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Sealed Lithium Battery
Photoelectric Smoke Alarm
with Hush
User Manual
Model QC1500
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles
(associated with slow smouldering fires).
®
is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd
Quell
Copyright © 2019 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
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- Page 1 Caravan & Motor Home Sealed Lithium Battery Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Hush User Manual Model QC1500 Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires). ® is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd Quell Copyright ©...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with Local Authority or Supplier for recycling advice. Introduction Model QC1500 If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm, please call 1800 654 435. Figures 1A to 1B will help you determine the correct location of safety products that will help make your caravan &... - Page 3 Installation Instructions You must have at least one working smoke alarm inside the van where the bed is, and one also in the annex if you sleep there. (Figure 1B). Recommended Locations • For maximum protection see Figure 1C. Things to Consider: For Ceiling Mounting: Smoke from a fire will rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
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Page 4: Installation
Installation Suitable smoke alarm location FIGURE 1A Annexe Suitable smoke alarm location FIGURE 1B Annexe FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FIRE BLANKET Suitable smoke alarm location FIGURE 1C... - Page 5 Installation Figure 2A 30 cm (12 in) CEILING MINIMUM DO NOT INSTALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE / INTERNAL WALL 500mm Figure 2B NOT IN THIS AREA 1000mm ANYWHERE IN THIS DEAD AIR AREA Smoke alarm should be located between 500mm and 1500mm DO NOT INSTALL of the highest point.
- Page 6 Installation Mobile Home Installation: For Well Insulated Mobile Homes Install smoke alarms as recommended on the previous pages.(Figure 2A) In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof.
- Page 7 Installation 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 cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air-flow areas.
- Page 8 Installation 1. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the ceiling or wall, the “A” line on the mounting bracket can be used. (Figure 3A). Remove Install 2.After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in on Page 2, attach the mounting bracket FIGURE 3B to the ceiling or wall as shown...
- Page 9 Installation 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...
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Page 10: Operation
Operation TESTING: Test by pushing the Test/Hush button on the cover and holding it down for a minimum of 1 second (or until the alarm sounds). Note: the first test sequence will be at a lower volume. Holding the Test/Hush button for longer than 5 seconds will result in the full 85 decibel sound output. - Page 11 Operation NOTE: DENSE SMOKE WILL OVERRIDE THE HUSH CONTROL FEATURE. CAUTION: BEFORE USING THE ALARM HUSH FEA- TURE, IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS. FLASHING LED LIGHT: This smoke alarm is equipped with a flashing red indicator light with the following modes of operation: •...
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Page 12: Maintenance
(Ventilating the area or using the fan or non-recirculat- ing type) will also help remove these combustible products from the cooking area. This model QC1500 has a HUSH control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nuisance alarms. For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING" section. - Page 13 Maintenance CLEANING YOUR ALARM YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE VACUUMED ONCE A MONTH If the tamper resist feature has been activated you will need to follow the instructions on Page 8 to remove your alarm for maintenance. To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in the beginning of this section.
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Page 14: Fire Safety
Fire Safety WARNING: Please read carefully and thoroughly. • Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smouldering fires). • A battery powered alarm must have a battery of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly. •... -
Page 15: Good Safety Habits
ABN 47 000 067 541 A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 33-39 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113 Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland... -
Page 16: Warranty & Contact Details
9. Warranty & Contact Details ONE 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 1 years from the date of purchase. - Page 17 A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 33-39 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113 Australia Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone: 09 270 7288 Website: www.quell.co.nz...