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Ei3028 / 3018
Alarms

Instruction Manual

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.

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Page 1: ...t is being used It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm The lea et should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the unit the lea et MUST b...

Page 2: ...pecifications 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 13 2 4 Where in the room 14 2 5 Unsuitable locations 15 2 6 Mountin...

Page 3: ...es your Alarm work 28 4 Testing 32 4 1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 33 4 2 Cleaning your Alarm 35 5 What to do in case of fire alarm 37 6 What to do in case of CO alarm 39 7 Troubleshooting and...

Page 4: ...4 1 Introduction Installer Guide...

Page 5: ...talled Up to 12 Alarms can be interconnected so that if one senses fire or dangerous levels of CO all Alarms sound It can be a hardwired interconnection or a wireless interconnection for the latter an...

Page 6: ...arm Indicator Yellow LED Fault Indicator Green LED Power Indicator Test Hush Button Alarm Sounder Heat Sensor Thermistor RF Module LED Indicator RF Module Learn Switch Alarm Removal Latch FIRE CO LED...

Page 7: ...xide Alarm Red LED Alarm Indicator Yellow LED Fault Indicator Green LED Power Indicator Test Hush Button Alarm Sounder RF Module LED Indicator RF Module Learn Switch Alarm Removal Latch Carbon Monoxid...

Page 8: ...evel 85dB A at 3 meters min Memory Feature Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire and or dangerous levels of CO Display Ei3028 indicates FIRE or CO Self Test Sensors battery and electro...

Page 9: ...ensing Plastic Material UL94V 0 flame retardant rated Dimensions Ei3028 Product 150mm x 66mm Package 155mm x 155mm x 70mm Ei3018 Product 150mm x 63mm Package 155mm x 155mm x 65mm Weight 350g including...

Page 10: ...10 2 Installation...

Page 11: ...hing There are important markings on the underside of the Alarm It is a requirement that CO Alarms must be installed by a competent person Alternative Energy Sources Wind Solar UPS etc This product is...

Page 12: ...larly 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...

Page 13: ...he CO Alarm should be placed as far away from the cooking appliance as possible but near to where the occupant sleeps If the appliance is in a room not normally used such as a boiler room the CO Alarm...

Page 14: ...ntial source Ceiling Mounted If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall or light tting In rooms with sloped ceilings the CO Alarm should be located at the high side of t...

Page 15: ...e screwdriver to release the Alarm from its mounting plate Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents doors windows extractor fans or anywhere that it would be affected by draughts Di...

Page 16: ...paint thinners solvent fumes or air fresheners 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 Al...

Page 17: ...that is going to be used Fig 4 3 Lift off the wiring cover as shown in Figure 4 The wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows L Live connect to the house wires c...

Page 18: ...l using a two probe tester check for Live using a neon tester check that the Interconnect wire is NOT connected to Live Neutral or Earth Do not use an Earth wire for the Interconnect line Note The Ala...

Page 19: ...e not using surface wiring the removable section must be left in place for electrical safety reasons There are two other positions which are also suitable for the surface wiring to enter and exit the...

Page 20: ...ed Alarms also sound within this period The test button sounds the local horn and on release this horn stops immediately and all the interconnected Alarms can then be heard in the distance as they wil...

Page 21: ...or to any other model produced by another manufacturer Doing so may damage the Alarms and could result in a shock or fire hazard Systems using more than 3 or 4 Alarms must be very carefully planned t...

Page 22: ...ated and sheathed A maximum of 250 metres of wire can be used maximum resistance between detectors 50 Ohms Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit If th...

Page 23: ...ocate removal slot Insert screwdriver Slide Alarm off base Remove Alarm Locate the arrow on the front face of the Alarm The slot is located directly above the arrow With the screwdriver still inserted...

Page 24: ...24 3 What is Carbon Monoxide User Guide...

Page 25: ...areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight Engines of cars lawnmowers etc left running in confined spaces Portable paraffin or gas heaters in badly ventilated rooms Most people know th...

Page 26: ...fter 3 hours also maximum parts per million in ue gas on an air free basis according to US Environmental Protection Agency 800 Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness within...

Page 27: ...edical help 2 Choose all appliances and vehicles which burn fossil fuels such as coal oil natural bottled gas paraffin wood petrol diesel charcoal etc with care and have them professionally installed...

Page 28: ...symptoms when at home but feel better when they are away for extended periods IMPORTANT The Installation of a CO Alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation use and maintenance o...

Page 29: ...every 4 sec x 2 FIRE Ei3028 only Note The CO Alarm may sound if cigarette smoke is blown into it or aerosols are released nearby CO Gas Level 50ppm Red LED LED icon Fire or CO Ei3028 only Alarm Table...

Page 30: ...the way If CO is detected you should open all windows and doors if safe to do so and then evacuate The Alarm memory is an important feature of the Alarm where even if the house is unoccupied during a...

Page 31: ...O incident and only if the CO level detected is 150ppm Note To stop all alarms on an interconnected system press the Test Hush Button on the Alarm sensing heat CO or smoke i e the one with the red LED...

Page 32: ...32 4 Testing...

Page 33: ...welling e g after holiday period 4 After repair or servicing of any of the systems elements or household electrical works i Check that the green LED power indicator is on continuously ii Check also th...

Page 34: ...on is OK Check all the other Alarms in the same way v Check the functioning of the mains battery back up directly after installation and then at least yearly as follows Turn off the mains power at the...

Page 35: ...nd testing with heat as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used 4 2 Cleaning your Alarm Clean your Alarm regularly In dusty areas it may be necessary to clean the Alarm more fre...

Page 36: ...turer All Alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause false alarms or failure to alarm In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning contamination can build up in the sensor caus...

Page 37: ...37 5 What to do in case of FIRE...

Page 38: ...n than from flames iii Get out as fast as you can Do not stop for packing Have a prearranged meeting place outside for all family members Check everybody is there iv Call the Fire Brigade immediately...

Page 39: ...39 6 What to do in case your Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide...

Page 40: ...n wait at least 5 minutes The Alarm will then check that the CO has cleared vii Do not use the fuel appliances again until they have been checked by an expert In the case of gas appliances this must b...

Page 41: ...41 7 Troubleshooting and Indicator summary tables...

Page 42: ...y the alarm type Fire or CO Ei3028 For Fire If you have thoroughly investigated and are sure that it is just a nuisance alarm simply press the Test Hush button briefly to silence the Alarm and any int...

Page 43: ...s UPS as this can lead to false CO alarms Ensure there is not excessive smoke or fumes from devices such as Egyptian shisha hookah or hubbly bubbly pipes especially those that use coal or charcoal to...

Page 44: ...p chirp or flash The only light on is the green power LED The Alarm automatically monitors the battery sensor and electronics periodically to ensure that all are satisfactory If a fault has been found...

Page 45: ...IRE CO Ei3028 only Yellow LED Fault Red LED Alarm Alarm Notes Normal Operation In Alarm as per Table B as per Table B Pressing Silence Button on Alarm detecting CO x 4 min if 150ppm 1 Flash Flashing F...

Page 46: ...sed to prevent very hot air or steam from cookers showers reaching the heat sensor on the Alarm locate the Alarm further away from the source of steam or condensation replace the Alarm if it is though...

Page 47: ...c x8 every 48 sec x6 x2 every 8 secs x4 every 8 secs x8 every 8 secs x6 every 8 secs Memory mode Fire CO Gas Level 50ppm CO Gas Level 100ppm CO Gas Level 300ppm Alarm memory can be erased by pressing...

Page 48: ...48s when on backup battery OFF when both AC mains and backup battery are off 2 If you are unsure of the amount of flashes of the Yellow LED you can at any time while a fault condition exists press the...

Page 49: ...ceable Check fuses circuit breakers and wiring to determine the cause of the interruption to the mains power If in doubt contact a qualified electrician Once mains power is reinstated the chirps shoul...

Page 50: ...m will be silenced Fault Hush mode for a period of 12 hours However the Alarm will sound function as normal within that period should it detect Fire except if the fault detected is a sensor fault The...

Page 51: ...51 8 Important Safeguards...

Page 52: ...s with smoke alarms located throughout the house or premises will significantly improve the probability of early detection The Heat Alarm may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early war...

Page 53: ...is installed basic safety precautions should always be followed including those listed below Please read all instructions Use the testing of the Alarm as a means to familiarise your family with the al...

Page 54: ...54 9 Service and Guarantee...

Page 55: ...t any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship If this Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period we shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit This guaran...

Page 56: ...disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or to human health When disposing of this product please separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environment...

Page 57: ...57 KM86596 KM83678 EN50291 1 2010 A1 2012 BS5446 2 2003...

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Page 60: ...e End Business Park Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Tel 01691 664100 www aico co uk Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland Tel 353 0 61 471277 www eielectronics com Ei Electronics 2018 P...

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