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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, Controls & Security Company
3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: 09 270 7288
Website: www.quell.co.nz

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To make a claim

If a defect in the product appears within the time frame stated, you are

entitled to submit a warranty claim by returning your 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. Also,

please make sure you have included an explanation of the
problem.

If Chubb elects to repair the product, please note that goods

presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the
same type rather than being repaired. Refurbished parts may be
used to repair the goods.

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Summary of Contents for Q1300

Page 1: ... particles associated with fast flaming fires sooner than photoelectric alarms Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles associated with slow smouldering fires sooner than ionisation alarms Home fires develop in different ways and are often unpredictable Electrical rating 240V AC 50Hz 80mA max per alarm maximum 80mA for originating unit with 24 Devices interconnected Chubb Fir...

Page 2: ...tion 4 Installing Alarm 6 Section 5 Interconnecting 7 Section 6 Initial Testing and Checking of Alarm 7 Section 7 L E D Status 8 Section 8 Maintenance 8 Section 9 Battery Replacement 8 Section10 Repair Servicing 10 Section11 Limitations of Smoke Alarms 10 Section12 Troubleshooting 12 Section13 Warranty Contact Details 13 ...

Page 3: ...provided to facilltate wiring termination of the Earth wire which plays no part in the safety protection of the alarm When testing the alarm stand back so your hearing is not damaged by the 85dB sounder In new build or refurb projects protect the alarm with a dust cap to prevent insects or dust contamination by following trades The property owner or other responsible person must be advised to remo...

Page 4: ...rtable heaters or humidifiers Install an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the door closed The closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper Smoke heat and combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally Mounting the smoke alarm on the ceiling in the centre of the room places it closest to all points in the room Ceiling mounting is preferred in ordinary resi...

Page 5: ...oke alarms on sloped peaked or cathedral ceilings between 500 and 1500mm from the highest point of the ceiling Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1 m in 8 m horizontally should be located on the high side of the room See Image 2B IMAGE 1C BEDROOM FAMILY ROOM WORKSHOP BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL GARAGE MASTER BEDROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE ALARMS FIRE BLANKET TOTAL HOME PROTECTION B...

Page 6: ...silencer feature or be a photoelectric type Do not place in the garage Particles of combustion are present when you start your automobile 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 In dead air spaces such as the peak of an A frame ceiling Dead Air at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the a...

Page 7: ...CEMENT ACCEPTABLE PLACEMENT 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 ...

Page 8: ...sible by carefully knibbling away edge on trim plate Make good joint with white sealant if necessary If alarm is not being interconnected interconnect cable terminal I O on alarm is unused Wire in house cabling to appropriate terminals after prising off terminal cover block illustration c If necessary the alarm can be unclipped from its base plate and just the base installed the alarm itself can t...

Page 9: ...ult mode replace the alarm Advise the house holder if present as to how to test the alarms 5 Interconnecting Line Neutral Interconnect I O Interconnect only if single alarm installation leave unconnected the I O terminal These are double insulated products and do not need earthing never use earth conductor to interconnect use 3 core and earth cable Use black in 3 core earth cabling for interconnec...

Page 10: ...e Alarms are sensitive electrical devices The test button should be pushed and held once a week to verify operation Once a month the alarm should be wiped with a mildly damp cloth having previously vacuumed the outside of the unit especially through the grill area The mains supply should first be isolated 9 Battery Replacement AC models with loose battery only If the alarm type has replaceable bat...

Page 11: ...out having disconnected mains power or arcing could occur damaging the alarm On rechargeable models there is not battery compartment check battery is installed the right way type of alarm is indicated on alarm Terminal The use of other batteries may have a detrimental effect on operation of the smoke alarm or may cause the battery to explode resulting in injury or fire Do not use rechargeable batt...

Page 12: ...d Loose batteries where fitted must be of the specified type in good condition and installed properly AC only powered alarms will not operate if AC power has been cut off such as by an electrical fire an open fuse or loss of mains supply All alarms must be tested regularly to make sure the batteries and the alarm circuits are in good operating condition Life safety from fire in residential occupan...

Page 13: ...t prevent property damage Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their property If after reviewing this manual you feel that your smoke alarm is defective in any way do not tamper with the unit Refer to Section 11 Contact your Installer Wholesale Distributor or Landlord ...

Page 14: ...nd 7 If sited incorrectly not regularly cleaned as section 8 nuisance alarms can occur Verify green LED is lit continuously then see section 9 to replace battery if applicable If unit has rechargeable battery or problem persists after installing a new battery contact customer service See parts 1a and 1b above Have installer re check wiring if Green LED is illuminated but alarm does not appear to f...

Page 15: ...ms Where the goods are offered for 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 rep...

Page 16: ...t a warranty claim by returning your 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 ...

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