Ei Electronics Ei 3100RF - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents; Install in the centre of the ceiling (if possible) using the; Page

Table of Contents 1 READ THIS FIRST 2 INTRODUCTION 3 LOCATING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS 4 POSITIONING YOUR SMOKE ALARM 5 INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS 6 HOUSE CODING YOUR ALARMS 7 TESTING AND MAINTAINING YOURSMOKE ALARMS 8 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ALARMS 9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 10 SMOKE ALARM & RF LIMITATIONS...

Page 3 - LOCATING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS

3 10. If you have any doubt or query about Smoke Alarms con- sult the supplier or your local Fire Brigade. 2. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing Ei3105RF or Ei3100RFRadioLINK Smoke Alarms. You can easily install thesealarms throughout the house in closed rooms, corridors andin the attic for ...

Page 4 - Figure 2: Single storey dwelling

4 example) you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridoror hallway between the sleeping and living areas. Place it asnear to the living area as possible, but make sure you canhear it loudly enough to wake you in the bedroom. (for exam-ple, see figure 2). If your bungalow is very large and the ...

Page 5 - Figure 4: Multi Storey Dwelling; POSITIONING YOUR SMOKE ALARM

3.2 Multi Storey DwellingsIf your home has more than one floor, at least one alarm shouldbe fitted on each level (see figure 4). The Ei3105RF/Ei3100RFWireless Smoke Alarm is ideal in this situation as they areautomatically interconnected without wiring. 3.3 Recommended ProtectionFire authorities rec...

Page 7 - INSTALLING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS; Figure 7

7 It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smokefrom 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. OPEN TAB BATTERY INSTALLATION DATE...

Page 8 - Gently push Battery into Battery Holder; Battery Missing indicator; Figure 8

8 1. Pull cover open at tab. Remove cover from base by sepa-rating at rear snap-in hinges by rotating cover backwards. 2. Place the base on ceiling or wall exactly where you want tomount the unit. With a pencil, mark the location of the screwholes. 3. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in th...

Page 9 - Install all the other alarms similarly.; HOUSE CODING YOUR ALARMS; Figure 9a

9 8. The units, as received, will transmit and receive the defaultRF signal. However, to avoid other neighbouring systemsinterfering with your alarms, we recommend that you “housecode” your alarms. Install all the other alarms similarly. 5.2 If Radio Link is not workingIt is imperative that all smok...

Page 10 - TESTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR

10 6.1 House Code ProcedureEnsure that the battery is connected to all alarms beforebeginning the house code procedure1. Pull cover open at tab. Press the house code switch andhold until the amber light comes on and then release. Theamber light will then flash rapidly for about 1 second to indi-cate...

Page 11 - Repeat this procedure for all the other alarms.

11 7.1 Manually Testing your Smoke AlarmIt is recommended that you testyour Smoke Alarm at least weeklyto be sure the units are working. Itwill also help you and your family tobecome familiar with the sound ofthe alarms. When you press the test button itsimulates the effect of smoke duringa real fir...

Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ALARMS

13 the effects of contamination. However it is impossible to com-pletely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination,and therefore, to prolong the life of the Smoke Alarm you mustensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not buildup. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of th...

Page 14 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

14 8.3 The alarms sound but the wireless interconnectiondoes not workThere are certain limitations on radio frequency signals (seesection 10.2) and so, some alarms may not sound when thetest button of a smoke alarm. Then; • Ensure you have held the test button down until the amber light has come on ...

Page 17 - GETTING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SERVICED

17 roll up fire ladders and stools without adult help. Make surethey know what to do if the alarm goes off. 10.2 Limitations of Radio Frequency SignalsEi Electronics radio communication systems are very reliableand are tested to high standards. However, due to their lowtransmitting power and limited...

Page 18 - Optical Sensor; Best for slow smouldering fires; Ion Sensor; Best for fast flaming fires

18 12. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE (Limited) Ei Electronics, guarantees this smoke alarm for five yearsfrom date of purchase against any defects that are due tofaulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee only appliesto normal conditions of use and service, and does not includedamage resulting from accid...

Page 19 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION; Battery can power unit in standby for over a year.

19 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:...

Page 20 - Ei Electronics

20 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 com- municate together on one system (however the range is like- ly to be the limiting factor in many cases) Communicat...