power the system in standby for a week followed by at least 4 minutes alarm. When the mains fails, the green light is extin- guished and the red light flashes rapidly on the control panel to indicate it is on battery power. If the battery is starting to be fully depleted the red light will go off to indicate the control panel is totally unpowered. The battery will last 5 years in nor- mal use provided it is not exposed to extremes of temperature for prolonged periods, or fully discharged/charged a large number of times.
We recommend that the functioning of the rechargeable battery is checked at least yearly as follows:
(i)Ensure the control panel has been mains powered for at least the previous 20 hours for the battery to charge.
(ii)Turn off the mains power to the control panel by unplug- ging it or switching off the circuit at the distribution board. Check that the green light goes off and the red light starts to flash.
(iii)Press the control panel test button for 20 seconds and check the strobe flashes brightly and that the pad vibrates strongly. Check that the red light continues to flash while the test button is pressed. (Cover the strobe light with card to stop this dazzling you while looking for the red light). This red light flashing indicates that the battery is satisfactory. If the red light goes off, or if the strobe is weak, or if the vibration is weak, the battery will need to be replaced. Contact the nearest address in this leaflet for advice about getting a replacement.
3. Troubleshooting
If the units fail any of the tests after installation outlined above, the system has probably been incorrectly wired and/or all units are not connected. Check all wiring carefully. If the green power lights on the smoke alarm and/or the control panel are not on, check the wiring to the mains and that the mains is not off (e.g. due to a tripped circuit breaker or fuse). Check the power switch on the control panel is on.
The control panel monitors the wiring to the vibration pad and the smoke alarm pattress for faults.
(i)If the vibration pad is removed or if its wiring is open cir- cuit, the control panel will flash the strobe.
(ii) If the wiring to the smoke alarm pattress is disconnected, open circuited or short circuited, the control panel will turn on the vibration pad and the strobe light.
There are no user serviceable parts in this unit. If it is though to be defective, it must be returned to the manufacturer for re- pair or replacement (see “Product Guarantee” section).
4. Accessories and other Features
Control Panel “Aux. Output”
The auxiliary output turns on when the control panel is in alarm and can supply up to 200 mA at 12 Volts (range 10 to 14 Volts). (Note: the positive terminal is the pin next to the “Clock Input” socket). An Auxiliary Strobe EI 178 is available and is supplied with 10 m of cable and a suitable plug. It can be located, for example, where it is readily seen during the day (e.g. downstairs hallway). An extra Vibration Pad EI 174 is available with 2 m of cable and a plug for connecting it to the auxiliary socket.
Control Panel “Clock Input” socket
A suitable alarm clock (with a 5 to 24 Volts AC or DC output - electrically isolated from the mains supply) can be connected to this input socket with a 3.5 mm mono jack plug. When the alarm clock triggers, the vibration pad turns on to wake the
person, but the internal strobe or auxiliary output do not turn on.This lets the user know it is a
Triggering Control Panel into Alarm Externally
A manual fire alarm switch (e.g. a glass break type) can be used to get the control panel to turn on the vibration pad and strobe light. This is done by connecting the red and yellow wires, from the control panel, together, with the switch (or
Note: This does not cause the smoke alarm to sound.
Adding an EI 158 Smoke Alarm Pattress with relay to the system
The EI 158CS/158P Pattress is used where
If there are more than two smoke alarms in the system the first smoke alarm can be mounted on the
Power Requirements
The typical currents at 230 VAC are
Standby | 10 mA | |
Alarm | 50 mA |
5. Product Guarantee
Ei Electronics guarantees this system for one year from the date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty ma- terials or workmanship. This guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, misuse, unauthorised dis- mantling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guaran- tee excludes incidental and consequential damage. If this system should become defective within the guarantee period, it must be returned to the nearest address in this leaflet. It must be carefully packaged with the power switch on the control panel in the off position, and with the problem clearly stated along with proof of the date of purchase. We shall at our dis- cretion repair or replace the unit. Do not interfere with the sys- tem or attempt to tamper with it. This will invalidate 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 con- sumer.
Manufactured by Ei Electronics. Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland.
© 2001
P/N B12206
