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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.
PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE/CO ALARM
10 Year sealed battery
User Manual
Model: C3010K-CO
AS3786:2014
Lic: SMK1377
SAI Global
P/N:135989
2534-7212-01 12/21
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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:135989 2534-7212-01 12/21...
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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....................8 6. Operating and Test................9 7. -
Page 3: Product Features
1. Product Features Model C3010K-CO is powered from a non-replaceable battery. The alarm ensures protection in the event of a power failure. • Hush feature silences nuisance alarms for up to 10 minutes. • The alarm will sound a short beep about once every 40 seconds if the battery is low. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
2. Product Specifications Model C3010K-CO Electrical Rating 3V sealed lithium battery Smoke Sensor Photoelectric CO sensor Electrochemical 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
5. Installation ATTACHING MOUNTING PLATE Ribs (2 OPTION 1: places) Easy Mount – Drywall Only 1. Choose a mounting location (wall or ceiling) and drill a 3/16”(5mm) diameter hole at least 1/2”(12mm) deep. 2. Insert the provided screw through the mounting plate aligning the ribs on the screw with the slots on the mounting plate. -
Page 11: Operating And Test
6. Operation And Test The smoke/CO alarm is operating once it is activated 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 12: 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 13: Alarm Visual And Audible Indicators
8. Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators The following tables describes the visual and audible alarm conditions the unit may report and illustrates how the unit will indicate normal standby, alarm and error conditions. Alarm Visual Indications Audible Indications Mode Smoke or Fire detected 3 blinks synchronized 3 long beeps(ISO8201), with audible alarm... -
Page 14: Battery
8. Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators End of Life Hush™ This alarm has End of Life Hush™ which allows you to silence the trouble chirp for three days giving you extra time to replace the unit at a more convenient time. To activate, press the Test/Hush button. While in the End of Life Hush™... -
Page 15: 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. 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 16 11. General Carbon Monoxide (Co) Information CO SAFETY TIPS Every year, have the heating system, vents, chimney and flue inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician. Always install appliances according to manufacturer’s instructions and adhere to local building codes. Most appliances should be installed by professionals and inspected after installation.
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Page 17: Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
12. 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 18: Limitations Of Carbon Monoxide Alarms
12. Limitations Of carbon monoxide alarms WARNING: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY • IMPORTANT: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is NOT designed to detect any other gas. • CAUTION: This alarm will only indicate the presence of carbon monoxide gas at the sensor. -
Page 19: Good Safety Habits
13. 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
14. What to do When the Alarm Sounds SMOKE ALARM: WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS Smoke alarm pattern is three long beeps(ISO8201) repeating every 1.5 seconds. • Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables. •... - Page 21 14. What to do When the Alarm Sounds CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM: WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm pattern is four quick beeps repeating every 5 seconds. WARNING: Carbon monoxide alarm activation indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) at high concentrations which can be fatal when inhaled.
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Page 22: Warranty & Contact Details
15. 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 23 16. 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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