Ei Electronics RadioLINK Ei 407 - Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
Pressing on the Ei407 Manual Call Point (MCP) black spot causes all
the RadioLINK Alarms to sound. This informs the occupants that the
building must be evacuated.
The Ei 407 MCP also provides a means to test the RadioLink alarms
without having to reach up to the smoke alarms on the ceilings as it
can be reset with the plastic key (supplied).
We suggest that the plastic key is mounted on a small nail under or
alongside the MCP for future use when resetting (as shown above).
2. INSTALLATION
It is recommended that you install all the other RadioLINK Smoke
Alarms and any other RF components before installing this MCP.
All RadioLINK units should be located in their final positions before
house coding commences.
1. The MCP should be positioned (approx) 1.2 meters high on a wall, in
a suitable location on an exit route. (Avoid locating near metal objects).
2. Securely attach the mounting box to the wall using the fixing
screws supplied.
3. Remove the bottom housing by first pushing in the forked end of
the key (with arrow side out) into the two slots (see figure 1). The
bottom housing should drop down by about 10mm and expose the
yellow edge on the white element (with the black spot). Remove the
key, pull the bottom housing down and then lift it up to remove (see
figure 2).
4. Next remove the white element by lifting
the lower edge (see figure 3).
5. Connect the built-in battery by sliding the
battery switch into the “on” position. (see
figure 4).
6. Press the house code switch until the light
on the front turns on red (see figure 4). (The
unit will now send out a coded alarm signal
and the red light will flash).
7. Screw the front plate to the wall box using the
two machine screws provided (see figure 5).
8. Now re-install the white element, yellow
edge uppermost (see figure 6). Replace the
bottom housing by lining up the two notches
and carefully pushing it on - this should
leave it about 10mm below the bottom edge.
Now push the cover bottom firmly against
the back and slide upwards (see figure 7).
This resets the switch. The yellow edge on
the white element should now be hidden.
(The unit will now send out a coded alarm
cancel signal). The red light will then
continue to flash to show it is in house code
mode, for the next 15 minutes.
9. Immediately put all other Radiolink smoke
alarms and other components into house
code mode within this 15 minutes .
10. In house code mode, the MCP will now
send a radio message every 5 seconds. All
RadioLINK smoke/heat alarms within range
that are also in house code mode themselves
will memorise the house code of the MCP.
11. Check that the number of blue light
flashes (for RadioLINK Smoke Alarms) or
amber light flashes (for RadioLINK Bases)
correspond with the number of units in the
system (e.g. Smoke Alarms plus MCP). For
example, with 3 RadioLINK Smoke Alarms
and one MCP you should see 4 blue light
flashes from each alarm.
(Note: the MCP flashing red light does not
indicate the number of units in the system. It
just flashes rapidly to show it is in house
code mode. The MCP is only an RF trans-
mitter and does not receive any RF signals).
12. Remove all the RadioLINK Smoke
alarms and RadioLINK Bases from house
code mode as described in their instruction
leaflets.
13. The MCP will exit the house code mode
by itself after approx. 15 minutes without
further user intervention.
(However, this could result in problems
with nearby systems if their units are
being house coded at the same time. If
this is the case remove the MCP from its
mounting box and then from house code
mode by pressing and holding the code
button until the red light comes on (i.e.
use the same method as to enter house
code mode). Release the button and the
red light will go out, indicating that the
MCP has exited house code mode. Re-
assemble and attach to box as described
above.
Please note that this will cause the MCP
to send out a coded alarm signal which
will activate the RadioLINK smoke alarms
and RadioLINK bases that have previous-
ly been housecoded during the above
installation procedure).
3. CHECKING & TESTING THE MCP
The MCP is an important alarm device and should be tested after
installation and then weekly (and after prolonged absence) to ensure
correct operation as follows.
a) Check that the light flashes green every 40 seconds to show it has
power.
b) Press the black spot and the white element will drop down expos-
ing the yellow edge to show it is activated. The light will turn red and
stay on continuously for 3 seconds and then continue to flash red
(every 20 seconds) for 5 minutes indicating transmission of the alarm
signal. (Note: after 5 minutes the RF alarm signal ceases and
therefore the smoke alarms will stop alarming. This prevents the
batteries in the MCP and the alarm from being depleted).
c) Check the RadioLink units are now in alarm (If some or all of the
alarms have not been activated, then the house coding procedure
should be repeated. If there are still some problems, see the section
on “Troubleshooting”.)
d) The MCP should be reset with the plastic key provided by pushing
the forked end (arrow side up) into the slots (see figure 1) and pulling
the bottom housing down. Remove the plastic key. Now push the bot-
tom housing firmly against the back and slide upwards. This resets the
switch. The yellow strip on the white element should now be hidden.
e) If the MCP is not reset the light will flash red every 40 seconds to
remind the user to reset it.
On reset, the alarm cancel signal will be transmitted (indicated by a
single red light flash for 3 seconds).
If the light flashes amber every 9 seconds this indicates that the
batteries are depleted and the MCP will no longer be able to send an
alarm signal. The unit must be removed from its location and returned
for repair if under the guarantee period, see section 7 & 8 for details).
Manual Call Point
Model: Ei 407
For use with RadioLINK range of smoke/heat alarms and bases
House Code Button
BATTERY
ON/OFF SWITCH
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Contains vital information on the products operation and installation.
Read and retain carefully. If you are just installing this product the
manual MUST be given to the householder.
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