Tunstall Healthcare 646041E 312 Ei Smoke Alarm Model 64604/14 User Manual User guide 1
Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Limited 312 Ei Smoke Alarm Model 64604/14 User guide 1
Contents
- 1. User guide 1
- 2. User guide 2
User guide 1
Read and retain for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the
operation and installation of your Alarm. The leaflet should be regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the leaflet must be given to the householder. The leaflet is to be
given to any subsequent user.
EiA605 Smoke Alarm Series EiA603 Heat Alarm Series
Instructions
Battery Powered
Smoke & Heat Alarms
EiA600 Series
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CONTENTS
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Quick Start Guide .....................................................................................
Location & Positioning ...........................................................................
Installation .................................................................................................
Testing, Maintenance & Power Supply Monitoring .....................
Fire Safety Advice ..................................................................................
Smoke Alarm Limitations .....................................................................
Radiolink Accessories .............................................................................
Getting Your Alarm Serviced ...............................................................
Five Year Guarantee ................................................................................
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................
Technical Specifications .........................................................................
Contact Us ..................................................................................................
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Model
EiA605
Note: Certain alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted
None
None
EiA605MRF
EiA605MRF
Optional
RF Module
Model No.
9V Replaceable Battery
Table 1
EiA605W
EiA603W
Optical
Optical
Heat
Alarm
Type
No
No
No
Hardwired
Interconnect
No
No
Yes
EiA603 Heat
No
Yes
RF
Capability
Supplied
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1. Quick Start Guide
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING
CONNECT BATTERY SNAPS 9V BATTERY MODELS ONLY
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM
WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA
CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE
BATTERY SNAPS TO POWER THE UNIT
TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
BASE OF
ALARM
9 VOLT
BATTERY
BATTERY
CONNECTORS
1. Quick Start Guide
LOCATE CORRECT SITING POINT FIX BASEPLATE TO CEILING
CONNECT BATTERY SNAPS 9V BATTERY MODELS ONLY
Quick Start Guide
PLACE ALARM & TWIST ON TO BASE
TEST ALARM
ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 300MM FROM
WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM/AREA
CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE
BATTERY SNAPS TO POWER THE UNIT
TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY
PRESS THE TEST BUTTON
BASE OF
ALARM
9 VOLT
BATTERY
BATTERY
CONNECTORS
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Normal Operation
Standby
HORN / SOUNDERRED LED
Power Up
1 Flash
1 Flash every 45 seconds
Off
Off
Off
Off
Full sound
Ramps to full sound
Full sound
Rapid Flashing (every 0.5 sec)
1 Flash every 8 secs for 10 mins
Rapid Flashing (every 0.5 sec)
Sensing Fire
Sensing fire through interconnect
1 beep every 45 sec1 Flash every 45 sec
Low Battery
1 beep every 45 sec
Off
Faulty Smoke Sensor
Test Smoke alarm (press button)
EiA605 INDICATOR SUMMARY
Silence Smoke alarm (press button)
Fault Mode
Test Mode
2. Location & Positioning
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing an EiA600 Series Alarm. You can easily install these alarms
throughout the property on escape routes, on each storey, in corridors & in closed rooms
to give warning of fire.
The Heat Alarms can be installed in kitchens and other areas where Smoke Alarms are
unsuitable.
All models (except EiA605 & EiA603) can be interconnected using the RadioLINK plug-in
modules (These modules must be purchased separately when they are not supplied with
the Alarm (see Table 1)).
Note: Certain alarms may be supplied (on request) with the appropriate RF module fitted.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION REQUIRED PROTECTION
For your information the National Fire Protection Association’s standard 72 advices as
follows:
Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for specified occupancy, approved
single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows:
(1) In all sleeping rooms and Guest Rooms
(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area, within 6.4M (21ft) of any door to
a sleeping room, the distance measured along a path to travel.
(3) On each level of the dwelling unit, including the basement.
(4) “On every level of a residential board and care occupancy (small facility), including
basements and excluding:
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- crawl spaces and unfinished attics”
- “In the living area(s) of a guest suite”
- “In the living area(s) of a residential board and care occupancy”
“Are More Smoke Detectors Desirable? The required number of smoke detectors might
not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door for the
areas protected by the required smoke detector. For this reason, it is recommended that
householder consider the use of additional smoke detectors for those areas or increased
protection. The additional areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace
room, utility room, and hallways not protected by the required smoke detectors. The
installation of smoke detectors in kitchens, attics (finished or unfinished), or garages is not
normally recommended as these locations occasionally experience conditions that can
result in improper operation.”
The equipment should be installed using wiring methods in accordance with the
National Fire Protection Association’s Standard 72, Chapter 11. (National Fire
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
IMPORTANT!
Specific requirements for Smoke Alarm installation vary from state to state and from region
to region. Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area.
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SMOKE ALARMS - EiA605 Series
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke Alarm
needs to be within 6.4 metres of the fire to respond quickly. Smoke Alarms also need to be in
positions where they can be heard throughout the property, so they can wake you and your
family in time for everyone to escape. A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it
is properly installed, but most homes will require two or more (preferably interconnected)
to ensure that a reliable early warning is given. For recommended protection you should
put individual Smoke Alarms in all rooms where fire is most likely to break out (apart from
the kitchen and bathroom).
Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleeping area and the most likely
sources of fire (living room for example), but it should not be more than 6.4 metres from the
door to any room where a fire may start and block your escape from the house.
HEAT ALARMS - EiA603 Series
The Heat Alarm gives a fire warning when the temperature at the Alarm reaches 136°F
(58°C). It is ideal for kitchens, garages, boiler houses and other areas where there are
normally high levels of fumes, smoke or dust i.e. places where Smoke Alarms cannot be
installed without the risk of excessive nuisance alarms. A Heat Alarm should only be used
in rooms adjoining escape routes, in conjunction with Smoke Alarms on the escape routes.
All Heat Alarms must be interconnected to the Smoke Alarms to ensure that the early
warning will be heard, particularly by somebody sleeping. A properly designed early warning
fire system ensures the alarm is given before the escape routes become blocked with smoke.
Therefore there must be Smoke Alarms along the escape routes as Heat Alarms would not
give sufficient warning.
However, a fire in a closed room (e.g. kitchen) adjoining the escape route, can eventually cause
the corridor to become smoke-logged due to smoke leaking out from around the door before
adequate warning can be given by detectors in the corridor. (Smoke leaking out from a room
is often cool and slow moving so it can take a long time to rise to the ceiling, and travel to a
detector which could be some distance away). A Heat Alarm in the closed room will give early
warning of fire in that room and help overcome this problem.
Multi-Storey Dwellings
If your home has more than one floor, at least one Alarm should be fitted on each level (see
Figure 1). Preferably the units should be interconnected (if feature is present on unit) so as
to give sufficient warning throughout the property. RadioLINK plug-in modules are ideal
in this situation as the units will then interconnect using Radio Frequency (RF) signals - so
no wiring is required.
Figure 1 illustrates where Heat Alarms and Smoke Alarms should be located in a typical two
storey house. Note the spacings in “Protection Levels” which ensure the early detection of
fire and that the warning will be heard.
Locate Heat Alarms in rooms adjoining escape routes - kitchens, garages, boiler houses etc.
where Smoke Alarms are unsuitable.
Single Storey Dwelling
If the premises is one storey you should put your first Smoke Alarm in a corridor or hallway
between the sleeping and living areas. Place it as near to the living area as possible, but
make sure that it can be heard loudly enough in the bedroom to wake someone. See Figure
2 for placement example.
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In houses with more than one sleeping area, Smoke Alarms should be placed between each
sleeping area and the living area and it is recommended that Heat Alarms should be placed
in the kitchen & garage.
Recommended Protection
Fire authorities recommend you put individual Smoke Alarms in or near all rooms where fire
is most likely to break out (apart from the locations to avoid e.g bathrooms - see Section 3).
The living room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night, followed by the kitchen
(where a Heat Alarm is recommended) and then the dining room. Consideration should be
given to installing Smoke Alarms in any bedrooms where fires might occur, for instance,
where there is an electrical appliance such as an electric blanket or heater, or where the
occupant is a smoker. In addition, consideration should be also given to installing Smoke
Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to respond very well to a fire starting in
that room, such as an elderly or sick person or a very young child.
Checking Alarms Can Be Heard
With the Alarms sounding in their intended locations check that the alarm can be heard
in each bedroom with the door closed, above the sound of any TV/audio systems. The TV/
audio systems should be set to a reasonably loud conversation level. If you cannot hear
the alarm over the sound of the TV/audio system, the chances are it would not wake you.
Interconnecting the Alarms using RadioLINK plug-in modules will help to ensure that the
alarm will be heard throughout the property.
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Figure 2
For minimum protection
- Smoke Alarm on each storey
- in each sleeping area
- every 6.4 metres of hallways and rooms
- within 3 metres of all bedroom doors
- all units interconnected (where feature
is present)
For recommended protection
(in addition to the above):
- Smoke Alarms in every room (except
kitchens and bathrooms)
- Heat Alarms located in kitchens, garages
etc. within 5.3m of potential fire sources
Figure 1
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Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Bath
Dining Room
Laundry Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Positioning
Ceiling Mounting
Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling position is the recommended location. The
air is “dead” and does not move in corners, therefore Smoke & Heat Alarms must be mounted
away from corners. Keep at least 0.3m from walls and corners (see Figure 3). Additionally, mount
the unit at least 0.3m from any light fitting or decorative object which might prevent smoke or
heat entering the Smoke/Heat Alarm.
On a Sloping Ceiling
With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Alarm within 600mm of the peak or a Heat
Alarm within 150mm of the peak (measured vertically). If this height is less than 600mm for
Smoke Alarms or 150mm for Heat Alarms the ceiling is regarded as being flat (see Figure 4).
SMOKE ALARMS
<600mm
HEAT ALARMS
<150mm
APEX
xx
PLACE IN CENTRAL
LOCATION AND
NOT WITHIN 0.3M
OF ANY CORNER
SMOKE ALARMS
<600mm FROM APEX
HEAT ALARMS
<150mm FROM APEX
DEAD AIR
SPACE
Figure 3 Figure 4
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Locations to avoid
DON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where the smoke alarm may
be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at least 6 metres away
from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up in the chamber can impair
performance. It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the
smoke detector chamber.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting into the smoke detector
chamber can cause intermittent alarms.
DON’T place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, shower rooms or other rooms where the unit may be triggered by steam or
condensation.
DON’T place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 100°F (38°C) or be below 32°F (0°C) (e.g.
attics, furnace rooms, directly above ovens or kettles etc.) as the heat/steam could cause
nuisance alarms.
• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window moulding etc., that may prevent
smoke or heat from entering the Alarm.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room (e.g. attic hatches).
Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the unit.
• Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents, windows, wall vents etc. that
can change the direction of airflow.
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• In very high or awkward areas (e.g. over stairwells) where it may be difficult to reach the
alarm (for testing, hushing or battery replacement).
• Locate the unit at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers
can cause interference.
• Locate unit at least 1.5m and route wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent light fittings
as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the unit.
3. Installation
Installation Procedure
1. Select a location complying with the advice in
Section 2.
2. Remove the mounting plate from the Smoke/
Heat Alarm by twisting it in an anti-clockwise
direction (see Figure 5).
3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling exactly
where you want to mount the Alarm. With a pencil,
mark the location of the two screw holes.
4. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the
ceiling, drill holes using a 5.0mm drill bit through
the centre of the marked locations. Push the plastic
screw anchors provided into the drilled holes. Screw
the mounting plate to the ceiling.
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ROTATE UNIT ANIT-CLOCKWISE
UNIT WILL NOT TWIST OFF - IT MAY BE
TAMPERPROOFED - SEE FIGURE 8c
Figure 5
If using RadioLINK Smoke/Heat Alarms then they should be mounted with antennas in the
same orientation (i.e. essentially parallel). This means picking a part of the building, say the
front wall of the building and then installing all mounting plates in the same orientation
with respect to this (see figure 6).
5. Connect the battery to the battery snaps as shown in the Quick Start Guide (for 9V
Replaceable Battery models only).
6. Carefully line up the unit on the base, gentle press home & twist on.
Install all the other Alarms similarly.
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Large
hole
nearest
front
wall
Orientate all
mounting plates
in the same
direction
Front Wall Front Wall
Mounting Plate Mounting Plate
Mounting Plate Mounting Plate
Figure 6
7. Press the Test button on each alarm to
ensure that the Alarm works (see Figure
7a for Smoke Alarm & 7b for Heat Alarm).
8. If using RadioLINK interconnection,
see booklet ‘RF Modules for Battery
Powered Smoke & Heat Alarms. Install all
the other Alarms similarly.
Tamperproofing the Alarms
The Alarm can be made tamperproof to
prevent unauthorised removal of the
Alarm.
Break off the small pillar on the base as shown in figure 8a. To remove the Alarm from
the ceiling it is now necessary to use a small screwdriver, to release the catch (push catch
towards the ceiling) and then twist off the alarm (see figure 8b).
If necessary it is possible to further secure the Alarm by using a No.2 or No.4 (2 to 3mm
diameter - not supplied) self tapping screw 6 to 8mm long (see figure 8d), to firmly lock the
Alarm and its mounting plate together (see figure 8c).
Attach the Alarm to the mounting plate.
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Figure 7a
Smoke Alarm
Figure 7b
Heat Alarm
Line up the screw (not
supplied) on the “U” shaped
recessed area shown in figure
8c and screw firmly home.
To remove the Alarm from
the ceiling, remove the screw
first, and then twist off
anti-clockwise.
BREAK OFF
SMALL PILLAR
PUSH UP CATCH & TWIST
ALARM ANTI-CLOCKWISE TO REMOVE
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Figure 8a
How to Tamperproof
Figure 8b
How to Remove
Figure 8c Figure 8d
6 to 8 mm
2 to 3 mm
SELF TAPPING
SCREW
TAMPERPROOF SCREW
4. Testing, Maintenance & Power Supply Monitoring
Your Alarm is a life saving device and should be checked periodically. Regularly check that
the red light on the Alarm flashes approx once a minute to show the units are powered.
Replace the Alarm if the flashing stops.
4.1 Manually Testing your Alarms
It is recommended that you test your Alarms after installation and then at least weekly to
ensure the units are working. It will also help you and your family to become familiar with
the sound of the Alarms.
- Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds and the red light flashes (see Figure
7a & 7b). The Alarm will stop sounding shortly after the button is released.
- If they are interconnected using RadioLINK modules, hold down the Test button until the
blue light on the cover of the Alarm illuminates. Check that all other Alarms sound.
- Release the Test button. The Alarm and all connected Alarms should stop sounding.
- Repeat this procedure for all other Alarms in the system.
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.
When you press the Test button it simulates the effect of smoke in a Smoke Alarm and heat
in a Heat Alarm which they could experience in a real fire. So, there is no need to test either
Alarms with smoke or heat.
4.2 Test/Hush Button to Control Nuisance Alarms
The Smoke Alarms have a combined Test/Hush button to help you control nuisance/false
alarms.
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If, when the Alarm sounds, there is no sign of smoke or noise to indicate that there is a fire,
it should be assumed that it is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated
immediately.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smouldering somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for example cooking fumes being
drawn past the Alarm by an extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary to re-locate the Smoke Alarm
away from the source of the fumes.
If you installed Alarms with RadioLINK modules and did not House Code them, you may be
receiving alarm signals from a neighbouring system. This can be easy rectified by “House
Coding” your Alarms - see booklet ‘RF Modules for Battery Powered Smoke & Heat Alarms.
1. To cancel a false alarm from a Smoke Alarm (which has its red light flashing rapidly), press
the Test/Hush button (the Smoke Alarm will automatically switch to a reduced sensitivity
condition).
The Smoke Alarms will be silenced for a period of approximately 10 minutes. The red light on
the cover of the Smoke Alarm will flash every 10 seconds (instead of 40 seconds) to indicate
that the unit has been silenced.
2. The Smoke Alarm will reset to normal sensitivity at the end of the silenced period (10
minutes). If additional silenced time is required, simply push the Test/Hush button again.
3. 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.
We recommend the use of a Heat Alarm in the Kitchen area to avoid such nuisance alarms.
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4.3 Power Supply Monitoring
4.3.1 What to do when an Alarm is beeping:
1. A Smoke Alarm is beeping about every 40 seconds with the red light flashing at the
same time:
- If it is a 9V Replaceable Battery model then replace the battery.
2. A Heat Alarm is beeping about every 40 seconds.
- If it is a 9V Replaceable Battery model then replace the battery.
4.3.2 Battery Replacement - ( 9V Replaceable Battery models only)
A fresh Alkaline Battery should last for over a year. When the battery power is low and
replacement is necessary, the Smoke Alarm will “beep” and the red light will flash at the
same time about once per minute for at least 30 days. The Heat Alarm will also beep once
per minute, but the red light will not flash at the same time when the battery is low. The
battery must then be replaced. Also, replace the battery if the Alarm does not sound when
the Test Button is pressed. For maximum reliability, replace the battery at least once a year.
When you replace the battery you must press the Test button to check that the Alarm is
functioning correctly. Only replace the battery with: Duracell MN1604 alkaline battery.
Warning!
CONSTANT EXPOSURES TO HIGH OR LOW TEMPERATURES OR HIGH HUMIDITY MAY REDUCE
BATTERY LIFE.
Use only batteries specified in marking. Use of a different battery may have a detrimental
effect on alarm operation.
Prolonged periods of alarm will also reduce battery life.
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4.3.3 RadioLINK Module Units
If all the RadioLINK Alarms sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours, it means at least one of the
Alarms in the system has a depleted battery. Locate the depleted battery(ies) as above.
4.4 Cleaning your Alarm
Clean your Alarm regularly. Use a soft bristle brush or the brush attachment of your vacuum
cleaner to remove dust and cobwebs from the side slots where the smoke/heat enters. To
clean the cover, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
WARNING: Do not paint your 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
manufacturer.
4.5 Smoke Alarm Automatic Self-Test
The smoke chamber in the Smoke Alarms automatically tests itself every 40 seconds. 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 9 - Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced).
4.6 Dust & Insect Contamination
All Smoke Alarms and particularly the optical (photoelectric) type are prone to dust and
insect ingress which can cause false alarms. (Heat Alarms are not as susceptible to dust and
contamination as Smoke Alarms, but it is prudent to clean them periodically).
The latest design, materials and manufacturing techniques have been used in the
construction of Ei Electronics Alarms to minimise 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
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excess dust does not build up. Any insects or cobwebs in the vicinity of the Smoke Alarm
should be promptly removed.
In certain circumstances even with regular cleaning, contamination can build up in the
smoke sensing chamber causing the alarm to sound. If this happens the Smoke Alarm must
be returned for servicing or replacement. Contamination is beyond our control, it is totally
unpredictable and is considered normal wear and tear. For this reason, contamination is not
covered by the guarantee and a charge is made for all such servicing work.
4.7 End of life
The entire Alarm must be replaced if:-
(i) All Models:
• The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the “replace by” date marked on the side of
the unit).
• The Alarm fails to sound the horn loudly when the test button is pressed.
Before the Alarm is safely discarded, remove from the mounting plate. With the 9V
Replaceable Battery models disconnect the battery.
Do not put the Alarm into a fire.
The Alarm should be disposed in a safe and environmentally sound manner at your local
recycle centre. Contact your local authority for further advise.
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5. Fire Safety Advice
When using household protective devices, basic safety precautions 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.
• Use the Alarm Test Button to familiarise 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.
• Constant exposures to high or low temperatures or high humidity may reduce battery life.
• Nuisance alarms can be quickly silenced by fanning vigorously with a newspaper or similar
to remove the smoke or press the test / hush button.
• Do not attempt to remove, recharge or burn the battery, as it may explode.
• If it is necessary to remove the battery for separate disposal, handle carefully to avoid
possible eye damage or skin irritation if battery has leaked or corroded.
• To maintain sensitivity to smoke/heat, do not paint or cover the Alarm in any manner; do
not permit any accumulation of cobwebs, dust or grease.
• If Alarm has been damaged in any way or does not function properly, do not attempt a
repair. Return the Alarm (see Section 9).
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• This appliance is intended ONLY for premises having a residential type environment.
• This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instructions in this
instruction leaflet.
• Smoke/Heat Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or manufacturer is
not your insurer.
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
smouldering cigarettes and ashes.
Service central heating systems regularly.
Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognised approval 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 Fire Brigade.
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Planning Your Escape Route For When The Alarms Sound
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 neighbour’s house or mobile
phone. Remember to give your name and address.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
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NEVER
6. Alarm Limitations
Limitations of Smoke/Heat Alarms
Smoke/Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities 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 reasons for this:
• Smoke/Heat Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are not connected.
Test regularly and replace the entire Alarm when it fails to operate.
• Smoke/Heat Alarms will not detect fire if sufficient smoke or heat does not reach the Alarm.
Smoke/Heat 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 or heat away. Installing Smoke/Heat Alarms on both
sides of closed doors and installing more than one Alarm as recommended in this leaflet very
significantly improve the probability of early detection.
• The Smoke/Heat Alarm may not be heard.
• RadioLINK may not work due to interference or due to the signal being blocked by
furniture, renovations etc.
• A Smoke/Heat Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alcohol.
• The Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early warning. They are
particularly ineffective with: fires caused by smoking in bed, escaping gas, violent explosions,
poor storage of flammable rags and/or liquids, (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc),
overloaded electrical circuits, arson, children playing with matches.
• Smoke/Heat Alarms don’t last indefinitely. We recommend replacement after 10 years as
a precaution.
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7. RadioLINK Accessories
EiA605MRF RadioLINK Interconnect module is used for the 9V Replaceable Battery
models. It plugs into the rear of the Alarm. This ensures that when one Alarm senses fire,
all units sound to give an alarm through-out the house - (see Table 1).
Ei Electronics RadioLINK technology can be easily installed in the EiA600 Series Alarms to
provide you with an RF interconnected fire warning system- when one Alarm senses fire
and sounds a warning, all the other Alarms interconnected via RadioLINK and house coded
will also sound a warning. This helps to ensure the Alarm sound is heard throughout the
property.
For installation instruction on RadioLINK and more information please see “RF Modules For
Battery Powered Smoke & Heat Alarms EiA600 Series” Booklet.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This devices may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must
accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: A5FEIA605MRF.
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8. Getting Your Alarm Serviced
If your Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on “Installation”, “Testing and
Maintenance” and “Troubleshooting”, then 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. Send it to “Customer Assistance” at the nearest
address given on the Alarm or in this leaflet. State the nature of the fault, where the Alarm
was purchased and the date of purchase.
9. Five Year Guarantee
Ei Electronics guarantees this Alarm (excluding the battery) for five years from date of
purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. This guarantee
only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting
from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling, or contamination howsoever
caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage. Further the warranty
does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. If this Alarm should
become defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to Ei Electronics, with
proof of purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated (see Section 11). We
shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
Ei Electronics shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by
the breach of any express or implied warranty. Any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for purposes is limited to the duration of the above warranty period. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to
state.
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Some states or jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty last so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
Do not interfere with the Alarm or attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate the
guarantee, but more importantly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. This
guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights as a consumer.
Ei Electronics makes no warranty, expressed or implied, written or oral, including that of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, with respect to the battery.
The above warranty may not be altered except in writing signed by both parties hereto.
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10. Troubleshooting
Alarms sound for no apparent reason
• House Code your Alarms - see booklet ‘RF Modules for Battery Powered Smoke & Heat
Alarms’. If the Alarms are in the default factory settings, neighbouring units may cause
them to alarm.
• Check for fumes, steam, etc. from the kitchen or bathroom. Paint and other fumes can
cause nuisance alarms.
• Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust. Clean the alarm as described
in Section 5 if necessary.
• Press the Test/Hush button on the Smoke Alarm causing the Alarm (this can be identified
as the Alarm with the red light flashing rapidly) – this will silence the Smoke Alarm for 10
minutes (and also silence all other interconnected Alarms in the system).
• Smoke & Heat Alarms, with RadioLINK modules, sound for 2 seconds every 4 hours - this
indicates that there is a depleted battery somewhere in the system - check all Alarms as
outlined in section “Power Supply Monitoring”.
The Alarm fails to sound when the Test button is pressed
• Check the age of the unit - see the “replace by” label on side of unit.
• Check the battery snaps are firmly connected on the 9V Replaceable Battery models.
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11. Technical Specification
Power : 9V Alkaline type battery (replaceable)
Smoke Sensitivity : Meets UL217
Electromagnetic Compatibility : Complies with UL217 / FCC Part 15
Test/Hush Button : Checks electronics and horn
Sensor Type : Photoelectric
Operating Temperature : 0°C to 40°C
Humidity Range : 15% to 95% R.H. (non-condensing)
Audible Alarm : 85dB(A) at 3m minimum
Hardwired Interconnect : Interconnect 18 alarms (12 Smoke & 6 Heat / CO)
(see Model Chart on page 2)
RF Interconnect : RF Module required (see Model Chart on page 2)
Dimensions (mm) : 120 x 46 Weight (grams): 210g
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MODEL TYPE
EiA605 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
EiA605W Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
EiA603 Heat Alarm
EiA603W Heat Alarm
The Smoke Alarms are tested and Approved
to UL217 Standards. The Heat Alarms are
tested and approved to UL539 standards by
Independent international Test Laboratory
Intertek
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12. Contact Us
Please return to:
Customer Service
Ei Electronics
Shannon,
Co Clare,
Ireland
Phone: +353 61 471277
email: sales@eielectronics.ie
web: www.eielectronics.com
P/N B17429 RevD© Ei Electronics 2012