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Quell Q2300 User Manual

240v mains photoelectric long life smoke alarm 240v ac, 50hz, 15ma max, 9v back up, standalone or interconnected 24 units maximum
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240V MAINS PHOTOELECTRIC
LONG LIFE SMOKE ALARM
240V AC, 50Hz, 15mA max, 9V back up, Standalone
or Interconnected (24 units maximum)
User Manual
Model: Q2300, Q2300LL
Tested and Approved
to Australian
Standard AS 3786:2014
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible
particles (associated with slow smouldering fires).
Quell
is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Secuirity Ltd
®
Copyright © 2021 Chubb Fire & Seciruty Pty Ltd. All rights resereved
1373-7216-00 06/21

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  • Page 1 240V MAINS PHOTOELECTRIC LONG LIFE SMOKE ALARM 240V AC, 50Hz, 15mA max, 9V back up, Standalone or Interconnected (24 units maximum) User Manual Model: Q2300, Q2300LL Tested and Approved to Australian Standard AS 3786:2014 Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty & Contact Details..............21 Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of your family’s home safety plan. You can trust Quell to provide the highest quality safety products. Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide, and save it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Product Features

    The smoke alarm can be interconnected with up to 23 other Quell models as set out on page 2 – Product Specifi- cations. Do not connect to any other type or model of smoke, or heat alarm not listed.

  • Page 4: Product Specifications

    Sensor Photoelectric Smoke Sensor Interconnecting Smoke Up to any combination of 23 other alarm models. Compatible Models include : Q2300 & Q2300LL and Q1300 Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40°C Operating Humidity Up to 93% Humidity (Non-Condensing) Storage and Transport -20°...

  • Page 5: Recommended Locations For Alarms

    Recommended Locations for Alarms This alarm must only be wired to a 240VAC 50Hz sine wave supply. Laws on smoke alarms vary from state to state and you should be aware of what the requirements are in your state - for more information please refer to your local fire emergency services or state regulations.
  • Page 6 Recommended Locations for Alarms DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM ROOM LIVING ROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL BEDROOM Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection LIVING KITCHEN ROOM Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection Not within 1.8m (6ft) of appliances BASEMENT SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN Figure 1A Figure 1B HALL...
  • Page 7 Recommended Locations for Alarms Figure 2A 300 mm MINIMUM CEILING DO NOT INSTALL BEST PLACEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT SIDE WALL 500 mm NOT IN THIS AREA 1000 mm DEAD AIR ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA DO NOT INSTALL PEAK CEILING...
  • Page 8 Recommended Locations for Alarms • When mounting the alarm on a sloping ceiling, it should not exceed 1500mm away from the apex. The spacing of additional alarms, if any, should be based on a horizontal distance measurement, not a measurement along the slope of the ceiling (see Figure 2B ) Figure 500 mm NOT IN...
  • Page 9 Recommended Locations for Alarms Mobile Home Installation: For Well Insulated Mobile Homes Install alarms as recommended on the previous pages. In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can betransferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof.

  • Page 10: Locations To Avoid

    • When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be powered from a single AC circuit. • A maximum of 24 Quell safety devices may be interconnected in a multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not exceed the interconnect limit of 24 units.

  • Page 11: Installation

    FIGURE 3 “INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM” FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER (Active Side of AC Line) (Intercon- nection Line) (Neutral side of AC Line) Q2300 Q2300LL Q1300 Interconnect Interconnect Interconnect Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm Smoke Alarm Figure 3 NOTE : AC power should be turned off at this stage.
  • Page 12 Installation • For concealed cable applications where the cable is running through the wall space or roof space, and the cable will enter from the rear of the alarm base: 1. It may be necessary to remove the outer sheath prior to securing the base to the ceiling.

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions Battery Activation See Battery replacement (page 16) for battery installation. • To activate the battery, pull out the battery pull tab. NOTE : If the battery compartment is empty, the alarm cannot mount on the mounting base. • Connect the alarm to the base tail first, and then swing the alarm closed onto the base until a “click”...

  • Page 14: Operating And Test

    Operation And Test The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied, new battery is installed and testing is complete. When the smoke alarm senses smoke, the horn will sound a loud (85db) pulsating alarm( 3 beeps repeating). Red and Green LED indicators: This smoke alarm features red and green LED indicators that can be seen through the Push-to-Test button or the LED lens above the test button.
  • Page 15 Operation And Test Testing the smoke alarm Warning: test each smoke alarm to be sure that each is installed correctly and is operating properly. Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm sounder is loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing when you are too close.

  • Page 16: Nuisance Alarms And Hush Function

    You can use Hush repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm. If an alarm occurs in an interconnected system of Quell units: • Pushing the Hush button on the initiating alarm (Red LED flashing every second) will silence that alarm and all compatible interconnected units.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoke alarm does not 1. Check that AC power is turned sound when tested. on.Green LED should be illuminated. NOTE: Push and hold 2. Check that battery is installed correctly test button for at least as shown in page 15. five (5) seconds while testing.

  • Page 18: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Alarm removal Press down resist tab on mounting base, and then release the alarm from mounting base. (see Figure 6) Press down the resist tab Mounting Release Base alarm from mounting base FIGURE 6 Battery Installation and Replacement: After the alarm has been removed you can replace the battery.

  • Page 19: Cleaning Your Alarm

    Battery Replacement USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9VOLT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES: Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 or MX1604 Lithium type: FDK CP-V9Ju; ULTRALIFE U9VL-J-P Note: Weekly testing is recommended Warning! Use only the batteries specified. Use of different batteries may have a detrimental effect on the alarm. Exposure to temperature extremes and / or high humidity may reduce battery life.

  • Page 20: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms

    Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable. For maximum protection, subject to applicable legal requirements in each State and Territory, Quell recommends that both ionisation and photoelectric alarms be installed. Loose batteries, where fitted, must be of the specified type, in good condition and installed properly.

  • Page 21: Good Safety Habits

    Good Safety Habits DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE: • Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an emergency. •...

  • Page 22: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds

    What To Do When The Alarm Sounds • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. • While leaving, don’t open any inside door without first feeling its surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t open that door! Instead, use your alternate exit.

  • Page 23: Warranty & Contact Details

    10 years from the date of purchase. To the extent permitted by law, Quell agrees to repair or replace (at our discretion) any defective product on presentation of the proof of purchase.
  • Page 24 ABN 6 ABN 47 000 067 541 Building F, Unit 1 3-29 Birnie Avenue, Lidcombe, NSW, Australia Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Chubb New Zealand 3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand Telephone: 09 270 7288 Website: www.quell.co.nz...

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