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Checking Battery Back-up

TheAlarmautomaticallymonitorsthebatteryevery40seconds

toensurethatitissatisfactory.Ifitis depleteditwillgiveashort

beep every 40 seconds (models EI 181, EI 184 and EI 186

only).

Before replacing the battery, check that thebeeps are not due

to one of the following:

(i) Battery snaps not connected properly.

(ii) On theOptical Smoke Alarmsonly (EI 186/185) ifthe unit

beeps and the red light does not flash at the same time it

indicates a problem with the smoke chamber – see Cleaning

the Smoke Alarm section below:

If thebeeps havecontinued forover 20minutes (andtheother

causes of beeps have been ruled out – see below) the battery

must be replaced.

(iii) Switch off the panelvoltage supply and removethe unit as

showninfig1a.CAUTION:Donot attempttoremovetheAlarm

withoutfirstreleasingthetamperclip.Removedepletedbattery

andreplace withoneofthespecified9Valkalinebatteries.The

alarm cannot be replaced on the mounting plate unless a

battery is installed. After replacing the battery, slide on to the

mounting plateand thenpressthe testbutton andensurehorn

sounds loudlybeforeyouturn onthepanelsupply. Note: Only

use the specified Alkaline batteries shown on the base label

(Duracell MN1604, Eveready 522 or Energizer 6LR61). We

recommend that the “use by date” on the battery should still

have at least 2 years to go. Older batteries will give beeps

prematurely.

We recommend that the battery is replaced each year for

optimum performance.

Pleasenote: Theionisation and heatalarms(EI180,181,183

and 184)givetwoshortbeeps aboutasecondapart attheend

of thehush period(i.e. about 10minutes aftertest/hush button

has been pressed). These two beeps should not be confused

with low battery beeps.

Manual Testing

We recommend that the functioning of the battery back-up is

checked after installation and then at least yearly as follows:-

Turn off (or disconnect) the power at the panel (green light on

mounting plate shouldbe off) pressthe test buttonand ensure

thehornsoundsloudlyfor10seconds.(Thischecksthebattery

back-up models EI 181, EI 184 and EI 186 only).

Note: A good battery can supply the unit for over a year in

standby (or 5 hours in alarm) without panel power.

Instandby,with panelpower,thebatterycan operateforupto4

years before the low battery beeps start – these will normally

last for over 30 days before the battery is fully depleted.

CLEANING YOUR ALARM

Clean yourAlarmregularly,particularlyindustyareas.Usethe

narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove

dust, insects and cobwebs from the sides and cover slots

wherethesmokeorheatenters.Tocleanthecover,wipewitha

damp cloth. Dry cover thoroughly with a lint free cloth.

WARNING: Do not paint your Alarm.

Other than the cleaning 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 false alarms or failure to alarm.

The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques

have been used in the construction of our Alarms to minimize

the effects of contamination. However it is impossible to

completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect

contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm

you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does

notbuildup.Any insectsorcobwebsinthevicinityoftheAlarm

should be promptly removed.

In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning,

contamination can build up in the smoke sensing chamber

causing the alarm to sound or fail. If this happens the alarm

must be returned to us for servicing or replacement.

Contamination is beyond our control, it is totally unpredictable

and is considered normal wear and tear. For this reason,

contamination isnot coveredbythe guaranteeand achargeis

made for servicingsuch units.

If you experience persistent false alarms, in particular

locations, due to contamination of the smoke chamber you

could consider replacing Optical Smoke Alarms (EI 186/185)

with Ionisation Smoke Alarms (EI 181/180). Ionisation type

alarms are less susceptible to dust than Optical type alarms.

NUISANCE ALARMS

If there is a nuisance alarm simply press the test/hush button

on the Alarm to silence the unit for 10 minutes.

If, when the alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke, heat or

noise to indicate that there is a fire, youshould get your family

into a safe place, before you start investigating.

Check the house carefully incase there is asmall fire smould-

ering somewhere.

Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for

example cookingfumesbeingdrawn pasttheSmokeAlarmby

an extractor.

Iftherearefrequentnuisance/falsealarms itmaybenecessary

tore-locatethedeviceawayfromthesourceofthefumes.Iffor

some reason the alarm continues to sound without smoke or

heat being present (due to insect infestation or contamination

build-up for example) the units can be silenced by

disconnecting the mains power and removing the unit (see

figure 1). If cleaning the Alarm does not correct the problem it

can be returned to the manufacturer for repair or replacement

(see Getting Your Alarm Serviced below).

Hush Feature

All the Smoke / Heat Alarms have a combined Test/Hush

Button to help you control nuisance false alarms.

1. Tocancel afalsealarm, pressthe Test/HushButton located

on the cover. The Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced

sensitivity condition (very large levels of smoke from a nearby

firewilloverridetheHushonthesmokealarms).Thiscondition

allows unwanted alarms to be silenced for a period of

approximately 10 minutes.

The unit will flash the red light every 10 seconds (instead

of the normal 40 seconds) to indicate the sensitivity is

reduced. At the end of the hush period the Ionisation

SmokeAlarm(EI181/180)andthe HeatAlarms(EI184/183)

will give two short beeps. The Optical Smoke Alarm (EI

185/186) does not give these two beeps.

On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Hush Button on

the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light flashing

everysecond)willsilenceallalarms.PressingtheHushButton

on any other Alarm will not cancel the alarm.

2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the

silenced period. If additional silenced time is required, simply

push the Test/Hush Button again.

IMPORTANT SAFE GUARDS

•

When using household protective devices, basic safety

precautionsshouldalways befollowed,includingthoselisted

below:

•

Please read all instructions.

•

Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home

knows what to do in case the alarm sounds. Further

information can be obtained from the Home Office

Publication entitled“SmokeDetectors intheHome”(FB2) or

from your local fire prevention officer.

•

NOTE: Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures

or high humidity may reduce the life of the battery.

•

Tomaintainsensitivitytosmoke,donotpaintorcoversmoke

/heat alarmsin anymanner; donot permitany accumulation

of cobwebs, dust or grease.

• If a unit has been damaged in any way or does not function

properly,donot attemptarepair.ReturnAlarm(see-Getting

your Alarm Serviced).

•

This appliance is only intended for premises having a

residential type environment.

•

Smoke /Heat Alarms arenot asubstitute forinsurance. The

supplier or manufacturer is not your insurer.

•

The chamber inside the Ionisation Smoke Alarms (EI

181/180)containsasmall amountof radioactivematerial.Do

not tamper with the chamber. You may safely install and

clean the Smoke Alarm following this leaflet’s instructions.

•

In the United Kingdom Ionisation Smoke Alarms can be

disposed of in normal household refuse, but due to the tiny

amountofradioactivematerialcontainedintheunit,no more

than one alarm per dustbin.

•

IntheRepublicofIrelandIonisationsmokealarmsshouldbe

returnedfordisposaltothenearest addressattheend ofthis

leaflet.

Do not dispose of your Alarm in a fire.

Use the Smoke / Heat Alarm Test Buttons to familiarize your

family with the Alarm sound and to practice fire drills regularly

with all family members. Draw up a floor plan that will show

each member at least 2 escape routes from each room in the

house. Children tendto hidewhen theydon’t know whatto do.

Teach children how to escape, open windows, and use roll up

fireladdersandstoolswithoutadulthelp.Makesuretheyknow

what to do if the alarm goes off - see next page.

PLANNING YOUR ESCAPE FOR WHEN THE

ALARM GOES OFF

1. Check room doors for heat or

smoke. Do not open a hot door. Use

an alternate escape route. Close

doors behind you as you leave.

2.Ifsmokeisheavy,crawlout,staying

close to floor. Take short breaths, if

possible, through 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 from a neighb

our’s house. Remember to give your

name and address.

5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.

LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE HEAT ALARMS

Smoke/Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the

number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely

installed.

Howeverindependentauthoritieshavestatedthattheymaybe

ineffective in some circumstances. There are a number of

reasons for this:

•

The Alarms will not work if the mains power is off and the

back-up battery is depleted. On the EI181/184/186 alarms

the batteries should be replaced annually andwhen the unit

gives low battery beeps.

•

Smoke/Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke/

heat does not reach the alarm. Smoke/Heat may be

prevented from reachingthe Alarm ifthe fire is toofar 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

draughtscarrythesmoke/heataway. InstallingSmoke/Heat

Alarms on both sides of closed doors and installing more

than oneSmoke/HeatAlarmasrecommendedinthis leaflet

very significantly improves the probability of early detection.

•

The Alarm may not be heard.

•

ASmoke/HeatAlarmmaynotwakeapersonwho hastaken

drugs or alcohol.

•

Smoke/HeatAlarms maynotdetecteverytypeoffiretogive

sufficientearlywarning. Theyareparticularlyineffectivewith:

fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent

explosions, poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids,

(for example petrol, paint, spirits etc), overloaded electrical

circuits, arson and children playing with matches.

•

Fire Authorities(includingtheHomeOffice,UK) recommend

that both Optical and Ionisation Smoke Alarms should be

fitted for the fastest response to all types of fires.

•

Smoke / Heat Alarms don’t last indefinitely. For example if

there is a build up of contamination, performance will be

impaired.

The manufacturer recommends replacement of the Smoke/

Heat Alarms after 10 years as a precaution.

ACCESSORY

Smoke Alarm Locator EI 159:

The Smoke Alarm locator is recommended for systems with

three or more Smoke / Heat Alarms as it helps quickly identify

the unit in alarm and reduces the impact of nuisance alarms.

Pressing the Smoke Alarm Locator button will silence all

interconnected alarms for 10 minutes, except those sensing

fire. It is easily installed between the interconnect and 0 volt

terminals.

GETTING YOUR ALARM SERVICED

If your Alarm fails to work after you have carefully read all the

instructions, checked theunit hasbeen installedcorrectly, and

is receiving panel power contact Customer Assistance at the

addressgivenatthe endofthisleaflet.Ifitneeds tobereturned

for repair or replacement put it in a padded box and send it to

“Customer AssistanceandInformation” atthenearest address

given on the Alarm or in this leaflet. Do not snap on the

mounting plate as this connects the battery and the unit may

beep or alarm in the post. State the nature of the fault

, where

the Alarm was purchased and the date of purchase.

FIVE YEAR PRODUCT GUARANTEE

EIElectronicsLtd. guaranteesthisAlarm (excludingthe

batteryinthe EI181/184/186models) forfive yearsfrom

date of purchase against any defect s that are due to

faulty materials or workmanship. 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

excludes incidental and consequential damage. This

guarantee does not cover costs associated with the

removal and/or installation of alarms. If this Alarm

should becomedefectivewithin the guaranteeperiod,it

must be returned to EI Electronics, with proof of

purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly

stated. (see“GettingYourAlarmServiced”)Weshall at

our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.

Donotinterfere withthe Alarmor attemptto tamperwith

it. This will invalidate the guarantee, but more

importantly may expose the user to shock or fire

hazards. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory

rights as a consumer.

Aico Ltd., Mile End Business Park,

Maesbury Rd, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K.

Telephone : 01691 657466

EI Electronics. Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland.

www.eielectronics

www.asis.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Supply Voltage: 10.5 to 30.0 Volts (DC Only)

StandbyCurrent:7.5mA(max)@12V;10.0mA(max)@24 V.

AlarmCurrent:58.0mA(max)@12V;60.0mA(max)@24V.

Relay Contacts: 30 volts/1 amp resistive (normally open and

normally closed supplied). The unit is supplied with the relay

operating in continuous mode (i.e. relay is on while unit is

sensing smoke). To select pulse mode (relay turns on for 5

seconds only at start of smoke sensing), set jumper S1 to "P"

position.

The unit is also supplied with the relay in conventional, i.e. no

contact resistance, mode. If required, 22K ohm can be

connected in series with the C terminal and relay contact and

68KohmbetweenCandNCscrewterminalsbysettingjumper

S2 to "R" position.

Wiring: Wiring may be surface or recessed .

Cable: 4 core max resistance 20 ohms, provided specified

supply voltage is maintained at unit.

Test Button: Simulates the effect of fire and checks

electronics and horn.

Power-on Indicators:

- Continuous green light on mounting plate for panel power

- Red LED flashes every 40 seconds.

Alarm output: Piezo horn 85dB (A) @ 3m

Standby Temp: 0

C-40

Humidity:10-90%RelativeHumidityInterconnect:Up to 20

units in total (EI 180, EI 181,EI 183,EI 184, EI 185, EI186

units only)canbe interconnectedsothatwhen onesensesfire

all alarm. Relays switch on all units.

Alarm Indicator: Red LED flashes rapidly only on units

sensing fire.

Battery Back-Up: 9 Volt Alkaline Primary Battery will power

the unit in standby for over 1 year without external power. Will

power the unit for over 2 hours in alarm. Battery is monitored

for open circuit, short circuit and high impedance. The unit will

beep once a minute when it is starting to be depleted.

Ionisation EI 181

Sensor: Dual Ionisation Chamber

Sensitivity: Complies with BS5446-1: 2000

Source: 0.9 microcurie of Am 241

Combined Test/HushButton: Testsand thenhushesunit for

10 minutes. Automatically resets. Red LED flashes every 10

seconds whilein hush.Atthe endof thehush periodunitgives

a double beep.

Airspeed: No false alarms up to 10 m/s (22mph)

Insect Screen: Prevents insects or debris entering the

chamber

Dimensions: 145mm (d) X 55mm (h)

Weight: 380 grams

Ionisation EI 180

As EI 181 but without battery back-up

Optical EI 186

Sensor: Detects light scattered by smoke

Sensitivity: Complies with BS5446: Part 1: 2000

AmbientLight:Chamberdesignandelectroniccompensation

overcomes problems with stray light

Combined Test/HushButton: Testsand thenhushesunit for

10 minutes. Automatically resets. Red LED flashes every 10

seconds while in hush.

Airspeed: No effect

Insect Screen: Prevents insects and debris entering the

chamber

Automatic Self Test: Chamber is tested every 40 seconds

and unit beeps if it is degraded (without red light flashing at

same time)

Dimensions: 145mm (d) x 60mm (h)

Weight: 380 grams

Optical EI 185

As EI 186 but without battery back-up

Heat EI 184

Sensor: Fast response Thermistor

Sensitivity:58+/-4

C(Responsegrade1asdefinedinEN54:

Part5)

Combined Test/Hush Button: Tests and then hushes unit for

10 minutes. Automatically resets. Red LED flashes every 10

seconds while inhush. At theend ofthe hush periodunit gives

a double beep.

Airspeed: No effect

Contamination: Much less affected by insects and

contamination than Smoke Alarms

Dimensions: 145mm (d) x 65mm (h)

Weight: 380 grams

Heat EI 183

As EI 184 but without battery back-up

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. FREQUENT NUISANCE ALARMS OCCUR:

(1) Close kitchen / bathroom door when in use.

(2)Ensurethatthealarmissitedatleast6mawayfromsourcesof

fumes.

(3) Contamination from insects, paint or paint fumes may have

occurred. Clean the alarm as described in this booklet.

(4) If the problem persists, resiting of the unit should be

considered. Alternatively, replace the unit with an Optical unit

(EI186/185), assumingthattheproblemiswithanIonisationtype

alarm (EI181/180).

2. ALARM SOUNDS FOR NO APPARENT REASON:

(1) Identify the alarm source. On interconnected units, the red

light on the cover will flash rapidly only on the unit which is the

source of the alarm.

(2) Check for fumes, steam etc. from the kitchen or bathroom.

Paint and other fumes can cause nuisance alarms.

(3) Press the test/hush button to silence the Smoke/Heat Alarm

for 10 minutes.

(4) If alarm does not stop, remove the unit (see figure 1). (Only

remove alarm with red light flashing, the others are probably

satisfactory).

3. LOW BATTERY BEEPS:

(On EI 181/184/186 only)

If the battery is correctly connected and the unit has beeped for

over 20 minutes the battery is probably depleted. Obtain a new

battery, remove thealarm andreplace thedepleted battery.(see

figure 1).

OTHER BEEPS:

(1) If the panel is providing power and replacing battery or

cleaning unit has not stopped beeps, a fault may exist. Replace

the unit (see figure 1).

(2) The Ionisation/Heat units (EI 181/180/184/183) give two

beeps 10 minutes after the test/hush button is pressed.

(3) If the Optical units (EI 186/185) beep without the red light

flashing at the same time, the chamber is defective. Clean the

chamber.

4. INTERCONNECTED ALARMS DO NOT ALL SOUND AND

THE RELAY DOES NOT SWITCH:

(1) Hold test button for 10 seconds after first alarm has sounded

to ensure signal is transmitted to all units. Relay should switch.

(2)Checkthatthegreenpowerlightonthemountingplateison.

(3) Check panel and wiring.

Pages1&14to21

B14090 Rev-1

12/03/01

IONISATION

EI181

EI180

EI184

EI183

EI186

EI185

ALKALINE 9 VOLT BATTERY BACK-UP

NO BATTERY ACKUP

HEAT OPTICAL

LOW VOLTAGE PANEL

SMOKE & HEATALARM

Professional

Contains vital information on unit operation and

installation. Read and retain carefully.If you are just

installing this unit, this leaflet be given to the

householder.

MUST

LEAVE WITH USER

READ THIS FIRST

INSTRUCTIONS

IDEALLY INSTALL IN THE CENTRE OF CEILING AT LEAST

300mm (1ft) FROM LIGHT FITTINGS. KEEP IONISATION

ALARMS AWAY FROM KITCHENS TO PREVENT NUISANCE

REMOVE UNIT FROM MOUNTING PLATE BY RELEASING

CATCHASSHOWNINFIG1a.

EI181/184/186 ONLY: CHECK BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO

SNAP(SEEFIG1b).BATTERYWILLNOTPOWERTHEUNIT

UNTILITISSNAPPEDONTOTHEMOUNTINGPLATE.

ENSURE THE PANEL IS CORRECTLY CONNECTED TO ALL

TERMINALS OTHERWISE UNITS WILL NOT OPERATE

CORRECTLY. CHECK GREEN PANELPOWER LIGHT IS LIT ON

MOUNTINGPLATE.

DO NOT FIT ACTUAL ALARM UNTIL ALL BUILDING WORK IS

COMPLETED TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. AFTER CHECKING

OPERATION, COVER SMOKE ALARM WITH DUST COVER

UNTILREQUIREDFORUSE.

ALARMS. INTERCONNECT ALL ALARMS.

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