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0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_
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10 Year Sealed Lithium Battery
Photoelectric
Smoke Alarm with Hush
Smoke Alarm User's Guide
Model Q1400
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles
(associated with slow smouldering fires). Home fires develop in different
ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection against fast
flaming fires and slow smouldering fires, both ionisation and photoelectric
alarms should be installed.
P/N:130414, 132820
0308-7206-01
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- Page 1 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Hush Smoke Alarm User's Guide Model Q1400 Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires). Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection against fast flaming fires and slow smouldering fires, both ionisation and photoelectric alarms should be installed.
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Page 2: Contents Of This Manual
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 Ionisation sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smouldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms. Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, Chubb recommends that both Ionisation and Photoelectric alarms be installed. - Page 3 0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 • For mobile home installation, select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling. For more details, see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION on page 4. • When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an interior wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4 in) and a maximum of 30 cm (12 in) below the ceiling (Image 2A).
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Page 4: Locations To Avoid
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 • MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and Image 2A). In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. -
Page 5: Installation
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 Installation IMAGE 2A 30 cm (12 in) MINIMUM CEILING DO NOT INSTALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL 500mm NOT IN THIS AREA 1000mm DEAD AIR ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA DO NOT INSTALL PEAK CEILING 500mm IMAGE 2B NOT IN THIS AREA 1000mm... -
Page 6: Installation Instructions
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 3.INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERY). THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! When mounting in a hallway, the “A” line should be parallel with the hallway. When wall mounting, the “A” line should be horizontal. IMAGE 3B IMAGE 3A Remove... -
Page 7: Tamper Resist Feature
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 2. After installation/activation, test your alarm by depressing and holding down the test button for a minimum of 1 second (or until the alarm sounds). This should sound the alarm. The alarm will sound at a low level to avoid discomfort. If the test button is pressed for greater than 5 seconds, the alarm will sound at the full 85 decibels and may cause some discomfort TAMPER RESIST FEATURE... -
Page 8: Nuisance Alarms
(non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen. This model Q1400 has a HUSH control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to Section 4, OPERATION AND TESTING. -
Page 9: Maintenance
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 6.MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION NOTE: One Lithium-Ion battery, permanently sealed inside the alarm, powers this unit; no battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm. WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! To activate the alarm, attach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating in the direction of the arrows on the cover, see ACTIVATING ALARM in Section 3 (INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS). -
Page 10: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 7.LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • Life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate actions by those occupants. -
Page 11: Good Safety Habits
ABN 47 000 067 541 A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand Limited A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland... -
Page 12: Ten Year Limited Warranty
0308-7206-01(130414)_quell.qxd:_ 2013.1.21 11:09 9. Warranty & Contact Details TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty Chubb warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new smoke alarm will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. - Page 13 ABN 47 000 067 541 A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand Limited A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone: 09 270 7288 Website: www.quell.co.nz...
- Page 14 ©Copyright Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved. QUESTIONS OR FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact Chubb on 1800 654 435 or contact us at our website at www.quell.com.au Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd, 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia.
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