BCone Installation & Operation Guide Copyright 2021-2022 Lifebuoy, all rights reserved. Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & SimpoolMake Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool85dB Alarm at 10 Feet MULTI BCone Multi BCone Installation Recommendations Adding a Pool Unit Multi BCone Operation HOME SAFeTY General Safety Instructions Lithium-ION Batteries Safety Guidelines Alkaline Batteries Safety Guidelines InTRoDUCTIon Overview Pool Unit Home Unit GeTTInG STARTeD Opening the Box Recommendations for Pool Unit Installation Recommendations for Home Unit Installation Setting Up the Pool Unit Starting BCone oPeRATIon Operation Modes On Mode Swim Mode Off Mode Adjusting Sensitivity Turning Alarm Off SeRVICe Troubleshooting Replacing Pool Unit Batteries Shut Down and Storage Technical Specifications Contact Information 2. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool SAFeTY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS z Read this guide fully prior to use. z BCone is exclusively a safety device and is not a lifesaving product. z Under no circumstances should you relate to this product as a substitute for other means of safety, such as a lifeguard, parental supervision, fences, gates and so on. z This device may contain small parts that may be a choking hazard to children under 3 years. Keep small parts away from children. z This device is not a toy, do not allow children to operate or play with it because children could hurt themselves or others or damage the device. z Without detracting from the aforementioned, your attention is drawn to the fact that the product may not sound a warning in cases of gradual entry into the pool. z Ensure that the system covers the entire area of the pool and if necessary, adjust the sensitivity of the system. z Do not leave objects in the pool when the system is activated. z Opening the home and Pool Unit for service or maintenance must be done by qualified service personnel only, with the exception of opening the Pool Unit battery compartment to replace the batteries (see Replacing Pool Unit Batteries on page 24). z Stop using the Home Unit if you notice one of the following: odor, excessive heat, change in shape, leakage, odd noises. z Battery Disposal do not throw the Home Unit or its battery in the trash. Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. z Battery Charging charger requirements for charging the Home Unit is standard DC 5V USB-A charger, with minimum 800ma current. ALKALINE BATTERIES SAFETY GUIDELINES The Pool Unit contains two Alkaline batteries. The following list describes the safety guidelines for maintaining and disposing of the batteries:
z Mind the polarity of the batteries when placing them in the battery compartment. z Do not charge batteries. Charging may result in electrolyte leakage and/or damage. z When replacing batteries, replace all of them at the same time with new batteries of the same type. z Exhausted batteries should be immediately removed from the equipment and disposed of. z Do not heat batteries. z Do not dispose of batteries in fire. z Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to replace batteries without adult z Used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. supervision. LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES SAFETY GUIDELINES The Home Unit contains one rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. The following list describes the safety guidelines for maintaining and disposing of the battery:
z Do not try to replace the Home Unit battery the battery provided by Lifebuoy is not user replacable. z Keep the Home Unit at room temperature. z Store the Home Unit away from anything that might catch fire. 3. z Battery Disposal do not throw batteries in the trash. Discard batteries at an appropriate recycling location. Batteries shall be disposed of in accordance with local regulations. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool COMPLIANCE INFORMATION european Community This equipment complies with:
z IP68 Waterproof z Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU z Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, 2014/30/EU z Radio Equipment Directive (RED), 2014/53/EU z WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC z Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) 2011/65/EU z Lead-Free Compliance ASTM MODEL LBPABCHU01/ LBPABCPU01 Meets requirements of ASTM Safety Specification F2208. Alarm level is 85dB at 10 Feet. Important: This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration; that is, adult supervision, lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth, and some devices may not detect gradual entry. 4. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool FCC (Federal Communications Commission) - The United States of America IC Canada ID:
BCone Home Unit model: LBPABCHU01 BCone Pool Unit Model: LBPABCPU01 BCone Home Unit FCCID: 2AoXnBCHU1 BCone Pool Unit FCCID: 2AoXnBCPU1 Contains FCC ID: QoQWFM200 BCone Home Unit IC: 27681-BCHU1 BCone Home Unit Contains IC: 5123A-WFM200 BCone Pool Unit IC: 27681-BCPU1 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IC Statements note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (Lifebuoy Ltd.) could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Warning: To comply with FCC RF Exposure compliance requirements, the device (Home Unit) should be located at a distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation, and the device (Pool Unit) should be located at a distance of at least 5 cm from all persons during normal operation. These specifications are due to the typical device usage and the internal construction of the antenna with plastic enclosure providing these distances. The antennas used for this product must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 5. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2) Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. noTe: To view the Regulatory ID for this device, on the BCone app, go to the About section, or visit www.lifebuoyalarm.com BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool InTRoDUCTIon This chapter introduces the BCone system and includes:
z overview z Pool Unit z Home Unit 6. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool OVERVIEW BCone system includes the following components:
Home Wi-Fi 7. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & SimpoolPool Unit attached to the side of the pool and floats on the water.The Pool Unit sounds an alarm and transmits alerts to the Home Unit.Home Unit located in the house, connected to the home Wi-Fi, communicates with the Pool Unit and sounds an alarm when needed.Enables controlling and monitoring up to four Pool Units.Mobile Application BCone mobile application, communicates with the Home Unit and sends notifications when needed.Provides access to the system settings and allows for remote monitoring. POOL UNIT The Pool Unit includes the following components:
8. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & SimpoolWeight keeps the Pool Unit stable and uprightAttachment ring allows to easily connect and disconnect the hook from the Pool Unit Attachment cone connects the Pool Unit to the side of the poolIndicators the Pool Unit includes 4 LED indicatorsAttachment string connects the Pool Unit to the attachment coneBuzzer sounds an alarm as neededHook connects the string to the ringBatteries compartment holds the two Alkaline batteries that power the Pool UnitSealing ring seals the battery compartment Product Serial number Label located underneath the battery compartment coverBattery compartment cover opened using an a 5/64'' (2 mm) Allen key HOME UNIT The Home Unit includes the following components:
9. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & SimpoolPower button turns the Home Unit power on or offMounting holes enable mounting the Home Unit on a wall using screwsIndicators display provide visual indication of the BCone status (see operation Modes)Buzzer sounds an alarm as needoperation mode buttons enable selecting the BCone operation mode (see operation Modes) Wi-Fi button enables connecting to the home Wi-Fi network Charger port enables connecting the Home Unit chargerSelect Device button (for Multi BCone users only) enables selecting a Pool Unit to which the settings will be appliedProduct Serial number LabelCharging cable type C USB cable for charging the Home Unit GeTTInG STARTeD This chapter reviews the BCone first time use and includes:
z opening the Box z Recommendations for Pool Unit Installation z Setting Up the Pool Unit z Starting BCone 10. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool OPENING THE BOX The BCone Pool Alarm System package contains the following:
ITeM QTY CoMMenTS Pool Unit 1 Includes 2 AA batteries. Home Unit Attachment Kit Type C USB Cable Quick Start Guide 1 1 1 1 Includes a rechargeable lithium battery. The attachment kit includes:
1 attachment cone 1 suction cup 1 attachment string 2 hooks For charging the Home Unit.
(Power adapter not included) noTe: The box is made from durable cardboard and has been specially designed to protect the contents. If the box arrived open or damaged or if a part is missing, please contact our customer service 1-800-720-7160 / info@lifebuoyalarm.com 11. BCone | Installation & Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: BC-00-70-002 Make Your Pool SaferSmart & Simpool