Operation - Quell QM10 Manual

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Operation

Testing
The alarm must be fully mounted on bracket. Test the unit
to ensure proper operation by pressing the test button,
this will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, bracket
is mounted, horn, and battery are working. If no alarm
sounds, there is a defective battery or other failure, you
can refer to"Trouble shooting"section for solution.
DO NOT use an open flame to test your alarm, you could
damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and
start a fire.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness(85 decibels) of the alarm,
Always stand an arms-length away from the unit when
testing.
Test the alarm weekly to ensure proper operation. Erratic
or low sound coming from your alarm may indicate a
defective alarm, you can refer to "Trouble shooting"
section for solution.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED.
LED indicators
Red LED-Flashing once every 40 seconds: indicates that
the smoke alarm device is operating properly.
Red LED-Flashing: when the test button is pressed, or
when the smoke alarm device sense particles of
combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating
sound), the red LED will flash once per second. The flashing
LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is
cleared or release test button. Red LED-Alarm silencer
(Hush mode) indication: The redLED will flash once every
8 seconds, indicating the smoke alarm device is in the
alarm silence (Hush) mode.
Low battery indication-An intermittent "chirp" with
red LED flashes once every 40 seconds: indicates that the
smoke alarm device is low battery, you may press the test
button for pause alarm for 10 hours, but it will reset
automatically after10 hours.
Fault indication-The alarm chirp occurs every 40 seconds.
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