Aico Ei3018, Instruction Manual

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(iii) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds and ensure that the Alarm sounds. This tests the
sensor, electronics and sounder are working. The Alarm will stop when the button is released. Pressing
the test button simulates the effect of smoke and/or heat and therefore is the best way to ensure the
Alarm is operating correctly. (Refer to indicator summary table if you see Red or Yellow LED flashes).
(iv) Interconnected Alarms only - Test the first unit by pressing the test button for 10 seconds.
All the Alarms should sound within 10 seconds of the first horn sounding. After releasing the test
button, the local horn will stop sounding immediately and the interconnected Alarms will be heard
sounding in the distance for a further 3-4 seconds. This feature gives an audible verification that the
interconnection 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 distribution board and check that the green indicator light is now
flashing (1 flash every 48 seconds) to indicate the Alarm is on backup battery power.
- Press the Test/Hush button for up to 10 seconds and ensure the horn sounds loudly.
- Monitor the Alarm over a 3 minute period for any fault chirps and or yellow LED fault indicator
flashes (Refer to “ Fault Modes ” table on what to do if this occurs)
- Turn the mains supply at the distribution board back on.
Switching off Mains for long periods
If the premises are regularly being left without mains power for long periods the Alarms should be
removed from their mounting plates and the Ei3000MRF modules (if fitted) should be removed to
prevent the batteries becoming fully depleted. (This is sometimes done with holiday homes which
are only occupied in the summer).