Quell Q1400, User Manual

Page 1: ...ith slow smouldering fires Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable For maximum protection against fast flaming fires and slow smouldering fires both ionisation and photoelectric alarms should be installed Quell is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire Security Pty Ltd Copyright 2013 Chubb Fire Security Pty Ltd All rights reserved 0308 7206 02 130414 _quell_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 2...

Page 2: ...ion 9 10 Maintenance 11 12 Fire Safety 13 14 Good Safety Habits 15 Warranty Contact Details 16 17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with Local Authority or Supplier for recycling advice Introduction Model Q1400 If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your alarm pleas...

Page 3: ...or Ceiling Mounting Smoke from a fire will rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm in the centre of the ceiling places it closest to all points in the room When mounting an alarm on the ceiling locate it at a minimum of 30cm from the side wall Figure 2A For sloped peaked or cathedral ceilings the alarm should be placed between 500mm and 1500mm from the highest point of...

Page 4: ...ditional Protection KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM HALL BASEMENT FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1C FIGURE 1B SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN BEDROOM FAMILY ROOM WORKSHOP BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL GARAGE MASTER BEDROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE ALARMS FIRE BLANKET TOTAL HOME PROTECTION 0308 7206 02 130414 _quell_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 16 PM Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...MENT DO NOT INSTALL DEAD AIR NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA NOT IN THIS AREA ANYWHERE IN THIS AREA PEAK CEILING SLOPED CEILING 500mm 1000mm 1000mm 500mm Smoke alarm should be located between 500mm and 1500mm of the highest point DEAD AIR DEAD AIR DO NOT INSTALL DO NOT INSTALL 0308 7206 02 130414 _quell_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 17 PM Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...rom reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling For Poorly Insulated Mobile Homes Install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10cm and a maximum of 30cm below the ceiling Figure 2A For minimum protection install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms For additional protection see Figure 1A WARNING TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER CARAVAN OR MOBILE H...

Page 7: ...or to accurately detect conditions Install at least 30cm away from fluorescent lights Keep out of insect infested areas Avoid excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 5 C or hotter than 45 C Do not install in areas where the relative humidity RH is greater than 85 If a kitchen alarm is desired it should have an alarm silencer feature or b...

Page 8: ...attery installation or maintenance is necessary Note Extensive cycling between high and low temperatures will significantly reduce battery life Long term exposure to high temperatures will degrade the battery over time Chubb recommends locating this alarm in a controlled temperature environment 20 30 C for optimum life ACTIVATING THE ALARM Once activated the battery will supply power to the alarm ...

Page 9: ...e mounting plate Figure 4A Use a small screwdriver Using this feature will deter children and others from removing the alarm from the mounting plate With the blocks removed the tamper resist feature will be activated when the alarm is installed on the mounting plate The tamper resist tab will have to be released in order to remove alarm from mounting plate Using a tool small screwdriver push the t...

Page 10: ... alarm is activated see Activating the Alarm and testing is complete When products of combustion are sensed the unit sounds a loud 85db pulsating alarm until the air is cleared If there is any question as to the cause of the alarm it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately HUSHTM CONTROL NOTE Hush control and Test button are a sing...

Page 11: ...r is cleared The LED will flash every 10 seconds while in Hush mode The LED will flash twice every 30 seconds when the alarm is within 30 days of end of life The LED will flash every 30 seconds with a chirp every 60 seconds when the alarm is at end of life replace alarm immediately The alarm will chirp every 30 seconds without an LED flash to indicate a fault condition with the processor of the al...

Page 12: ...y sealed inside the alarm powers this unit no battery installation or replacement is necessary for the life of the alarm WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON To activate the alarm attach the alarm to the mounting bracket by rotating in the direction of the arrows on the cover see ACTIVATING THE ALARM in the INSTALLATION section This alarm has a low battery monitor circuit which ...

Page 13: ...ection 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 The outside of the alarm can be wiped with a damp cloth After cleaning re install your alarm and test your alarm by using the test button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm ...

Page 14: ... to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the alarm Therefore smoke alarms may not sense fires starting in chimneys walls on roofs on the other side of a closed door or on a different floor If the alarm is located outside the bedroom or on a different floor it may not wake up a sound sleeper The u...

Page 15: ...cluding basements Exception In existing one and two family dwelling units approved smoke alarms powered by batteries are permitted Smoke Detection Are more smoke alarms desirable The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning protection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required smoke alarms For this reason it is recommended that the ...

Page 16: ...tting dressed or picking up valuables In leaving don t open any inside door without first feeling its surface If hot or you see smoke seeping through cracks don t open that door Instead use your alternative exit If the inside of the door is cool place your shoulder against it open it slightly and be ready to slam it shut if heat and smoke rush in Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky Breathe...

Page 17: ... sale in New Zealand the benefits to the consumer given by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies of the consumer under relevant New Zealand consumer protection laws and other applicable laws relating to the goods Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under relevant New Zealand consumer protection laws You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major fai...

Page 18: ...ur product to the address shown below Please contact Chubb on the telephone numbers provided below Monday to Friday during 9 00AM 5 00PM When returning the product please ensure it is properly packaged so that no damage occurs during transit Any postage and packaging expenses required to return the product to Chubb will be at your cost Please provide the original or a copy of the proof of purchase...