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RadioLink Ei168 User Manual - User Manual

Summary of Ei168

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  • Page 2: User Manual

    Model: ei168 user manual for use with smoke & heat alarms contains vital information on the products operation and installation. Read and retain carefully. If you are just installing this product the manual must be given to the householder. B a s e.

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents 1. Quick installation guide 2. Introduction 3. Installation 4. Activating the repeater function 5. Troubleshooting rf link 6. Limitations of radio communications 7. Checking & maintaining your smoke alarm system 8. Getting your radiolink base serviced 9. Five year guarantee 10. Technical sp...

  • Page 4: 1. Quick Installation Guide

    1. Quick installation guide for use only with ei electronics easi fit mains powered smoke alarms ei141, 144, 146, 161, 161r, 164, 166 & 166r. The ei168 radiolink base must be installed by a qualified electrician. 1.1) install each radiolink base in the centre of the ceiling at least 0.30m from light...

  • Page 5: 2.   Introduction

    2. Introduction the ei168 radiolink base transmits a radio frequency (rf) alarm signal when the unit attached to it senses fire. When it receives an rf alarm signal from anoth- er ei168 base, the attached smoke or heat alarm will sound. It therefore eliminates the need to run long interconnect wires...

  • Page 6: 3.   Installation

    3. Installation warning: mains operated products should be installed by a qualified electrician per the regulations for electrical installations contained in the iee wiring regulations — british standard 7671. Failure to install this unit correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards. This ...

  • Page 7: Figure 3

    5. If the mains wires are recessed (coming through a hole in the ceiling), bring the wires to the terminal block through the rear hole in the mounting plate as shown in figure 3. Ensure the rear gasket seals around the edge of the hole in the ceiling. This is to prevent air draughts affecting the sm...

  • Page 8: Figure 5

    Ic: (hardwire interconnect- normally not used except to hardwire interconnect to mains smoke alarms which don’t have an ei168 radiolink base) the alarm does not need to be earthed. However the earth terminal is provided for the convenience of the installers so that any earth wire or cable coloured g...

  • Page 9: Figure 7

    Depleted so leave the unit on mains power for 2 hours to charge and test again. Similarly, install all the other smoke/heat alarms with their ei168 radiolink bases. 10. Press and hold the house code switch on the side of any one of the radiolink bases as shown in figure 6 with a small screwdriver un...

  • Page 10: To Setup A Repeater Base:

    20 seconds on each unit. The horn will sound and the amber light on the radiolink base sidewall will come on continuously for about 3.5 seconds. All other installed units should now sound. Release the test button. The local alarm will cease and you should then be able to hear the other alarms soundi...

  • Page 11: 5. Troubleshooting Rf Link

    (ii) press and hold the test button until the alarm sounds and the amber light comes on, then immediately (while light remains on) press and hold the house code switch on the side of the radiolink base with a small screwdriver until the amber light flashes slowly. Release switch. The amber light wil...

  • Page 12: Figure 8

    (iv) re-locate/rotate the units. There are a number of reasons why the radio link signals may not reach all the smoke alarms in your system (see section 6 on limitations of radio frequency signals ). Try rotating the units or re-locating the units (e.G. Move them away from metal surfaces or wiring) ...

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    6. Limitations of radio communications ei electronics radio communication systems are very reliable and are tested to high standards. However, due to their low transmitting power and limited range (required by regulatory bodies) there are some limitations to be considered: (i) radio equipment, such ...

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    (i) re-orientate or re-locate the unit (ii) increase the distance between the ei 168 and the device being affected (iii) connect the device being affected to a mains outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies the ei168 transceiver (iv) consult the supplier or an experienced radio/telev...

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    Warning: do not test with flame. (this can set fire to the alarm and damage the house). We do not recommend testing with smoke or heat as the results can be misleading unless special apparatus is used. Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and if necessary clean the alarm as de...

  • Page 16: 7.3 End of Life

    If the interconnect fails to operate or the amber light continues to flash every 10 seconds (even after (i) above) then it is defective and must be replaced (see get- ting your radiolink base serviced as per section 8 below). Further instructions are given in the instruction leaflet supplied with th...

  • Page 17: Mains: 230 Vac

    Guarantee only applies to normal conditions of use and service, and does not include damage resulting from accident, neglect, mis-use, unauthorized disman- tling, or contamination howsoever caused. This guarantee excludes incidental and consequential damage. This guarantee does not cover costs assoc...

  • Page 18: Rf Reception

    Range: 150 meters (minimum) in free space. Rf reception alarm signal reception: turns on horn without red light flashing for 60 seconds unless it receives an alarm cancel signal within that period. Duration of house code mode: 15 minutes rf visual indicator (amber) on transmission: amber led lights ...

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    Clearing house codes: the house codes memorised can be deleted (i.E. The radiolink bases can be uncoded) by pressing and holding the house code switch on for about 6 seconds. The amber light will come on and then flash slow- ly to indicate the smoke alarm has been returned to the default factory set...

  • Page 20: 11. Radiolink Accessories

    11. Radiolink accessories ei410 - radiolink remote controller the remote control ei410 allows you to test, hush or locate rf linked smoke/heat alarms. Ei411 - radiolink remote test & locate switch this wall mounted switch allows you to test or locate rf linked smoke/heat alarms. Ei428 - radiolink re...

  • Page 21: Aico Ltd.

    Aico ltd. Mile end business park, maesbury road, oswestry, shropshire sy10 8nn, u.K. Telephone: 0870 7584000 www.Aico.Co.Uk ei electronics shannon industrial estate, shannon, co. Clare, ireland. Telephone: +353 61 471277 www.Eielectronics.Com p/n b15051 rev 1.