Ei Electronics Ei 100TYC - Manual (Page 2)

4. 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 evacuated immediately.
If kitchen usage/layout is such that there are an unacceptable level of nui-
sance alarms, re-locate the Smoke Alarm where it will be less affected by
cooking fumes etc.
(c) 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. To clean the
cover, remove it completely and use only mild soap and water. Dry cover
thoroughly before replacing it.
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 manufacturer.
(d) End of life
The entire Smoke Alarm must be replaced if:-
(i) The unit is installed for over 10 years (check the replace by date marked
on the side of the base).
(ii) The unit is giving a short beep every 40 seconds for over 1 hour.
(iii) The unit fails to sound the horn loudly when the test button is pressed.
Before the Smoke Alarm is discarded, cut “end of life” red wire shown in
figure 6a with a scissors to stop the low battery beeps or the possibility of
the unit alarming. Do not put the Smoke Alarm into a fire.
We recommend that the unit is maintained (i.e. battery checked and unit
cleaned) as described above at least yearly.
7. Important Safeguards
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.
· NOTE: Constant exposure to high or freezing temperatures or high hu-
midity may reduce the life of the batteries.
· Do not cut the power lead to stop Alarm sounding as the battery cannot
be reconnected. (Pressing the Hush Button or fanning vigorously with
a newspaper or similar will remove nuisance smoke from the Smoke
Alarm and stop it sounding.)
· Dispose of the complete Smoke Alarm including the batteries inside.
Do not attempt to recharge or burn the batteries, as they may explode.
· To maintain sensitivity to smoke, do not paint or cover smoke Alarm in
any manner; do not permit any accumulation of cobwebs, dust or
grease.
· The black chamber located in the Smoke Alarm contains a small
amount of radioactive material (0.9 Microcuries Americium 241). Do
not tamper with the chamber. You may safely install and clean the
Smoke Alarm following instructions in this leaflet.
· 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 11.)
· In the United Kingdom Ionisation Smoke Alarms can be disposed of in
normal household refuse, but due to the tiny amount of radioactive ma-
terial contained in the unit, no more than one Alarm per dustbin.
· In the Republic of Ireland Ionisation Smoke Alarms should be returned
for disposal to the nearest address at the end of this leaflet.
· This appliance is intended for residential type environments only.
· This is not a portable product. It must be mounted following the instruc-
tions in this instruction leaflet.
· Smoke Alarms are not a substitute for insurance. The supplier or man-
ufacturer is not your insurer.
(b) Limitations of Smoke Alarms.
Smoke Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatal-
ities in countries where they are widely installed.
However independent authorities have stated that they may be ineffective
in up to 35% of all fires. There are a number of reasons for this:
· Smoke Alarms will not work if the batteries are depleted or if they are
not connected. Test regularly and replace entire Smoke Alarm when
battery is 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 recommended in
this leaflet very significantly improve the probability of early detection.
· The Smoke Alarm may not be heard.
· A smoke Alarm may not wake a person who has taken drugs or alco-
hol.
· Smoke Alarms may not detect every type of fire to give sufficient early
warning. They are particularly ineffective with: fires caused by smok-
ing in bed, escaping gas, violent explosions. poor storage of flamma-
ble rags and/or liquids, (for example petrol, paint, spirits etc),
overloaded electrical circuits, arson, children playing with matches.
· The Smoke Alarm must be replaced after 10 years operation.
The Smoke Alarm has been designed to operate for 10 years and it is cov-
ered by a 5 year limited guarantee. The 10 year life is based on acceler-
ated testing, as the actual Smoke Alarm has not been on test for 10 years.
The batteries in this Alarm cannot be replaced, and when the batteries are
depleted, you must replace the complete Smoke Alarm for continued pro-
tection against fire.
8. 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 es-
cape route. Close doors behind you as you
leave.
2. If smoke is heavy, crawl out, staying
close to floor. Take short breaths, if possi-
ble, through a wet cloth or hold your breath.
Most people die from smoke inhalation
rather 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. Remember to give your name and
address.
5. NEVER re-enter a burning house.
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 regu-
larly.
Replace worn receptacles, 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 furnaces and heating systems regularly.
Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognized 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 Home Office Publication en-
titled “Smoke Detectors in the Home” (FB2) or from your local fire preven-
tion officer.
Fit both Ionisation and Optical Sensor Smoke
Alarms
Both types respond in all standard fires but each type may respond faster
to particular fires as shown. Ei Electronics manufactures two complemen-
tary 10 Year Smoke Alarms , Optical Smoke Alarm Ei3105TYC and
Ionisation Smoke Alarm Ei100TYC each with a built in Lithium battery.
For dual protection install each type.
The Home Office states (in FB2):
“If your home has more than one floor , at least one alarm should be fitted
on each level. In this case a combination of Optical and Ionisation alarms,
preferably interconnected, will give the best protection.”
9. Getting your Smoke Alarm Serviced
If your Smoke Alarm fails to work after you have read the sections on
“Connecting the built-in Lithium 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, shipping pre-paid 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.
Disconnect the battery power by cutting the “end of life” red wire (see fig-
ure 6a) as described on the label on the side of the unit before shipping.
This is to prevent low battery beeps and/or the unit alarming during ship-
ment.
10. 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 re-
sulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dismantling or con-
tamination howsoever caused. If this product has become defective it
must be returned to Ei Electronics (see “Getting Your Smoke Alarm Ser-
viced”) with proof of purchase. If the product has become defective during
the five year guarantee the manufacturer will repair or replace 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.
Ei Electronics. 9 Grundy Street, Liverpool L5-9SG, U.K.
Telephone: 0151 298 1588
Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co.Clare, Ireland.
www.eielectronics.com
Aico Ltd. Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Rd,
Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN, U.K. www.aico.co.uk.
Telephone: 0870 758 4000
SMOKE ALARM
WITH 10 YEAR LITHIUM BATTERY BUILT-IN
INSTRUCTION LEAFLET
Contains vital information on unit operation and installation. Read and re-
tain carefully. If you are just installing this unit this leaflet MUST be given
to the householder.
Please read the first short section containing basic information.
IONISATION SMOKE ALARM
Models : Ei 100TY & Ei 100TYK
Ei 100TYC WITH INTERCONNECT
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Smoke Alarm will not work until
the power-on button is pressed.
• Complete Smoke Alarm must be
replaced after 10 years. The bat-
tery is not replaceable.
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Optical Sensor
Best for slow smouldering fires
- large smoke particles
Best for fast flaming fires
- small smoke particles
Ionisation Sensor
TEN YEAR
HUSH
10 YEAR LITHIUM BATTERY SMOKE ALARM 100TY EI
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