
due to one of the following:  
(i) battery snaps not connected properly.  
(ii) On the Optical Smoke Alarm only (Ei146) if the unit  
beeps and the red light does not flash at the same time it  
indicates a problem with the smoke chamber - see  
CLEANING YOUR ALARM” section on page 6.  
(iii) If the beeps have continued for over 20 minutes (and  
the other causes of beeps have been ruled out - see  
TROUBLESHOOTING” section on page 11) the battery  
must be replaced.  
See “CHANGING THE BATTERY” section on page 4.  
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Models Ei161RC, Ei164RC & Ei166RC only  
(i) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off  
the Alarm is not receiving mains power and is being  
powered from its internal back-up cells. The beeps  
indicate that they are depleted. The cells are not  
replaceable. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, circuit  
breakers and wiring. If in doubt contact a qualified  
electrician.The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the  
cells charge up. Fully charged, the cells will provide up to  
6 months back-up without mains power.  
(ii) On the Optical Smoke Alarm only (Ei166RC) if the  
unit beeps and the red light does not flash at the same  
time it indicates a problem with the smoke chamber - see  
CLEANING YOUR ALARM” section on page 6.  
If all of the above possible causes of beeps have been  
ruled out, but the beeping has still persisted for over 2  
hours with the green light on - the rechargeable cells  
may be defective. The Smoke / Heat Alarm must be  
returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement - see  
GETTINGYOUR ALARM SERVICED” section on page 10.  
Please note: The ionisation alarms (Ei141/161RC) give two  
short beeps about a second apart at the end of the hush  
period (i.e. about 10 minutes after test/hush button has been  
pressed). These two beeps should not be confused with low  
battery beeps.  
A unit will operate from the mains alone, even with a fully  
depleted or a defective battery (and give beeps every minute),  
though it may not give sufficient warning of fire if the mains  
supply is disconnected for any reason. If there are any  
problems get a qualified electrician to inspect the house  
wiring and connections to the alarms.  
If there are still problems the unit must be returned for  
examination - see “GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED”  
section on page 10.  
6. CLEANING YOUR ALARM  
WARNING: Electrical shock hazard. Disconnect the AC mains  
at the fuse box or circuit breaker powering the Alarm before  
following the cleaning instructions.  
Clean your Alarm regularly, particularly in dusty areas. Use  
the narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to  
remove dust, insects and cobwebs from the sides and cover  
slots where the smoke or heat enters.To clean the cover, wipe  
with a damp cloth. Dry cover thoroughly with a lint free cloth.  
WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.  
Other than the cleaning described above, no other customer servicing of  
this product is required. 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.  
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The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used  
in the construction of our Alarms to minimize 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 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 or fail.  
If this happens the alarm must be returned to us 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 servicing such units.  
If you experience persistent false alarms, in particular locations, due to  
contamination of the smoke chamber you could consider replacing Optical  
Smoke Alarms (Ei146/166RC) with Ionisation Smoke Alarms  
(Ei141/161RC). Ionisation type alarms are less susceptible to dust than  
Optical type alarms.  
7. NUISANCE ALARMS  
When sure that it is just a nuisance alarm, simply press the  
test/hush button briefly on the Alarm to silence the unit for 10  
minutes.  
If, when the alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke, heat or  
noise to indicate that there is a fire, you should get your family  
into a safe place, before you start investigating.  
Check the house carefully 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 Smoke Alarm  
by an extractor.  
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be  
necessary to re-locate the device away from the source of the  
fumes or replace an Ionisation Alarm with an Optical Alarm. If  
for some reason the alarm continues to sound without smoke  
or heat being present (due to insect infestation or  
contamination build-up for example) the units can be silenced  
by disconnecting the mains power and removing the unit - see  
ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2.  
If cleaning the Alarm does not correct the problem it can be  
returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement - see  
GETTINGYOUR ALARM SERVICED” section on page 10.  
Hush Feature  
All the Smoke/Heat Alarms have a combined Test/Hush  
Button to help you control nuisance false alarms.  
1. To cancel a false alarm, press the Test/Hush Button located  
on the cover. The Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced  
sensitivity condition (very large levels of smoke from a nearby  
fire will override the Hush on the Smoke Alarms). This  
condition allows unwanted alarms to be silenced for a period  
of approximately 10 minutes.  
The unit will flash the red light every 10 seconds (instead  
of the normal 40 seconds) to indicate the sensitivity is  
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reduced. At the end of the hush period the Ionisation  
Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and the Heat Alarms  
(Ei144/164RC) will give two short beeps.  
On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Hush Button on  
the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light flashing  
every second) will silence all alarms. Pressing the Hush  
Button on any other Alarm will not cancel the alarm.  
2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the  
silenced period. If additional silenced time is required, simply  
push the Test/Hush Button again.  
8. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
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. Further information can be  
obtained from the Home Office Publication or from your local fire  
prevention officer.  
To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover the  
Smoke Alarm in any manner; do not permit any  
accumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.  
• If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function  
properly, do not attempt a repair. Return the Alarm - see  
GETTINGYOUR ALARM SERVICED” section on page 10.  
• This appliance is only intended for premises having a  
residential type environment.  
• Smoke / Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The  
supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.  
• The chamber inside the Ionisation (Ei141/161RC) Smoke  
Alarms contains a small amount of radioactive material  
(33kBq of Amercium 241). Do not tamper with the chamber.  
You may safely install and clean the Smoke Alarm following  
this leaflet’s instructions.  
• Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire.  
9. PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE  
Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons 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 - see overleaf.  
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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.  
4. Call the Fire Brigade from a  
neighbour’s house. Remember to give  
your name and address.  
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.  
Limitations of Smoke / Heat Alarms  
Smoke / Heat 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:  
• The Alarms will not work if the mains power is off and the battery  
is depleted. On the Ei141/144/146 alarms the batteries should be  
replaced every three years as a precaution or if the unit gives a  
low battery beep.  
NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low temperatures or  
high humidity may reduce the life of the Alkaline battery.  
• Smoke / Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke /  
heat does not reach the alarm. Smoke / heat 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 / heat away. Installing Smoke /  
Heat Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing  
more than one Smoke / Heat Alarm as recommended in the  
INSTALLER INSTRUCTIONS’ booklet significantly  
improves the probability of early detection.  
• The Alarm may not be heard.  
• A Smoke / Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has  
taken drugs or alcohol.  
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• Smoke / Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire to  
give sufficient early warning.  
• Fire Authorities recommend that both Optical and Ionisation  
Smoke Alarms should be fitted for the fastest response to all  
types of fires.  
• Smoke / Heat Alarms don’t last indefinitely. For example if  
there is a build up of contamination, performance will be  
impaired.  
It is recommended that the Smoke / Heat Alarms are replaced  
after 10 years as a precaution.  
10. ALARM CONTROL (OPTIONAL)  
Models Ei161RC / 164RC / 166RC only  
A System Control Switch (Ei1529RC) is available as an optional  
accessory. It allows the user to perform the following functions  
from a remote location:  
LOCATE - If alarms sound press Locate to allow the source  
of alarm to be identified.  
HUSH - Press Hush to silence nuisance alarms.  
TEST - Operate weekly to Test the alarms.  
MAINS CHECK - Test will not work with mains absent.  
11. GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED  
If your Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the  
instructions, checked the unit has been installed correctly, and  
is receiving AC power (green light on) contact Customer  
Assistance at the address given at the end of this leaflet. If it  
needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a  
padded box and send it to “Customer Assistance and  
Information” at the nearest address given on the Alarm or in  
this leaflet. Do not snap on to the mounting plate as this  
connects the battery and the unit may beep or alarm in the  
post. State the nature of the fault, where the Alarm was  
purchased and the date of purchase.  
12. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE  
Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm (excluding battery in the  
Ei141/144/146 models) 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 “Getting Your Alarm  
Serviced”) We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.  
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 shock or fire hazards.  
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.  
13. TROUBLESHOOTING  
1. FREQUENT NUISANCE ALARMS OCCUR:  
(1) Close kitchen / bathroom door when in use.  
(2) Ensure that the alarm is sited at least 6m away from  
sources of fumes.  
(3) Contamination from insects, paint or paint fumes may have  
occurred. Clean the alarm - see “CLEANING YOUR ALARM”  
section on page 6.  
(4) If the problem persists, resiting of the unit should be  
considered.  
2. ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:  
(1) Identify the alarm source. On interconnected units, the red  
light on the cover will flash rapidly only on the unit which is the  
source of the alarm. If an optional Ei1529RC Control Switch is  
installed, press Locate when system is sounding to identify  
source of alarm.  
(2) Check for fumes, steam etc. from the kitchen or bathroom.  
Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms.  
(3) Press the test/hush button to silence the Smoke/Heat  
Alarm for 10 minutes.  
(4) If alarm does not stop, switch off mains and remove unit -  
see “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2. (Only remove  
the alarm with the red light flashing, the others are probably  
satisfactory).  
3. LOW BATTERY & OTHER BEEPS:  
(On Ei141/144/146 only)  
If the battery is correctly connected and the unit has beeped  
for over 20 minutes the battery is probably depleted. Obtain a  
new battery, disconnect the mains, then remove the alarm  
and replace the depleted battery.  
(On Ei161RC/164RC/166RC only)  
Check the green mains power light is on. If not, check fuse,  
circuit breakers and wiring connections. If the green light is off,  
the Lithium cells will deplete after some months without mains  
and will need to be recharged. If turning on the mains fails to  
stop the beeps, a fault may exist. Switch off mains and remove  
the unit - see “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2.  
(All Alarms)  
(1) If the green mains light is on and replacing battery,  
recharging Lithium cells or cleaning unit has not stopped the  
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)  
beeps, a fault may exist. Disconnect the mains first and  
replace the unit - see “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2.  
(2) Ionisation Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and Heat Alarms  
(Ei144/164RC) give two beeps 10 minutes after the test/hush  
button is pressed.  
(3) If an Optical unit (Ei146/166RC) beeps without the red  
light flashing at the same time, the chamber is defective.  
Clean the chamber.  
4. INTERCONNECTED ALARMS DO NOT ALL SOUND:  
(1) Hold test button for 10 seconds after first alarm has  
sounded to ensure signal is transmitted to all units.  
(2) One or more of the connections may not be correctly  
connected.We recommend you consult a qualified electrician.  
Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd, Oswestry,  
Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. Tel: 0870 758 4000  
Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland. Tel: 061 471277  
INDEX  
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2
1. REGULAR CHECKS  
2. ALARM REMOVAL  
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3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
4. CHANGING THE BATTERY  
5. TESTING & MAINTAINING YOUR ALARM  
6. CLEANING YOUR ALARM  
7. NUISANCE ALARMS  
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8. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
9. PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE ROUTE  
10. ALARM CONTROL  
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11. GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED  
12. 5 YEAR GUARANTEE  
13. TROUBLESHOOTING  
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230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS  
ALKALINE PRIMARY BATTERY BACK-UP  
Ei146 - Optical  
Ei141 - Ionisation  
Ei144 - Heat  
RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP  
Ei161RC - Ionisation Ei164RC - Heat Ei166RC - Optical  
USER INSTRUCTIONS  
1. REGULAR CHECKS  
Look for:  
Constant green light  
Red light flash every 40 sec.  
Press test button for 10 sec.  
Alarm will sound loudly.  
Vacuum around  
side vents to clean.  
P/N B16009 Rev0  
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