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Ionisation sealed smoke alarm with ten year lithium battery & hush
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0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_
2011.12.1
10:27 AM
Ionisation
Sealed Smoke Alarm with
Ten Year Lithium Battery & Hush
Manual
Model Q910
Ionisation smoke alarms are designed to detect invisible particles
(associated with fast flaming 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.
Manual P/N 130418
0910-7215-04

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  • Page 1 Sealed Smoke Alarm with Ten Year Lithium Battery & Hush Manual Model Q910 Ionisation smoke alarms are designed to detect invisible particles (associated with fast flaming 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Refer to the instructions in the warranty section. INTRODUCTION Models Q910 If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call 1800 654 435. Image 1C will help you determine the correct...

  • Page 3: Installation

    0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS • Install the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. Try to protect the exit path as the bedrooms are usually farthest from the exit. If more than one sleeping area exists, install additional alarms in each sleeping area (Image 1A).
  • Page 4 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION BEDROOM BEDROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection BASEMENT Ionization Type Smoke Alarms with “Hush” Control or Photoelectric Type SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN IMAGE 1B IMAGE 1A...
  • Page 5 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION 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 6 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION Locations to Avoid • Do not install within 0.9 m (3 ft) 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 cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas.
  • Page 7 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM 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 IMAGE 2B 500mm NOT IN THIS AREA...
  • Page 8 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED (INCLUDING THE BATTERIES). THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE! Alignment Marks (”A” Line) on Mounting Bracket When mounting in a hallway, the “A” line should When wall be parallel with mounting, the the hallway.
  • Page 9 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM INSTALLATION 1. To activate the alarm, install the alarm on the mounting bracket (Figure 6) and rotate the alarm clockwise (as indicated on the alarm cover) until the alarm ratchets into place (the ratcheting function allows for aesthetic alignment). NOTE: The alarm will mount to the bracket in four (4) positions (every 90 degrees).

  • Page 10: Operation

    0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM OPERATION OPERATION AND TESTING The smoke alarm is operating once the alarm is activated (see Installation Instructions) and testing is complete. When products of combustion are sensed, the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared. If there is any question as to the cause of the alarm, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately.
  • Page 11 Using the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-recirculating type) will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen. This model Q910 has a HUSH control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING SECTION..

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION NOTE: Three Lithium-Ion batteries, permanently sealed inside the alarm, power 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 clockwise in the direction of the arrows on the cover, see ACTIVATING ALARM in (INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).
  • Page 13 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM MAINTENANCE CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE VACUUMED ONCE A MONTH You will need to follow the instructions in Installation Section to remove your alarm for maintenance. To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section.

  • Page 14: Fire Safety

    0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM FIRE SAFETY 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 15 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM FIRE SAFETY WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS • Alert small children in the home. • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time get- ting dressed or picking up valuables. •...
  • Page 16 0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM FIRE SAFETY 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: (1) In all sleeping rooms exception: Smoke alarms shall not be required in sleeping rooms in existing one and two-family dwelling units.

  • Page 17: Warranty & Contact Details

    0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_ 2011.12.1 10:27 AM 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. Chubb agrees to repair or replace (at our discretion) any defective smoke alarm upon presentation of the proof of purchase.
  • Page 18 This warranty is provided by: Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd ACN 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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