Lifebuoy BCone Original operating instructions

BCONE
Installation & Operation Guide
Make Your Pool Safer
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85dB Alarm at 10 Feet

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SAFETY
General Safety Instructions
Lithium-ION Batteries Safety Guidelines
Alkaline Batteries Safety Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Pool Unit
Home Unit
GETTING STARTED
Opening the Box
Recommendations for Pool Unit
Installation
Recommendations for Home Unit
Installation
Setting Up the Pool Unit
Starting BCone
OPERATION
Operation Modes
On Mode
Swim Mode
Off Mode
Adjusting Sensitivity
Turning Alarm Off
SERVICE
Troubleshooting
Replacing Pool Unit Batteries
Shut Down and Storage
Technical Specifications
Contact Information
MULTI BCONE
Multi BCone Installation
Recommendations
Adding a Pool Unit
Multi BCone Operation
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
zRead this guide fully prior to use.
zBCone is exclusively a safety device and is not a lifesaving product.
zUnder no circumstances should you relate to this product as a substitute for other means of
safety, such as a lifeguard, parental supervision, fences, gates and so on.
zThis device may contain small parts that may be a choking hazard to children under 3 years. Keep
small parts away from children.
zThis device is not a toy, do not allow children to operate or play with it because children could hurt
themselves or others or damage the device.
zWithout detracting from the aforementioned, your attention is drawn to the fact that the product may
not sound a warning in cases of gradual entry into the pool.
zEnsure that the system covers the entire area of the pool and if necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the
system.
zDo not leave objects in the pool when the system is activated.
zOpening the home and Pool Unit for service or maintenance must be done by qualified service
personnel only, with the exception of opening the Pool Unit battery compartment to replace the
batteries (see Replacing Pool Unit Batteries on page 24).
zUsed electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Home Unit contains one rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. The following list describes the safety
guidelines for maintaining and disposing of the battery:
zDo not try to replace the Home Unit battery – the battery provided by Lifebuoy is not user
replacable.
zKeep the Home Unit at room temperature.
zStore the Home Unit away from anything that might catch fire.
zStop using the Home Unit if you notice one of the following: odor, excessive heat, change in shape,
leakage, odd noises.
zBattery Disposal – do not throw the Home Unit or its battery in the trash. Batteries should be
disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
zBattery Charging – charger requirements for charging the Home Unit is standard DC 5V USB-A
charger, with minimum 800ma current.
ALKALINE BATTERIES SAFETY GUIDELINES
The Pool Unit contains two Alkaline batteries. The following list describes the safety guidelines for
maintaining and disposing of the batteries:
zMind the polarity of the batteries when placing them in the battery compartment.
zDo not charge batteries. Charging may result in electrolyte leakage and/or damage.
zWhen replacing batteries, replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same type.
zExhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the equipment and disposed of.
zDo not heat batteries.
zDo not dispose of batteries in fire.
zKeep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to replace batteries without adult
supervision.
zBattery Disposal – do not throw batteries in the trash. Discard batteries at an appropriate recycling
location. Batteries shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
European Community
This equipment complies with:
zIP68 Waterproof
zLow Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
zElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2014/30/EU
zRadio Equipment Directive (RED), 2014/53/EU
zWEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
zRestriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2011/65/EU
zLead-Free Compliance
ASTM
MODEL LBPABCHU01/ LBPABCPU01 Meets requirements of ASTM Safety Specification F2208.
Alarm level is 85dB at 10 Feet.
Important: This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration; that is, adult supervision, lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth,
and some devices may not detect gradual entry.
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FCC (Federal Communications Commission) - The United States of America
BCone Home Unit model: LBPABCHU01 BCone Pool Unit Model: LBPABCPU01
BCone Home Unit FCCID: 2AOXNBCHU1 BCone Pool Unit FCCID: 2AOXNBCPU1
Contains FCC ID: QOQWFM200
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance (Lifebuoy Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Warning: To comply with FCC RF Exposure compliance requirements, the device (Home Unit) should
be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation, and the device (Pool
Unit) should be located at a distance of at least 5 cm from all persons during normal operation. These
specifications are due to the typical device usage and the internal construction of the antenna with
plastic enclosure providing these distances. The antennas used for this product must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Canada ID:
BCone Home Unit IC: 27681-BCHU1
BCone Home Unit Contains IC: 5123A-WFM200
BCone Pool Unit IC: 27681-BCPU1
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IC Statements
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
NOTE: To view the Regulatory ID for this device, on the BCone app, go to the
About section, or visit www.lifebuoyalarm.com
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter introduces the BCone system and includes:
zOverview
zPool Unit
zHome Unit
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OVERVIEW
BCone system includes the following components:
Home Wi-Fi
Pool Unit – attached to the
side of the pool and floats on
the water.
The Pool Unit sounds an
alarm and transmits alerts to
the Home Unit.
Home Unit – located in the
house, connected to the
home Wi-Fi, communicates
with the Pool Unit and
sounds an alarm when
needed.
Enables controlling and
monitoring up to four Pool
Units.
Mobile Application –
BCone mobile application,
communicates with the
Home Unit and sends
notifications when needed.
Provides access to the
system settings and allows
for remote monitoring.
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POOL UNIT
The Pool Unit includes the following components:
Weight – keeps the Pool Unit
stable and upright
Attachment ring – allows
to easily connect and
disconnect the hook from
the Pool Unit
Attachment cone –
connects the Pool Unit to the
side of the pool
Indicators – the Pool Unit
includes 4 LED indicators
Attachment string –
connects the Pool Unit to the
attachment cone
Buzzer – sounds an alarm as
needed
Hook – connects the string
to the ring
Batteries compartment –
holds the two Alkaline
batteries that power the
Pool Unit
Sealing ring – seals the
battery compartment
Product Serial Number
Label – located underneath
the battery compartment
cover
Battery compartment
cover – opened using an a
5/64'' (2 mm) Allen key
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HOME UNIT
The Home Unit includes the following components:
Power button – turns the
Home Unit power on or off
Mounting holes – enable
mounting the Home Unit on
a wall using screws
Indicators display – provide
visual indication of the
BCone status (see Operation
Modes)
Buzzer – sounds an alarm as
need
Operation mode buttons –
enable selecting the BCone
operation mode
(see Operation Modes)
Wi-Fi button – enables
connecting to the home
Wi-Fi network
Charger port – enables
connecting the Home Unit
charger
Select Device button (for
Multi BCone users only) –
enables selecting a Pool Unit
to which the settings will be
applied
Product Serial Number
Label
Charging cable – type C USB
cable for charging the Home
Unit
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GETTING STARTED
This chapter reviews the BCone first time use and includes:
zOpening the Box
zRecommendations for Pool Unit Installation
zSetting Up the Pool Unit
zStarting BCone
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OPENING THE BOX
The BCone Pool Alarm System package contains the following:
ITEM QTY COMMENTS
Pool Unit 1 Includes 2 AA batteries.
Home Unit 1Includes a rechargeable lithium
battery.
Attachment Kit 1
The attachment kit includes:
1 attachment cone
1 suction cup
1 attachment string
2 hooks
Type C USB Cable 1 For charging the Home Unit.
(Power adapter not included)
Quick Start Guide 1
NOTE: The box is made from durable cardboard and has been specially designed to
protect the contents. If the box arrived open or damaged or if a part is missing, please
contact our customer service 1-800-720-7160 / [email protected]
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