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  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 1

    Model Ei 261EN Model Ei 261DEN WITH DIGIT AL DISPLA Y DIGIT AL DISPLA Y Ei261DEN ONL Y Read and retain carefully f or as long as the product is being used. It contains vital inf or mation on the operation and installation. The leaflet should be regarded as par t of the product. If y ou are just installing the unit, the leaflet must be giv en to the ...

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    1 3 8 13 18 20 21 23 24 27 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 READ THIS FIRST CARBON MONO XIDE - THE SILENT KILLER! WHERE T O PLA CE CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS INST ALLING Y OUR CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS TESTING Y OUR CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS MAINT AINING CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS LIMIT A TIONS OF CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS HO W T O PR O TECT Y OUR F AMIL Y TEC ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 3

    1. READ THIS FIRST W ARNING The Alar m should be per manently wired to the mains b y a qualified electr ician in accordance with IEE wiring regulations (BS7671). Install the Carbon Mono xide Alar m (CO Alar m) in e v er y room that contains a fuel burning appliance, par ticularly rooms where people spend a lot of time e.g. bedrooms, kitchens and si ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 4

    What to do when the alarm sounds: (1) Open the doors and windows to v entilate the area. (2) T ur n off all fuel appliances where possib le and stop them. (The alar m can be silenced immediately b y pushing the test/hush button). (3) Ev acuate the proper ty lea ving the doors and windows open. (4) Get medical help immediately f or any one suff erin ...

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    The CO Alar m will automatically reset once the CO has cleared. Pressing the test/hush b utton resets the CO Alar m immediately (below 300ppm CO). If CO is still present the red light and hor n will tur n on again after about 4 minutes . The CO Alar m is no substitute f or k eep- ing chimne ys and flues clear and in good condition, and all of y our ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 6

    Many are killed each y ear , and many more suff er ill health from Carbon Mono xide (CO) poisoning. CO is an in visible , odour less , tasteless and e xtremely to xic gas. It is produced by appliances and v ehicles b ur n- ing fuels, such as coal, oil, natur al/bottled gas, par affin, wood, petrol, diesel, charcoal etc. CO is absorbed b y red blood ...

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    A high le v el of CO f or a shor t period (e.g. 350 ppm CO f or 30 minutes) will cause the same symptoms, a slight headache, as a lo wer le v el f or a longer time (e .g. 150 ppm f or 90 minutes). T able A sho ws how e xposure to diff erent concentrations of CO gener ally aff ects people. Many cases of repor ted Carbon Mono xide poisoning indicate ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 8

    2.3 What happens when y our CO Alarm detects Carbon Mono xide ? When the Alar m detects potentally dangerous le v els of CO , it flashes the red alar m light and then sounds a loud alar m if the CO persists. The digital displa y indicates the CO le vel in par ts per million, ppm CO , (Model Ei261DEN only). T ab le B below sho ws how the CO Alarm re ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 9

    NEVER IGNORE THE ALARM. Pre-Alarm: When the alar m detects ov er 50ppm CO the red light flashes e v er y 2 seconds. This helps locate CO leaks as the unit giv es an indication straight a wa y . (Without this f eature the CO le v el would need to be at 50ppm CO f or 90 minutes f or an indication to be giv en). Note the Pre-Alar m signal may be trigg ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 10

    When the test b utton is held f or 20 seconds the peak reading resets to zero . (Cov er the horn with a cloth to muffle the loud alarm). Please note that the memor y will also be reset when the unit is remov ed from the mounting plate . 3. WHERE T O PLA CE CO ALARMS 3.1 Ideally a Carbon Mono xide Alar m should be installed in: - Ev er y room contai ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 11

    3.2 Unsuitable Locations Do not place the CO Alar m in any of the f ollo wing areas. (1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (k eep it at least 1 metre hor izontally from it). (2) Outside the b uilding. (3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard). (4) In a damp or humid area. (5) Directly abov e a sink or cook er . (6) Ne xt ...

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    3.3 If locating the CO alarm in a r oom with a fuel burning appliance (see figure 2) • If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height g reater than the height of any door or windo w b ut still be at least 150mm from the ceiling. • If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any w all or light fitting. • The ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 13

    11 300mm 150mm 1 to 3 m 1 to 3 m DEAD AIR DON'T LOCA TE HERE CO Alarm Figure 2. Location in room with a fuel b ur ning appliance B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 13 ...

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    12 300mm CO Alarm CO Alarm about 1 to 2m Figure 4. Location in bedroom & rooms remote from the appliance (i.e. at breathing lev el) Figure 3. Location in rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO alarm should be located at the high side of the room B15404-R0-261EN-UC-ENG 31/5/07 2:01 PM Page 14 ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 15

    4. INST ALLING Y OUR CARBON MONO XIDE ALARMS The Alar m is designed to be per manently mounted, using its own b uilt-in ter minal b lock to connect it to the mains. The mounting plate can be screw ed directly to the ceiling. Alter nativ ely it can be screw ed to a standard junction bo x (BS 4662 single gang accessor y bo x). It requires a current o ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 16

    INST ALLA TION PR OCEDURE (1) Select a location complying with the abov e advice . (2) Disconnect the A C mains supply from the circuit that is going to be used. (3) The house wir ing must be connected to the ter minal b lock on the mounting plate as f ollo ws: L: Live - connect to the house wires coloured brown or marked L. N: Neutral - connect to ...

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    in Figure 6. (7) Carefully align the mounting plate and scre w into place. Connect the wires to the ter minal bloc k. With recessed wiring, ensure the rear gasket seals around the edge of the hole in the ceiling or w all. This is to pre v ent air draughts aff ecting the CO gas entering the alar m. If the or ifice is not closed off b y the gas- k et ...

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    Carefully line up the unit on the base and slide on. Press the test/hush b utton f or 10 seconds. The hor n will sound. CA UTION : Do not attempt to remov e the Alarm without first releasing the tamper clip as shown in Figure 1. (8) Connect the mains pow er to the alar m circuit. Chec k the green light is on. The CO Alar m is now fully oper ational ...

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    ohms). Connect as shown in Figure 7. These Carbon Mono xide Alar ms should be interconnected only within the confines of a single f amily living unit. If the y are connected between diff erent units there ma y be e xcessiv e nuisance alarms. Ev er ybody ma y not be aw are that they are being tested etc. CO ALARMS AND SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD NO T BE INT ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 20

    5. TESTING Y OUR CO ALARM (1) Regularly check that the green mains po wer light is on. The unit cannot detect CO if the mains po wer is not on and the rechargeab le batter y is depleted. (If it is off check circuit break ers, fuses , wiring etc). (2) T est the unit weekly b y pressing the test/hush button. Hold the test button (f or up to 10 second ...

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    T esting with Carbon Mono xide The unit chec ks f or CO e very 4 seconds and as soon as it detects CO it flashes the red light (as per T able B) to confir m that is detecting CO gas. Alter nativ ely: Pressing the test b utton causes the unit to check f or CO - this is the F ast CO T est Mode . This eliminates the long wait normally required e.g. up ...

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    6. MAINT AINING Y OUR CO ALARM Clean the outside case b y occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth, (disconnect the mains supply at the distribution/fuse board first). Do not use any cleaning agents , b leaches, detergents or polishes , including those in aerosol cans. A v oid spra ying air fresheners , hair spra y , paint or other aerosols near ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 23

    After 5 y ears operation, the amber light will flash once e v er y 40 seconds (without a beep) to indicate the sensor should be replaced. (Note: cov er the ‘replace sensor’ label on side of unit with the ne w ‘replace unit’ by label supplied with the ne w sensor). It must also be replaced if the amber light flashes and the unit beeps e v er ...

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    CO Alar ms are fitted both near and in bedrooms, par ticularly if bedroom doors are closed at night. Additionally install in rooms where members of the household spend m uch of their time, and in rooms with potential sources of CO gas. (3) The CO Alar m may not be heard. The sound output is loud but it ma y not be heard behind a closed door or if i ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 25

    8. HO W T O PR O TECT Y OUR F AMIL Y F ollow these guidelines to reduce the risk of Carbon Mono xide poisoning. (1) Know and look out f or tell-tale signs that Carbon Mono xide ma y be present. These include:- - The CO Alar m warning of abnor mal le vels . - Staining, sooting or discolouration on or around appliances . - A pilot light frequently go ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 26

    (7) Ne v er use a gas cooker or a barbecue f or home heating. (8 Children should be warned of the dangers of CO poisoning and instr ucted ne v er to touch, or inter- f ere with the CO Alar m. Do not allow small children to press the test/hush b utton as they could be subjected to e xcessiv e noise when the unit alar ms. (9) Lea ving windows or door ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 27

    Electromagnetic : Complies with BS EN 50270 Compatibility T est/Hush Button : Chec ks electronics and hor n. When the unit is alarming, after sensing CO, pressing the test/hush button will immediately stop the horn (the red light will continue to flash). If CO is still present the red light and the horn will turn on again after about 4 minutes. The ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 28

    Rechargeab le : Fully charged cells can pow er unit in standby f or o v er 4 weeks. Lithium Cells: It can pow er the unit in alar m f or ov er 2 hours . The unit beeps e v er y 40 seconds if cells are depleted. Interconnect : Up to 12, Ei 261EN/261DEN Alar ms can be interconnected, so that when one senses CO , all alarm. Rela y Module Ei128C : This ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 29

    10. GETTING THE CO ALARM SER VICED If y our CO Alar m f ails to work after you ha ve carefully read all the instructions, chec k ed the unit has been installed correctly , and is receiving AC po wer , - see “How to disconnect and remo ve the Alarm” in section 5. Retur n it f or repair or replacement. (Do not attach to mounting plate as unit can ...

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    12. TR OUBLESHOO TING 1. ALARM DOES NO T WORK WITH THE TEST B UTT ON: (1) Chec k that the green mains pow er light is on. If it is off chec k the wir ing, fuse, circuit break ers etc. (2) Hold the test b utton down f or at least 5 seconds . 2. ALARM BEEPS AND AMBER LIGHT FLASHES EVER Y 40 SECONDS: If the alar m beeps and the amber f ault light flas ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 31

    (2) Ensure there are no fumes in the area (e.g. paint, thinners, alcohol, hair spr a y , chemical cleaners aerosol spr a ys etc). (3) Ensure there is no outdoor source of CO in the vicinity (e.g. a car with engine running, heavy traffic , hea vy air pollution, barbecue fumes etc). (4) Press the test/hush b utton to silence the alar m. If the unit c ...

  • Ei Electronics Ei 261EN - page 32

    Ei Electr onics Shannon, Co . Clare, Ireland. T el: (061) 471277 F ax: (061) 471053 E-mail. helpdesk@eiltd.ie www .eielectronics.com Aico Ltd. Mile End Business P ark, Maesbury Rd, Osw estr y , Shropshire, SY10 8NN, U .K. T el: 0870 7584000 F ax: 0870 7584010 E-mail: suppor t@aico .co .uk www .aico .co .uk © Ei Electronics 2005 P/N B15404 Re v 0 B ...

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