UltraFire ULLCO10 Manual

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR ALARM
WARNING: Tampering with this alarm may cause a malfunction
Testing the alarm
Test the alarm once a week using the test button. It should flash all three
LEDs once, one after another, followed by 4 beeps from the sounder.
Cleaning the alarm
Regular cleaning of the alarm is essential if it is to work properly. Keep free
of dust and vacuum it every month and ensure the vents are clear. Every six
months wipe the outside with a damp cloth to remove staining and grease
from cooking etc.
Battery Information
The battery is sealed in and is not replaceable. It should last 10 years; after
that the alarm will beep three times every minute to indicate end of life. At this
point the alarm should be replaced.
Extended periods in alarm mode can significantly reduce the life of the
battery.
AUTOMATIC FAULT DETECTION
In the unlikely event of a fault developing in your alarm, it will emit two beeps
every minute (see Table 1). If this happens DO NOT OPEN THE ALARM,
there are no user serviceable parts inside. Remove it from the baseplate to
turn it off and return it to the manufacturer at the address at the end of this
handbook.
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an extremely poisonous gas. It is a colourless,
odourless and tasteless gas released by the incomplete combustion of fossil
fuels such as natural gas, bottled gas, petrol, diesel, oil, paraffin, wood, coal
coke and bio-fuels.
When inhaled, it causes chemical asphyxiation, when CO mixes with the
blood and reduces the oxygen carried around the body, in particular to the
brain. The following symptoms are typical of CO poisoning and should be
discussed with all members of your household.
Mild Exposure:
Slight headache, nausea, fatigue, often thought to be flu symptoms. Think CO.
Medium Exposure:
Severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting and fast heart rate.
Extreme Exposure:
Unconsciousness, Convulsions, Cardio-respiratory failure, death.
Although feeling unwell, victims of CO poisoning become so disoriented that
they can no longer decide what to do next, including being unable to exit the
building or call for assistance. Very young children often show symptoms
earlier than adults.
Being affected while asleep is the most dangerous situation as the victim will
not wake as a result.
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL
SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE?
A correctly operating and serviced fossil fuel burning appliance should allow
complete burning of the fuel and therefore is not a hazard. You should have
all such appliances serviced at least once a year by a fully qualified Gas Safe
registered engineer.
TYPICAL SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE
AROUND THE AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD ARE:
Room heaters; such as real flame fires, wood-burners, ranges; open coal,
coke and wood fires, portable gas and paraffin heaters. Central heating boil-
ers. Oil fired and gas central heating boilers, wood-burners and automated
feeders for coke and coal.
Cookers and solid fuel ranges;
NOTE: Cooker hoods without flues will not remove CO.
Barbecues and chimneas; used outside but close to the property.
Petrol and diesel driven engines; such as cars, motorbikes, lawnmowers,
strimmers, rotovators, chain saws etc, especially when run up inside the
garage or garden shed.
Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoke; Carbon monoxide from burning tobacco
can build up over even a short time, particularly in a poorly ventilated property.
Blocked flues from fires, ranges and boilers; A partially blocked flue will
cause a build up of unburned gasses in the system and, if damaged by build-
ing movement or poor condition, could either severely affect complete burning
or leak combustion gases into the property, particularly when they take air
from the room to improve efficiency of exhaust.
TYPICAL CAUSES OF CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE HOME ARE
Incorrect Installation of Equipment Always use a registered Gas Safe
Installation Engineer.
Faulty Equipment; Cracked /blocked flues or cracked heat exchangers.
Insufficient Ventilation for Complete Combustion; Where appliances take
air for combustion from the room such as open wood and coal fires, portable
gas or paraffin heaters or space-heating boilers, the room MUST have ade-
quate ventilation to allow sufficient air for complete combustion.
DO NOT block up room vents specifically provided for this purpose.
Appliances Competing for Air Supply; Where there is more than one appli-
ance taking air from a room ensure that there is an adequate supply. Consult
your Gas Safe Engineer.
Air tightness of the Property; This can happen if there is a lack of unobstructed
ventilation in the presence of double glazing.
Holiday Accommodation; Take particular care when using holiday accommo-
dation at home or abroad. Make sure you understand the type of appliances you
are using and take note of the fuel being used. The UltraFire ULLCO10 alarm is
particularly suitable for this. Always take the handbook with you and read these
instructions.
HAVING A WORKING CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IN YOUR PROPERTY
SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS A REASON TO AVOID THE REGULAR SERVIC-
ING OF FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
UltraFire guarantees to you, as a purchaser, that the enclosed carbon monoxide
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 find 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 modified, 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, or damage caused by failure to abide by the
instructions supplied. It is specifically drawn to the users attention that substantial
periods in alarm will shorten alarm life, during which time it will have provided valu-
able protection and 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 guaran-
tee does not affect your statutory rights.
IMPORTANT: This device is not suitable as a smoke, fire or combustible
gas detector. It should not be regarded as a substitute for the proper ser-
vicing of fossil fuel burning appliances such as gas, oil, paraffin, bio-fuel,
wood, coke, charcoal or coal fired boilers, room heaters and cookers etc,
or their flues.
33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX, United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 978 8262
Email: support@ultra-fire.co.uk
Web: www.ultra-fire.co.uk
MANUAL - ULLCO10
Test and Silence Buttons
LED Indicators
BS EN 50291-1:2018
BS EN 50291-2:2019
Control Unit Classification: 6K2/6B1//6S1/6M3
KM 573122
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