Safelincs UltraFire UBCO1D User manual

Digital Carbon Monoxide Alarm UBCO1D
10 Year Lifespan
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Digital Carbon Monoxide Alarm
USER MANUAL
UBCO1D CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM

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Product Specication......................................................................................... 3 - 4
Suitability............................................................................................................ 5
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information................................................................... 6 - 7
Digital Display.................................................................................................... 8
Alarm Memory................................................................................................... 9
Alarm Silence Mode.......................................................................................... 10
Do Not Disturb Mode......................................................................................... 11
Alarm Signals.................................................................................................... 12
Status Indicators................................................................................................ 13
Positioning.......................................................................................................... 14 - 16
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16 - 18
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 19 - 22
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 23 - 24
What to Do If the Alarm Sounds........................................................................ 24 - 26
Warranty Information......................................................................................... 26 - 27
Contact Information........................................................................................... 28

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Index
Product Specication......................................................................................... 3 - 4
Suitability............................................................................................................ 5
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information................................................................... 6 - 7
Digital Display.................................................................................................... 8
Alarm Memory................................................................................................... 9
Alarm Silence Mode.......................................................................................... 10
Do Not Disturb Mode......................................................................................... 11
Alarm Signals.................................................................................................... 12
Status Indicators................................................................................................ 13
Positioning.......................................................................................................... 14 - 16
Installation.......................................................................................................... 16 - 18
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 19 - 22
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 23 - 24
What to Do If the Alarm Sounds........................................................................ 24 - 26
Warranty Information......................................................................................... 26 - 27
Contact Information........................................................................................... 28
Overview
This carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is a detection and alarm device which gives o󰀨 an
audible and visual warning when it detects the presence of carbon monoxide at certain
levels over time. The digital display on the alarm shows the current CO reading, the
ambient temperature (while CO is under 20ppm), alarm status, and a low battery icon as
appropriate.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas produced during ine󰀩cient or
incomplete burning of fuels such as wood, coal, oil, and gas. The human body is unable
to sense carbon monoxide in any way but it replaces oxygen in the blood when breathed
in, preventing the proper supply of oxygen throughout the body and brain. Depending on
the concentration and exposure time, CO can kill in minutes or cause permanent damage
and disabilities.
This user guide contains important information on starting operation and using the devise.
Store this user guide in a safe place for future reference. These instructions are a part of
this product – bear this in mind if you pass on this product to others.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and familiarise yourself and
your family with its operation.

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• Operating Current:
◦ Standby: <20μA
◦Alarm: <50mA
• Alarm Volume: ≥85dB at 3m
• Alarm Response Times:
◦From 30ppm: After 120 minutes
◦From 50ppm: Between 60 to 90 minutes
◦From 100ppm: Between 10 to 40 minutes
◦From 300ppm : Less than 3 minutes
• Alarm Silence Duration: Approx. 10 minutes
• Do Not Disturb Time: Approx. 9 hours
• Certied to: BS EN 50291-1:2018
EN 50291-1:2018
• Type of Apparatus: Type B
• Useable Lifespan: 10 years
• Suitable for: domestic premises
Product Specications
• Sensor Type: electrochemical
• Battery Specication:
◦Voltage: DC 3V
◦ Type: 2x alkaline AA
◦Recommended: GP GN15A or Energizer
E91
• Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 37mm
• Weight: 150g (with batteries)
• Operating Conditions:
◦Temperature: -10 to +45°C
◦Humidity: 25 to 95% RH
• Storage Conditions:
◦Temperature: -20 to +50°C
◦Humidity: 10 to 95% RH

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Suitability
This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for indoor home use ONLY.
• DO NOT expose to rain or moisture
• DO NOT knock or drop the detector
• DO NOT open or tamper with the alarm as this could cause malfunction
It is NOT suitable for use when traveling or camping, installing in caravans, motorhomes,
or boats.
The alarm will not protect against the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when the battery
has drained.
Installation of the alarm should not be used as a substitute for proper installation, use
and maintenance of fuel burning appliances including appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems.
This CO alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from any source of
combustion. It is not designed to detect any other gas.

6This apparatus is not designed to protect individuals from the acute or chronic e󰀨ects of
carbon monoxide exposure. It will not fully safeguard individuals at special risk or with
specic medical conditions. If in doubt, consult a medical practitioner.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Information
Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas produced during ine󰀩cient or
incomplete burning of fuels such as wood, coal, oil, and gas. The most common sources
of CO are malfunctioning appliances used for heating and cooking, vehicles running in
an attached garage, blocked chimneys or ues, portable fuel burning heaters, replaces,
fuel-powered tools, and operating a grill in an enclosed space.
The human body is unable to sense carbon monoxide in any way but the gas replaces
oxygen in the blood when breathed in, preventing the proper supply of oxygen throughout
the body and brain. Depending on the concentration and exposure time, CO can kill in
minutes or cause permanent damage and disabilities.
Indications of carbon monoxide poisoning include symptoms similar to the u, but with no
fever. Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, vomiting,
sleepiness and confusion. Everyone is susceptible to the danger of CO, but experts agree
that unborn babies, small children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart
or respiratory problems are at the highest risk of serious injury or even death.

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The following are common symptoms related to carbon monoxide poisoning, based on
healthy adults, and should be discussed with all members of the household:
• Mild Exposure: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (often described as “Flu-
like” symptoms).
• Medium Exposure: Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, fast heat rate.
• Extreme Exposure: Unconsciousness, cardiorespiratory failure, death.
The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning vary with the concentration of CO in the
air and the duration of exposure. As a result of this, the Standard EN 50291-1:2018
governing domestic carbon monoxide alarms denes the following alarm response
requirements:
From 30ppm No alarm before 120 minutes
From 50ppm Alarm triggered between 60 to 90 minutes
From 100ppm Alarm triggered between 10 to 40 minutes
From 300ppm Alarm triggered in less than 3 minutes

8Digital Display
This carbon monoxide alarm is equipped with an LCD digital display to provide advanced
feedback including current carbon monoxide readings, silence status, and low battery
status. There is also a temperature sensor feature for comfort and convenience.
When batteries are installed and the device powers up, the display will activate all
segments and icons for 4 seconds before resetting to show a countdown in conjunction
with LED indicator lights ashing as in the Status Indicators section of this manual. Once
the countdown reaches zero, the alarm will be in normal operation.
Under normal operation, the display will alternate between showing the current CO
reading and the temperature every 40 seconds. Carbon monoxide levels are displayed
between 20 and 999ppm, with anything under 20ppm showing as 0. The temperature will
not be displayed as long as the CO level is at 20ppm or above.

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Alarm Memory
If the alarm detects dangerous levels of carbon monoxide which then drop below the
activation threshold without the alarm being manually silenced, the alarm will remember
this for up to 48 hours and alert the user. This is especially useful for identifying that a fuel
burning appliance which leaks CO intermittently while the building is unoccupied is faulty
and gives o󰀨 CO. Upon return from work or school, the occupants would know that the
alarm had been activated so they can have their appliances inspected.
The screen will display “Al”, as long as the current CO level is below 20ppm, and the red
LED alarm indicator will ash every 40 seconds. The alarm will fully reset back to normal
standby operation after 48 hours, or after the TEST/SILENCE button is pressed.

10 Alarm Silence Mode
WARNING: Before silencing an active alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due
to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and the dwelling should be evacuated.
When in alarm mode, pressing the TEST/SILENCE button will pause the alarm sound for
approximately 10 minutes. The red LED will continue to ash as in alarm mode to indicate
that the alarm has been silenced.
The alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. If after this period it is
still detecting carbon monoxide at 50ppm or greater then the alarm will sound again. The
alarm silence mode can NOT be repeated.
NOTE: The audible alarm signal cannot be silenced if the alarm detects CO concentration
above 200 ppm.

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Alarm Silence Mode
WARNING: Before silencing an active alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due
to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide and the dwelling should be evacuated.
When in alarm mode, pressing the TEST/SILENCE button will pause the alarm sound for
approximately 10 minutes. The red LED will continue to ash as in alarm mode to indicate
that the alarm has been silenced.
The alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. If after this period it is
still detecting carbon monoxide at 50ppm or greater then the alarm will sound again. The
alarm silence mode can NOT be repeated.
NOTE: The audible alarm signal cannot be silenced if the alarm detects CO concentration
above 200 ppm.
Do Not Disturb Mode
WARNING: Do not ignore any fault indication; please refer to the relevant guidance later
in this manual depending on the fault being indicated.
When the alarm is indicating any fault, low battery, or end of life warning (see the Status
Indicators section) it can be silenced for up to 9 hours by pressing the TEST/SILENCE
button. The yellow LED will continue to ash to indicate an active fault has been silenced.
This feature is designed to allow the fault signal to be silenced overnight and allows
occupants to sleep peacefully. It does not repair any fault or resolve any issues with the
carbon monoxide alarm.

12 Alarm Signals
The rst 2 cycles are at a lower volume to avoid startling occupants.
1. Chirp 4 times with red
LED ash
2. Pause 5s
3. Repeated unit it stops
detecting CO.
Alarm
1. Chirp 4 times with red
LED ash
2. Pause 5s
3. Repeated with all
segments of the display
active until the button is
released
Test

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Status Indicators
• After inserting the batteries, all three LEDs and all segments of the display will light up
briey and the alarm will beep. The green LED will then ash once per second for 60
seconds and the digital display will count down to 0, then transition to normal operation.
• During standby operation the green LED power indicator will ash once every 40
seconds.
• When a low battery is detected, the alarm will chirp once every 40 seconds in
conjunction with the yellow LED fault indicator ashing and a battery symbol displaying
on the screen.
• If the alarm is faulty, it will chirp twice every 8 seconds with the yellow LED fault
indicator ashing and “Err” displaying on the screen.
• At the alarm’s end of life, it will chirp 3 times every 40 seconds with the yellow LED
fault indicator ashing and “End” displaying on the screen.
• If the alarm is sounding to indicate dangerous exposure to carbon monoxide, the alarm
will behave as described in the Alarm Signals section.
• When a CO alarm incident is silenced the red LED alarm indicator will continue to ash.
• When a low battery, fault, or end of life warning is silenced the yellow LED fault
indicator will continue to ash.
• When any alert type is silenced, a crossed-out speaker symbol will be shown on the
screen.

14 Positioning
When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all
sleeping areas.
Carbon monoxide alarms should be tted in any room with a fuel burning appliance.
Legally, this is required for solid fuel appliances in England and Wales and for all fuel
burning appliance in Scotland and Northern Ireland, excluding cookers. Scotland also
further requires a CO alarm in any room that has a ue running through it.
The recommended position for the unit should be at least 1.8 meters (about 6 feet) above
the oor level.
The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of
your CO alarm, and may not suit all premises or occupants. Ensure the alarm is installed
correctly for your house layout, appliances and risks to occupants.
• Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance should children be allowed
to handle the alarm.
• Install in a bedroom or hallway located close to the sleeping area. Take special care to
verify the alarm can be heard in sleeping areas.

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Positioning
• It is recommended that at least one CO
alarm be installed on each oor of a
multistorey home.
• When installing near fuel burning
appliances, position 1 to 3 metres
(3.3 to 10 feet) horizontally from each
appliance.
• Placing at eye level allows for optimum
monitoring of the red and green indicator lights.
• Ensure that all vents of the unit are unobstructed.
• Do not install in dead air spaces such as within 300mm from corners of walls / ceilings
or supporting beams or within peaks of vaulted ceilings.
• Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans or ventilation systems or directly above
sources of heat such as radiators.
• Do not install in the immediate vicinity of cooking appliances.

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• Keep the CO alarm away from excessive exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, or grease.
Units placed in kitchens, garages, boiler rooms and similar locations should be cleaned
regularly. Dust, grease and household chemicals can a󰀨ect the sensor.
• Keep out of damp and humid areas such as bathrooms. Avoid spraying aerosols near
the CO alarm.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is below -10°C or hotter than 45°C.
• Do not place behind curtains or furniture, within cupboards, or in other enclosed or
obstructed spaces. CO must be able to reach the sensor.
• Do not install directly above a sink or other water source.
Installation
WARNING: The label on the alarm must not be removed as it shows important
information about the product.
NOTE: This alarm should be installed by a competent person.
1. Fit the batteries into the alarm (please note the battery polarities).

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Installation
2. Test the unit by using the TEST/SILENCE button. Ensure the alarm sounds correctly
as in the Alarm Signals section.
3. Check the desired installation position for wires, pipes or other obstructions that
would be dangerous to drill into.
4. Hold the baseplate against the ceiling at the desired installation position.
5. Mark the installation holes with a pencil (52mm between the centres of the two
holes).
6. Drill the two installation holes as previously marked using a 5mm diameter drill bit.
7. Insert the two included plastic rawl plugs into the holes with a hammer.
8. Insert the two screws provided until the screw heads are approximately 5mm from
wall.
9. Write the installation date on the sticker on the back of the alarm.
10. Hook the unit over the screws into the holes on the back of the alarm.

18 Installation
distance: 52mm
holes of the wall
plastic stopper

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Maintenance
Testing
The carbon monoxide alarm should be tested weekly to ensure proper operation. Hold
the TEST/SILENCE button for at least 10 seconds. The alarm will sound 4 quick beeps in
conjunction with the red LED ashing followed by 5 seconds of silence, repeating until the
TEST/SILENCE button is released.
If the alarm does not sound the batteries may be at; please follow the Battery
Replacement guidance below and then test the alarm again. If the alarm still fails to react
to the test button, please read the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
WARNING: The test button accurately tests the alarm’s components and functions. Do
not expose the alarm to smoke or an open ame. You may contaminate and damage
the sensor, preventing the alarm from providing adequate protection from real carbon
monoxide emergencies, and invalidate the warranty.

20 Care & Cleaning
Do not paint, spray or cover the carbon monoxide alarm.
Remove the alarm from the wall and vacuum with a soft brush attachment once per
month to remove dust and dirt. Do not use detergents or other solvents, or attempt to
dismantle the alarm to clean inside.
After removing the alarm from its installation position for any reason, place the CO alarm
back in its proper location as soon as possible and perform a test to ensure continuous
protection from carbon monoxide poisoning.
When using household cleaning supplies, aerosols including air fresheners, hair spray
and deodorant, or similar contaminants are used nearby, the area should be ventilated so
the alarm is not exposed to fumes.
WARNING: The following substances can a󰀨ect the sensor and may cause false actions:
methane, propane, isobutene, isopropanol, ethylene, benzene, toluene, ethyl acetate,
hydrogen sulde, sulfur dioxide, alcohol based products, paint, paint thinner, solvents,
adhesives, hair spray, aftershave, perfume and some cleaning agents. Charging lead acid
batteries nearby or freshly laid screed can also cause false alarms.