Installation Instructions; Section 1. Installation Instructions - Quell Q1300 Installer Manual

1. Installation Instructions

This alarm is designed for installation by a qualified (licensed)
electrician, in accordance with current Building Code of Australia (BCA)
Regulations and to any other local or building codes that may apply.
• Read these instructions thoroughly before proceeding.
Peopleʼs lives depend on it.
• This manual is supplied for your guidance and should not be left with
the property owner. This is for use by qualified licensed electricians.
• AC alarms must be powered by a constant 240V AC, 50Hz supply that
is not controlled by any form of switch.
Grade 'D' – AC with secondary power e.g. Alkaline battery/rechargeable
cells. Recommended to connect to dedicated circuit that is
separately electrically protected. This helps minimise Electro-Magnetic
interference (EMI) on alarm interconnect line from Compact
Fluorescent Light (CFL's),dimmers, low voltage (LV) transformers etc.
Only interconnect to the identical brand of smoke alarm. Do not
connect to any other brand of alarm/auxilary device unless approved
by Chubb.
The Earth terminal is provided to facilltate wiring termination of the
Earth wire,which plays no part in the safety protection of the alarm.
• When testing the alarm, stand back so your hearing is not damaged by
the 85dB sounder.
In new build or refurb projects, protect the alarm with a dust cap to
prevent insects or dust contamination by following trades. The property
owner or other responsible person must be advised to remove them for
the alarms to operate correctly (ideally, fit alarms at latest stage
possible onto pre-installed mounting base).
Do NOT subject the alarm circuit to insulation resistance testing with
the alarm base units connected. Failing to do so will cause damage
outside the terms of the guarantee provisions.
Danger – electrical shock hazard!
Never restore power supply until all alarms are completely installed.
Doing so before hand can cause serious injury.
Do not install in a dripping, water splashing, very humid area.
WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived from a
square wave or modified sine wave inverter. These types of inverters
are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid
installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources. These
power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
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