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Quell Q1300 Owner's Manual

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Manual is about: 240V Interconnectable Main Operated Alarm

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    Thank you for purchasing quell 240v hard-wired photoelectric smoke alarm. Please read through our guide in full. It should be retained for future reference. Cut out page 10 and pin up near your consumer unit/fuse box. Chubb fire & security pty limited recommends for maximum protection that both ioni...

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    Contents section 1. Important information..............................................1 section 2. Types of alarm.......................................................2 section 3. How to operate/test the alarm..................................3 section 4. Battery checking/changing....................

  • Page 3: Environmental Protection

    1 environmental protection waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. 1. Important information this alarm is designed for installation by a qualified (licensed) ele...

  • Page 4: Warning:

    2 2. Types of alarm a. Power supply • dc alarms 9v battery powered units, but will only function if battery is in good condition – check regularly (as 3786). • ac/dc alarms 240v mains – for professional installation. Minimum required to comply with relevant local building regulations. Interconnectab...

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    3 • optical (photo-electric) alarms are less prone to nuisance alarms from cooking fumes. They are therefore the recommended type in as3786, for fitting near kitchen areas and on escape routes/circulation spaces. As3786 recommend however, that optical alarms are also used especially in locations whe...

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    4 b. Testing • utilise the test button to test the alarm. Do not use naked flames as this does not replicate smoke and may cause physical damage to the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a structure fire. Test all your alarms weekly – remember they are life saving devices, protecting th...

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    5 consumer unit un cl ip a nd s lid e b. Battery change i. Firstly isolate the mains supply at the consumer unit by identifying the appropriate circuit. This may be a dedicated fuse marked “fire/smoke alarms” or with a symbol such as . (if you rent your property, your landlord may arrange this servi...

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    6 5. Maintenance • your alarm is a life saving device. Spending a few minutes each month in vacuuming off any excess dust will enhance its performance and reduce the likelihood of nuisance alarms. • vacuum up to the grill and through the slots where dust/talc etc. Can enter. The mains supply should ...

  • Page 9: Www.Quell.Com.Au

    7. Troubleshooting • always turn off the mains supply to ac alarms before checking connections etc .. Consult our website for additional information and help www.Quell.Com.Au 7 symptom 1. Green l.E.D. Not lit 2. Frequent nuisance alarms 3. Alarm chirps every 30-40 seconds 4. Alarm does not sound whe...

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    8 8. Useful hints • smoke alarms can only operate correctly if smoke particles reach the unit. Correct selection/siting and installation are covered in the installers manual. • with the exception of garages/kitchens/bathrooms it is recommended that smoke alarms are fitted in every room and outside a...

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    9 life safety from fire in residential occupancies is based primarily on early notification to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the appropriate egress actions by those occupants. If the alarm is located outside the sleeping room or on a different floor, it may not wake up a sound sleeper...

  • Page 12: Installation Date:

    10 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. • current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping ...

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    11 ten year limited warranty warranty chubb warrants to the original consumer purchaser that each new smoke alarm will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 10 years from the date of purchase. To the extent permitted by law, chubb agrees to repair or repl...

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    12 as 3786 lic 1377 sai global this warranty is provided by: chubb fire & security pty ltd abn 47 000 067 541 a utc climate, controls & security company 149-155 milton street, ashfield nsw 2131 australia telephone: 1800 654 435 website: www.Quell.Com.Au chubb new zealand limited a utc climate, contr...