Quell Q1300 Installer Manual - page 6
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3. Locations to be Avoided
3A • Do not install within 0.9 m (3 ft) of the following: The door to a kitchen, or
a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used
for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other
high air-flow areas.
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Do not place the alarm where curtains or other objects will block the
sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor to accurately detect
conditions.
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Install at least 30cm (12 in) away from fluorescent lights as electronic
noise may cause nuisance alarms.
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Keep out of insect infested areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy
areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm.
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Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the alarm. Do not
install in areas where the temperature is colder than 5°C or hotter than
45°C, such as garages and unfinished attics.
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Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is greater than
85%. Very humid areas, with moisture or steam, can cause nuisance
alarms.
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Avoid placing smoke alarms in kitchen areas. Normal cooking may cause
nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm
silencer feature or be a photoelectric type.
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Do not place in the garage. Particles of combustion are present when
you start your automobile.
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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.
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In dead air spaces such as the peak of an “A” frame ceiling. “Dead Air” at
the top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in time to provide
early warning. Refer to images 2A and 2B.
Timing of Installing/Decorating
3B • Install the base plate (and surface pattress if used) at 1st fix.
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Do not install alarm until following trades have finished e.g.
plasterers/painters/carpet fitters etc..
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Do not install alarms until property has stabilized at a habitable
environment to avoid alarm contamination.
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Dust and other contaminants e.g. paint fumes, will enter the alarm causing
possible nuisance alarms and damage the sensitive components within.
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Never plug in or remove cabling when circuit is live as you could short
circuit it and invalidate the guarantee.
Painting
3C • Never paint the alarm.
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During redecoration, all alarms should be covered with the supplied
dust cover or a plastic bag to prevent contamination by fumes.
(These can permanently damage the alarm).
Do not uncover until
the surrounding paintwork is thoroughly dried
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Alarm cannot operate if covered.
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