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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 1
2. ALARM REMOVAL
LOCATE REMOVAL SLOT
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LOCATE THE ARROW ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ALARM.
THE SLOT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ARROW.
INSERT SCREWDRIVER
INSERT A FLAT-BLADED SCREWDRIVER HORIZONTALLY
APPROX. 1cm INTO THE CENTRE OF THE REMOVAL SLOT
SLIDE ALARM OFF BASE
WITH THE SCREWDRIVER STILL INSERTED, PUSH THE LOWER
HALF OF THE ALARM AWAY FROM THE
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 2 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Do not paint your alarm. Do not allow paint, water or dust to contaminate your alarm. Your alarm is a mains 230V AC electrical appliance. Do not open or insert anything into the alarm. Regularly check that the green mains indicator light on the cover is lit. Test weekly - press and hold the test button on the alarm for 10 seconds. The alarm will sound loudly and the red light on the cover should flash rapidly.
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 3 4. CHANGING THE BATTERY (Models Ei141 / 144 / 146 only) 1. Switch off mains power to alarm (green light on cover should go out). 2. Remove unit as shown in “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2. 3. Locate battery slot in base of alarm as shown below. 4. Unclip battery from battery snap connectors. 5. Connect new battery by clipping back on to battery snap connectors. Use only 9V Alkaline batteries Duracell MN1604, Energizer 522. Other batteries c
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 4 will stop when the button is released. Pressing the test button simulates the effect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly. 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. (iii) Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or d
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 5 Models Ei161RC, Ei164RC & Ei166RC only (i) Check that the green mains power light is on. If it is off the Alarm is not receiving mains power and is being powered from its internal back-up cells. The beeps indicate that they are depleted. The cells are not replaceable. Re-connect the mains, check fuse, circuit breakers and wiring. If in doubt contact a qualified electrician. The beeps should cease within 2 hours as the cells charge up. Fully c
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 6 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 not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Alarm should be promptly removed
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 7 reduced. At the end of the hush period the Ionisation Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and the Heat Alarms (Ei144/164RC) will give two short beeps. On interconnected Alarms, pressing the Test/Hush Button on the one sensing smoke (i.e. the one with the red light flashing every second) will silence all alarms. Pressing the Hush Button on any other Alarm will not cancel the alarm. 2. The unit will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 8 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. If smoke is heavy, crawl out, 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 e
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 9 • Smoke / Heat Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning. • Fire Authorities 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. It is recommended that the Smoke / Heat Alarms are replaced after 10 years as a precau
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 10 The crossed out wheelie bin symbol that is on your product indicates that this product should not be disposed of via the normal household waste stream. Proper disposal will prevent possible harm to the environment or to human health. When disposing of this product please separate it from other waste streams to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally sound manner. For more details on collection and proper disposal, please
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 11 13. TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED) beeps, a fault may exist. Disconnect the mains first and replace the unit - see “ALARM REMOVAL” section on page 2. (2) Ionisation Smoke Alarms (Ei141/161RC) and Heat Alarms (Ei144/164RC) give two beeps 10 minutes after the test/hush button is pressed. (3) If an Optical unit (Ei146/166RC) beeps without the red light flashing at the same time, the chamber is defective. Clean the chamber. 4. INTERCONNECTED ALARMS
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B16009-R0-160RC SERIES-U&C 17/1/07 11:13 AM Page 12 230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS ALKALINE PRIMARY BATTERY BACK-UP Ei141 - Ionisation Ei144 - Heat Ei146 - Optical RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM CELL BACK-UP Ei161RC - Ionisation Ei164RC - Heat Ei166RC - Optical USER INSTRUCTIONS 1. REGULAR CHECKS Look for: Constant green light Red light flash every 40 sec. Press test button for 10 sec. Alarm will sound loudly. Vacuum around side vents to clean. P/N B16009 Rev0 © Ei Electronics 2006
