Ei Electronics Ei161e User manual

© Ei Electronics 2015
P/N B18148 Rev0
230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
Ei160e Series
Instruction Manual
with Rechargeable Battery Backup
The Ei160e series is supplied with an Easi-Fit base that
allows very quick and simple installation of the Smoke
Alarm, combined with simple detector head removal
and replacement. The Easi-Fit base automatically
connects both mains power and battery as the detector
head slides on to the Easi-Fit base.
Up to 12 Smoke/Heat Alarms can be interconnected so
that when one senses fire all the units alarm.
Interconnection can be achieved by hardwire or through
a modular RF module, the Ei100MRF, which can be
inserted into the base of the Alarm.
A green LED indicates the presence of mains power. A
red LED will flash rapidly in an alarm scenario.
The Smoke Alarms feature a large combined test/hush
button. The Heat Alarm features a test button.
The “Test/Hush” button will either silence false alarms
or perform a unit self-test.
In “Test” mode the Alarm will perform a self-test and
sound the horn.
In “Hush” mode the Alarm will be silenced for a period
of approximately ten minutes to overcome false alarm
conditions. It will then automatically reset itself.
Introduction to Ei160e
Smoke/Heat Alarms
User Section

The 160e series may be interconnected with any
other Ei Electronics RadioLINK or RadioLINK+products
through inserting the Ei100MRF RadioLINK+Module.
This module will enable the Ei160e series alarms to
communicate RF messages to other Ei Electronics
products such as the Ei450 RadioLINK Alarm Controller
where you can remotely locate, test and hush your
Ei160e Series Alarms using this wireless controller.
For detailed user instructions on using the RF
interconnection module Ei100MRF with the Ei160e
series, please consult the Ei100MRF instruction manual.
Important Information
Check all Alarms weekly, especially after initial
installation or re-occupation (e.g. following a holiday)
1. Check that the green mains indicator light is on. (if
it is off check circuit breakers, fuses and wiring etc.)
2. Check that the red LED on the cover flashes once
every 40 seconds to indicate normal operation – If
the memory has been set indicating that the Alarm
has been activated in the last 24 hours, the red LED
will flash twice every 40 seconds. After 24 hours the
memory will be cleared.
3. 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 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.
This action will also clear the memory.
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.
4. Check for any sign of contamination such as
cobwebs or dust and clean the alarm as described in
the “cleaning” section if necessary.
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Do’s Dont’s
Regularly check green mains
indicator is lit
Do not paint your Alarm. Do
not allow paint, water or dust
to contaminate the Alarm
Test Weekly – See testing
and maintenance
Your Alarm is powered by
230VAC. Do not open or
insert anything into the Alarm
If nuisance alarms occur –
press the test/hush button to
silence the Alarm for 10 mins
Remove or completely cover
your Alarm when decorating
to prevent dust or other
contamination damaging the
unit
Clean your Alarm regularly
RF Interconnection
Testing and Maintenance

5. 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. On releasing the button the
local Alarm will stop sounding immediately and the
remote Alarms will stop sounding approximately 3
seconds later (if testing using RF interconnection
this could take slightly longer). This will verify that
the interconnect is working. Check all the other units
similarly.
6. 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.
7. Monitor the Alarm over a short period of time for any
beeps.
Switching off Mains for long periods
If the premises are regularly being left without mains
power for long periods the Smoke/Heat Alarms should be
removed from their mounting plates to prevent the batteries
becoming fully depleted. (This is sometimes done with
holiday homes which are only occupied in the Summer).
The Alarms must be re-attached to the mounting plates
when the premises are re-occupied.
(Long term storage (over 1 year) can damage the
batteries such that they will not recharge when the units
are re-connected to the mains supply).
If the unit is beeping
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 3 months back-up without mains power.
On the Optical Smoke Alarm only (Ei166e) 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” section.
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 “Service and Guarantee” section.
Cleaning
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.
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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 nuisance/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. 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 nuisance/false alarms it may
mean that the environment may not be suitable for your
particular Alarm type. If, for example it is due to dust
contamination or exposure to steam you should be using
an ionisation Alarm. If the false alarm is due to cooking
fumes an optical Alarm should be fitted.
When sure that it is just a nuisance/false alarm, simply
press the test/silence 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 - page 10 (Installer)
If cleaning the Alarm does not correct the problem
it can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or
replacement - see “Service and Guarantee” section.
Silence Feature
All the Smoke Alarms have a combined Test/Silence
Button to help you control nuisance/false alarms.
1. To silence a nuisance/false alarm, press the Test/
Silence Button located on the cover. The Alarm will
automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition
for a 10 minute period (very large levels of smoke
from a nearby fire will override the silence period).
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Nuisance / False Alarms

The unit will flash the red light every 10 seconds (instead
of the normal 40 seconds) to indicate the sensitivity is
reduced.
On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Silence
Button on the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the
red light flashing every second) will silence all alarms.
Pressing the Silence Button on any other Alarm will not
silence the alarm.
2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of
the silenced period.
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.
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
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.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
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Planning Your Escape Route
NEVER

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Limitations of Smoke / Heat Alarms
Service and Guarantee
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:
• NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low temperatures
or high humidity may reduce the life of the 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’ section 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.
• Smoke / Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire
to give sufficient early warning.
• 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.
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.
Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm 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. We shall at
our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.

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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.
1. 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 or an Ei450 Alarm Controller is installed,
press Locate when the 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/
false alarms.
(3) Press the test/silence button to silence the Smoke/
Heat Alarm for 10 minutes.
(4) If alarm does not stop, switch off mains and remove
unit - see “Important Information” section. (Only remove
the alarm with the red light flashing, the others are
probably satisfactory).
2. LOW BATTERY & OTHER BEEPS:
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.
(1) If the green mains light is on and recharging the
Lithium cells or cleaning the unit has not stopped the
beeps, a fault may exist. Disconnect the mains first and
replace the unit - see “ALARM REMOVAL” diagrams in
the Installer Section.
(2) If the Ei166e beeps without the red light flashing
at the same time, the chamber is defective. Clean the
chamber.
3. 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.
Troubleshooting

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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.
Block E1
Ei Electronics, Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
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
The Declaration of Performance No. 15-0005 may be consulted
at www.eielectronics.com/compliance
Pass
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DoP No.15-0005
EN14604:2005 + AC:2008
Smoke Alarm Devices:
Ei161e, Ei166e
Heat Alarm Devices:
Ei164e
Fire Safety
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Installer Section
Installation Guide
Alarm Removal
ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300mm FROM
WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA
WIRE TO TERMINALS ON THE BASEPLATE AND FIX BASEPLATE
TO CEILING USING THE FIXINGS PROVIDED
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT
1
SLIDE ALARM ONTO BASEPLATE. A CLICK SHOULD BE HEARD
AS THE TAMPER-PROOF CATCH ENGAGES
SLIDE ON ALARM
3
LOCATE THE ARROW ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ALARM
THE SLOT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ARROW
INSERT A FLAT-BLADED SCREWDRIVER HORIZONTALLY
APPROX. 1cm INTO THE CENTRE OF THE REMOVAL SLOT
LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT & INSERT SCREWDRIVER
1
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
SLIDE ALARM OFF BASE & REMOVE ALARM
2
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
PRESS AND HOLD THE TEST BUTTON ON THE ALARM. THE
ALARM AND ANY OTHER INTERCONNECTED UNITS SHOULD SOUND
TEST ALARMS
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FIX & WIRE BASEPLATE
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The advice here follows the guidance in British Standard
BS 5839-6: 2013 in general (for further information see
the BS standard itself).
The main reason for fitting Smoke & Heat 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 units are not disabled or ignored.
The BS standard gives guidance on:
- how many Alarms to install
- what type of Alarm to use
- where to position Alarms
The above points will depend on the type of dwelling to
be protected and the level of fire risk.
Fire Risk Assessment
The ‘Grade’ and ‘Category’ of system that should be
installed depends on the fire risk. The risk assessment
is based on a combination of probabilities:
- fire occurring
- injury or death to occupant
- system operating correctly with a fire
- early detection and warning to occupants in the event
of a fire.
The greater the risks, the more comprehensive and
reliable systems need to be.
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
LD1
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but in addition
Smoke or Heat Alarms should be located in all rooms
and other areas of the dwelling.
(apart from toilets or bathroom)
Multi Storey Dwelling LD1
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
garages
Living
Room
Bedroom Bathroom
Kitchen
Bedroom Shower
Garage
Smoke or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
in all other rooms & areas other than listed below
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
Additional Protection LD2: As LD3, but in addition
Smoke or Heat Alarms in all rooms or areas that
present a high fire risk to occupants.
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Smoke or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
for eisting dwellings
MINIMUM PROTECTION
LD
Minimum Protection LD: Smoke Alarms in all
hallways, stairways and circulation areas that form
part of the escape routes from the dwelling.
Multi Storey Dwelling LD
Living
Room
Bedroom Bathroom
Kitchen
Bedroom Shower
Garage
Smoke Alarms located:
on each storey
every 7.5 m of hallways and escape routes
within 3m of all bedroom doors
(apart from toilets & bathrooms )
Single Storey Dwelling LD
for new or materially altered dwellings or eisting dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
LD2
Multi Storey Dwelling LD2
Living
Room
Bedroom Bathroom
Kitchen
Bedroom Shower
Garage
Single Storey Dwelling LD2
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Kitchen  Dining Room
Living Room
Bathroom
Single Storey Dwelling LD1
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Kitchen  Dining Room
Living Room
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Kitchen  Dining Room
Living Room
Bathroom
How Many Alarms To Install
- Categories & Grades
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