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EIB3028 / 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.

Mains Powered

Summary of Contents for EIB3018

Page 1: ...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...

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Page 3: ...Specifications 9 2 Installation 11 2 1 Important Safety Instructions 12 2 2 Where to locate the Alarm 13 2 3 Which Alarm in what room 14 2 4 Where in the room 15 2 5 Unsuitable locations 16 2 6 Mount...

Page 4: ...es your Alarm work 29 4 Testing 33 4 1 Testing and maintaining your Alarm 34 4 2 Cleaning your Alarm 36 5 What to do in case of fire alarm 38 6 What to do in case of CO alarm 40 7 Troubleshooting and...

Page 5: ...5 1 Introduction Installer Guide...

Page 6: ...lled 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 E...

Page 7: ...larm 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 8: ...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 9: ...rm Sound Level 85dB A at 3 meters min Memory Feature Indicates that the Alarm has previously detected fire and or dangerous levels of CO Display EIB3028 indicates FIRE or CO Self Test Sensors battery...

Page 10: ...nge 15 to 95 RH non condensing Plastic Material UL94V 0 flame retardant rated Dimensions EIB3028 Product 150mm x 66mm Package 155 x 155 x 70mm EIB3018 Product 150mm x 63mm Package 155 x 155 x 65mm Wei...

Page 11: ...11 2 Installation...

Page 12: ...nt 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 designed to be connec...

Page 13: ...gularly 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 2 2 Where to locate the Alarm The EIB3028...

Page 14: ...e 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 15: ...ial source Ceiling Mounted If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall or light fitting In rooms with sloped ceilings the CO Alarm should be located at the high side of t...

Page 16: ...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 Dir...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...ns supply from the circuit that is going to be used Fig 4 3 Lift off the wiring cover as shown in Figure 4 The wiring must be TPS 1 5mm2 and connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as fo...

Page 19: ...ster 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 Alarm does not need to be earthed However the terminal marke...

Page 20: ...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 Alarm one next to the removable section and another direc...

Page 21: ...he local horn and on release this horn stops immediately and all the interconnected Alarms can then be heard in the distance as they will continue to sound for a further 3 seconds Note On initial pres...

Page 22: ...ks Alarm apart from those listed above 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 A...

Page 23: ...s Alarms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single family living unit If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms Everybody may not be awar...

Page 24: ...Locate 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 inserte...

Page 25: ...25 3 What is Carbon Monoxide User Guide...

Page 26: ...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 tha...

Page 27: ...ter 3 hours also maximum parts per million in flue gas on an air free basis according to US Environmental Protection Agency 800 Dizziness nausea and convulsions within 45 minutes Unconsciousness withi...

Page 28: ...members are ill get medical 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 prof...

Page 29: ...ers suffer from flu like 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 installati...

Page 30: ...every 4 sec x 2 FIRE EIB3028 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 EIB3028 only Alarm Tabl...

Page 31: ...dentify the source and type of the alarm When fire is detected you should evacuate the residence closing all doors and windows along the way If CO is detected you should open all windows and doors if...

Page 32: ...flash After that period of time the Alarm will reset to normal functionality In the case of CO the Alarm can only be silenced once during a CO incident and only if the CO level detected is 150ppm Not...

Page 33: ...33 4 Testing...

Page 34: ...elling 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 tha...

Page 35: ...l 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 functioni...

Page 36: ...g term storage over 1 year can damage the batteries such that they will not recharge when the units are re connected to the mains supply WARNING DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME This can set fire to the Alarm a...

Page 37: ...paint your Alarm Other than the cleaning described above no other customer servicing of this product is required Servicing or repairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer All Alarms are p...

Page 38: ...38 5 What to do in case of FIRE...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...40 6 What to do in case your Alarm detects Carbon Monoxide...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...42 7 Troubleshooting and Indicator summary tables...

Page 43: ...y the alarm type Fire or CO EIB3028 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 in...

Page 44: ...r source of CO in the vicinity e g a car with engine running heavy traffic heavy air pollution barbecue fumes etc Ensure there is no source of hydrogen such as batteries being charged e g on boats or...

Page 45: ...Test Hush button does not silence the Alarm Always make sure that you are pressing the Test Hush button on the Alarm that sounds with the red LED flashing Your Alarm chirps beeps flashes In standby m...

Page 46: ...nly 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 Flashing Flashin...

Page 47: ...al sources of CO leaks or in the case of a fire alarm event in memory investigate the cause of nuisance false alarms by ensuring kitchen or bathroom doors are kept closed to prevent very hot air or st...

Page 48: ...8 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 holding the...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...r flashing every 48 seconds the Alarm is not receiving 230V AC mains power and is being powered by the battery backup The chirp every 48 seconds indicates that the battery is depleted The battery is n...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...52 8 Important Safeguards...

Page 53: ...iling air drafts carry the heat away Interconnecting heat alarms with smoke alarms located throughout the house or premises will significantly improve the probability of early detection The Heat Alarm...

Page 54: ...LT A MEDICAL PRACTITIONER When a fire and or CO Alarm system is installed basic safety precautions should always be followed including those listed below Please read all instructions Use the testing o...

Page 55: ...55 9 Service and Guarantee...

Page 56: ...y 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 guarantee...

Page 57: ...57 Compliances Multi CO Heat Alarm EIB3028 conforms to AS1603 3 2018 EN50291 1 2010 CO Alarm EIB3018 conforms to EN50291 1 2010...

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