Ei Electronics EI105C User Manual

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and the test button on the first unit will flash about once a sec-
ond. Check all the other units similarly.

These Smoke Alarms should be interconnected only within the
confines of a single family living unit. If they are connected be-
tween different units there may be excessive nuisance alarms.
Everybody may not be aware that they are being tested or that it
is a nuisance alarm caused by cooking etc.

Important Safeguards

When using household protective devices, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed, including those listed below:

Please read all instructions.

Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home
knows what to do in case the alarm sounds.

For replacement batteries, refer to label inside smoke
alarm.

NOTE: Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures
or high humidity may reduce the life of the batteries.

Do not disconnect battery to stop alarm sounding. (Fanning
vigorously with a newspaper or similar will remove nuisance
smoke from the Smoke Alarm and stop it sounding.)

Do not attempt to recharge or burn batteries, as they may
explode. Wrap in paper and discard normally.

When removing battery, handle carefully to avoid possible
eye damage or skin irritation if battery has leaked or cor-
roded.

To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover
smoke alarm in any manner; do not permit any accumula-
tion of cobwebs, dust or grease.

If unit has been damaged in any way or does not function
properly,do not attempt a repair. Return Smoke Alarm (see -
Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced page 12.)

This appliance is intended for household use ONLY and not
for commercial or industrial use.

This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following
the instructions in this instruction leaflet.

Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The sup-
plier or manufacturer is not your insurer.

(b) Limitations of Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number
of fire fatalaties in countries where they are widely installed.

However independent authorities have stated that they may be
ineffective in some circumstances. There are a number of rea-
sons for this:

Smoke Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if
they are not connected, or if the wrong type of battery is
used. Test regularly and replace batteries at least yearly or
when depleted.

Smoke Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke does not
reach the alarm. Smoke may be prevented from reaching
the Alarm if the fire is too far 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 draughts carry the smoke
away. Installing smoke alarms on both sides of closed
doors and installing more than one smoke alarm as recom-
mended in this leaflet very significantly improve the prob-
ability of early detection.

The Smoke Alarm may not be heard.

A smoke alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs
or alcohol.

Smoke Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give suffi-
cient early warning. They are particularly ineffective with:
fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent explo-
sions. poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for ex-
ample petrol, paint, spirits etc), overloaded electrical
circuits, arson, children playing with matches.

Smoke Alarms don’t last indefinitely. The manufacturer rec-
ommends replacement after 10 years as a precaution.

Planning your Escape for when the Alarm

goes off

Use the Smoke Alarm Test Button 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
tend to hide when they don’t know what to do. Teach children
how to escape, open windows, and use roll up fire ladders and
stools without adult help. Make sure they know what to do if the
alarm goes off - see below.

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 everybody is there.

4. Call the Fire Brigade from a neigh-
bour’s house. Remember to give your
name and address.

5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.

(b) FIRE SAFETY HINTS

Store petrol and other flammable materials in proper containers.

Discard oily or flammable rags.

Always use a metal fireplace screen and have chimneys
cleaned regularly.

Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and
cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs.

Do not overload electrical circuits.

Keep matches away from children.

Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you do smoke, always
check under cushions for smoldering cigarettes and ashes.

Service central heating systems regularly.

Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised ap-
proval label.

This device cannot protect all persons at all times. It may not
protect against the three most common causes of fatal fires:

1. Smoking in bed.

2. Leaving children at home alone.

3. Cleaning with flammable liquids, such as petrol.

Further information can be obtained from the Home Office Publi-
cation entitled “Smoke Detectors in the Home” (FB2) or from
your local fire prevention officer.

What is the best Smoke Alarm - Optical or

Ion ?

Both types respond in all standard fires but each type may re-
spond faster to particular fires as shown. The EI company
manufactures two complementary 9 volt Smoke Alarms , Opti-
cal Smoke Alarm EI105C and Ion Smoke Alarm EI100C. For
dual protection install each type.

Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced

If your Smoke Alarm fails to work after you have read the sec-
tions on “Connecting the battery” and “Looking after your Smoke
Alarm” 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 (battery disconnected)
and send it to “Customer Assistance and Information” at the
nearest address given on the Smoke Alarm or in this leaflet.
State the nature of the fault, where the Smoke Alarm was pur-
chased and the date of purchase.

Five Year Product Guarantee

(excluding battery)

EI Co. Ltd. guarantees this product (excluding battery) 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 does not include damage to the
product resulting from accident or misuse. It also excludes inci-
dental and consequential damages. If the product should be-
come defective within the warranty period, we will replace it free
of charge. (see “Getting Your Smoke Alarm Serviced”)

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

Ei Electronics. 9 Grundy St, Liverpool L5-9SG, UK.
Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co.Clare, Ireland.

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REV-2

Optical Sensor

Best for slow smouldering fires

- large smoke particles

Best for fast flaming fires

- small smoke particles

Ion Sensor