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 |
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
(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.
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.
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.
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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
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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.
Optical Sensor | Ion Sensor |
Best for slow smouldering fires | Best for fast flaming fires |
- large smoke particles | - small smoke particles |
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