Aico EI630RF User manual

Smoke / Heat / Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms
Ei600 series
Instruction Manual
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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

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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
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
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
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
TEST ALARM AT LEAST MONTHLY

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Quick Start Guide
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX MOUNTING PLATE TO CEILING
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
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
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
TEST ALARM AT LEAST MONTHLY

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1
Introduction
Installer Guide

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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.aico.co.uk.

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1.1 Model Chart
Model
Ei650i
Ei650iRF
Smoke Alarm
RF
Interconnect
Optional
RF Module
Model No.
Alarm Type
Ei660iRF
Ei660i
Ei630iRF
Ei630i
Multi-Sensor Alarm
Heat Alarm
RF
Upgradable
Ei600MRF
Ei600MRF

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1.2 Overview
Test / Hush Button
Alarm Sounder
LED
Indicator
Smoke Entry VentsAlarm Removal Latch
Alarm Removal Latch
Ei650i Smoke Alarm
Ei630i Heat Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Smoke Entry Vents
Alarm Removal Latch
Ei660i Multi-Sensor Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Test / Hush Button
Alarm Sounder
LED
Indicator
Smoke Entry VentsAlarm Removal Latch
Alarm Removal Latch
Ei650i Smoke Alarm
Ei630i Heat Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Smoke Entry Vents
Alarm Removal Latch
Ei660i Multi-Sensor Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)

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1.3 Technical Specifications
Optical Sensor Optical (Ei650i and Ei660i)
Heat Sensor Thermistor Class A1 Detection (Ei630i and Ei660i)
Power Supply 3V Lithium Battery (non replaceable)
Alarm Sounder Piezoelectric Horn
Alarm Sound Level 85dB(A) at 3 meters (except in Test mode)
Test Button
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.
Visual indicators Red LED – Power up, Alarm, Hush mode and Memory
Yellow LED – Power up, Fault, End of Life
Operational Life 10 years
Interconnection Up to 12 units can be RF interconnected (an Ei600MRF RadioLINK+
module is required for each unit)
Memory Feature Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire
Self Test Sensors, piezo, batteries and electronics are automatically tested
periodically

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AudioLINK+Enabled
Fixings Supplied with mounting plate, screws and wall plugs
Operating Temperature Normal: -10°C to +40°C (Storage: -10°C to +40°C)*
Humidity Range 15% to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Plastic Material UL94HB
Warranty 5 year (limited)
Approvals 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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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
Ei650i
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Ei630i
Heat
Alarm (i)
Hall, Corridors, Escape routes ✔ ✔ ✗
Kitchens / Garages ✗ ✗ ✔ (iii)
Living Rooms ✔ ✔ ✔ (ii)
Bedrooms ✔ ✔ ✗
Shower / Bathrooms ✗ ✗ ✗
(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 BS
5839-6:2019 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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Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located in:
every room (except Kitchens and bathrooms)
Multi-Sensor or Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
Multi-Sensor
Fire Alarm
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Heat
Alarm
do not
fit Alarm
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
Suitable for owner occupied properties
For minimum protection
For recommended protection
(In addition to the above)
Fig.1

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2.4 Where in the room?
<600mm
HEAT ALARMS
<150mm
SMOKE /
MULTI-SENSOR
ALARMS
APEX
xx
300mm
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 2)
- At least 300mm from any light fitting or decorative
object which might obstruct smoke / heat entering
the Alarm.
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 3).
Fig.3
Fig.2

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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 50m2.
- The top of the detection element is between 150mm
and 300mm below the ceiling (see Figure 4).
- The bottom of the detection element is above the level
of any door opening.
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”.
Fig.4
150mm
to 300mm

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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.