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PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARM
9V DC Battery powered
User Manual
Model: Q301, Q301H
AS3786:2014
Lic: SMK1377
SAI Global
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible
particles (associated with slow smouldering fires).
Quell
is a registered trademark of Kidde Australia Pty Ltd
®
Copyright © 2021 Kidde Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved
©2021 Carrier. All Rights Reserved.
P/N:136000,136001,135999,136423,137051
0301-7226-02 10/21
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- Page 1 Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires). Quell is a registered trademark of Kidde Australia Pty Ltd ® Copyright © 2021 Kidde Australia Pty Ltd. All rights reserved ©2021 Carrier. All Rights Reserved. P/N:136000,136001,135999,136423,137051 0301-7226-02 10/21...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL 1. Product Features................. 1 2. Product Specifications................2 3. Recommended Locations for Alarms..........3 4. Locations to Avoid................7 5. Installation....................9 6. Operating and Test................11 7. -
Page 3: Product Features
1. Product Features Model Q301 / Q301H is powered from a 9V DC battery. The smoke alarms ensure protection in the event of a power failure. • Hush feature silences nuisance alarms for up to 10 minutes. • The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once every 40 seconds if the battery is low. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
2. Product Specifications Model Q301, Q301H Electrical Rating 9V DC battery Sensor Photoelectric Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40°C Operating Humidity Up to 93% Humidity (Non-Condensing) Storage and Transport -20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH Conditions (non-condensing) Loud alarm 85 decibels at 3 metres... -
Page 5: Recommended Locations For Alarms
3. Recommended Locations for Alarms 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 3. 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 3m of cooking appliances BASEMENT SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN Figure 1A Figure 1B HALL...
- Page 7 3. 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 CEILING APEX...
- Page 8 3. 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...
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Page 9: Locations To Avoid
3. 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 be transfered through poorly insulated walls and roofs. This may create a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. -
Page 10: Installation
4. Locations To Avoid Note: Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose. Installation Mounting CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable! •... - Page 11 5. Installation “A” LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS Figure 3A Figure 3B WALL MOUNTING ROTATE TO MOUNT OR POSITION TO REMOVE Figure 3C Figure 3D BATTERY REMINDER TAB Figure 3E NOTE: Please ensure that battery is installed prior to mounting of smoke alarm.
- Page 12 5. Installation Alarm Tamper-Resist Feature • A tamper resist feature has been provided. To activate this feature you must break out the tamper-resist blocks on the mounting plate (Figure 4A). Use a small screwdriver. • Using this feature will inhibit the removal of the alarm from the mounting plate.
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Page 13: Operating And Test
6. Operation And Test The smoke alarm is operating once 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 LED indicator: This smoke alarm features a red LED indicators that can be seen through the Push-to-Test button. -
Page 14: Nuisance Alarms And Hush Function
7. Nuisance Alarms and Hush Function This 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 15: Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoke alarm does not sound Check that battery is installed when tested. correctly as shown in page 15. NOTE: Push and hold test button for at least five (5) seconds while testing. Single chirp about once Replace battery. -
Page 16: Battery Replacement
9. Battery Replacement This smoke alarm uses a 9 volt battery. A fresh battery should last for one year under normal operating conditions. This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately every 40-50 seconds for a minimum of 30 days when the battery gets low. -
Page 17: Cleaning Your Alarm
10. Cleaning Your Alarm YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in “page 15 Battery Replacement and page 9, Figure 3E”. 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 18: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
11. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms Warning! Smoke alarms are devices that can provide early warning of possible fires; however, alarms have sensing limitations. Ionisation sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smouldering fires) sooner than ionisation alarms. -
Page 19: Good Safety Habits
12. 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 20: What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
13 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. -
Page 21: Warranty & Contact Details
14. Warranty & Contact Details TEN YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Quell warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new 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, Quell agrees to repair or replace (at our discretion) any defective product on presentation of the proof of purchase. - Page 22 14. Warranty & Contact Details To make a claim If a defect in the product appears within the time frame stated, you are entitled to submit a warranty claim by returning your product to the address shown below. Please contact Quell on the telephone numbers provided below, Monday to Friday during 9.00AM - 5.00PM.
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