Fire Alarm Help

Miss_Sharon

New flat.  3 alarm sensors.  1 in kitchen is an Ei Heat alarm helpfully placed near the cooker.  2 Ei Optical Smoke alarms in hall & sitting room.  No manuals.  I think they're aico brand, 3000 series so far.

My issue - the alarms don't chirp.  Occasionally they all sound.  No reason I can see.  

I think they are hard wired in.  I don't seem to have a CO monitor unless 1 is included in either.  I'm not sure what triggers it but I saw a blue light from the side of the sensor in the hall.  I pressed the centre button & they all calmed down.

I was going to replace the batteries but am not sure if that's the problem.  No chirps.  I think I can do this for the Optical Smoke alarm.  Not sure about the Heat alarm in kitchen.  I can't find a match for the blue light in the manual.  I think it's the culprit.  Or, with no heat, it was too 'atmospheric' in my flat.  Any suggestions please? 

MikeJXE

Change the batteries would eliminate that thought then see how it goes 

Miss_Sharon

I know it's the square batteries.  I'll need to get some.

Should I also get a carbon monoxide alarm or is it in one of these?

MikeJXE

That would be a good idea. You have a smoke alarm and a heat alarm 

Miss_Sharon

The blue light throws me.  It's from the side of the unit & it's definitely blue.  Found it when I was trying to see which unit was initiating the complaint.  I looked at the manual today for the Optical Sensor & couldn't see a ref for a blue light...  It's a full on alarm & they all join in.

Jonboy_1984

Miss_Sharon said:

Should I also get a carbon monoxide alarm or is it in one of these?

Do you have any gas appliances (cooker or heating) in the flat?

grumbler

Miss_Sharon said:

Should I also get a carbon monoxide alarm ...?

Possibly, yes - if you have gas appliances.

MikeJXE

According to google a flashing blue light denotes raised CO levels 

Miss_Sharon

The only gas appliance I have is a boiler.  I've asked for a safety cert now the boiler is working.

I found the ref to CO levels in a general search but I am unclear as to whether my sensors contain a CO component.  There is nothing in the manuals relating to the products I have installed.

Miss_Sharon

I think I'll try to call the manufacturer tomorrow..

Abby1984

You should also look into getting a check from your local fire service if eligible. But hard wired alarms normally are serviced by electricians.  And get a CO alarm.