Ei Electronics RadioLINK Ei 407 User Manual

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If the end of life has been reached dispose according to local
guidelines and regulations (see label on the inside of unit).

4. TROUBLESHOOTING RF LINK

If, when checking the radio link interconnection, some of the alarms
do not respond to the MCP test, then:

(i) Ensure the MCP has been activated correctly, the yellow edge is
visable, and the light has come on red continuously for 3 seconds and
then continues to flash red every 20 seconds.

(ii) Make one of the RadioLINK Bases or alarms that is centrally
located within the house a “Repeater” (see their respective use and
care instructions )

(iii) Rotate/re-locate the other problematical RadioLink units. There
are a number of reasons why the radio link signals may not reach all
the smoke alarms in your system (see section 5 on “Limitations of
Radio Frequency Signals”). Try rotating the units or re-locating the
units (e.g. move them away from metal surfaces or wiring) as this can
significantly improve signal reception.

Rotating and/or relocating the units may move them out of the range
of existing units even though they may have already been house
coded correctly in the system. It is important therefore to check that
all units are communicating in their final installed positions. If units are
rotated and/or resited, we recommend that all units are returned to
the factory settings (see their respective use and care instructions).
Then house code all units again in their final positions. The radio link
interconnection should then be re-checked again.

Clearing the House Codes:

It may be necessary at some stage to clear the House Codes. (e.g. if you
wanted to use the MCP with different smoke alarms).

To clear the house codes:

• Remove the MCP from the mounting box.

• Slide the battery switch off. Wait 5 sconds and then slide switch back on.

• Press and hold the house code button for approx 6 seconds, until the red
light turns on, then flashes slowly. Release the button and the red light
will go out.

• Re-attach the MCP to the mounting box.

Note clearing the house codes will now reset the MCP to the original fac-
tory settings. It will now only communicate with un-coded alarms (see
Smoke Alarm instruction leaflet for information on how to un-code the
smoke alarms).

5. LIMITATIONS OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

Ei Electronics radio communication systems are very reliable and are
tested to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting power
and limited range (required by regulatory bodies) there are some
limitations to be considered:

(i) Radio equipment, such as the MCP, should be tested regularly at
least weekly. This is to determine whether there are sources of inter-
ference preventing communication. The radio paths may be

disrupted by moving furniture or renovations, and so regular testing
protects against these and other faults.

(ii) Receivers may be blocked by radio signals occurring on or near
their operating frequencies, regardless of the house coding.
The MCP Transceiver has been tested to EN 300 220-1 V1.3.1 (200-
09) in accordance with the requirements of EN 300 220V1.1.1 (2000-
09). These tests are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in residential installations. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio and television reception.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. Interference from the Smoke Alarm system can
be identified by turning the whole system off. To turn off the MCP (see
section 2). Refer to the instructions supplied with the other products
used for information on these. The user is encouraged to eliminate
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

(i) Re-locate the unit

(ii) Increase the distance between the MCP and the device being
affected

(iii) Consult the supplier or an experienced radio/television technician.

6. END OF LIFE

The MCP is designed to last 10 years in normal use. However the
MCP must be replaced if:

1. The light does not flash green every 40 seconds.

2. The unit is over 10 years old (see ‘replace by” label on the side of
the mounting box).

3. If pressing the black spot fails to operate the Smoke Alarms.

4. If the amber light is flashing every 9 seconds (indicating the long life
battery is depleted). (Excess use of the MCP can shorten battery life).

The MCP must be powered off (see figure 4) before disposing/
recycling in accordance with the directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical & electronic equipment (WEEE).

7. GETTING YOUR EI407 MCP SERVICED

If your MCP fails to work after you have read this leaflet, contact
Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this
leaflet. If it needs to be returned for repair or replacement put it in a
padded box with the battery disconnected. (Slide switch to ‘off’
position - see figure 4). Send it to "Customer Assistance and
Information" at the nearest address given on the MCP or in this
leaflet. State the nature of the fault, where MCP was purchased and
the date of purchase.

Note: It may be necessary, sometimes, to return a smoke alarm (see
smoke alarm instruction leaflet) along with the MCP, if you cannot
establish which is faulty.

8. FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE (Limited)

Ei Electronics guarantees this product against any defects that are
due to faulty material or workmanship for a five year period after the
original date of consumer purchase or receipt as a gift. This
guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and
does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse
unauthorized dismantling or contamination howsoever caused.
Excessive use of the MCP alarm button will shorten the battery life
and is not covered. If this product has become defective it must be
returned to Ei Electronics (see "Getting Your Ei407 MCP Serviced")
with proof of purchase. If the product has become defective during
the five year guarantee the manufacturer will repair the unit without
charge. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential
damages.

Do not interfere with the product or attempt to tamper with it.
This will invalidate the guarantee.

Aico Ltd

Mile End Business Park,

Maesbury Road, Oswestry,

Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K.

Telephone: +44 (0)870 7584000

www.aico.co.uk

Ei Electronics

Shannon Industrial Estate,

Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland.

Telephone: +353 (0)61 471277

www.eielectronics.com

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