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1. as installed i e without any house coding With an Ei410 Remote Control optional the system is much more versatile and user friendly It allows you to remotely test silence nuisance alarm Ei161R amp Ei166R only and even quickly locate which unit is sensing fire 2 3 INSTALLATION WARNING Mains operated products should be installed by a qualified electrician per the Regulations for Electrical Installations contained in the IEE Wiring Regulations British Standard 7671 Failure to install this unit correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards This unit is not waterproof and must not be exposed to dripping or splashing Up to twelve Ei168 RadioLINK Bases can be inter connected using the RF radio link Figure 1 1 Select a location complying with the advice in the Smoke Heat Alarm instruction leaflet ee os ee coven 2 Disconnect the AC mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used 3 Carefully align the RadioLINK Base and screw into place as shown in figure 1 It is advisable at this time to use only one screw as shown as it allows the base to be rotated later if required If you use only one screw ensure the base is secure on the ceiling before proceeding further with the installation Remember to complete the installation by securing with the second screw after the sys tem has been checked Figure 2 4 Lift off the wiring cover as shown in figure 2 3 5 If the mains wire2. Base The alarm does not need to be earthed However the earth terminal is provided for the convenience of the installers so that any earth wire or cable coloured green or green amp yellow can be safety terminated Note House wiring should not be bunched up in l Figure 4 the area of the alarms but quickly directed away This will minimize their effect on the radio aerial BUSH SCREWORIVER TAMPERPROOF STRAIGHT IN TO RELEASE CATCH 7 Replace the wiring cover ala 8 Remove the required Smoke Heat Alarm from the box discard the mounting plate supplied Carefully line up the smoke heat alarm on the Ei168 RadioLINK Base and slide it on see fig 4 9 Connect the mains power to the alarm circuit Check the green light is on If the amber light flashes every 10 seconds remove the alarm see figure 5 on how to remove alarm and manually depress the rechargeable cell on PUSH CONNEC WARNING DISCONNECT MAINS switch as shown in figure 7 and replace the BEFORE REMOVING ALARM alarm If there is still a problem the cells may be Figure 5 5 depleted so leave the unit on mains power for 2 hours to charge and test again Similarly install all the other Smoke Heat Alarms with their Ei168 RadioLINK Bases 10 Press and hold the House Code switch on the side of any one of the RadioLINK Bases as shown in figure 6 with a small screwdriver until the amber light turns on Release the switch and the light will
3. flash quickly a few times The amber light will then flash every 5 seconds Repeat this action on all other RadioLINK Bases in the property within 15 minutes before the timeout period expires If any other RadioLINK accessories are to be used they must also be put into the house code mode at this time see their instructions leaflets for details 11 Check that all RadioLINK Bases have com municated with each other by counting the num ber of times the amber light flashes on each base in turn For example 3 units in the system should have 3 flashes every 5 seconds 4 units INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO AMBER LIGHT TURN ON HOUSE CODE SWITCH a aN Figure 6 RECHARGEABLE CELL ON SWITCH Figure 7 should have 4 flashes and so on If there is a problem see Section 5 12 Check the radio link communication by pressing the test hush button for up to 6 20 seconds on each unit The horn will sound and the amber light on the RadioLINK Base sidewall will come on continuously for about 3 5 seconds All other installed units should now sound Release the test button The local alarm will cease and you should then be able to hear the other alarms sounding in the distance If any of the alarms do not sound see section 5 13 The units will automatically exit the house code mode after 15 minutes We recommend that you manually exit the house code mode by re pressing and holding the house code switch on until the amber light turn
4. is essential to prevent false alarms from neighbouring systems Entering House Code Mode Pressing and holding the House Code switch until the amber light comes on puts the RadioLINK Base into house code mode House Code Mode The RadioLINK Base transmits and receives specific codes The amber light flashes once every 5 seconds for each unit s code it memorises including itself 15 Clearing House Codes The house codes memorised can be deleted i e the RadioLINK Bases can be uncoded by pressing and holding the House Code switch on for about 6 seconds The amber light will come on and then flash slow ly to indicate the smoke alarm has been returned to the default factory settings this also clears the Repeater function Repeater Function The RadioLINK Base receives and then re broadcasts the varoius RF signals so effectively boosting the signal range Activating the Repeater Function Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds and the amber light comes on then immediately while the light is on press and hold the House Code switch until the amber light flashes slowly The amber light will flash 15 times to indicate that the RadioLINK Base is now a Repeater Base De activating the Repeater Function Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds and the amber light comes on then immediately press and hold the House Code switch until the amber light flashes slowly The amber light will flash only 3 times to indicate th
5. may have already been house coded correctly in the system It is important therefore to check that all detectors 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 press and hold the house code switch on for about 6 seconds until the amber light comes on and then flashes slowly Then house code all units again in their final positions as per section 3 Installation paragraphs 10 13 The radio link inter connection should then be checked again 9 6 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 Ei168 RadioLINK Base should be tested regu larly at least weekly This is to determine whether there are sources of interference 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 Ei168 RadioLINK Base 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 reason
6. that the rechargeable cells in the RadioLINK Base are not connected or depleted Remove the Alarm and press the rechargeable cell on switch see figures 5 amp 7 Re install the Smoke Alarm and re connect the mains If the amber light is still flashing every 10 seconds leave it for 2 hours to charge and then re check ii Switch off or disconnect mains The green light on the smoke heat alarm will turn off Check the radio link as described in section 7 1 above Check the battery backup as per i above ili If everything is satisfactory re connect the mains 12 If the interconnect fails to operate or the amber light continues to flash every 10 seconds even after i above then it is defective and must be replaced see get ting your RadioLINK Base serviced as per section 8 below Further instructions are given in the instruction leaflet supplied with the Smoke Heat Alarm regarding their maintenance and checking of their back up supplies 7 3 End of Life After 10 years see date on the side of the RadioLINK Base the Ei 168 RadioLINK Base and the attached Smoke or Heat Alarm must be replaced 8 GETTING YOUR RadioLINK BASE SERVICED If your RadioLINK Base fails to work after you have carefully read all the instructions checked that the unit has been installed correctly and is receiving AC power green light on in smoke heat alarms contact Customer Assistance at the nearest address given at the end of this leaflet If it
7. able protection against harmful interference in residen tial installations This equipment 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 instal lation If this device does cause such interference which can be verified by turning the device on and off remove both the mains and turn off backup power supplies the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the follow ing measures 10 i Re orientate or re locate the unit ii Increase the distance between the Ei 168 and the device being affected ili Connect the device being affected to a mains outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies the Ei168 transceiver iv Consult the supplier or an experienced radio television technician 7 CHECKING amp MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM 7 1 Inspection amp Testing Procedure We recommend that a weekly check is made of your Alarm System as below We particularly stress the need for this check after re occupation following a holiday etc i Check that the green mains indicator light is on If it is off check circuit breakers fuses and wiring etc Check the red light on the cover flashes every 40 seconds ii Press the test hush button for up to 20 seconds on each unit The h
8. at the RadioLINK Base is now no longer a Repeater Base 16 11 RadioLINK ACCESSORIES Ei410 RadioLINK REMOTE CONTROLLER The Remote Control Ei410 allows you to test hush or locate RF linked Smoke Heat Alarms Ei411 RadioLINK REMOTE TEST amp LOCATE SWITCH This wall mounted switch allows you to test or locate RF linked Smoke Heat Alarms Ei428 RadioLINK RELAY MODULE This module is a device that switches a relay upon receipt of an alarm signal from a suitable Ei smoke heat alarm Ei407 RadioLINK MANUAL CALL POINT This wall mounted call point when activated will alarm all RF linked Smoke Heat Alarms Note Comprehensive operation of the Ei410 or Ei411 accessories may require either an Ei161R or an Ei166R Smoke Alarm to be connected 17 Aico Ltd Mile End Business Park Maesbury Road Oswestry Shropshire SY10 8NN U K Telephone 0870 7584000 www aico co uk Ei Electronics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon Co Clare Ireland Telephone 353 61 471277 www eielectronics com P N B15051 Rev 1
9. needs to be returned for repair or replacement press the off switch see figure 7 to disconnect the rechargeable cells and put both the alarm and the Ei168 RadioLINK Base ina padded box and send it to Customer Assistance and Information at the nearest address given on the unit or in this leaflet Do not snap the smoke heat alarm on to the RadioLINK Base as this connects the battery and the unit may beep or alarm in the post State the nature of the fault where the RadioLINK Base and alarm were purchased and the date of purchase 9 FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE Ei Electronics guarantees this RadioLINK Base for five years from date of pur chase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship This 13 guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service and does not include damage resulting from accident neglect mis use unauthorized disman tling or contamination howsoever caused This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage This guarantee does not cover costs associated with the removal and or installation of units If this RadioLINK Base should become defec tive within the guarantee period it must be returned to Ei Electronics with proof of purchase carefully packaged and with the problem clearly stated see Getting Your RadioLINK Base Serviced We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit Do not interfere with the RadioLINK Base or attempt to tamper with it This will in
10. o activate the house code mode and ensure zoned interconnection see page 6 It is essential that the RadioLINK Bases are house coded 1 4 Button test each alarm to ensure that they are all communicating This guide is for quick referencing only You must read the user manual thoroughly before installation and use 2 INTRODUCTION The Ei168 RadioLINK Base transmits a Radio Frequency RF alarm signal when the unit attached to it senses fire When it receives an RF alarm signal from anoth er Ei168 Base the attached smoke or heat alarm will sound It therefore eliminates the need to run long interconnect wires between all the smoke alarms on different floors and in different rooms It is designed for use with the Easi Fit range of Mains Powered Smoke Heat Alarms The RadioLINK Base itself is also mains powered and has rechargeable lithium cells for back up in the event of mains failure The RadioLINK Base will normally be wired to the nearest mains circuit in the ceiling usually the lighting circuit provided unswitched live is available The Smoke Heat Alarm is then slid on to the RadioLINK Base rather than to its normal mounting plate As many as 12 units can be interconnected in this way It is essential to house code the RadioLINK Bases to ensure they will not accidently signal to nearby systems This is easily done as explained in section 3 below The units will all communicate with each other provided they are within range
11. orn will sound and the amber light on the RadioLINK Base sidewall will come on continu ously for about 3 5 seconds This will ensure the sensor chamber electronics and sounder are working A red light on the cover will flash while horn is sounding All other installed units should now sound Release the test button The local alarm will cease and you should then be able to hear the other alarms sounding in the distance If any of the alarms do not sound see section 5 Pressing the test button simulates the effect of smoke or heat during a real fire and is the best way to ensure the Alarm is operating correctly 11 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 Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and if necessary clean the alarm as described in the smoke alarm instruction leaflet 7 2 Checking RadioLINK Base Battery Back Up It is important to check that the rechargeable back up cells in the Ei168 RadioLINK Base are switched on charged and capable of powering the system We therefore recommend that the functioning of the mains rechargeable cell back up is checked directly after installation and then at least yearly as follows i Check that the amber light on the side of the RadioLINK Base is not flashing once every 10 seconds If it is it indicates either
12. ri Es Professional MeN Radio LINK BASE for use with Ceasi fit Smoke amp Heat Alarms User Manual 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 Mo de l i E L 1 6 e CONTENTS Page 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 2 INTRODUCTION 2 2 INSTALLATION 3 4 ACTIVATING THE REPEATER FUNCTION T 5 TROUBLESHOOTING RF LINK 8 6 LIMITATIONS OF RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 10 T CHECKING amp MAINTAINING YOUR SMOKE ALARM SYSTEM 11 8 GETTING YOUR RadioLINK BASE SERVICED 13 9 FIVE YEAR GUARANTEE 13 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 14 RadioLINK ACCESSORIES 17 1 QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE For use only with Ei Electronics Easi Fit Mains Powered Smoke Alarms Ei141 144 146 161 161R 164 166 amp 166R The Ei168 RadioLINK Base must be installed by a qualified electrician 1 1 Install each RadioLINK Base in the centre of the ceiling at least 0 30m from light fittings as per the smoke heat alarm instructions and connect to nearest mains circuit see page 3 1 2 Slide alarm on to the Ei168 RadioLINK Base This will auto matically activate the rechargeable back up cells Repeat this procedure for all alarms in the system see page 5 1 3 To House Code insert a small screwdriver into the house code switch slots of each unit in succession This must be completed within 15 minutes t
13. s are recessed coming ap L LIVE through a hole in the ceiling bring the wires 10 iNTERCONNECT to the terminal block through the rear hole in Fusen the mounting plate as shown in figure 3 bbe i TERMINAL SCREWS KNOCKOUT FOR SURFACE CABLE ENTRY LEAVE TOP INTACT Ensure the rear gasket seals around the TRUNKING edge of the hole in the ceiling This is to prevent air draughts affecting the smoke or heat entering the alarm If the orifice is too large it should be sealed with silicone rubber a i a or equivalent when the rest of the installation is complete EARTH IF PRESENT Figure 3 If the mains wires are being brought along the surface a position the mounting plate so the cable trunking is as shown in figure 3 b Carefully cut and trim the knockouts in the RadioLINK Base side walls to blend with the contours of the trunking Important Only cut the thinned down knockout section and leave the top intact as shown There is only one position suitable for the surface wiring to enter the alarm 6 The house wiring must then be connected to the terminal block on the Ei168 RadioLINK Base as follows see figure 3 L Live connect to the house wires coloured brown red or marked L N Neutral connect to the house wires coloured blue black or marked N 4 IC Hardwire Interconnect normally not used except to hardwire interconnect to mains smoke alarms which don t have an Ei168 RadioLINK
14. s on This reduces the risk of accidently house coding your alarms with nearby systems Finally attach the label provided to the distribution board to identify the alarm circuits Note To clear house codes see section 10 Technical Specification 4 ACTIVATING THE REPEATER FUNCTION In normal installations single storey and two storey houses the signal range should be sufficient to activate the alarms However some Ei168 RadioLINK Bases may not receive the radio link signals and then it will be necessary to set up a unit as a REPEATER Base The function of the Repeater Base is to receive and re broadcast the signals so effectively boosting the signal range throughout the installation For the highest RF signal reliability we recommend that a Repeater Base is used for systems with 3 or more units To setup a Repeater Base i Choose a RadioLINK Base that is centrally located within the house 7 ii Press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds and the amber light comes on then immediately while light remains on press and hold the House Code switch on the side of the RadioLINK Base with a small screwdriver until the amber light flashes slowly Release switch The amber light will flash slowly to indicate that the RadioLINK base is in Repeater Mode Although any Ei168 RadioLINK Base can be converted into a Repeater Base Only one base should be designated as a repeater unit in any house installation More then one repea
15. ter base in any single system may cause signal interference and could result in units not communicating with each other Note To deactivate the Repeater function see section 10 Technical Specification 5 TROUBLESHOOTING RF LINK If when checking the radio link interconnection some of the alarms do not respond to the button test then i Ensure you have held the test button down until the amber light has come on continuously for 3 5 seconds this could take up to 20 seconds ii Convert one of the RadioLINK Bases that is centrally located within the house in to a Repeater see section 4 ili Extend the flexible antenna from the base housing To do this the antenna should first be removed from its groove in the base of the unit see figure 8 Remove the breakaway section in the outer rim and the push the antenna in to this groove From maximum signal strength the antenna should be pushed flat against the ceiling in a parallel orientation to the other units see figure 9 8 iv Re locate rotate the units There are a number of reasons why the radio link signals may not reach all the smoke alarms in your system see section 6 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
16. validate 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 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Mains 230 VAC Battery Back Up Rechargeable Built in Lithium Cells Approvals Complies with EMC Electrical Safety and Radio Regulations including requirements of the RTTE Directive Compatibility 1999 5 EC RF Performance to EN300220 3 EMC to EMC 301489 3 independently tested Humidity Range 15 to 95 RH non condensing Radio Frequency 868 499 MHz Regulated 1 duty cycle band RF Power 5dBm 14 Range 150 meters minimum in free space RF RECEPTION Alarm Signal Reception Turns on horn without red light flashing for 60 seconds unless it receives an alarm cancel signal within that period Duration of House Code Mode 15 minutes RF VISUAL INDICATOR Amber On Transmission Amber LED lights continuously for 1 5 to 3 5 seconds while messages are being transmitted The amber light also flashes after receipt of an alarm cancel signal Low Battery Indication Amber light flashes every 10 second Size of System A maximum number of 12 Ei168 units can communicate together on one system however the range is likely to be the limiting factor in many cases Communication All units will communicate together as shipped After a unit has been house coded it will only communicate with other units house coded at the same time House coding
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