Quell Q501 User Manual

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PHOTOELECTRIC

SMOKE ALARM

9V DC Battery powered

User Manual

Model: Q501

AS 3786:2014 Lic:BMP No 811297

Australian Standard

Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible

particles (associated with slow smouldering fires).

Quell

is a registered trademark of Kidde Australia Pty Ltd

Model:140053,140054,140055,140056

P/N: 2030-7228-00

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Page 1 PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE ALARM 9V DC Battery powered User Manual Model: Q501 AS 3786:2014 Lic:BMP No 811297 Australian Standard Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible particles (associated with slow smouldering fires). Quell is a registered trademark of Kidde Australia Pty Ltd ®...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
15. Making a Warranty Claim..............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
1. Product Features Model Q501 is powered from a 9V DC battery. The smoke alarms ensure protection at all times. • Hush feature silences nuisance alarms for up to 9 minutes. • The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once every 60 seconds and the Red LED will flash every 2 seconds if the battery is low.
Page 4: Product Specifications
2. Product Specifications Model Q501 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 Figure 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 2C ) Figure 500 mm...
Page 9: Locations To Avoid
4. Locations To Avoid • Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m(3 ft) • of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower • forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling • ceiling or whole house ventilating fans •...
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 Alignment Marks When mounting on the ceiling, please align both line of the side. When Mounting In A Hallway, The “A” Line Should Be Parallel With The Hallway. Figure 3A Figure 3B BATTERY REPLACEMENT Figure 3C 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. Activate the smoke alarm tamper resist feature by breaking out both small posts in the square hole in the mounting bracket (see Figure 4A). • Using this feature will inhibit the removal of the alarm from the mounting plate.
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 above 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 Trouble Visual Audible Action: Condition Indications Indications Red LED Chirp every * Push button once blinks every 60 sec. to silence for Battery 30 sec. 24 hrs. * Replace battery as soon as possible. Red LED 2 chirps * Push button once to End of blinks 2...
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 60 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
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 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
5 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: Making A Warranty Claim
Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods. This warranty is provided by: Kidde Australia Pty Ltd ABN 68 006 252 428 Building F, Unit 1 ABN 6 3-29 Birnie Ave. Lidcombe, NSW, 2141 Telephone: 1800 654 435 Website: www.quell.com.au Made in PRC...

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