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(e) Nuisance/False Alarms
If, when the alarm goes off, there is no sign of smoke heat or
noise to indicate that there is a fire, you should get your family
into a safe place, before you start investigating.
Check the house carefully in case there is a small fire smoulder
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ing somewhere.
Check whether there is some source of smoke or fumes, for ex
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ample cooking fumes being drawn past the Smoke Alarm by an
extractor.
If there are frequent nuisance/false alarms it may be necessary
to re- locate the device away from the source of the fumes.
Fanning vigorously with a newspaper or similar will help silence
alarm.
Installing your Smoke Alarm
(a) Attaching to Ceiling or Wall.
(NB: For Interconnecting see page 9)
The Smoke Alarm is battery operated and needs only wiring, if
the Inter-Link facility is being used.
1. Pull cover open at tab. Remove cover from base by separat
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ing at rear snap-in hinges by rotating cover backwards.
2. Place the base on ceiling or wall exactly where you want to
mount the unit. With a pencil, mark the location of the screw
holes.
3. Taking care to avoid any electrical wiring in the ceiling or wall,
drill a hole through the centres of the marked locations. Push
the plastic Screw Anchors provided into the drilled holes. Screw
in firmly.
(b) Connecting the battery
The battery is easily removed from the holder by holding back
one of the plastic clips while lifting the battery with the other
hand.
Snap Battery Connectors to Battery. They fit together only one
way.
Gently push Battery into Battery Holder
With a pencil,write the date of battery installationon the inside of
the cover to remind you when to replace the battery.
To close the cover match up snap-in hinges and gently press to
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gether until base and cover snap together. Test the installed
Smoke Alarm - see section “Manually Testing your Smoke
Alarm”.
NOTE: You may hear a loud chirp when attaching the Battery
Connectors to the Battery.
Battery Missing indicator
Some models are fitted with a warning flag which pops up when
the battery is removed. This prevents the cover from closing
when there is no battery in the unit. When the battery is being in
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stalled or changed, this flag must be held down while gently
pushing the Battery into the Battery Holder. (Figure 7(a)).
Looking after your Smoke Alarm
(a) Automatic Self-Test
The smoke chamber automaticallytests itself every 40 seconds.
If the chamber is degraded it will beep without
the LED flashing
at the same time. If this happens clean the unit. If the beeping
persists and the beep does not coincide with an LED flash, re
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turn the unit for service (see “Getting your Smoke Alarm Serv
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iced”)
(b) Manually Testing your Smoke Alarm
It is recommended that you test your Smoke Alarm at least once
a month to be sure the unit is working. It will also help you and
your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarm.
When you press the Test Button it simulates the effect of smoke
during a real fire. So, there is no need to test the Alarm with
smoke.
Press and hold the Test Button until the Alarm sounds (it may
take up to 10 seconds), (Figure 8). The alarm will stop sounding
shortly after the Button is released. If the alarm fails to sound,
follow this checklist.
1. Check Battery Connectors to be sure they are firmly snapped
to the Battery.
2. Replace the Battery. (Check the date marked on the Cover
when you last replaced the Battery).
3. Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust
and clean the alarm as described on page 9 if necessary.
WARNING: Do not test with flame.
This can set fire to the alarm and damage the house. We do not
recommend testing with smoke as the results can be misleading
unless special apparatus is used.
(c) Replacing the Battery
A fresh Battery should last about one year. When Battery power
is low and replacement is necessary, the Alarm will “beep” and
the LED will flash at the same time about once per minute for at
least 30 days. The battery must then be replaced. Replace the
battery if the alarm does not sound when the Test Button is
pressed. For maximum reliability, replace battery at least once a
year.
Test the alarm for correct operation using the test button when
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ever the battery is replaced.
If the Power Indicator light ceases flashing, replace the battery.
Be sure to replace the Battery as soon as possible to ensure
proper operation and to avoid a leaking Battery. Leakage could
cause damage to the Alarm, furniture, and carpeting.
For replacement batteries, refer to the label inside Smoke Alarm
Cover.
WARNING: Use of any other battery may be detrimental to the
operation of the Smoke Alarm.
(d) 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
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. Drycover thoroughly before replacing
it. WARNING: Do not paint your Smoke Alarm.
Other than the maintenance and cleaning described in this leaf-
let, no other customer servicing of this product is required. Re-
pairs, when needed, must be performed by the manufacturer.
Interconnecting your Smoke Alarms
A maximum of 12 EI 105C Smoke Alarms may be wiredtogether
such that when one unit senses smoke all other units sound a
warning. This helps ensure smoke alarms will be heard. The unit
can be also connected to EI100C Ionization type Smoke
Alarms. Do not connect to any other device as it may damage
the unit or affect performance.
A maximum of 5,000 feet (1,500 metres) of 18 AWG (0.82mm)
wire can be used, (maximum resistance between detectors 50
ohm). The units are interconnected by wiring all the terminals
marked 1 together, and all the terminals marked 2 together (as
in figure 9 before screwing to ceiling). Draughts from wiring
openings, conduit, or mounting boxes/holes, may blow smoke
away from the sensing chamber, making it insensitive. It is es
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sential that all such openings be closed by silicone sealant or
similar.
After wiring together the Interconnect Smoke Alarms, test the
first unit by pressing the button. All the detectors should alarm
SCREW
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BATTERY
REMOVAL
SCREW HOLE
TEST
BUTTON
CHAMBER
LABEL
BATTERY
INSTALLATION
DATE
OPEN TAB
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BATTERY
Figure 7
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