Ei Electronics Ei151TL User Instruction

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230V AC SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS AT
RECHARGEABLE LIT CELL BACKUP
IONISATION T OPTICAL HEAT T
MODELS
MODELS MODELS
Ei151TL
Ei156TL Ei154TL
& Ei150
& Ei155 & Ei153
(WITHOUT (WITHOUT
BACKUP CELLS)
BACKUP CELLS) BACKUP CELLS)
If you are also the installer see separate
"Siting & Installation Instructions"
USER INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR REFERENCE
READ THIS FIRST
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
REGULARLY CHECK THAT THE GREEN MAINS
INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON.
IF A NUISANCE ALARM OCCURS, FAN THE ALARM
VIGOROUSLY WITH A NEWSPAPER TO HELP
CLEAR THE SENSOR.
(ON THE EI151TL / 150 PRESS
THE HUSH BUTTON IN THE CORNER OF THE COVER)
TEST WEEKLY - PRESS THE BUTTON FOR 10 SEC-
ONDS AND A RED LIGHT BEHIND THE BUTTON OR
ON THE COVER SHOULD FLASH. INTERCONNECT-
ED ALARMS WILL ALSO SOUND.
CLEAN YOUR SMOKE ALARM REGULARLY. THIS
WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF FALSE ALARMS.
REMOVE OR COMPLETELY COVER YOUR SMOKE
ALARM WHEN REDECORATING TO PREVENT
DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION DAMAGING
THE UNIT.
DO NOT ALLOW PAINT, WATER OR DUST TO CON-
TAMINATE YOUR ALARM.
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YOUR ALARM IS A MAINS 230V AC ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR
INSERT ANYTHING INTO THE ALARM.
DO NOT PAINT YOUR SMOKE ALARM - IT MAY
ALARM OR CEASE TO OPERATE.
IF YOUR ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO REASON AND
WILL NOT RESET, IT CAN BE REMOVED BY
RELEASING THE CLIP ON THE BASE. SWITCH OFF
MAINS FIRST.
(SEE FIGURE 1, BELOW)
IF BEEPING OCCURS, CHECK THAT THE GREEN
MAINS LIGHT IS ON. PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
FOR 10 SECONDS.
Figure 1
(WITHOUT
Mounting
Plate
SLIDE
OFF
The rechargeable ay require a few days to charge
after first being c to the mains.It may give a short
beep every 40 seconds for up to 2 hours while it is
charging.
CHECKING & MAINTAINING YOUR ALARMS
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INSPECTION & TESTING PROCEDURE
After installation, then at least weekly, check all your Alarms.
Also check after re-occupation following a holiday etc.
(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 behind the button or on the cover flashes every 40 sec-
onds.
(ii) Press the test button (see
Figure 2
figure 2) for up to 10 seconds to
ensure the sensor chamber,
electronics and sounder are
working. A red light behind the
test button or 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
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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 below if necessary.
Interconnected Alarms
Test the first unit by pressing the button for 10 seconds. All the
detectors should alarm within about 5 seconds of the first horn
sounding and the red light on the first unit only will flash about
once a second. Check all the other units similarly.
Checking Rechargeable Cells
(Models Ei 151TL, Ei 154TL & Ei 156TL only)
1. When the alarm is beeping
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The Alarm automatically monitors the cells every 40 seconds
to ensure they are satisfactory. If a problem is identified it will
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give a short beep every 40 seconds. If the unit is giving beeps
then check the following:
(i) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off the
Alarm has been powered from the cells and the beeps indi-
cate they are depleted. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, cir-
cuit breakers and wiring. If in doubt contact a qualified electri-
cian. The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the cells
charge up.
(ii) Check that the hush button has not been pressed inadver-
tently (Ei 151TL only). This also causes beeps every 40 sec-
onds for up to 15 minutes. Press the test button to cancel
hush mode beeps.
(iii) The cells may be depleted. The beeps should cease with-
in 2 hours as they charge up. Fully charged, the cells will pro-
vide up to 6 months back-up without mains power.
(iv) On the Optical Smoke Alarms only (Ei 155 & Ei 156TL)
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 the Smoke Alarm.
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 are probably defective.
The Smoke Alarm must be returned to the manufacturer for
repair or replacement (see section Getting Your Alarm
Serviced).
2. Manual Testing
2. We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable
cells (applicable to models Ei 151TL, Ei 154TL & Ei 156TL
only) is checked periodically (at least yearly) as follows:
(i) Ensure that the alarm has been connected to the mains,
green light on, for a least 2 days for the cells to charge.
(ii) Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and
check that the green indicator light is extinguished. Do not
remove the plug from the rear as this will disconnect the cells.
(iii) Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly
for 10 seconds.
(iv) Release the test button and watch it carefully for one
minute:
• The red light behind the test button or on the cover will
flash at least once.
• The unit must not give a beep which indicates the battery
is low.
(v) Turn on the mains supply at the distribution board only if
the unit passes all the above tests.
Note: If the mains is disconnected and the battery is almost
depleted the unit will beep every 40 seconds for at least 72
hours. This is to remind you to re-connect the mains supply.
The unit will operate from the mains alone, even with a fully
depleted or a defective battery, though it may not give suffi-
cient 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
section on Getting Your Alarm Serviced).
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. If the
contamination around the outer case indicates that the area is
particularly dirty, remove the Alarm from the ceiling (see figure
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