Sealed baery, long life carbon monoxide alarm (23 pages)
Summary of Contents for Quell Q9CO5
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4:38 PM Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm User’s Guide Model Q9CO5 For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm, please call Chubb Fire & Security on 1800 654 435 Please have the following information ready when calling: CO Alarm Model Number...
IMPORTANT: IF ANY FAULT SIGNALS OCCUR, CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER OR SUPPLIER AND DO NOT CONTINUE USING THE ALARM Thank you for the purchase of your new Quell carbon monoxide alarm. If you have any questions about the operation or setup of your CO...
Your new Quell CO alarm has a five year warranty (excluding batteries). Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user’s guide and famil- iarise yourself and your family with its operation.
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Alarm/Danger Levels Caution: This CO alarm will only indicate the presence of CO at the sensor. CO may be present in other areas. Common Mild Exposure Symptoms: Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue (“flu-like” symptoms). Common Medium Exposure Symptoms: Throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, fast heart rate.
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Because carbon monoxide is a cumulative poison, long-term expo- sures to low levels may cause symptoms, as well as short-term exposures to high levels. This Quell unit has a time-weighted alarm - the higher the level of carbon monoxide present, the sooner the alarm will be triggered.
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Quell Product View 9CO5 non-digital model EN 50291:2001 KM 98848 Model No. Q9CO5 Test/ Move to Reset Fresh Air Alarm Operate CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM...
After approximately 30 seconds, your CO alarm will begin monitoring for CO. Your Quell CO Alarm is now operational. Test the unit: * Test the unit - To test, press and release the test/reset button,...
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Installation Instructions Installation Location When choosing your installation locations, make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas. If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home, install the alarm near the bedrooms. Recommended Locations Upper Levels of the Home DINING...
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Where To Install Your Quell CO Alarm The following suggestions are intended to help you with the placement and installation of your Quell CO Alarm. • Place out of the reach of children. Under no circumstance should chil- dren be allowed to handle or install the CO alarm.
NOTE: Your 9CO5 CO alarm is not designed for portability. Wall Mounting Template If you are going to mount your Quell CO Alarm to the wall, you may use this template for exact placement of the two wall mount screws provided.
Test the unit weekly! If at any time your unit does not perform as described replace it immediately. Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your fingers over the sounder opening when testing your Quell CO Alarm. Reset If the alarm is sounding, pressing the test/reset button will terminate the alarm.
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Non-Digital Display Models Lights Red Alarm Indicator Light If stated levels of carbon monoxide MOVE TO are detected by your Quell alarm, the FRESH AIR red alarm LED will flash on and off Alarm continuously and a loud (85 decibel) alarm will sound.
Since batteries are not installed in the unit at the factory, you will need to install them. Your Quell unit will continue to remind you to change the batteries for up to seven days after low batteries are detected. WARNING: Your Quell CO alarm will not be operational and will not moni- tor for CO levels without the installation of three charged AA batteries.
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2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Battery Installation/Replacement 3. Reinstall the new batteries. Be careful to seat the red battery warning flags in the recess of the battery well. Also, note the polarity illustration in the bottom of the battery compartment. If applicable, the unit will chirp and display for approximately one minute and return to normal operation.
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM What to do When the Alarm Sounds ▲ WARNING: Actuation of your CO Alarm indicates the presence of Carbon Monoxide (CO) which can KILL YOU. When the CO alarm senses a dangerous level of CO, the unit will emit a loud alarm pattern.
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Caring for your Quell Battery Powered CO Alarm To keep your CO alarm in good working order, please follow these simple steps: • Verify unit alarm, lights and battery operation by pushing the test button once a week.
2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_ 2011.5.10 4:38 PM Product Specifications : Three AA batteries (supplied) POWER : Electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor SENSOR : Depending on the ambient condition (temperature, ACCURACY humidity) and the condition of the sensor, the alarm readings may vary. The digital reading toler- ances are: Ambient: 27°C +/-12°C(80°F +/-10°F), atmospheric pressure +/-10%, 40%+/-3% relative humidity.