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Quell 135989 Manual

Combination photoelectric smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
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2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_
135989
Combination Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Thank you for purchasing this Quell Combination Photoelectric Smoke/CO Alarm.
This model is battery operated and features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery and
SMART HUSH
Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.
TM
Important: Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user's guide which should
be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.
This Quell Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide
from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a
recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
For questions concerning this alarm please call Customer Service on 1800 654 435.
For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call Customer
Service, these are the first questions you will be asked.
Smoke Alarm Model Number:
(located on back of alarm)
Manufacture Date: (located on back of
alarm). It is recommended that this alarm
be replaced ten years from the date of
manufacture.
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
Quell ® is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd
Copyright © 2012 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
2013.11.4
3:31 PM
P/N:135989
C3010K-CO
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  • Page 1 This Quell Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.
  • Page 2 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS SMOKE ALARM ACTIVATION Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps repeating every 1.5 seconds. The smoke alarm takes precedence when both smoke and carbon monoxide are present. • Alert small children in the home as well as anyone else that might have difficulty recognizing the importance of the alarm sounding or that might have difficulty leav- ing the area without help.
  • Page 3 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS CO ALARM ACTIVATION Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarm activation indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at high concentrations which can kill you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM CONTENTS 1 — LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS 2 — LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS 3 — INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 — OPERATION AND TESTING 5 — VISUAL AND AUDIBLE INDICATIONS 6 — MINIMISE NUISANCE ALARMS 7 — BATTERY 8 —...

  • Page 5: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 1. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly. • Australian Standard AS 1670.6 states the purpose of installing smoke alarms is to provide early warning of a potentially life threatening condition and provide the maximum possible exit time.
  • Page 6 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 1. LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE ALARMS Additional Information Smoke Detection - Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for the specified occupancy, approved single and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as follows: • In all sleeping rooms with the exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two-family dwelling units.

  • Page 7: Limitations Of Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 2. LIMITATIONS OF CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • IMPORTANT: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas. •...

  • Page 8: Installation Instructions

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 3 Installation Instructions By law at least one smoke alarm must be installed on each level of your home (Figure 1B). Recommended Locations In every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The • closed door may prevent an alarm located outside from waking the sleeper.
  • Page 9 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM Installation DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection BASEMENT Ionisation Type Smoke Alarm with Alarm ® Silencer (Hush ) or Photoelectric Type SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN FIGURE 1A...
  • Page 10 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM Installation Figure 2A 30 cm (12 in) CEILING MINIMUM 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 Figure 2B 500mm NOT IN THIS AREA...
  • Page 11 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 3 Installation Instructions To minimise nuisance alarms avoid these locations: • Do not install within 0.9m of the following: The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cool- ing, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas.
  • Page 12 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM Installation Instructions ATTACHING MOUNTING PLATE Ribs (2 OPTION 1: places) Easy Mount – Drywall Only 1. Choose a mounting location (wall or ceiling) and drill a 3/16” diameter hole at least 1/2” deep. 2. Insert the provided screw through the mounting plate aligning the ribs on the screw with the slots Slots on the mounting plate.

  • Page 13: Operation And Testing

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 4. OPERATION AND TESTING OPERATION: The alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, or CO is detected the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. The carbon monoxide (CO) alarm monitors the air for the presence of CO.
  • Page 14 * End of life hush feature. Silences end of life indication 3 days at a time for a maximum of 30 days. If you require further information please contact Service on 1800 654 435 or visit our website at www.quell.com.au.
  • Page 15 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 6. NUISANCE ALARMS This Smoke alarm is designed to minimise nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if it is located too close to a cooking appliance.

  • Page 16: Battery

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 7. BATTERY 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. IMPORTANT: Constant exposure to high or low humidity may reduce battery life. WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON! Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself.

  • Page 17: Deactivation Of Alarm

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM THE UNIT MUST BE DEACTIVATED (see “Deactivation of Alarm” section) and replaced within 7 days of the first occurrence of the “Low Battery Warning” to provide continuous alarm protection. 8. DEACTIVATION OF ALARM WARNING! a. Deactivation of the alarm is permanent. Once the alarm has been deactivated, it cannot be reactivated! b.

  • Page 18: General Carbon Monoxide (Co) Information

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 9. GENERAL CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) INFORMATION Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless poison gas that can be fatal when inhaled. CO inhibits the blood's capacity to carry oxygen. POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CARBON MONOXIDE Inside your home, appliances used for heating and cooking are the most likely sources of CO.
  • Page 19 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM SYMPTOMS OF CO POISONING Initial carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to the flu with no fever and can include dizziness, severe headaches, nausea, and vomiting and disorientation. Everyone is susceptible but experts agree that unborn babies, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory problems are especially vulnerable.
  • Page 20 2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 10. CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR You can clean the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings around the perimeter of the alarm.

  • Page 21: Good Safety Habits

    Chubb Fire & Security Pty Limited ABN 47 000 067 541 A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand Limited A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand www.chubb.co.nz...

  • Page 22: Service

    During the specified warranty period Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd will repair or replace, at its discretion any defective Quell Alarms that are returned in a postage paid package to the following address: Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd, Quell Warranty Returns, 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    2534-7204-00_135989(C3010K)_quell_V6.qxd:_ 2013.11.4 3:31 PM 13. 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. To the extent permitted by law, Chubb agrees to repair or replace (at our discretion) any defective prod- uct on presentation of the proof of purchase.
  • Page 24 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd ABN 47 000 067 541 149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand Limited 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone: 09 270 7288 Website: www.quell.co.nz...

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