Radio Wireless Interconnect SMOKE ALARM Instruction Leaflet Contains vital information on unit operation and installation. Read and retain carefully. If you are just installing the unit, this leaflet MUST be given to the householder.
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 READ THIS FIRST INTRODUCTION LOCATING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS POSITIONING YOUR SMOKE ALARM INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS HOUSE CODING YOUR ALARMS TESTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ALARMS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SMOKE ALARM & RF LIMITATIONS GETTING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SERVICED FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE SMOKE ALARM - OPTICAL OR IONISATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Page 2 3 3 5 7 9 10 13 14 16 17 17 18 19 1.
10. If you have any doubt or query about Smoke Alarms consult the supplier or your local Fire Brigade. 2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing Ei3105RF or Ei3100RF RadioLINK Smoke Alarms. You can easily install these alarms throughout the house in closed rooms, corridors and in the attic for the fastest response to developing fires.
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 2). If your bungalow is very large and the corridor or hallway is more than say 20 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.
3.2 Multi Storey Dwellings If your home has more than one floor, at least one alarm should be fitted on each level (see figure 4). The Ei3105RF/Ei3100RF Wireless Smoke Alarm is ideal in this situation as they are automatically interconnected without wiring. 3.3 Recommended Protection Fire authorities recommend you put individual Smoke Alarms in or near all the rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from the locations to avoid, mentioned below).
entering the Smoke Alarm. Keep at least 0.30m away from walls and corners (see figure 5). 4.2 Wall Mounting When a ceiling position is not possible (for example on a ceiling having exposed beams or joists, or built-in radiant heating) put the top edge of your Smoke Alarm between 0.15m and 0.30m below the ceiling. Keep at least 0.30m from corners (see figure 5). Figure 5 Figure 6 IDEAL IN CENTRE OF CEILING 0.15 to 0.3m 0.9m (3 FEET) DEAD AIR SPACES NEVER WITHIN 0.3m OF ANY CORNER 4.
It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the chamber. • Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting in to the chamber can cause intermittent alarms. 5. INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS (a) Attaching to Ceiling or Wall.
1. Pull cover open at tab. Remove cover from base by separating at rear snap-in hinges by rotating cover backwards. 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. 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.
8. The units, as received, will transmit and receive the default RF signal. However, to avoid other neighbouring systems interfering with your alarms, we recommend that you “house code” your alarms. Install all the other alarms similarly. 5.2 If Radio Link is not working It is imperative that all smoke alarms in your system communicate with each other. The number of walls, ceilings and metal objects in the radio link signal path reduces the strength of the radio link signals between the smoke alarms.
6.1 House Code Procedure Ensure that the battery is connected to all alarms before beginning the house code procedure 1. Pull cover open at tab. Press the house code switch and hold until the amber light comes on and then release. The amber light will then flash rapidly for about 1 second to indicate the unit is now in the house code mode (see fig 9&9a). 2. Similarly press and hold the house code switch on the second installed unit until its amber light comes on and then release.
7.1 Manually Testing your Smoke Alarm It is recommended that you test your Smoke Alarm at least weekly to be sure the units are working. It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the alarms. 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. Figure 10 Press and hold the Test Button until the alarm sounds (see figure 10). The alarm will stop sounding shortly after the button is released.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary to re-locate the device away from the source of the fumes. If you installed the smoke alarms as received and did not house code them, you may be receiving an alarm signal from a neighbouring system. This can be easy rectified by “house coding” your alarms (see section 6). 1. To cancel a false alarm, press the test/hush button. The alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condition.
the effects of contamination. However it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the Smoke Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm should be promptly removed. In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound.
8.3 The alarms sound but the wireless interconnection does not work There are certain limitations on radio frequency signals (see section 10.2) and so, some alarms may not sound when the test button of a smoke alarm. Then; • Ensure you have held the test button down until the amber light has come on continuously (this could take up to 5 seconds). • House code all smoke alarms as described in section 6.
clean the Smoke Alarm following instructions in this leaflet. • In the United Kingdom Ionisation Smoke Alarms can be disposed of in normal household refuse, but due to the tiny amount of radioactive material contained in the unit, no more than one alarm per dustbin. • In the Republic of Ireland Ionisation smoke alarms should be returned for disposal to the nearest address at the end of this leaflet. • Do not dispose of your alarm in a fire. 9.
4. Call the Fire Brigade from a neighbour’s house or mobile phone. Remember to give your name and address. 5. NEVER re-enter a burning house. 10. SMOKE ALARM & RF LIMITATIONS 10.1 Limitations of Smoke Alarms Smoke 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.
roll up fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make sure they know what to do if the alarm goes off. 10.2 Limitations of Radio Frequency Signals Ei Electronics radio communication systems are very reliable and are tested to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting power and limited range (required by regulatory bodies) there are some limitations to be considered: (i) Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near their operating frequencies, regardless of the house coding.
12. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE (Limited) Ei Electronics, guarantees this smoke 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, mis-use, unauthorized dismantling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage.
14. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Battery: Replaceable 9 Volt Alkaline Duracell (MN1604, Energizer 522 or Eveready 522). Battery Life: Battery can power unit in standby for over a year. Power on Indicator: Red light flashes every 40 seconds. Smoke Sensitivity: Meets or exceeds requirements of BS5446-1: 2000. RF & EMC: Complies with the requirements of the RTTE Directive Compatibility 1999/5/EC (RF Performance to EN300220-3, EMC to EMC 301489-3). Approvals: Approved to BS5446-1: 2000.
RF Visual Indicator: On Transmission, Amber LED lights continuously for 1.5 to 3.5 seconds while messages are being transmitted. Size of System: A maximum number of 12 units can communicate together on one system (however the range is likely to be the limiting factor in many cases) Communication: All units will communicate together as shipped. After a unit has been house coded it will only communicate with other units house coded at the same time.
