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Model Ei 261EN
Model Ei 261DEN

WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY

DIGITAL DISPLAY
Ei261DEN ONLY

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.

MAINS POWERED

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

WITH RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP

B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 1

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Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...RMS INSTALLING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS TESTING YOUR CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS MAINTAINING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATI...

Page 3: ...perferably on the ceiling 300mm from walls and between 1m to 3m horizontally from appliance In rooms remote from the appliance install at breath level where the light indicators can be seen Regularly...

Page 4: ...plier on their emergency number Keep the number in a prominent place 6 Do not re enter the property until the alarm has stopped If the alarm has been silenced by pressing the test hush button wait at...

Page 5: ...to avoid contamination 2 CARBON MONOXIDE THE SILENT KILLER 2 1 What is Carbon Monoxide Congratulations on becoming the owner of an Ei Carbon Monoxide Alarm This will help protect you and your househol...

Page 6: ...vents or draught proofing which makes areas with fuel burning appliances or fireplaces airtight Engines of cars lawnmowers etc left running in confined spaces Portable paraffin or gas heaters in badl...

Page 7: ...riod according to OSHA 150 Slight headache after 1 5 hours 200 Slight headache fatigue dizziness nausea after 2 3 hours 400 Frontal headaches within 1 2 hours life threatening after 3 hours also maxim...

Page 8: ...e level of CO Table B CO Alarm Response unless it has been in alarm see CO Alarm Memory below If your CO Alarm sounds follow the instructions on page 2 When ventilation is provided by leaving the wind...

Page 9: ...flash if the unit has previously detected CO and been in alarm The flash rate indicates the level of CO detected as below Red light is Off No CO detected since reset or power up Red light flashes 2 ti...

Page 10: ...ted 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 in a...

Page 11: ...affected 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...

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: ...11 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 B15404 R0 261EN UC ENG 31 5 07 2 01 PM Page 13...

Page 14: ...Figure 4 Location in bedroom rooms remote from the appliance i e at breathing level Figure 3 Location in rooms with sloped ceilings the CO alarm should be located at the high side of the room B15404...

Page 15: ...it will also invalidate the guarantee If it must be installed cover it completely particularly around the edges with a dust cover until all cleaning is finished The Alarm must not be connected when t...

Page 16: ...terconnect that will not be confused with the live or neurtal cores 4 Lift off the wiring cover as shown in Figure 5 N B The Alarm does not need to be earthed However the terminal marked is provided f...

Page 17: ...closed off by the gas ket it should be sealed with silicone rubber or equivalent Replace the wiring cover L N IC EARTH IF PRESENT L LIVE N NEUTRAL IC INTERCONNECT TERMINAL SCREWS RECESSED WIRING AREA...

Page 18: ...t is on the mounting plate INTERCONNECTING Ei ELECTRONICS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS With interconnected alarms when one unit detects CO all units alarm All horns will sound but only units detecting CO wi...

Page 19: ...SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD NOT BE INTERCONNECTED This is because the actions to take in each situation are very different In the case of CO the premises should be fully ventilated by opening doors and window...

Page 20: ...ed a fault Press and hold the test hush button If the amber light flashes without the horn sounding the sensor is faulty On the Ei 261DEN the display will show SF indicating Sensor Faulty 4 If the Ala...

Page 21: ...will flash as per table B It then resets to normal mode If unit fails to respond press test button again as gas can take some seconds to enter sensor The Fast CO Test Mode normally does not activate t...

Page 22: ...he CO Alarm Remove the CO Alarm when decorating Do not allow water or dust to contaminate the alarm Warning Do not open or tamper with the CO Alarm There are no user serviceable parts inside apart fro...

Page 23: ...minutes for the new sensor to stabilise and then press the test button the horn should sound Check the alarm as described in section 4 above Note When the second sensor has completed its 5 years of op...

Page 24: ...be very reliable it is possible that parts can fail Therefore you should test your CO Alarm weekly The CO Alarm sensor must be replaced after 5 years operation The complete unit must be replaced afte...

Page 25: ...s 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 and regularly maintained 3 These a...

Page 26: ...roofing in modern houses reduces ventilation and can allow dangerous gases to build up 10 Install CO Alarms in all the areas recommended in this leaflet 11 Recognise that CO poisoning may be the cause...

Page 27: ...e Pressing the test button also causes the unit to check for CO 4 seconds later to facilitate testing in CO gas It gives 3 beeps and the red light flashes to indicate the CO level if CO is sensed and...

Page 28: ...l indicate if it has been in alarm previously by flashing the red light for 2 seconds every 40 seconds 2 flashes for 50 ppm CO 4 flashes for 100 ppm CO and 8 flashes for 300 ppm CO When the test butto...

Page 29: ...se 11 FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE Ei Electronics guarantees this Carbon Monoxide Alarm for five years from the date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship This guarant...

Page 30: ...Press the test hush button to reset the unit If the beeping and the amber light flashing re occurs replace sensor module 3 ALARM BEEPS EVERY 40 SECONDS without amber light flashing Rechargeable cells...

Page 31: ...ed follow the instructions in section 5 on How to disconnect and remove your alarm and then see section 10 Getting the CO Alarm Serviced 4 TEST HUSH BUTTON DOES NOT SILENCE ALARMS If there are a numbe...

Page 32: ...helpdesk eiltd ie www eielectronics com Aico Ltd Mile End Business Park Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Tel 0870 7584000 Fax 0870 7584010 E mail support aico co uk www aico co uk Ei Elec...

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