WARNING: DO NOT TEST WITH FLAME.
(This can set fire to the Alarm and damage the house).
We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results can be misleading
unless special apparatus is used.
Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and if necessary
clean the alarm as described in the smoke alarm instruction leaflet.
7.2 Checking
RadioLINK
Base Battery Back-Up
It is important to check that the rechargeable back-up cells in the Ei168
RadioLINK
Base are switched on, charged, and capable of powering the system.
We therefore recommend that the functioning of the mains rechargeable cell back-
up is checked directly
after installation
and then
at least yearly
as follows:
(i) Check that the amber light on the side of the
RadioLINK
Base is not flashing
once every 10 seconds. If it is, it indicates either that the rechargeable cells in the
RadioLINK
Base are not connected or depleted. Remove the Alarm and press the
rechargeable cell on switch (see figures 5 & 7). Re-install the Smoke Alarm and
re-connect the mains. If the amber light is still flashing every 10 seconds leave it
for 2 hours to charge and then re-check.
(ii) Switch off or disconnect mains. The green light on the smoke/heat alarm will
turn off. Check the radio link as described in section 7.1 above. Check the battery
backup as per (i) above.
(iii) If everything is satisfactory, re-connect the mains.
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