Ei Electronics Ei 3100RF - Manual (Page 12)

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If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be neces-
sary to re-locate the device away from the source of the
fumes.
If you installed the smoke alarms as received and did not
house code them, you may be receiving an alarm signal
from a neighbouring system. This can be easy rectified
by “house coding” your alarms (see section 6).
1. To cancel a false alarm, press the test/hush button. The
alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity condi-
tion. This condition allows unwanted alarms to be silenced for
a period of approximately 10 minutes. The red light will flash
every 10 seconds (instead of 40 seconds) to let you know the
unit has been silenced.
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.
3. If the cause of the alarm is not clear, it should be assumed
that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evac-
uated immediately.
If kitchen usage/layout is such that there are an unacceptable
level of nuisance alarms, re-locate the Smoke Alarm further
away where it will be less affected by cooking fumes etc.
7.4 Cleaning your Smoke Alarm
Clean your Smoke Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or
the brush attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust
and cobwebs from the sides and cover slots where the smoke
enters. Keep cover closed while cleaning. Do not vacuum or
brush inside the Smoke Alarm.
WARNING: Do not paint your Smoke Alarm.
Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this
leaflet, no other customer servicing of this product is required.
Repairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufac-
turer.
7.5 Automatic Self-Test (Ei3105RF only)
The smoke chamber automatically tests itself every 40 sec-
onds. If the chamber is degraded it will beep without the red
light flashing at the same time. If this happens clean the unit.
If the beeping persists and the beep does not coincide with a
red light flash, return the unit for service (see section 11
“Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced”).
7.6 Dust & Insect Contamination
All Smoke Alarms and particularly the optical (photoelectric)
type are prone to dust and insect ingress which can cause
false alarms.
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques
have been used in the construction of our Alarms to minimise