UltraFire UBCO1 User manual

TEST
SILENCE
Carbon Monoxide Alarm UBCO1
10 Year Lifespan
Carbon Monoxide Alarm
USER MANUAL
UBCO1 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Green = Power | Yellow = Fault | Red = Alarm

2Index
Product specication......................................................................................... 3 - 4
Suitability............................................................................................................ 5 - 6
Carbon monoxide (CO) information................................................................... 6 - 7
Alarm silence mode........................................................................................... 8
Do not disturb mode.......................................................................................... 9
Alarm signals..................................................................................................... 10
Status indicators................................................................................................ 11
Positioning.......................................................................................................... 12 -14
Installation.......................................................................................................... 14 - 16
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 17 - 20
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 20 - 22
What to do if the alarm sounds.......................................................................... 22 - 24
Warranty information......................................................................................... 24 - 25
Contact information........................................................................................... 26

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Index
Product specication......................................................................................... 3 - 4
Suitability............................................................................................................ 5 - 6
Carbon monoxide (CO) information................................................................... 6 - 7
Alarm silence mode........................................................................................... 8
Do not disturb mode.......................................................................................... 9
Alarm signals..................................................................................................... 10
Status indicators................................................................................................ 11
Positioning.......................................................................................................... 12 -14
Installation.......................................................................................................... 14 - 16
Maintenance...................................................................................................... 17 - 20
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 20 - 22
What to do if the alarm sounds.......................................................................... 22 - 24
Warranty information......................................................................................... 24 - 25
Contact information........................................................................................... 26
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.
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, and it can be generated by a variety of household
appliances such as replaces, boilers, and gas cookers. An electronic carbon monoxide
alarm is the only way to be warned of the presence of this deadly gas in the home.
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.

4Product Specications
• Sensor Type: electrochemical
• Battery Specication:
▫Voltage: DC 3V
▫ Type: 2x alkaline AA
▫Recommended: GP GN15A or Raymax LR6
• Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 37mm
• Weight: 140g (with batteries)
• Operating Conditions:
▫Temperature: -10 to +40°C
▫Humidity: 30 to 95% non-condensing
• Storage Conditions:
▫Temperature: -20 to +50°C
▫Humidity: 10 to 95% non-condensing
• Operating Current:
▫ Standby: <20μA
▫Alarm: <30mA
• Alarm Volume: ≥85dB at 3m @3.2±0.5KHz
pulsing alarm
• Alarm Response Times:
▫At 30ppm: After 120 minutes
▫At 50ppm: Between 60 to 90 minutes
▫At 100ppm: Between 10 to 40 minutes
▫At 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

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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:
30ppm Without alarm before 120 minutes
50ppm Alarm triggered between 60 to 90 minutes
100ppm Alarm triggered between 10 to 40 minutes
300ppm Alarm triggered less than 3 minutes

8Alarm 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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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.

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The rst 2 cycles are at a lower volume to avoid startling occupants.
Alarm Signals
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 until the
button is released
Test

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Status Indicators
• After inserting the batteries, all three LEDs will light up briey and the alarm will beep.
The green LED will then ash once per second for 60 seconds, then transition to
standby 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.
• If the alarm is faulty, it will chirp twice every 8 seconds with the yellow LED fault
indicator ashing.
• At the alarm’s end of life, it will chirp 3 times every 40 seconds with the yellow LED
fault indicator ashing.
• 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.

12 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.

14 Positioning
• 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 40°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.

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Installation
1. Fit the batteries into the alarm (please note the battery polarities).
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. Hook the unit over the screws into the holes on the back of the alarm.

16 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.

18 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.

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Battery Replacement
To install or replace the battery in unit, please perform the following steps:
1. Remove the alarm from the wall.
2. Remove the back cover to open the battery compartment.
3. Remove the old batteries and insert the new batteries.
a. Please note the battery polarities
4. After inserting the batteries, all three LEDs will light up briey and the alarm will beep.
The green LED will then ash once per second for 60 seconds, then transition to
standby operation.
a. If not, remove the batteries and put them in again or try di󰀨erent batteries.
5. Close the battery compartment.
6. Hook the unit over the screws into the holes on the back of the alarm.
7. Test the unit by using the TEST/SILENCE button. Ensure the alarm sounds correctly as
in the Alarm Signals section.

20 WARNING: Use only the batteries specied in the Product Specication section of this
manual. The use of di󰀨erent battery may have a detrimental e󰀨ect on the CO alarm.
WARNING: Your CO alarm will not be operational and will not monitor for CO levels
without batteries.
Repairing
WARNING: Opening up, dismantling, or tampering with the alarm in any way other than
described in the Maintenance > Battery Replacement section puts the user at risk of
electrocution and may cause the unit to malfunction.
Do not attempt to repair the alarm yourself; dismantling the alarm will invalidate your
warranty. If the alarm is not operating properly but is still under warranty, contact the
retailer who sold you the product or the manufacturer.