EI Ei3024 User manual

Ei3024 / 3016 / 3014
Alarms
Instruction Manual
Mains Powered
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 leaflet should be
regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet MUST be given to the householder. The
leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user.

Contents
Installer Guide 4
1. Introduction 4
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 Technical Specifications 8
2. Installation 10
2.1 Important Safety Instructions 11
2.2 Where to locate the Alarm? 12
2.3 Which Alarm in what room? 16
2.4 Where in the room? 18
2.5 Locations to avoid 19
2.6 Mounting and wiring 21
2.7 Interconnecting Alarms 25
2.8 Removing the Alarm 27
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User Guide 28
3. Testing 28
3.1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 29
3.2 Cleaning your Alarm 31
4. What to do in case of alarm 33
5. Troubleshooting and Indicator summary tables 35
6. Important safeguards 43
7. Limitations of Fire Alarms 45
8. Service and Guarantee 47
8.1 Getting your Alarm serviced 48
8.2 Guarantee 48

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1
Introduction
Installer Guide

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The Ei3024 is a Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm with 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 Ei3016 is an Optical Smoke Alarm, with 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 Ei3014 is a Heat Alarm with a Class A1 heat detection sensor. It can only to be used as part
of a fire detection system, i.e. interconnected with Ei Electronics mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire
or Smoke Alarms. 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 Alarms cannot be installed
without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms.
Up to 12 Alarms can be interconnected so that if one senses fire, all Alarms sound. It can be a
hardwired interconnection, a wireless interconnection or a mixture of both (for the wireless option
an Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module needs to be added to each Alarm – sold separately).
The Ei3000 series is supplied with a mounting plate that allows very quick and simple installation
of the Alarm. The mains and battery power is automatically connected as the Alarm slides onto the
mounting plate. Each Alarm comes with built-in rechargeable backup batteries to power the Alarm
in the event of a mains failure.
AudioLINK
The Ei3000 series Alarms are AudioLINK enabled. This feature allows the user to download information
from the Alarm through the use of a mobile App. For more information on using this feature, please
refer to the relevant section on www.eielectronics.com or www.aico.co.uk.

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1.1 Overview
Red LED
Alarm Indicator
Yellow LED
Fault Indicator
Green LED
Power Indicator
Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder
Ei3014 Heat AlarmEi3016 Optical Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Smoke Entry
Vents
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Smoke Entry
Vents
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Ei3024 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm

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Red LED
Alarm Indicator
Yellow LED
Fault Indicator
Green LED
Power Indicator
Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder
Ei3014 Heat AlarmEi3016 Optical Alarm
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Smoke Entry
Vents
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Heat Sensor
(Thermistor)
Smoke Entry
Vents
RF Module
LED Indicator
RF Module
Learn Switch
Alarm
Removal
Latch
Ei3024 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm

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Optical Sensor Optical (Ei3024 and Ei3016)
Heat Sensor Thermistor Class A1 Detection (Ei3014 and Ei3024)
Power Supply 100-250V AC, 50Hz, 0.25W
Battery Backup
Built-in 10-year rechargeable Vanadium Pentoxide Lithium cells. Fully
charged, the battery will provide up to 6 months (without module
fitted) or 3 months (with module fitted) back-up without mains power
Alarm Sounder Piezoelectric Horn
Alarm Sound Level 85dB(A) at 3 meters (min)
Memory Feature Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire
Self Test Sensors, batteries and electronics are automatically tested periodically
Test/Hush Button Checks sensors, electronics, interconnection and sounder.
If the unit is in alarm when pressed, it silences the alarm for 10min
Visual indicators Green LED – Power supply Yellow LED – Fault, EOL
Red LED – Memory or alarm (if coincides with horn sounding)
AudioLINK Enabled
Operational Life 10 years
1.2 Technical Specifications

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Interconnection Up to 12 units can be interconnected via a hardwired or wireless
system (using optional Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module)
Fixings Supplied with Easi-fit anti-tamper mounting plate with integral
terminal block and wiring cover, includes 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 UL94V-0 flame retardant rated
Dimensions
Ei3024 and Ei3014: Product: - Ø150mm x 66mm
Package - 155mm x 155mm x 70mm
Ei3016: Product: - Ø150mm x 63mm
Package - 155mm x 155mm x 65mm
Weight 350g (including packaging)
Warranty 5 year (limited)
Approvals KM522831, KM83678, EN14604:2005+AC 2008, BS5446-2:2003
* 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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Installation

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2.1 Important Safety Instructions
Mains operated Alarms should be installed and interconnected by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the local appropriate Regulations for Electrical Installations. Failure to install
this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards and damage the product.
The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block
to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling.
Alternatively, it can be screwed to a standard junction box (BS 4662 single gang accessory
box). It requires a typical current of 3mA. The Alarm must not be exposed to dripping or
splashing. There are important markings on the underside of the Alarm.
Alternative Energy Sources - (Wind, Solar, UPS etc.)
This product is designed to be connected to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230V AC supply.
If connecting to a power source that utilises an inverter, e.g. PV solar panel, the Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD) must be less than 5%. If in doubt please check with the manufacturer of the
inverter. This also applies to battery powered UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) inverters.
Light Dimmer Circuits – The Alarms must not be powered from a light dimmer circuit.
Do not install Alarms in new or renovated buildings until all work is completed.
The Alarm must not be connected when the house wiring insulation is being checked with
high voltages. i.e. Do not use a high voltage insulation tester on the Alarm.

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The Alarm must be continuously powered 24 hours a day so it is important that it is not on a
circuit that can be turned off by a switch.
(UK) BS 5839-6: 2013 gives the following recommendations regarding the mains supply to be
used in a Grade D system. The power supply for the Alarms should be derived from the public
electricity supply to the dwelling. The mains supply to the Alarms should take the form of either:
(a) an independent circuit at the dwelling’s main distribution board, in which case no other
electrical equipment should be connected to this circuit (other than a dedicated monitoring
device installed to indicate failure of the mains supply to the Alarms); or
(b) a separately electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit.
Alarms should be connected on a single final circuit, unless the means of interconnection is
by radio signals (e.g. RadioLINK). (See BS 5839-6: 2013 for further information)
(IRE) Please refer to ET101: 2008: National Rules for Electrical Installations
2.2 Where to locate the Alarm
The advice here follows the guidance in British Standard BS 5839-Part 6:2013 and IS 3218:2013 in
general (for further information refer to the relevant standards).
The main reason for fitting Smoke/Heat/Multi-Sensor 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.

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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 recommended protection you should
put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the kitchen
and bathroom).
BS 5839-Part 6:2013 and IS 3218:2013 give 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. It is therefore
recommended that a Fire Risk Assessment is undertaken. The Risk Assessment would be 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 needs to be.
LD (Life protection in Dwellings) Systems define the level of fire protection required for households,
depending on the fire risk and regulations. Ei Electronics recommends that an LD1 system be installed
for optimum protection.
Please see following pages for detailed information.

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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)
Interconnect all Alarms
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
Basic Protection LD2: Smoke or Heat Alarms in all
rooms or areas that present a high fire risk to occupants.
(apart from toilets or bathroom)
Minimum Protection LD3: Alarms in all hallways,
stairways and circulation areas that form part of the
escape routes from the dwelling.
UK Requirements (BS 5839-6:2013)
Interconnect all Alarms
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
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 )
BASIC PROTECTION
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
MINIMUM PROTECTION
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but also including
attics / lofts / other spaces in which a fire might start
(apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Basic Protection LD2: all circulation areas that form
part of an escaper route within the dwelling, and all high
fire risk areas / rooms e.g. kitchen, living rooms, garages
and all bedrooms (apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
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 )
BASIC PROTECTION
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
ROI Requirements (IS 3218:2013)

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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)
Interconnect all Alarms
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
for dwellings where occupants may be at high risk (e.g. elderly)
for new or materially altered dwellings or existing dwellings
with poor structural fire precautions
Basic Protection LD2: Smoke or Heat Alarms in all
rooms or areas that present a high fire risk to occupants.
(apart from toilets or bathroom)
Minimum Protection LD3: Alarms in all hallways,
stairways and circulation areas that form part of the
escape routes from the dwelling.
UK Requirements (BS 5839-6:2013)
Interconnect all Alarms
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
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 )
BASIC PROTECTION
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
MINIMUM PROTECTION
Optimum Protection LD1: As LD2, but also including
attics / lofts / other spaces in which a fire might start
(apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Basic Protection LD2: all circulation areas that form
part of an escaper route within the dwelling, and all high
fire risk areas / rooms e.g. kitchen, living rooms, garages
and all bedrooms (apart from toilets or bathroom).
Interconnect all Alarms
Heat Alarms located in:
(Heat Alarms must be within 5.3m of potential fire
sources)
each Kitchen
Multi-Sensor or Heat Alarms located in:
each Living room (i.e. most frequently used
daytime room)
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 )
BASIC PROTECTION
OPTIMUM PROTECTION
ROI Requirements (IS 3218:2013)

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2.3 Which Alarm in what room?
Location Ei3024
Mutil-Sensor
Fire Alarm
Ei3016
Optical
Smoke Alarm
Ei3014
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
Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms or Smoke 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 Multi-Sensor
Fire Alarms or Smoke Alarms should be fitted in living rooms. This is acceptable according to BS
5839-6 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 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm or Smoke Alarm sited outside in the corridor.
(iii) In enclosed kitchens with doors closed.

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Improved Audibility
The effectiveness of a Category LD2 (UK) system can be significantly enhanced if an additional Alarm
(interconnected) is installed in the master bedroom. This will help ensure that a responsible person
will quickly be alerted to a fire and can arrange for an orderly evacuation of children and other
vulnerable occupants.
Grade D System
The mains powered Ei3024 Multi Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei3016 Smoke Alarm and Ei3014 Heat Alarm with
rechargeable battery back-up, covered by these instructions are suitable for the requirements for a
Grade D System.
A Grade D system is needed for:
- new or materially altered dwellings up to three-storeys, with no floor over 200m2in area.
- Existing dwellings with poor structural fire precautions, up to three storeys, with no floor over
200m2in area.
- Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) of one or two-storeys, with no floor over 200m2in area.
- Individual dwellings units of two or more rooms in HMOs.
Check that a Grade D system is adequate for the dwelling into which the system is being installed.

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2.4 Where in the room?
The locations must comply with applicable building regulations
<600mm
HEAT ALARMS
<150mm
SMOKE /
MULTI-SENSOR
ALARMS
APEX
xx
300mm
300mm (min)
150mm
to 300mm
Fig.1
Fig.2
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 1).
- At least 300mm from any light fitting or
decorative object which might obstruct
smoke / heat entering the Alarm.
Wall Mounting (Ei3016 only)
If ceiling mounting is impractical, only
the Ei3016 Optical Smoke Alarm may be
mounted on a wall, provided that:
a) the top of the detection element is
between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling (see Figure 2);
b) the bottom of the detection element is
above the level of any door openings;

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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.
<600mm
HEAT ALARMS
<150mm
SMOKE /
MULTI-SENSOR
ALARMS
APEX
xx
300mm
300mm (min)
Fig.3
Sloping Ceiling
With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a
Smoke or Multi-Sensor Fire 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 Smoke or Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms
or 150mm in the case of Heat Alarms, it is
regarded as being flat. (see Figure 3).
Wall mounting should only be considered where close spaced 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’.

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• 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.).
• Locate away from 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.
• Locate the Alarm at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers can cause
interference.
• Locate the Alarm at least 1.5m and route wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent light fittings
as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the Alarm. Do not wire into the same circuit as
fluorescent lights or dimmers.
• Do not locate 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.
• Do not locate 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.