UltraFire UBS1RF User manual

USER MANUAL
UBS1RF OPTICAL SMOKE ALARM
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EN 14604:2005/AC:2008
DOP:UBS1RF-001-V1

UBS1RF Optical Smoke Alarm
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This optical smoke alarm is a re
detection and alarm device which gives
o󰀨 an audible and visual warning when
it detects the presence of smoke within
a specially designed detection
chamber. Optical smoke sensors
are less prone to false alarms than
ionisation sensors which have
previously been more commonplace,
whilst also being slightly more sensitive
to slower, smouldering res typically seen
around electrical equipment and the fabrics
used for furniture. They are ideal for living rooms,
bedrooms, hallways and near kitchens (but not in kitchens).
During standby, the LED will ash every 50 seconds to indicate normal operation.
When in alarm mode the LED ashes approximately once per second and the
alarm enters into one of the alarm patterns described in the Alarm Signals section.
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Product Specication
•Sensor Type: Optical with thermal enhancement
• Battery Specication:
◦Voltage: DC 3V
◦Type: 2x AA alkaline
◦Recommended:
•Energizer E91
•Gold Peak Group GP 15A
•Raymax LR6
•Dimensions (HxDia): 35x125mm
•General Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C
•Humidity Range: 0% to 93% RH
•Operating Current:
◦Standby: <6µA
◦Alarm: <75mA
•Alarm Volume: >85dBA at 3 meters
•Smoke Sensitivity: 0.101 – 0.153dB/m
•Silence Time: Approx. 10 minutes
•Do Not Disturb Time:
Approx. 10 hours
(see Additional Features)
•Wireless Frequency: 868MHz
•Wireless Range:
◦Clear Line of Sight: 100m
◦Typical Indoors: 35m
•Wireless Limit: 50 devices
• Certied to: BS EN 14604:2005
•Usable Lifespan: 10 years
•Disposal: Not for general waste;
see local electronic waste
disposal guidelines.
•Suitable for: BS 5839-6 Grade F
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Suitability
UltraFire’s range of battery-powered re detection and alarm devices are
designed to meet BS 5839-6 Grade F requirements. Even if interlinked as a
network with multiple sensor types, these alarms are only intended for use in
single household premises which are permitted to use battery-powered alarms.
Local Building Regulations, legislation, or other requirements may specify
mains-powered alarms, in which case this product is not suitable.
Multi-household domestic premises and commercial premises usually require
more advanced re detection and alarm systems.
Additional Features
Radio-Interlink
UltraFire radio-interlinked alarms are designed to be wirelessly interlinked as a
network with up to 50 products. These alarms need to be “learned in” or
interlinked in order to communicate with each other. If one alarm activates, all
other interlinked alarms will also sound. They are not designed to communicate
with wireless alarms from other ranges or manufacturers.
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Additional Features
Alarm Silence Mode
WARNING: Before silencing an active alarm you must ensure the environment is
safe. Do not silence the alarm in the event of an actual re, as this may prevent
other occupants from evacuating.
When in alarm mode, pushing the test button will silence the unit for
approximately 10 minutes. The red LED will ash as per the Status Indicators
section to indicate that the alarm has been silenced.
The alarm will automatically reset after approximately 10 minutes. If after this
period there are still signs of a potential re then the alarm will sound again. The
alarm silence mode can be repeated.
Do Not Disturb Mode
When the alarm is indicating any kind of fault it will chirp as per the Status
Indicators section. Pressing the silence button at this time will silence the warning
for approximately 8 to 10 hours, ideal for postponing corrective action overnight.
The alarm will still continue to monitor for signs of a potential re during this time,
providing the fault does not prevent normal operation, so it may go into alarm
mode. The alarm’s Do Not Disturb Mode only prevents the fault warning chirp.
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Alarm Signals
Test Alarm Pattern Smoke Detected Alarm
Pattern
All Other Alarms in the
Network
1. Chirp 3 times. 1. Chirp 3 times. 1. Chirp 2 times.
2. Pause 1.5s. 2. Pause 1.5s. 2. Pause 1.2s.
3. Chirp 3 times. 3. Chirp 3 times. 3. Repeat from beginning.
4. Pause 4.5s. 4. Pause 4.5s.
4. The alarm will reset after 60
seconds without further
wireless activation signal from
other alarms.
5. Repeat from beginning. 5. Repeat from beginning.
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Status Indicators
• During standby operation the red LED will ash once every 50 seconds.
• When the battery fails or a low battery is detected, the alarm will chirp once
every 50 seconds in conjunction with the red LED ashing.
• When a fault is detected the alarm will chirp once every 50 seconds.
• If the alarm has been silenced the red LED will ash once every 16 seconds
for approximately 10 minutes.
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Installation
Location
Smoke alarms are recommended for all rooms which are not regularly exposed to
steam, fumes, dust or other contaminants.
Do Not Install in the Following Places:
• On walls, shelves, or cupboards
• Where the alarm is likely to be exposed to liquids
• At the very apex of pitched ceilings
• In the corner of the ceiling
• Within 30cm of a wall, light tting, or other obstruction
• In bathrooms and other rooms that will be exposed to steam
• Near appliances or areas where combustion occurs regularly
• In areas regularly exposed to excess dirt, dust, gases, vapours, or humidity
• Where the ambient temperature regularly exceeds 0°C to 40°C

Placement
UltraFire Wireless Smoke Alarms must be installed on the ceiling, at least 30cm
from the nearest wall, light tting, or other obstruction. The alarms cannot provide
adequate warning of a re if installed on or too close to a wall.
At least one smoke alarm should be installed in each hallway or corridor and on
each main landing of every staircase. In hallways or corridors exceeding 7.5m in
length, no point in the hallway or corridor should exceed 7.5m from the nearest
smoke alarm. For best protection install optical smoke alarms also in living rooms,
dining rooms and bedrooms. This gives the earliest possible warning should a re
start in these rooms.
These alarms should be installed no more than 600mm vertically below the apex
of a pitched ceiling. Where the depth from apex to eaves is 600mm or less the
ceiling should be treated as at.
Try to ensure that the alarm is within reach without taking any undue risks, so that
you can perform routine maintenance and replace the batteries.
Above all else you must ensure that you follow local building regulations,
legislation, and o󰀩cial standards.
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Installation Procedure
WARNING: The label on the alarm must not be removed as it shows important
information about the product.
2. Hold the baseplate against the ceiling at the desired installation position.
3. Mark the installation holes with a pencil.
5. Strike the two included plastic rawl plugs into the holes with a hammer.
7. Fit the batteries into the alarm.
8. Follow the instructions in the Radio-Interlink section.
10. After mounting, test the alarm as described in the Maintenance section.
1. Check the desired installation position for wires, pipes, or other obstructions
that would be dangerous to drill into.
6. Align the baseplate to the plastic rawl plugs and x in place using the
provided screws.
4. Drill the two installation holes as previously marked using a 5mm diameter
drill bit.
9. Line the alarm up to the baseplate and turn the alarm head clockwise, until
securely attached.

Radio-Interlink
UltraFire radio-interlinked alarms are designed to be wirelessly interlinked as a
network with up to 50 products. These alarms need to be “learned in” or
interlinked in order to communicate with each other. If one alarm activates, all
other interlinked alarms will also sound. They are not designed to communicate
with wireless alarms from other ranges or manufacturers.
Note: Obstructions such as steel reinforcement in concrete could block or impede
the wireless signal. While the wireless range is over 200m in open spaces, the
e󰀨ective range may be reduced by walls and other obstructions within a building.
It is recommended not to exceed 35m as the maximum distance between the
alarms in a network.
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Interlink Learning Mode
1. Press the test button on another alarm three times within 2 seconds,
repeating for all alarms within ten seconds of each other.
2. This connects the alarms to the master unit.
3. Once an alarm successfully receives the master unit’s radio-interlink code
the red LED will ash for about two seconds. The alarm will then exit learning
mode automatically and return to standby operation.
Note: When the alarm is in master mode you can press the test button at any
time to exit and return to standby operation.
Interlink Master Mode
1. Press the test button three times within two seconds on an optical smoke
alarm; if the red LED ashes once then the alarm has entered learning mode,
otherwise repeat accordingly.
2. If this alarm has not received a wireless interlink code within 2 seconds it will
go into master mode. At this point the red LED should always be on.
3. In master mode the alarm is constantly transmitting a wireless interlink code;
if there is no response to this command within 10 seconds, the alarm will exit
master mode automatically and return to standby operation.

Adding a New Alarm to an Existing Interlink Network
1. Fit the batteries into the new alarm and test it as described in the
Maintenance section.
2. Remove an already interlinked alarm from its baseplate and press the test
button three times within two seconds; if the red LED ashes once then the
alarm has entered learning mode, otherwise repeat accordingly.
3. After 2 seconds it will automatically go into master mode. At this point the
red LED should always be on.
4. In master mode the alarm is constantly transmitting a wireless interlink code;
if there is no response to this command within 10 seconds, the alarm will
automatically reset to standby operation.
5. On the new alarm, press the test button three times within two seconds;
if the red LED ashes once then the alarm has entered learning mode.
6. The new alarm is now listening for the wireless interlink code transmitted
from the existing alarm which is in master mode.
7. Once the new alarm successfully receives a wireless interlink code the red
LED will ash for about two seconds. The new alarm will then exit learning
mode automatically and return to standby operation, ready to be attached to
its baseplate.
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It may be necessary to remove an alarm from the network in some situations, for
example if troubleshooting an alarm that does not respond to the test signal.
1. Turn the alarm head anti-clockwise and remove it from the baseplate.
2. Take the batteries out from the battery compartment.
3. Press and hold the test button while reinserting the batteries. If successful,
the red LED will turn on for about 3 seconds, otherwise repeat accordingly.
4. Once the LED turns o󰀨, release the test button.
5. Press and release the test button again when the LED turns back on.
6. The LED will turn o󰀨 and the alarm will chirp, indicating success.
7. The alarm is now in standby operation as a standalone unit, no longer
interlinked with any other alarms.
Clear Interlink Code
Test your alarms to ensure proper operation once per week by pressing the test
button. If there is no sound output it means that the alarm is faulty, the batteries
are at, or that the installation procedure may not have been followed correctly.
Please try replacing the batteries and reinstalling the alarm head. If the alarm still
fails to react to the test button, please read the Troubleshooting section of this
manual.
Testing
Maintenance

WARNING: The test button accurately tests the alarm’s components and
functions. Do not expose the alarm to an open ame. You may contaminate and
damage the sensor, preventing the alarm from providing adequate protection
from real res, and invalidate the warranty. You may use an approved smoke
detector test spray to test your detector.
Note: When testing a single alarm, because the alarm transmits a wireless
signal, other connected alarms should also sound. Once the test button has been
released, the other alarms will silence within 1 minute.
Do not paint smoke or heat alarms. Your alarms should be cleaned every 3
months, using a vacuum cleaner tted with the soft brush attachment.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the cover to clean inside. This will a󰀨ect the
warranty.
Cleaning
Do not attempt to repair the alarm yourself; dismantling the alarm will a󰀨ect your
warranty. If the alarm is not operating properly, and it is still under warranty,
contact the retailer who sold you the product or the manufacturer.
Repairing
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance Continued
Problem Action
Alarm does not sound when tested.
Remove alarm head from the
baseplate. Check batteries are
installed properly and have power.
Alarm chirps with the red LED ash
about every 50 seconds.
Replace batteries as described in the
Maintenance section.
Regular false alarms.
1. Clean the alarm as described in the
Maintenance section.
2. Move the alarm to a new position in
the room.
Alarm chirps about every 50 seconds.
1. Clean the alarm as described in the
Maintenance section.
2. Replace the alarm. Contact the
retailer or manufacturer if still within
warranty period.
Alarm fails to interlink to a
network.
Follow the steps to clear the interlink
code and try to interlink the alarm
again using a di󰀨erent alarm as the
master.

Familiarise yourself with and follow the national and local regulations regarding
selection and installation of the di󰀨erent kinds of smoke and heat alarms.
If an alarm sounds but you did not push the test button and it is not a fault tone
then it is likely a dangerous situation has developed in the property. To prepare
for such occurrences, it is recommended that you develop escape plans for the
premises and discuss them with all occupants. Regular practice of your
emergency plans can be vital to a successful evacuation.
1. Familiarise everyone with the alarm patterns of all alarm devices and explain
what they represent.
2. Identify all exits from each room and plan an escape route to the outside
from each exit.
3. Teach all occupants to carefully touch doors and to use an alternate exit
when the door is hot; instruct them not to open the door if the door is hot.
4. Teach occupants to crawl along the oor, to stay below dangerous fumes and
gases.
5. Identify a safe meeting place for all occupants outside the building and make
sure everyone is aware of it.
Plan Your Escape
Fire Safety Advice
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1. Calmly leave the premises as quickly as possible. Follow your personalised
Escape Plan if possible; otherwise:
a. Carefully touch doors to ensure they are not hot before opening them.
b. Use an alternate exit if necessary.
c. Crawl along the oor to avoid smoke.
d. Do not stop to collect anything.
2. Meet at a pre-arranged meeting place outside the building if there are
multiple occupants. Check if anyone is missing, but do not re-enter the
premises.
3. Call the re service from outside the building; do not delay your escape to
contact the emergency services.
4. Do not go back inside a burning building for any reason. Wait for the re
service to arrive.
Note: These guidelines will assist you in the event of a re; however, UltraFire
cannot predict the exact situation of any home re. Creating your own escape
plan based on your specic premises and occupants is the best way to ensure
safe evacuation. Follow re safety guidance and legislation to reduce the chance
that res will start and prevent hazardous situations.
What to Do in Case of Fire:
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UltraFire warrants to the original purchaser that its enclosed UBS1RF
battery-powered radio-interlinked alarm, under normal domestic use and service,
will operate as described and be free from material and workmanship defects for
a period of ve years from the date of purchase.
UltraFire hereby warrants that during the warranty period, commencing from the
date of purchase, UltraFire, at its discretion, agrees to repair or replace the unit
free of charge. The warranty on any replacement alarm will last for the remainder
of the period of the original warranty in respect of the alarm originally purchased
– that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the
replacement product.
UltraFire reserves the right to o󰀨er an alternative product similar to that being
replaced if the original model is no longer available or in stock. This warranty
applies to the original retail purchaser from the date of original retail purchase
and is not transferable. Proof of purchase is required.
This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accidents, misuse, abuse,
disassembly, lack of reasonable care of the product, or applications not in
accordance with the user manual. Consumables such as batteries are also not
covered by this warranty. In no case shall UltraFire be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages or any other warranty, express or implied.
Warranty Information
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The warranty does not apply to retail stores, service centres or any distributors or
agents. UltraFire will not recognise any changes to this warranty by third parties.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty of tness
for a particular purpose is limited in duration for ve years.
This warranty does not a󰀨ect your statutory rights. Except for death or personal
injury, UltraFire shall not be liable for any loss of use, damage, cost or
expense relating to this product or for any indirect, or consequential loss,
damages or costs incurred by you or any other user of this product.
Returning Your Alarm
Contact either the original retailer or UltraFire before attempting to return your
alarm. Pack the alarm in a well-padded box, tape securely and a󰀩x an
appropriate address label. Send the alarm either to the retailer you purchased
from or to the manufacturer if still under warranty.
If the alarm is no longer under warranty, replace it immediately with a comparable
product. If your current alarms are interlinked only replace with UltraFire alarms
from the same model range to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
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