UltraFire ULLS10 User manual

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Testing the Alarm
Press and release the test button to test the alarm. The alarm should sound
three times with a ashing red light then stop.
After testing check that the red light ashes approximately every minute. Test
the alarm once a week to ensure correct operation.
WARNING: The electronic test button provides a full test of the alarm’s
functionality. Do not try to test the alarm using either heat, smoke, or naked
ame as damage will occur.
6. USER INFORMATION
Protect your Home Against Fire
Contact you local Fire Brigade for a home safety check, this information is
free and will identify potential re hazards in and around your home.
Make sure all occupants of the home know what a re alarm sounds like.
Prove and practise a re escape plan and arrange a suitable and safe
assembly point.
What to Do if the Alarms Sound
Alarms sounds are as follows:
Full alarm indicating
smoke and re
Repeating series of 3 beeps every
4 seconds with ashing light
Low battery Single beep every minute
Test button jammed One beep every 11 seconds
Fault Double beep every minute
Ensure everyone leaves the building as soon as possible.
• Do not run.
• Do not stop to collect belongs.
• If it is safe to do so, close all windows and doors as you escape to
prevent the spread of re.
• Smoke is the main cause of death from re. If trapped inside the building,
cover your mouth, conserve breath and crawl to safety.
Do not silence a re alarm until you know the cause of the alarm and
when all occupants are safely outside the building.
7. ALARM MAINTENANCE
A regular program of re alarm maintenance will help to keep your alarm in
good working order.
• Test the alarm monthly making sure that all interconnected alarms in the
system sound within 10 seconds.
• Vacuum the alarms every six months and wipe them with a damp cloth.
• Do not paint the alarm.
A smoke alarm is a sensitive life-saving device. The life of this alarm can
be signicantly reduced by adverse environments, incorrect location and a
failure to regularly clean and maintain it according to the instructions. Incorrect
location and a lack of reasonable care may also cause it to malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
The battery will last 10 years and is not replaceable. At the end of its life the
alarm will beep once every minute for a minimum of one month.
The life of the battery can be signicantly shortened by periods of storage
or use in temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C. It will also be shortened
by frequent or extended periods in full alarm often caused by conditions
such as cigarette smoke, steam, aerosol spray and condensation. In these
circumstances the warranty will be void.
If this happens at night you can press the test button to silence the battery
warning for 10 hours. Replace the alarm as soon as possible.
Problems are indicated in ve ways:
• The alarm beeps twice every minute indicating a malfunction.
• The alarm beeps once every minute indicating a low battery.
• The full alarm sounds for no reason. (A repeating series of three beeps
with ashing light)
• The alarm does not sound when pressing the test button.
• The test button light remains steadily on or o󰀨. (i.e. does not ash
approximately once every minute, when the unit is not in alarm)
Inspect for obvious damage. Check that the alarm has been installed in
accordance with the instructions. In the case of repeated nuisance alarms, check
that it is free from dust, cobwebs and external contamination from such things as
cigarette smoke, drying paint, spray from household aerosols and steam that will
ultimately shorten the life of the alarm and invalidate the warranty.
If this does not correct the problem, do NOT attempt to repair. There are no user
serviceable parts internally. If the smoke alarm is within the warranty period
and terms, indicate the nature of the problem and return the unit with proof of
purchase to the address at the end of this manual. Units beyond warranty cannot
be economically repaired.
9. PRODUCT WARRANTY
UltraFire guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed re alarm will
be free from defects in material, workmanship or design under normal use and
service for a period of 10 years.
This Guarantee is not assignable. Our liability to you, under this guarantee is
limited to repairing or replacing any part which we nd to be defective in material,
workmanship or design, free of charge to the customer, upon sending the alarm
with proof of date of purchase, postage paid to UltraFire, 33 West Street, Alford,
Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX, United Kingdom. The terms of this guarantee will not
apply in the following circumstances: If the alarm has been modied, dismantled,
contaminated, damaged, neglected or otherwise abused or altered following
the date of purchase, or if it fails to operate due to incorrect siting, installation,
maintenance or inadequate or over voltage AC electrical power, or damage
caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied. It is specically drawn to
the users attention that substantial periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during
which time the re alarm will have provided valuable protection; no Claim under
the guarantee will be entertained.
The liability of UltraFire, arising from the sale of this alarm or under the terms of
this guarantee shall not in any case exceed the cost of replacement of the alarm.
In no case, shall UltraFire be liable for consequential loss or damage resulting
from the failure of the alarm or the breach of this or any other guarantee, express
or implied or for damage caused by failure to abide by the instructions supplied.
This guarantee does not a󰀨ect your statutory rights.
UltraFire
33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX, United Kingdom
Telephone: [phone]
Email: support@ultra-re.co.uk
UltraFire
ULLS10 2797-CPR-749677
BS EN 14604: 2005 KM 623822
USER MANUAL
ULLS10 OPTICAL
SMOKE ALARM
Optical Smoke Alarm
DOC 1303 - V1.3

1. ULLS10 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
All UltraFire Photoelectric type smoke alarms are approved to EN14604-
2005, the most recent and rigorous European Smoke Alarm Standard. The
unique X-Prole Photoelectric sensing chamber is particularly sensitive to slow
smouldering res typically originating in living rooms, bedrooms and hallways
whilst being highly resistant to nuisance alarms.
The alarm and sealed-in battery are guaranteed for the 10-Year life of the
product, including routine weekly testing. However, its life can be signicantly
reduced by adverse environments, incorrect location and a failure to regularly
clean and maintain it according to the following instructions. Incorrect location
and a lack of reasonable care may also cause it to malfunction and will
invalidate the warranty.
Product Features
• Sealed in 10 year battery.
• Approved to EN14604:2005, Smoke alarm devices.
• Unique X-Prole detection chamber with insect screen.
• Bespoke software maximises detection ability, false alarm rejection and
Alarm Silence operation.
• Power automatically switched on as a detector is installed onto its
mounting plate and automatically switched o󰀨 when detector is removed.
• Red LED ashes approximately every minute conrming unit is receiving
power and ready to detect re conditions. (Quiescent Mode)
• Low Battery Warning - End of alarm life, alarm gives one beep every
minute.
• Low Battery Warning Silence - Low battery warnings often start at night.
• Silence the audible warning for ten hours by pressing the test button, thus
avoiding removing the alarm from its mounting plate. The alarm can then
be replaced when convenient the following day.
• Extra Large Test Button for ease of use, tests sensitivity, circuitry, battery
and alarm sounder.
• Loud 85 Decibel Piezo Electric Alarm - Automatically resets when
hazardous condition has passed and chamber is clear.
• Alarm Silence - Silence your smoke alarm by momentarily pressing the
test button. Ideal in non-emergency situations where nuisance alarms
may have been created, for example, by steam. The red light ashes
every 12 seconds to remind you that the smoke alarm has been silenced
and will automatically reset to quiescent mode in 10 minutes.
• Approved for use in Leisure Accomodation Vehicles.
2. CHOICE AND LOCATION OF ALARMS
Photoelectric (Optical) Smoke Alarms are best for sensing smouldering res
and are therefore most suitable for rooms containing soft furnishings, carpets
bedding and clothes, such as hallways, living rooms and bedrooms.
Heat alarms are most suitable for kitchens, boiler rooms workshops and
garages where dirt and dust contaminate smoke alarms causing nuisance
alarms and in some cases a failure to detect a re early.
NOTE: When installing heat alarms in living and working accommodation
they should always be interlinked to smoke alarms and should not be used in
escape routes from the building.
Ionisation Type Smoke Alarms are best at detecting fast aming res such
as loose burning paper; however their operation can be signicantly delayed
the farther they are from the source of the re and smoke, according to
recommendations in BS5839 pt 6.
Unless there is signicant risk of fast clean burning res in a particular
area, photoelectric alarms are recommended by that standard for living
accommodation where most res are started by electrical equipment and
smouldering material such as soft furnishings, clothing, curtains and carpets.
For minimum protection install at least one smoke alarm in the escape route
from each oor of your home and within 3 metres of all bedroom doors, see
diagrams.
Recommended siting of smoke and heat alarms in:
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH ONE
SLEEPING AREA
SINGLE STOREY HOME WITH TWO
SLEEPING AREAS
MULTIPLE STOREY HOME WITH
MULTIPLE SLEEPING AREAS
Recommended position of alarms in a
room, corridor or escape route:
3. AVOID THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
The life of this alarm can be signicantly reduced by adverse environments,
incorrect location and a failure to regularly clean and maintain it according to the
following instructions. Incorrect location and a lack of reasonable care may also
cause it to malfunction and will invalidate the warranty.
1. Do not locate near fans or extractors. These can pull smoke and heat away
from the alarms.
2. Do not install in or near high humidity areas such as showers, bathrooms or
kitchens where humidity levels exceed 85% or the room temperature exceeds 40°
or falls below 0°C. These may cause nuisance alarms and damage the detector.
3. Do not install in the peak of an ‘A’ frame or sloping ceiling. This may delay
smoke and heat reaching them due to the presence of dead air.
4. Do not install less than 300mm from walls and light ttings when mounted on
the ceiling where heat and dead air may prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
5. Do not install in insect infested areas.
6. Do not install in areas subjected to heavy concentrations of cigarette smoke
that will cause nuisance alarms and the alarm to become contaminated.
7. Do not install smoke alarms in kitchens, boiler rooms and garages where fumes
and dust may cause nuisance alarms.
8. Do not install on poorly insulated walls and ceilings where cold air boundary
layers could prevent smoke reaching the alarm.
9. Do not install near objects that could prevent smoke and heat reaching the
alarm.
10. Do not install within 1500mm of uorescent light tting that could trigger
nuisance alarms.
11. Do not paint the alarm.
The location of the alarms must be in accordance with applicable building
regulations. Further help and guidance can also be found in BS5839 part 6.
4. FURTHER DETAIL ON ALARM LOCATION
Details
1. At least one smoke alarm should be installed in the escape route on all
oors of the building.
2. The detection element of smoke alarms should be between 25mm and
600mm below the ceiling, or in the case of heat alarms between 25mm and
150mm.
3. Smoke and heat alarms should be at least 300mm from any wall or light
tting.
4. If ceiling mounting is impractical smoke alarms may be installed on walls
provided that the area is no longer or wider than 10 metres and the total
area does not exceed 50m2 and that:
a. The detection element is between 150mm and 300mm below the
ceiling.
b. The bottom of the detection element is above openings such as
vents, doors and opening windows
c. They are not mounted close to or above heaters or air-conditioning
vents.
5. Where smoke alarms are located in a hallway, corridor or landing, the alarm
should be no further than three metres from any bedroom door to assist
audibility behind closed doors.
6. No point on the ceiling in any room, hallway or corridor should be further
than 7.5 metres from any smoke alarm.
7. Heat alarms should not be used in escape routes from the building. Where
used in other areas, heat alarms should be no more than 5.3 metres from
other heat or smoke alarms.
8. Do not install heat alarms in sleeping areas; for example, bedrooms,
nurseries, playrooms or areas where the elderly and disabled may spend
long periods of time.
9. Do not install heat alarms on walls.
10. To give the earliest warning of a developing re, smoke and heat alarms (as
appropriate) should be installed in all rooms of your home and interlinked.
5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Do not store alarms in temperatures below 5°C and above 30°C; this may cause
beeping and nuisance alarms when rst installed. These will clear after a short
time when the alarm has become acclimatised. Extended periods under these
conditions will reduce the life of the alarms and invalidate the warranty.
Separate the alarm from the mounting
plate. The product is shipped with the
batteries disconnected and the mounting
plate loose. If the product has been
activated prior to installation, depress
the small security tag, located in the side
wall as shown here and turn the alarm
clockwise while holding the mounting
plate.
Select desired location, refer to the Section above. You need to ensure surfaces
do not contain hazardous materials e.g. asbestos. Screw ttings are suitable for
use on wood, plaster and plasterboard but on other surfaces such as concrete
adhesive material or adhesive pads may be better. For certain applications, the
installer may need to source own xings. Screw the mounting base to ceiling using
the xings provided. You may also use two half-moon shaped and double-sided
xing pads available from UltraFire. Alternatively, you may use any proprietary
builders xing adhesive normally used to x skirting boards and other light building
components to walls etc. When using the pads or adhesives make sure
the surfaces are ake free, clean, dry and at.
Take care to use all appropriate Health and Safety
precautions when xing the mounting plate and
alarm to their surface - in particular use appropriate
access equipment, protect yourself from dust and
wear eye protection. Line up the arrow on the back
of the alarm with the arrow inside the mounting
plate and mount the alarm.
Once the alarm is on the mounting plate twist it
clockwise to lock it into place until the security
tag clicks in to place. The sealed in battery will be
automatically switched on and the alarm powered
up.