UltraFire UBH1, User Manual

Page 1: ...Heat Alarm USER MANUAL UBH1 HEAT ALARM UBH1 ...

Page 2: ...ty 3 Silence Do Not Disturb Mode 4 AlarmSignals 5 Status Indicators Installation 6 Placement 7 Installation Procedure 8 Maintenance 9 10 Troubleshooting 11 Fire Safety Advice 12 What to Do in Case of Fire 13 Warranty Information 14 15 Contact Information 16 ...

Page 3: ...larms are ideal for areas with a risk of fire but where traditional smoke alarms would experience regular false alarms such as in kitchens and garages A heat alarm is not suitable for bathrooms and other excessively humid rooms During standby the LED will flash every 32 seconds to indicate normal operation When in alarm mode the LED flashes approximately once per second and the alarm enters into o...

Page 4: ...g Temperature 4 C 38 C Humidity Range 10 to 95 RH Operating Current Standby 50µA Alarm 90mA Alarm Volume 85dBA at 3 metres Heat Sensitivity 54 C 70 C Silence Time Approx 10 minutes Do Not Disturb Time Approx 8 10 hours see Additional Features Certified to BS 5446 2 2003 Useable Lifespan 10 years Disposal Not for general waste see local electronic waste disposal guidelines Suitable for BS 5839 6 Gr...

Page 5: ...tended 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 fire detection and alarm systems Suitability ...

Page 6: ...utes If after this period there are still signs of a potential fire 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 overni...

Page 7: ...eat Detected Alarm Pattern 1 Chirp 3 times with red LED flash 2 Pause 1 5s 3 Chirp 3 times with red LED flash Test Alarm Pattern 1 Chirp 3 times with red LED flash 2 Pause 1 5s 3 Repeat from the beginning 3 Repeat from the beginning ...

Page 8: ...for aproximately 10 minutes Installation Location Heat alarms are recommended for kitchens generator rooms garages utility rooms loft spaces or other rooms which typically suffer false alarms 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 ...

Page 9: ... more than 150mm 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 flat 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 official s...

Page 10: ...osition 3 Mark the installation holes with a pencil 4 Drill the two installation holes as previously marked using a 5mm diameter drill bit 5 Stirke the two included plastic rawl plugs into the holes with a hammer 6 Align the baseplate to the plastic rawl plugs and fix in place using the provided screws 7 Fit the batteries into the alarm please note the battery polarities 8 Line the alarm up to the...

Page 11: ... the alarm s components and functions Do not expose the alarm to an open flame You may contaminate and damage the sensor preventing the alarm from providing adequate protection from real fires and invalidate the warranty Repairing Do not attempt to repair the alarm yourself dismantling the alarm will affect your warranty If the alarm is not operating properly and it is still under warranty contact...

Page 12: ...the baseplate 2 Remove the old battery 3 Connect and insert a new battery ensuring correct polarity 4 Place the alarm back on the baseplate twisting clockwise 5 Hold the test button until the test pattern sounds This may take 5 10 seconds 6 See the Troubleshooting section if the alarm does not sound ...

Page 13: ... properly and have power Alarm chirps with the red LED flash about every 32 seconds Replace batteries as described in the Maintenance section Heat alarm sounds unwanted alarm intermittently 1 Problems caused by high humidity can be resolved by drying the alarm head 2 Move the alarm to a new position in the room Troubleshooting ...

Page 14: ... 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 alternate exit when the ...

Page 15: ...sing but do not re enter the premises 3 Call the fire 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 fire service to arrive NOTE These guidelines will assist you in the event of a fire however UltraFire cannot predict the exact situation of any home fire Creating your own escape pla...

Page 16: ... alarm originally purchased that is from the date of original purchase and not from the date of receipt of the replacement product Safelincs reserves the right to offer 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...

Page 17: ...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 affix an appropriate address label Send the alarm either to the retailer you purchased from or to the manufactu...

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