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BS EN 50291: 2001

Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information
on the operation and installation. 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.

BATTERY POWERED

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

INSTRUCTIONS

Model Ei 203EN

- Basic

Model Ei 204EN

- Standard with Alkaline Batteries

Model Ei 205EN

- with Memory & Alkaline Batteries

Model Ei 205ENA

- with Sealed in Batteries

Model Ei 205CEN

- with Memory, Interconnect & Alkaline Batteries

B15583-R3-203-204-205 U&C  8/5/04  7:45 AM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for Ei 204EN

Page 1: ...ling the unit the leaflet must be given to the householder The leaflet is to be given to any subsequent user BATTERY POWERED CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM INSTRUCTIONS Model Ei 203EN Basic Model Ei 204EN Stan...

Page 2: ...HE SILENT KILLER WHERE TO PLACE CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS INSTALLATION TESTING MONITORINGYOUR CO ALARM MAINTENANCE LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HOW TO PROTECTYOUR FAMILY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 3: ...time e g bedrooms kitchens and sitting rooms In rooms with an appliance install preferably on the ceiling 300mm from walls and between 1m to 3m horizontally from appliance In rooms remote from the ap...

Page 4: ...d flues clear and in good condition and all of your appliances serviced regularly according to the manufacturer s instructions Do not fit alarm until all building work is completed to avoid contaminat...

Page 5: ...ecoming the owner of an Ei Carbon Monoxide Alarm This will help protect you and your household from the dangerous effects of Carbon Monoxide the silent killer CO is the chemical symbol indicating the...

Page 6: ...o important The following symptoms are related to Carbon Monoxide poisoning and should be discussed with all members of the household Mild Exposure Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue often descri...

Page 7: ...l headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 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 con...

Page 8: ...ess it has been in alarm see CO Alarm Memory below If your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 4 When ventilation is provided by leaving the window and doors open the CO build up may have...

Page 9: ...Alarm may sound if cigarette smoke is blown into it or aerosols are released nearby CO ALARM MEMORY Ei205EN Ei205ENA Ei205CEN only Red light is Off No CO detected since reset or power up Red light fl...

Page 10: ...limited the following points should be considered when deciding where best to fit the alarm s If there is an appliance in a room where people sleep place a CO Alarm in this room and Locate a CO alarm...

Page 11: ...fected by draughts 7 Next to an extractor fan 8 Where it would be obstructed e g by curtains or furniture 9 In an area where the temperature could drop below 10 C or rise above 40 C 10 Where dirt or d...

Page 12: ...potential CO source If there is a partition in the room the CO alarm should be located on the same side of the partition as the potential source In rooms with sloped ceilings the CO alarm should be l...

Page 13: ...13 300mm 150mm 1 to 3 m 1 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON T LOCATE HERE CO Alarm Figure 2 Location in room with a fuel burning appliance B15583 R3 203 204 205 U C 8 5 04 7 45 AM Page 13...

Page 14: ...in bedrooms other rooms remote from the appliance i e at breathing level 300mm CO Alarm Figure 3 Location in rooms with sloped ceilings the CO alarm should be located at the high side of the room B155...

Page 15: ...green red amber lights will immediately flash in sequence to show they are working this is normal Once you have selected a suitable location open the battery compartment by sliding up the cover as sho...

Page 16: ...pack as follows i Remove the battery cover as shown in figure 5a ii Remove the post shown in figure 6 Place it on the corner of a table and push downwards note cover unit with a cloth to prevent the p...

Page 17: ...sing the toxic gas flashes its red light Low polarised cable is suitable as the alarms are battery powered Up to 250 metre 820 ft of wire can be used provided the maximum resistance between any alarm...

Page 18: ...e alarms similarly ensuring the terminals marked 1 are all connected together and that the terminals marked 2 are all connected together 6 After installation press each test button for at least 15 sec...

Page 19: ...Indicator If the unit beeps and the green light flashes simultaneously every 45 seconds then the three batteries are depleted Check the Replace by label on the side wall if it has been exceeded repla...

Page 20: ...in the event of problems Check the pull tag has been removed to connect the batteries Check there are three batteries installed with the correct orientation in the battery compartment If the batterie...

Page 21: ...Do not use any cleaning agents bleaches detergents or polishes including those in aerosol cans Avoid spraying air fresheners hair spray paint or other aerosols near the CO Alarm Do not place air fres...

Page 22: ...e CO Alarm will not work without good batteries the green power light must flash every 45 seconds If the battery has been drained the alarm will not give protection Button test the alarm on return fro...

Page 23: ...years operation 5 CO Alarms are not a substitute for life insurance House holders are responsible for their own insurance The CO Alarm warns of increasing CO levels but we do not guarantee that this...

Page 24: ...arbon Monoxide may be present These include The CO Alarm warning of abnormal levels Staining sooting or discolouration on or around appliances A pilot light frequently going out A strange smell when a...

Page 25: ...as pilot lights 7 Never use a gas cooker or a barbecue for home heating 8 Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instructed never to touch or interfere with the CO Alarm Do not a...

Page 26: ...the red light and the horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes The unit can only be silenced once during a CO incident At 300 ppm CO the unit cannot be silenced With interconnected units the hus...

Page 27: ...ed light for 2 seconds every 40 seconds Ei205CEN only 2 flashes for 50 ppm CO 4 flashes for 100 ppm CO and 8 flashes for 300 ppm CO When the test button is pressed the red light flashes as per table B...

Page 28: ...N excluding replaceable batteries for one year from date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship Ei Electronics guarantees Carbon Monoxide Alarms Models Ei204EN...

Page 29: ...LARM BEEPS EVERY 45 SECONDS If the Alarm beeps every 45 seconds and green light flashes at the same time then the unit must be replaced if the Replace by date on the side wall has been exceeded If it...

Page 30: ...boats or in UPS s Uninterruptible Power Supplies 5 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 cha...

Page 31: ...sible 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 environmentally sound manner For mor...

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