Ei Electronics Ei174 - Manual

Instruction Leaflet

Smoke Alarm Systems for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

- with Strobe & Vibrator

Introduction

This leaflet describes the installation of the Ei 169/160, Ei

170/160 and Ei 171/160 Systems.

Important:

Read all instructions before installing. This leaf-

let must be left with the end user after installation.

N.B.

If the system is not being used for some tme the Control

Panel power switch must be in the off position. This will pre-
vent the battery from being totally depleted and possibly dam-
aged.

Do

not

turn on until it is fully wired.

The systems consist of:-

Ei

169 / 160

Ei 173 Control Panel (with built in strobe)
Ei 174 Vibrator Pad
Ei 172/160 Pattress for Smoke / Heat Alarm Interface (this
requires an Easi-fit Alarm to operate i.e. Ei 140, 141, 146,
161 or 166)

Ei

170 / 160

Ei 169/160 with a Mains Ionisation Smoke Alarm Ei 161

Ei

171 / 160

Ei 169/160 with a Mains Optical Smoke Alarm Ei 166

1. Location & Installation

The Control Panel should normally be fixed such that the in-

ternal strobe light can be seen from the bed and the vibration
pad can be placed under the mattress or pillow. It has to be
powered from the mains (230 VAC) so a suitable power point
or junction box must be available to which it can be perma-
nently connected. The Smoke Alarm must be located as de-
scribed in the Smoke Alarm instructions supplied. Cable (10
m) is supplied to connect between the Control Panel and the
Ei 172/160 Pattress for the smoke alarm.

This can be extended up to 50 m (20 ohms max.) with suit-

able low voltage cable if required. The Smoke Alarm supplied
with the system may be interconnected with other Ei mains
powered smoke/heat alarms up to a maximum of 12 alarms
(see below for details) in total. Many dwellings require more
than one smoke alarm for minimum protection. See the smoke
alarm instruction leaflet for detailed advice on, interconnec-
tion, maintenance etc.

Warning:

This mains operated system should be installed

and interconnnected by a qualified electrician in accordance
with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by
the Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK). Failure to install this
system correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards.
Mains (230VAC) rated cable must be used for the interconnect
wire along with the mains itself.

Control Panel

The Control Panel should be permanently fixed to the wall

using the screws and plastic plugs enclosed. The screws
should be spaced 114 mm (4.5 in) vertically apart. The top
screw should be 27 mm (1.1 in) below the top surface of the
control panel when installed. The screws (large heads) should
be screwed into the wall leaving a gap of approximately 4 mm
(0.15 in) under the head. Fit the keyhole slots on the back of
the control panel over the screw heads and slide the panel
down vertically into position.

The mains adaptor can be plugged into a socket. The socket

must not be used for any other equipment and it must always
be switched on.

It is preferable to permanently wire the unit into a mains junc-

tion box. In this case remove the plug and wire as follows.

Warning:

First remove the power to the circuit at the distribu-

tion board. If you are in any doubt about how to do this, get
help from a qualified electrician.

Connecting to mains junction box.

The mains lead wires are colour coded as follows:

1

U

N

C

L

IP

&

S

L

ID

E

D

O

N

O

T

P

A

IN

T

TEST

& HUSH

PUSH

Ei 169/160

BASIC SYSTEM (requires a Smoke Alarm Ei161 or Ei166)

Ei 170/160

with MAINS IONISATION SMOKE ALARM

Ei 161

Ei 171/160

with MAINS OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM

Ei 166

STROBE

VIBRATION PAD

Ei 174

(With rechargeable battery
for one week standby)

CONTROL PANEL

Ei 173

PATTRESS

Ei 172/160

2

SMOKE ALARM

Ei 161

or

Ei 166