10.If you have any doubt or query about Smoke Alarms con- sult the supplier or your local Fire Brigade.
2. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing Ei3105RF or Ei3100RF RadioLINK Smoke Alarms. You can easily install these alarms throughout the house in closed rooms, corridors and in the attic for the fastest response to developing fires.
Closed doors are great for slowing down the spread of fire, but unfortunately they can also greatly slow down the response time of alarms, as they block the smoke getting to them. Without interconnection, closed doors also greatly reduce the alarm sound level throughout the house, so even though the fire is detected early, the alarm may not be heard.
The Ei3105RF/Ei3100RF RadioLINK Smoke Alarms offer the comfort of interconnection without the hassle of installing the interconnect wires. The wireless interconnect helps ensure the alarm will be heard everywhere - including the bedrooms.
The wireless interconnect will operate as received once the batteries are connected. To check operation, first connect all the batteries (see section 1 para 2.) and then hold down the test button on the first unit until the amber light comes on con- tinuously for 3.5 seconds. All the other smoke alarms will respond within 5 seconds. If there is any possibility of a neighbour having a similar system, you should house code your units so your system will not cause his/hers to alarm or vice versa. This is easily done and only takes a few minutes- (see section 6.0).
3. LOCATING YOUR SMOKE ALARMS
Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 10 paces (7.5 metres) of the fire to respond quickly. The smoke alarms need to be in positions where they can be heard throughout your home, so they can wake you and your family in time for every- one to escape. A single Smoke Alarm will give some protec- tion if it is properly installed, but most homes will require two or more to ensure that a reliable early warning is given. For recommended protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all the rooms (apart from the kitchen) where fire is most likely to break out.
Your first Smoke Alarm should be located between the sleep- ing area and the most likely sources of fire (living room or kitchen for example). But it should not be more than 10 paces (7.5 metres) from the door to any room where a fire might start and block your escape from the house.
3.1 Single Storey Dwelling.
If your Home is on one level (a bungalow or mobile home for
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