Instruction Leaflet
Smoke Alarm Systems for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- with Strobe & Vibrator
Ei 169/160 BASIC SYSTEM (requires a Smoke Alarm Ei161 or Ei166)
Ei 170/160 with MAINS IONISATION SMOKE ALARM Ei 161
Ei 171/160 with MAINS OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM Ei 166
CONTROL PANEL Ei 173
(With rechargeable battery for one week standby)
SMOKE ALARM Ei 161 or Ei 166
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PATTRESS Ei 172/160
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VIBRATION PAD Ei 174
This leaflet describes the installation of the Ei 169/160, Ei 170/160 and Ei 171/160 Systems.
Important: Read all instructions before installing. This leaf- let must be left with the end user after installation.
N.B. If the system is not being used for some tme the Control Panel power switch must be in the off position. This will pre- vent the battery from being totally depleted and possibly dam- aged.
Do not turn on until it is fully wired.
The systems consist of:-
Ei 169 / 160
Ei 173 Control Panel (with built in strobe) Ei 174 Vibrator Pad
Ei 172/160 Pattress for Smoke / Heat Alarm Interface (this requires an
Ei 170 / 160
Ei 169/160 with a Mains Ionisation Smoke Alarm Ei 161
Ei 171 / 160
Ei 169/160 with a Mains Optical Smoke Alarm Ei 166
1. Location & Installation
The Control Panel should normally be fixed such that the in- ternal strobe light can be seen from the bed and the vibration pad can be placed under the mattress or pillow. It has to be powered from the mains (230 VAC) so a suitable power point or junction box must be available to which it can be perma- nently connected. The Smoke Alarm must be located as de- scribed in the Smoke Alarm instructions supplied. Cable (10
m)is supplied to connect between the Control Panel and the Ei 172/160 Pattress for the smoke alarm.
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This can be extended up to 50 m (20 ohms max.) with suit- able low voltage cable if required. The Smoke Alarm supplied with the system may be interconnected with other Ei mains powered smoke/heat alarms up to a maximum of 12 alarms (see below for details) in total. Many dwellings require more than one smoke alarm for minimum protection. See the smoke alarm instruction leaflet for detailed advice on, interconnec- tion, maintenance etc.
Warning: This mains operated system should be installed and interconnnected by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK). Failure to install this system correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. Mains (230VAC) rated cable must be used for the interconnect wire along with the mains itself.
Control Panel
The Control Panel should be permanently fixed to the wall using the screws and plastic plugs enclosed. The screws should be spaced 114 mm (4.5 in) vertically apart. The top screw should be 27 mm (1.1 in) below the top surface of the control panel when installed. The screws (large heads) should be screwed into the wall leaving a gap of approximately 4 mm (0.15 in) under the head. Fit the keyhole slots on the back of the control panel over the screw heads and slide the panel down vertically into position.
The mains adaptor can be plugged into a socket. The socket must not be used for any other equipment and it must always be switched on.
It is preferable to permanently wire the unit into a mains junc- tion box. In this case remove the plug and wire as follows.
Warning: First remove the power to the circuit at the distribu- tion board. If you are in any doubt about how to do this, get help from a qualified electrician.
Connecting to mains junction box.
The mains lead wires are colour coded as follows:
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