Ei Electronics EI 100B Standard Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE
WHEN THE BATTERY IS
FIRST CONNECTED THE
ALARM MAY SOUND FOR
2-3 SECONDS.
THIS IS NORMAL.
IT MEANS THE BATTERY IS
CONNECTED CORRECTLY.
© Ei Electronics 2008 P/N B10277 Rev 12
INSTRUCTION LEAFLET (for all Models)
Contains vital information on unit operation and installation.
Read and retain carefully. If you are just installing this unit this
leaflet MUST be given to the householder.
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Models
Ei100B Standard Alarm
Ei100L Emergency Light
Ei100S Silencer
Ei100C Interconnect
SMOKE ALARM
9 VOLT IONISATION
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Basic information about your Smoke Alarm
A Smoke Alarm is an early warning device. Used correctly it
can give you and your family valuable extra time to escape.
Note:-
• When the battery is first connected the Alarm may sound
for 2-3 seconds - this is normal.
• A Smoke Alarm does not prevent fires.
• Install correctly, in the centre of the ceiling if possible.
• Test weekly.
• Replace battery yearly or when it beeps once a minute.
• Plan your escape route.
• Proper protection may require more than one Smoke
Alarm.
• If you have any doubt or query about Smoke Alarms
consult the supplier or your local Fire Brigade.
• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning with a
newspaper or similar to help remove smoke from the unit.
Locating your Smoke Alarm
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will
respond. Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 10 paces (23
feet) of the fire to respond quickly. It also needs to be in a
position where its alarm can be heard throughout your home,
so it can wake you and your family in time for you all to
escape. A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it
is properly installed, but most homes will require two or more
to ensure that a reliable early warning is given. For maximum
protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all the
rooms where fire is most likely to break out.
Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the
sleeping area and the most likely sources of fire (living room
or kitchen for example). But it should not be more than 10
paces (seven metres) from the door to any room where a fire
might start and block your escape from the house.
(a) Single Storey Dwelling.
If your Home is on one level (a bungalow or mobile home for
example) 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 you can
hear it loudly enough to wake you in the bedroom.
(for example, see figure 1).
If your bungalow is very large and the corridor or hallway is
more than say 22 paces (15 metres) long, one Smoke Alarm
will not be sufficient. This is because no matter where it is
located it will be more than 7.5 metres from potential fires.
In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms
should be placed between each sleeping area and the living
area (for example, see figure 2).
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Recommended protection, Figure 1,2, & 3
Minimum protection
• each storey
• each sleeping area
• every 7.5 metres (25ft) of hallways and rooms
Maximum protection
All rooms (except bathrooms & kitchens)
(b) Multi Storey Dwellings.
If your home is on more than one level you will require a
smoke alarm on each storey (see figure 3).
This is because an upstairs smoke alarm is unlikely to detect
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Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Dining
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Recreation
Dining
Kitchen
Living
Bedroom
Figure 2: Single storey Dwelling with separate sleeping areas
Figure 1: Single storey Dwelling
Figure 3: Two Storey Dwelling
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a fire on lower floors in sufficient time to ensure an adequate
escape.
(c) Maximum Protection.
For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke
Alarms in all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out
(apart from the locations to avoid, mentioned on page 5). The
living room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night,
followed by the kitchen and then the dining room. You should
also consider putting 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. You could also consider putting Smoke
Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond
very well to a fire starting in the room, such as an elderly or
sick person or a very young child.
(d) Checking you can hear your Smoke Alarm.
With the Smoke Alarm sounding in its intended location,
check you are able to hear it in each bedroom with the door
closed, above the sound of your radio. The radio should be set
to a reasonably loud conversation level. If you can’t hear it
over your radio the chances are that it wouldn’t wake you.
If a Smoke Alarm is too far away for it to wake you, it is best
to link it to another Smoke Alarm near the bedroom. The
Interconnect Smoke Alarm Ei100C is designed for this - when
one alarm senses smoke, all connected alarms respond. (see
page 9 for further details).
Positioning your Smoke Alarm
(a) 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 Smoke Alarms must be mounted away
from corners. Place the unit at least 30cm from any light fitting
or decorative object which might obstruct smoke entering the
Smoke Alarm. Keep at least 15 cm away from walls and
corners. See figure 4.
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DEAD AIR SURFACES
NEVER WITHIN 15cm
OF ANY CORNER
IDEAL IN CENTRE
OF CEILING
15 TO 30 cm
(6-12")
90 cm
(3 FEET)
Figure 4 Figure 5
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(b) Wall Mounting.
When a ceiling position is not practical (for example on a
ceiling having exposed beams or joists, or built-in radiant
heating) put the top edge of your Smoke Alarm between 15
and 30 cm (6 and 12 inches) below the ceiling. Keep at least
15cm (6 inches) from corners. (see figure 4).
(c) On a sloping Ceiling.
In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke
Alarm 90 cm (3 feet) from the highest point measured
horizontally (see figure 5), because “dead air” at the apex may
prevent smoke from reaching the unit.
(d) Locations to Avoid.
Don’t place your Smoke Alarm 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 (20 feet) away from sources of smoke - wall
mounting if necessary.
•Attics or other places where extremes of temperature may
occur (below 4°C/34°F or above 40°C/104°F).
•Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window
moulding etc., that may prevent smoke from entering the
Smoke Alarm.
•Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest
of the room (for example attic hatches, uninsulated exterior
walls etc). Temperature differences might stop smoke from
reaching the unit.
•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 where it may be difficult to
reach the alarm (for testing, battery replacement etc).
(e) Nuisance/False Alarms.
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.
The Silencer Smoke Alarm Ei100S is designed for more
difficult areas, as you can silence the alarm for 8 minutes.This
gives time for smoke or fumes to clear, (see page 10 for more
details).
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Installing your Smoke Alarm
(a) Attaching to Ceiling or Wall.
(NB: for wiring the Ei100C Interconnect model see page 9)
The Smoke Alarm is battery operated and needs no wiring,
(Ei100C excepted). Use figure 6 below, as a help in
mounting.
1. Pull Cover open at Tab (2). Remove Cover from Base by
separating at rear Snap-in Hinges (5).
2. Place the Base on ceiling or wall exactly where you want to
mount the unit. With a pencil, mark the location of the Screw
Holes (6)
3. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling or
wall, drill a hole through the centres of the marked locations.
Push the plastic Screw Anchors provided into-the drilled
holes. Screw in firmly.
(b) Connecting the battery.
With a pencil, write the date of Battery installation on the inside
of the Cover to remind you when to replace the battery (4).
Lift Battery from Battery holder, and snap Battery Connectors
to Battery. They fit together only one way (Figure 7).
Gently push Battery into Battery Holder (9)
To close the cover match up Snap-in Hinges (5) and gently
press together until Base and Cover snap together.
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(1) COVER (2) "OPEN HERE"
TA B (3) TEST BUTTON
(4) WRITE IN
DATE BATTERY
IS INSTALLED
(5) SNAP-IN
HINGES
(6) SCREW
HOLE
(6) SCREW
HOLE
(10) 9 VOLT
BATTERY
(9) BATTERY
HOLDER (8) BATTERY
CONNECTORS
(7) PLASTIC
CLIP
Figure 6
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NOTE: You may hear a loud chirp when attaching the Battery
Connectors to the Battery. N.B. The emergency light Smoke
Alarm needs 2 batteries (see page 9 for details). Test the
installed Smoke Alarm - see section 5(a) below.
(c) Battery Missing Indicator
All models are fitted with a warning flag which pops up when
the battery is removed. This prevents the cover from closing
when there is no battery in the unit. When the battery is being
installed or changed, this flag must be held down while gently
pushing the Battery into the Battery Holder. (Figure 8).
Looking after your Smoke Alarm
(a) Testing your Smoke Alarm
It is recommended that you test your Smoke Alarm once a
week to be sure the unit is working. It will also help you and
your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarm.
When you press the Test Button
it simulates the effect of smoke
during a real fire. So, there is
no need to test the Alarm with
smoke.
Press and hold the Test Button
until the Alarm sounds (it may
take up to 10 seconds), (Figure
9). The alarm will stop sounding
shortly after the Button is
released. If the alarm fails to
sound, follow this checklist.
1. Check Battery Connectors to be sure they are firmly
snapped to the Battery.
2. Replace the Battery. (Check the date marked on the Cover
when you last replaced the Battery).
3. Refer to “Cleaning Your Smoke Alarm” (c) below.
WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.
7
9 Volt
Battery Battery
Connectors
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
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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.
(b) Replacing the Battery(ies)
Test the alarm for correct operation using the test button
whenever the battery(ies) is/are replaced.
A fresh Battery should last about one year. When Battery
power is low and replacement is necessary, the Alarm will
“beep” about once per minute for at least 30 days. The battery
must then be replaced. Replace battery if the alarm does not
sound when the Test Button is pressed. For maximum
reliability, replace battery at least once a year.
On Smoke Alarms with a Power Indicator flashing light, if the
light ceases flashing replace the battery. Be sure to replace
the Battery as soon as possible to ensure proper operation
and to avoid a leaking Battery. Leakage could cause damage
to the Alarm, furniture, and carpeting.
For replacement batteries, refer to the information inside
Smoke Alarm Cover.
WARNING: Use of any other battery may be detrimental to
the operation of the Smoke Alarm.
(c) Cleaning your Smoke Alarm.
Clean your Smoke Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or
the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust
from the sides and cover slots where the smoke enters. Keep
Cover closed while cleaning. Do not vacuum or brush inside
the Smoke Alarm. To clean the Cover, remove it completely
and use only mild soap and water. Dry cover thoroughly
before replacing it. WARNING: Do not paint your Smoke
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.
Smoke Alarms with Additional Features
A range of Smoke Alarms are produced which are optimized
for different locations and/or uses.
(a) Power Indicator Light.
A number of Smoke Alarms have a Power Indicator Light
which flashes once a minute through the test button to show
the Smoke Alarm is powered. Replace the battery if the
flashing stops.
(b) Emergency Light Smoke Alarm Ei100L
When the smoke alarm senses smoke, the bright emergency
light turns on to help identify and light the escape route. The
Smoke Alarm should therefore be located where it will light
the escape route - in a hallway, above a stairs or near the exit.
Connection and Replacement of Batteries.
The smoke alarm uses two different types of standard 9 volt
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batteries, an alkaline battery and a general purpose battery.
1. Connect an alkaline battery (use only Duracell MN1604 or
Eveready 522) to the blue battery connector to power the
light. This battery when fresh will normally last 1 year in the
stand by mode and provide over 15 minutes of light when in
alarm. The Smoke Alarm is normally shipped with the alkaline
battery connected to facilitate the customer - this does not
deplete the battery.
2. Connect the general purpose battery to the black battery
connector to power the smoke alarm. This battery when fresh
will normally last over one year before it needs replacement.
Replace both batteries when the smoke alarm gives a short
chirp every minute or when the light looks dim during a button
test.
Use only batteries specified on the Smoke Alarm, the use of
other batteries could have a detrimental effect on smoke
alarm operation or light output.
(c) Interconnect Model Ei100C
A maximum of 12 interconnect Ei100C or Ei105C Smoke
Alarms may be wired together such that when one unit
senses smoke all other units sound a warning. This helps
ensure smoke alarms will be heard.
Warning: Do not interconnect to any other Smoke Alarms.
A maximum of 250 metres (820ft) of 18 AWG (0.82mm) wire
can be used, (maximum resistance between detectors 50
ohm). The units are interconnected by wiring all the terminals
marked 1 together, and all the terminals marked 2 together,
as shown in Figure 10. An opening should be made in the
label covering the wiring hole in the base, and the wires
routed into the unit as shown. Note that the wiring inside the
unit must be kept clear of the test button contacts, but must
not impede the air flow. Draughts from wiring openings,
conduit, or mounting boxes/holes, may blow smoke away from
the sensing chamber, making it insensitive. It is essential that
all such openings be closed by silicone sealant or similar.
You must press in and hold the test button for at least 4 to 5
seconds, as there is a time delay on some units.
After wiring together the Interconnect Smoke Alarms, test the
first unit by pressing the button. All the detectors should alarm
and the test button on the first unit will flash about once every
2 seconds. Check all the other units similarly.
When interconnected units are in alarm, the red flashing light
indicates the unit sensing smoke.
These Smoke 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.
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(d) Silencer Smoke Alarm Ei100S
This model has a special false alarm silencer feature to help
you control nuisance false alarms.
1. To cancel a false alarm, press the Silencer Button located
on the lower right-hand corner. The Alarm will automatically
switch to a reduced sensitivity condition. This condition allows
unwanted alarms to be silenced for a period of approximately
8 minutes.
2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the
silenced period. If additional silenced time is required, simply
push the Silencer Button again.
3. To quickly return to normal non-silenced operation, simply
push the Test Button; the alarm will sound briefly and return to
its normal, sensitive alarm mode.
4. If the cause of the alarm is not clear, it should be assumed
that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be
evacuated immediately.
If usage/layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of
nuisance alarms, even with the Silencer Smoke Alarm, re-
locate the Smoke Alarm farther away from the kitchen where
it will be less affected by cooking fumes.
Important Safeguards
When using household protective devices, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including those listed
on next page.
•Please read all instructions.
•Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home
knows what to do in case the alarm sounds.
•For replacement batteries, refer to the information inside
smoke alarm.
•NOTE: Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures
or high humidity may reduce the life of the batteries.
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WIRING HOLE
TEST BUTTON
CONTACTS
INTERCONNECT
WIRES
TERMINAL 1
TERMINAL 2
Figure 10
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