Quell Q10YHL User Manual

Quell Q10YHL User Manual

Photoelectric smoke alarm

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PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARM
10 Year sealed battery
User Manual
Model: Q10YHL, Q10YL, Q10YB
Q10YHL
Q10YL
Q10YB
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect
visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires).
AS3786:2014
Lic: SMK1377
SAI Global
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:137069 (Model Q10YL), 137065 (Model Q10YB), 137066 (Model Q10YHL)
0312-7202-01 11/21

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  • Page 1 Lic: SMK1377 SAI Global 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:137069 (Model Q10YL), 137065 (Model Q10YB), 137066 (Model Q10YHL) 0312-7202-01 11/21...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    14. Warranty & Contact Details............. 17 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

    1. Product Features Model Q10YL/Q10YB/Q10YHL is powered from a non-replaceable battery. The smoke alarm ensures 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 Q10YL Q10YHL with Light Q10YB with Voice Electrical Rating 3V sealed lithium 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...
  • 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...
  • 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

    WARNING: Failure to properly install and activate this alarm will prevent proper operation of this alarm and will prevent its response to fire hazards. Quell® Long-Life “Bedroom” smoke alarm model Q10YB (137065) will issue a voice prompt at activation asking the user to press the test button.
  • Page 11: Operating And Test

    6. Operation And Test The smoke alarm is operating once it is activated and testing is com- plete. 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

    3 blinks 3 Long beeps(ISO Emergency synchronized with 8201), repeating Safety Light audible alarm Model Q10YHL & amber light Part No. 137066 illuminated If you require further information please contact Service on 1800 654 435 or visit our website at www.quell.com.au.
  • Page 13 8. Alarm Visual and Audible Indicators Operational Model Visual Audible Note: Mode Indications Indications Normal Flash once None LED will flash every 60 Operation every 60 seconds for seconds 10 minutes following power on or reset. After initial 10 minutes, LED will flash once every 10 minutes...
  • 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

    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 16: 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 17: 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 18 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 19: Warranty & Contact Details

    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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