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P/N:135989

C3010K-CO

135989
Combination Photoelectric
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Thank you for purchasing this Quell Combination Photoelectric Smoke/CO Alarm.
This model is battery operated and features a non-replaceable, sealed-in battery and
SMART HUSH

TM

Control to temporarily silence nuisance alarms.

Important:

Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user’s guide which should

be saved for future reference and passed on to any subsequent owner.

This Quell Smoke/CO Alarm was designed to detect both smoke and carbon monoxide
from any source of combustion in a residential environment. It is not designed for use in a
recreational vehicle (RV) or boat.

For questions concerning this alarm please call Customer Service on 1800 654 435.

For your convenience, write down the following information. If you call Customer
Service, these are the first questions you will be asked.

Smoke Alarm Model Number:
(located on back of alarm)

Manufacture Date:

(located on back of

alarm). It is recommended that this alarm
be replaced ten years from the date of
manufacture.

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

Quell®

is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd

Copyright © 2012 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for 135989

Page 1: ...e from any source of combustion in a residential environment It is not designed for use in a recreational vehicle RV or boat For questions concerning this alarm please call Customer Service on 1800 654 435 For your convenience write down the following information If you call Customer Service these are the first questions you will be asked Smoke Alarm Model Number located on back of alarm Manufactu...

Page 2: ...t if heat and smoke rush in Stay close to the floor if the air is smoky Breathe shallowly through a wet cloth if possible Once outside go to your selected meeting place and make sure everyone is there Call the fire brigade on 000 AUS or 111 NZ from your neighbour s home or a phone box not from yours Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do so There are situ...

Page 3: ...ician to investigate sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and to inspect for proper operation of equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by the technician and consult the manufacturer s instructions or contact the manufacturer directly for more information about CO safety and...

Page 4: ...ars of cumulative power up this unit will chirp two times every 30 sec onds This is an operational end of life feature which will indicate that it is time to replace the alarm To help identify the date to replace the unit a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Write the Replace by date 10 years from initial power up in permanent marker on the label prior to installing the unit Product F...

Page 5: ...arms without battery backup will not operate if the AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire or an open fuse Smoke alarms must be tested regularly 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...

Page 6: ...teries 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 householder consider the use of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection The additiona...

Page 7: ...nd exhaust systems This alarm does not prevent CO from occurring nor can it solve any existing CO problem WARNING The advice and information in this manual are intended as a general guide only Sensitivity and symptoms may vary with the individual depending for instance on age medical history and pre existing medical conditions Individuals with certain specific medical conditions may require an ala...

Page 8: ...r 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 clos est 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 9: ...tional 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 2534 7204 00_135989 C3010K _quell_V6 qxd _ 2013 11 4 3 31 PM P ...

Page 10: ...NT 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 2534 7204 00_135989 C3010K _quell_V6 qxd _ 2013 11 4 3 31 PM P ...

Page 11: ...ing the alarm in time to provide early warning Refer to Figure 2A and 2B N B 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 For Well Insulated Mobile Homes Install smoke alarms as recommended on the previous pages In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can be transferred fr...

Page 12: ...he alarm is attached to the mounting plate for the first time Once activated the battery will supply power to the alarm for the life of the alarm 10 years under normal conditions Align the alarm with the mounting plate and rotate clockwise right approximately 45 until the unit stops and clicks into place DO NOT over tighten If unit needs to be re aligned rotate the alarm counter clockwise remove a...

Page 13: ...st button until the unit chirps then release the test button The unit will then emit 2 sets of three slow beeps followed by 2 sets of four quick beeps indicating that the alarm is operating normally The alarm will sound if the electronic circuitry horn and battery are working If the alarm does not sound the unit must be replaced Warning Due to the loudness 85 decibels of the alarm always stand an ...

Page 14: ...ced Alarm hush feature silences smoke alarm for approx 10 minutes Low Battery Blink once every 30 seconds Chirp every 60 seconds Replace alarm Fault Mode Fault code 2 12 flashes every 30 seconds Chirp every 30 seconds Replace alarm End of Unit Life 2 blinks every 30 seconds 2 chirps every 30 sec onds Remove alarm disable replace End of Unit Life Hush None None End of Life chirps silenced Operation...

Page 15: ...esensitizing the alarm circuit for approximately 10 minutes This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition such as smoke from cooking activates the alarm The smoke alarm is desensitized by pushing the Test Hush button on the smoke alarm cover If the smoke is not too dense the alarm will silence immediately and the red LED blinks every 10 seconds This indicates that the alarm is in a ...

Page 16: ...duce battery life WARNING DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ALARM FOR ANY REASON Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself No serviceable parts included Low battery This alarm is equipped with a low battery monitor circuit which will cause the alarm to produce a single chirp approximately every 60 seconds and blink the Red LED every 30 seconds for a minimum of seven 7 days should the battery become l...

Page 17: ...he alarm has been deactivated it cannot be mounted onto the mounting plate or reactivated WARNING Failure to turn off alarm as instructed prior to disposal may create potential for lithium battery related fire or hazard TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM Remove the alarm from the mounting plate by rotating it in the direction indicated by the arrows on the cover of the alarm On back side of alarm locate the ...

Page 18: ...resulting from the use of exhaust fans simultaneous operation of several fuel burning appliances competing for limited internal air vent pipe connections vibrating loose from clothes dryers furnaces or water heaters obstructions in or unconventional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situations extended operation of unvented fuel burning devices range oven fireplace etc temperature inve...

Page 19: ...ht headache nausea vomiting fatigue often described as Flu like symptoms 2 Medium Exposure Severe throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate 3 Extreme Exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure and death The above levels of exposure relate to healthy adults Levels differ for those at high risk Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can be fatal or cause perman...

Page 20: ...g air freshener hair spray or other aerosols near the alarm Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke and CO Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Move the Smoke CO Alarm and place in another location prior to performing any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furnitu...

Page 21: ...o don t waste time getting dressed or pick ing 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 th...

Page 22: ...Customer Service at 1800 654 435 Damage from neglect abuse or failure to adhere to any of the enclosed instructions will result in termination of the warranty and the unit will not be replaced or repaired This User Manual and the products described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved Under these copyright laws no part of this User Manual may be copied for use without the written consen...

Page 23: ...r sale in New Zealand the benefits to the con sumer 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 f...

Page 24: ...low 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 tran sit 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 Also please make sure you have i...

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