Ei Electronics aico Ei144e, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...ead 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 manual should be regarded as part of the product If you are just installing the unit the manual MUST be given to the householder The manual is to be given to any subsequent user ...

Page 2: ...MOVAL SLOT LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT INSERT SCREWDRIVER 1 SLIDE ALARM OFF BASE REMOVE ALARM 2 PRESS AND HOLD THE TEST BUTTON ON THE ALARM THE ALARM AND ANY OTHER INTERCONNECTED UNITS SHOULD SOUND TEST ALARMS 4 FIX WIRE MOUNTING PLATE 2 1 Introduction The Ei140e series is supplied with an Easi Fit base that allows very quick and simple installation of the Smoke Alarm combined with simple detector head re...

Page 3: ...iew Top View Red LED Alarm Indicator Green LED Power Indicator Test Hush Button Alarm Sounder Ei146e Optical Alarm Smoke Entry Vents Alarm Removal Latch Ei144e Heat Alarm Heat Sensor Thermistor Alarm Removal Latch ...

Page 4: ... Ei168RC mounting plate Fixings Supplied with Easi fit anti tamper mounting plate with integral terminal block and wiring cover includes screws and wall plugs Operating Storage Temperature 10 C to 40 C Humidity Range 15 to 95 RH non condensing Plastic Material HIPS UL94V 0 flame retardant rated Dimensions Ei146e Product Ø148mm x 50mm Package 155mm x 155mm x 62mm Ei144e Product Ø148mm x 61mm Packag...

Page 5: ...to a Pure or True Sine Wave 230V AC supply If connecting to a power source that utilises an inverter e g PV solar panel the Total Harmonic Distortion THD must be less than 5 If in doubt please check with the manufacturer of the inverter This also applies to battery powered UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply inverters ATTENTION Light Dimmer Circuits The Alarms must not be powered from a light dimmer ...

Page 6: ...will require two or more to ensure that a reliable early warning is given For recommended protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out apart from the kitchen and bathroom BS 5839 6 2019 gives guidance on how many Alarms to install what type of Alarm to use where to position Alarms The above points will depend on the type of dwelling to be pr...

Page 7: ...oms or areas that present a high fire risk to occupants apart from toilets or bathroom UK Requirements BS 5839 6 2019 Interconnect all Alarms Heat Alarms located in Heat Alarms must be within 5 3m of potential fire sources each Kitchen Multi Sensor or Heat Alarms located in each Living room i e most frequently used daytime room Multi Sensor or Smoke Alarms located on each storey every 7 5 m of hal...

Page 8: ... the slow response of Heat Alarms advise that Multi Sensor Fire Alarms or Smoke Alarms should be fitted in living rooms This is acceptable according to BS 5839 6 2019 provided there are clearly not going to be problems with nuisance alarms Fit Heat Alarms only if nuisance alarms are very likely and it is acceptable that a warning will only be given by the Heat Alarm when there is a very significan...

Page 9: ...lings with poor structural fire precautions up to three storeys with no floor over 200m2 in area Houses in Multiple Occupation HMOs of one or two storeys with no floor over 200m2 in area Individual dwellings units of two or more rooms in HMOs Check that a Grade D system is adequate for the dwelling into which the system is being installed 2 4 Where in the Room The locations must comply with applic...

Page 10: ...ctions may preclude ceiling mounting It is considered to be the responsibility of the installer client to determine if the presence of asbestos in the ceiling material would make ceiling mounting impractical Sloping Ceiling With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak measured vertically and a Heat Alarm within 150mm If the height of the peak is less than 600mm i...

Page 11: ...wkward areas e g over stairwells where it may be difficult to reach the Alarm for testing hushing etc In or near very dusty or dirty areas as dust build up on the optical smoke sensor can impair performance It can block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the sensor Dust build up can also increase the response time of the heat sensor Locate the Alarm at least 1m from dimmer cont...

Page 12: ...own in Figure 4 The house wiring must be connected to the terminal block on the mounting plate as follows L Live connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L N Neutral connect to the house wires coloured blue or marked N WARNING Wiring must be installed in compliance with local regulations WARNING Mixing or poorly terminating the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting Alarms ma...

Page 13: ...with 25mm conduit as shown in Figure 6 If interfacing to 16mm conduit carefully cut around the marked section leaving the top intact and replace the section If you are not using surface wiring the removable section must be 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 se...

Page 14: ... always be interconnected to Smoke Alarms to ensure early warning They are not suitable as a fire safety device unless they are part of a fire safety system i e when interconnected to one or more Smoke Alarms Note A maximum of 12 Alarms and accessory devices can be interconnected in an Aico Ei Electronics Alarm system If you wish to connect more than 12 Alarms contact the Aico Technical Department...

Page 15: ...f a single family living unit If they are connected between different units there may be excessive nuisance false alarms Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested or that it is a nuisance false alarm caused by cooking etc The Alarm can also be RF interconnected to other RF Alarms and devices by fitting an Ei168RC mounting plate The Ei168RC will enable the Ei140e series Alarms to commun...

Page 16: ...om the screwdriver in the direction of the arrows on the cover Hold the lower half of the Alarm and remove from the mounting plate by lowering the Alarm towards the floor Insert a flat bladed screwdriver horizontally about 10mm into the centre of the removal slot Locate the arrow on the front face of the Alarm The slot is located directly above WARNING Disconnect mains before removal ...

Page 17: ...indicator is on continuously If it is off check circuit breakers fuses and wiring etc ii Check that the red LED on the cover flashes once every 40 seconds to indicate normal operation If the memory has been set indicating that the Alarm has been activated in the last 24 hours the red LED will flash twice every 40 seconds After 24 hours the memory will be cleared or if the Test button is pressed ii...

Page 18: ...that the interconnection is OK Check all the other Alarms in the same way vii Check the functioning of the battery back up directly after installation and then at least yearly as follows Turn off the mains power at the distribution board and check that the green LED is extinguished Press the test button and ensure the horn sounds loudly for 10 seconds Monitor the Alarm over a 3 minute period for a...

Page 19: ... batteries Duracell MN1604 Energizer 522 Other batteries can cause problems We recommend that the replace by date on the battery should still have at least 2 years to go Older batteries will give beeps prematurely 6 Slide unit back on to the base A click should be heard as the Alarm engages The unit cannot be replaced on the base unless a battery is installed 7 Press and hold the test button horn ...

Page 20: ...se in aerosol cans WARNING Do not paint your Alarm Other than the cleaning and changing the battery back up described above no other customer servicing of this product is required Repairs when needed must be performed by the manufacturer All Alarms are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause nuisance false alarms or failure to alarm In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning cont...

Page 21: ...h a wet cloth or hold your breath More people die from smoke inhalation than from flames 3 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 4 Call the Fire Brigade immediately on a mobile phone or from a neighbour s house Make sure to call the Brigade for all fires no matter how small fires can suddenly spre...

Page 22: ...larm 1 x 1 Green LED power Red LED alarm What to do What it means Reconnect AC mains power AC mains off Chirps Fault modes indicators Low battery backup every 40 sec Alternating every 20 sec Replace Battery every 40 sec x 1 every 0 5 sec x 1 every 0 5 sec 0 24h x 2 every 40 sec x 1 every 10 sec What you hear see every 40 sec x1 every 40 sec x1 every 20 sec x1 x1 x1 x1 Low battery backup sensor fau...

Page 23: ...ly to silence the Alarm for 10 minutes This will also silence any interconnected Alarms for the same period When the Alarm is in Hush mode the red LED will continue to flash while it detects the presence of smoke or heat The Alarm will reset to normal functionality at the end of the 10 minutes If additional silenced time is required simply push the Test Hush button again 5 If you experience freque...

Page 24: ...the Alarm will chirp and flash the red LED at the same time once every 40 seconds Replace the battery following the steps indicated in section 3 2 Changing the battery back up 2 If the Alarm has found a fault with the sensor thermistor it will chirp and flash the red LED but NOT at the same time In this case the Alarm must be returned for repair or replacement see Section 8 Service and Guarantee 3...

Page 25: ...o matter how small the fire Use the Testing of the Alarm as a means to familiarise your family with the alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly with all family members Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home knows what to do in case the Alarm sounds Further information can be obtained from your local fire prevention officer To maintain sensitivity to Fire do not paint or cove...

Page 26: ...ay be prevented from reaching the Alarm if the fire is too far away for example if the fire is on another floor behind a closed door in a chimney in a wall cavity or if the prevailing air drafts carry the heat smoke away Installing Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms on both sides of closed doors and throughout the house or premises as recommended in this leaflet will significantly improve the probabilit...

Page 27: ...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 only applies to normal conditions of use and service and does not include damage resulting from accident neglect misuse unauthorised dismantling or contamination howsoever caused This guarantee exclud...

Page 28: ... retailer where you purchased this product Block E1 E Nom resp perf Ope Tole Res Vibr Hum Corr Elec The D at www Ei Electronics Shannon Co Clare Ireland Nominal activation conditions sensitivity response delay response time and performance under fire condition Pass Operational reliability Pass Tolerance to voltage supply Pass Response delay and temperature resistance Pass Vibration resistance Pass...

Page 29: ...lerance to voltage supply Pass Response delay and temperature resistance Pass Vibration resistance Pass Humidity resistance Pass Corrosion resistance Pass Electrical stability The Declaration of Performance No 21 0002 may be consulted at www eielectronics com compliance Pass 21 DoP No 21 0002 EN14604 2005 AC 2008 Smoke Alarm Devices Ei146e Heat Alarm Devices Ei144e Fire Safety 0086 nd d ...

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