background image

28

2. Choosing a location

Testing, maintenance 

and readiness for use

Summary of Contents for Ei650i

Page 1: ...Ei650 Series Smoke Alarm Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...l claims in any other countries shall be excluded If you acquired the product elsewhere please return it to the dealer where you purchased it Ce produit est en vente exclusivement dans l espace german...

Page 3: ...oms are not going to be used as escape routes The i series has been specially developed as a high end sophisticated product range An integrated microprocessor and the extra yellow diagnosis LED allow...

Page 4: ...4 Interlinking 24 4 1 Radio linking 25 4 2 Wire linking 25 5 Testing maintenance and readiness for use 28 5 1 Manually testing the alarm 29 5 2 Test silencer button for controlling false alarms 30 5 3...

Page 5: ...ng signals 36 6 1 Normal mode 37 6 2 Fault indicators 38 6 3 Diagnosis for i series 44 7 Troubleshooting 48 8 Fire safety information 50 9 Customer service and warranty 54 9 1 Customer service 55 9 2...

Page 6: ...6 2 Choosing a location 1 Quick guide...

Page 7: ...he smoke alarm should be installed on the ceiling at least 50 cm away from walls and obstructions and ideally in the centre of the room 50 cm min 50 cm min The battery is automatically activated by tw...

Page 8: ...8 2 Choosing a location 2 Choosing a location...

Page 9: ...For optimum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in every room in which a fire could break out except the kitchen and bathroom The first smoke alarm to be installed should be placed between t...

Page 10: ...f there is more than one storey in your home see Figure 1 at least one alarm should be installed on every floor Preferably the alarms should be interlinked if this function is available on your device...

Page 11: ...room and in the escape routes for these rooms Optimum protection in addition to the measures already mentioned Smoke alarm in every room except the kitchen and bathroom Heat detectors in kitchens gar...

Page 12: ...n hear the alarm Use activated alarms in the designated locations to check whether the alarm can be heard when the door is closed in each bedroom including when there is music playing or noise from th...

Page 13: ...smoke alarms should never be installed in corners Place the alarm at least 0 5 m away from walls and corners Place the alarm at least 0 5 m away from lights or other decorative objects that could obst...

Page 14: ...in the middle third of the longer side of a room see Figure 6 Insufficient ceiling strength In hallways 6 m if a high number of false alarms are likely In kitchens that are used as escape routes The f...

Page 15: ...led at least 0 5 m and at most 1 m from the ceiling apex in these rooms see Figure 8 0 5 to 1 m Gable Fig 8 Hallways The distance from the front face of the hallway hallway max 3 m wide to the first a...

Page 16: ...nce of the alarm This can also block the insect screen which may stop the smoke from entering the smoke chamber Avoid areas where there are a lot of insects Small insects that can get into the smoke c...

Page 17: ...the direction of air flow In very high or inconvenient areas e g above staircases where the alarms are hard to reach for testing and silencing purposes Position the alarm at least 1 m away from dimma...

Page 18: ...18 2 Choosing a location 3 Installation...

Page 19: ...are no electric cables in this area of the ceiling and use a 5 0 mm drill bit to drill a hole in the centre of the marked positions Insert the plastic dowels into the drill holes Screw the mounting pl...

Page 20: ...optimum antenna performance make sure all mounting plates are facing in the same direction Large opening closest to the front wall Mounting plate Mounting plate Mounting plate Mounting plate Front wa...

Page 21: ...s in the same way 7 Press the test button on each alarm to make sure that the device is working Figure 11 8 If you are fitting wired smoke alarms read section 4 2 9 If you are fitting radio linked ala...

Page 22: ...permission Remove the small bar from the base as shown in Figure 12a To remove the alarm from the ceiling the catch must be released using a small screwdriver press the catch towards the ceiling and...

Page 23: ...ix the alarm to the mounting plate see Figure 12c First attach the alarm to the mounting plate Insert the screw not included into the U shaped recess shown in Figure 12c and screw it down firmly To re...

Page 24: ...24 2 Choosing a location 4 Interlinking...

Page 25: ...is ensures that the alarm will be heard throughout the building Do not connect any other kind of device as this may damage the alarm or impair its performance A maximum of 250 m of dual core 0 5 mm 0...

Page 26: ...cesses see Figure 14a 4 Lift out the terminal block vertically using a small screwdriver see Figure 14b Fit the cables in the terminal block 5 Screw the two cable cores firmly into the terminal block...

Page 27: ...rking Test all of the other alarms in the same way Note The alarms should only be interlinked in an enclosed living space belonging to one family or group If they are interlinked with other neighbouri...

Page 28: ...28 2 Choosing a location 5 Testing maintenance and readiness for use...

Page 29: ...you release the test button If the alarms are interlinked using radio modules hold the test button down until the green LED Ei650M radio module or blue LED Ei600MRF radio module on the alarm unit cove...

Page 30: ...on for controlling false alarms The smoke alarm has a combined test silencer button to help you control false alarms If the alarm goes off but there is no sign of smoke or other hazards you should sti...

Page 31: ...test silencer button The smoke alarm will be switched to silent mode for approximately 10 minutes During this time the red LED on the cover of the smoke alarm will flash every 8 seconds indicating tha...

Page 32: ...lmost flat and the smoke alarm needs to be replaced 2 In models with a 10 year lithium battery and radio modules installed if the green LED Ei650M radio module or blue LED Ei600MRF radio module flashe...

Page 33: ...work described in this booklet If repairs are required they must be carried out by the manufacturer 5 5 Smoke alarm automatic self test The smoke alarm will carry out an automatic self test at regular...

Page 34: ...ust and insects completely To ensure your alarm has a long service life you should make sure it is kept clean and that dust does not accumulate All insects or cobwebs in the immediate vicinity of the...

Page 35: ...time Before disposing of the alarm safely remove it from the mounting plate to interrupt the power supply and to prevent it from beeping due to the battery being low i series only If you are not able...

Page 36: ...36 2 Choosing a location 6 Interpreting signals...

Page 37: ...rating mode there are no active visual or acoustic signals that may disturb residents Test the alarm at regular intervals at least once per year to ensure it is working properly 6 1 3 Regular testing...

Page 38: ...D on it which will be flashing quickly In an interlinked system a remote control can make it easier to localise the alarm Once you have localised the device follow the steps in section 6 1 5 6 2 Fault...

Page 39: ...If the alarm goes off again despite this it may be contaminated i series only Press the test silencer button within four minutes after the alarm goes off again and this will enable the alarm to compen...

Page 40: ...m for another eight hours 6 2 3 Damage to the smoke chamber If the sensors in the smoke chamber are damaged the alarm gives two short beeps every 32 seconds and the red LED flashes at the same time Th...

Page 41: ...moke is present Alarm detects smoke and goes off Fast flashing 0 5 sec Full volume Alarm goes off via interlinked alarm Off Full volume False alarm False alarm caused by steam etc Fast flashing 0 5 se...

Page 42: ...e button Off Dirty smoke chamber Fast flashing 0 5 sec Silence the signal Press and release button 1 x flashing every 8 sec Silence 2nd time Press and release button within 4 min 1 x flashing every 8...

Page 43: ...Off for 10 min If it does not work Off Full volume 1 x flashing every 32 sec 1 x beeping simultaneously Yes Off for 12 hours Off for 12 hours Yes Off Full volume See below Off Off for 10 min Off Off...

Page 44: ...e smoke chamber might soon become contaminated If there is a potential fault due to a low battery the yellow LED flashes quickly and the warning sound is emitted slowly rising to full volume If there...

Page 45: ...e battery power is too low the yellow LED flashes quickly and the alarm sounds slowly rising to full volume In both cases the alarm should be replaced 6 3 4 AudioLINK AudioLINK is an extra function in...

Page 46: ...ernating with yellow LED Alarm memory 24 hour memory 2 x flashing every 16 sec Long term memory Press and hold down button Fast flashing 0 5 sec Identify beeping alarms Flat battery Press and hold dow...

Page 47: ...s reached Recommended Fast flashing 0 5 sec alternating with red LED Gets louder until full volume is reached See below Fast flashing 0 5 sec alternating with red LED Off Yes Off Off Off Fast chirping...

Page 48: ...48 8 Fire safety information 7 Troubleshooting...

Page 49: ...alarms with radio modules beep for two seconds every four hours to indicate that the battery of one device in the system is going flat Check all alarms as described in section 5 3 Use house coding for...

Page 50: ...50 2 Choosing a location 8 Fire safety information...

Page 51: ...t know what to do Show your children how to get out open windows and use fire escapes without help from an adult Make sure your children know what to do if the alarm goes off The battery life may be r...

Page 52: ...tion Store petrol and other flammable materials in suitable containers Dispose of oily or flammable cloths carefully Always use a metal guard in front of an open fire and have chimneys cleaned regular...

Page 53: ...cape route When you leave close all doors behind you 2 If the smoke is thick stay close to the floor and crawl out Take short breaths if possible through a damp towel or hold your breath More people d...

Page 54: ...54 2 Choosing a location 9 Customer service and warranty...

Page 55: ...Troubleshooting sections please contact customer service or your retailer If the device needs to be returned for repair or a replacement remove it from the mounting plate by twisting it anti clockwis...

Page 56: ...bly or contamination of any kind This warranty does not cover any accidental damage or consequential damages If this alarm is defective within the warranty period it must be returned to your retailer...

Page 57: ...57...

Page 58: ...58 2 Choosing a location...

Page 59: ...50iC Ei650iW Ei650iRF Fire protection 0786 CPR 21052 The Declaration of Conformity number 13 0002 can be viewed here www eielectronics com compliance The smoke alarms are tested and approved by the Vd...

Page 60: ...60 Your notes...

Page 61: ...61...

Page 62: ...www eielectronics de Telephone 49 0 211 98436500 Fax 49 0 211 98436528 vertrieb eielectronics de Ei Electronics GmbH Franz Rennefeld Weg 5 40472 D sseldorf Germany Ei Electronics 2017 P N B17629 Rev9...

Reviews: