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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 individuals, and that
it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that are capable of assisting others to
provide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who
may be incapable of safely evacuating the area unassisted.

Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two escape routes from each
room. Second storey windows may need a rope or chain ladder.

Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what to do in case of a fire.

Determine a place outside your home where you can meet if a fire occurs.

Familiarise everyone with the sound of the alarm and train them to leave your home when they
hear it.

Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night. Ensure that small
children hear the alarm and wake when it sounds. They must wake up in order to execute the
escape plan. Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. You may not
be able to reach your children. It is important they know what to do.

What to do when the Alarm Sounds

Alert small children in the home.

Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so don’t waste time getting
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 shallowly through a cloth, wet 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 situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to protect against fire.
For instance:

a) smoking in bed

b) leaving children unsupervised.

c) cleaning with flammable liquids, such as gasoline

d) fires where the victim is intimate with a flaming initiated fire; for example, when a person's
clothes catch fire while cooking.

e) incendiary fires where the fire grows so rapidly that an occupant's egress is blocked even
with properly located detectors.

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Chubb Fire & Security Pty Limited
ABN 47 000 067 541
A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company
149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131, Australia
www.quell.com.au

Chubb New Zealand Limited
A UTC Climate, Controls & Security Company
3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington,
Auckland, New Zealand
www.chubb.co.nz

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0301-7205-04(136001)_Q301_V1.qxd:_  2015.5.22  2:03 PM  Page 17

Summary of Contents for Q301

Page 1: ...uldering 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 0301 7205 04 136001 _Q301_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 03 PM P ...

Page 2: ...elp you determine the correct location of safety products that will help make your home a safer place WARNING Removal of the smoke alarm battery will render the smoke alarm inoperative IMPORTANT Read all instructions before installation and keep this manual near the alarm for future reference 1 Manufactured in China for Chubb Fire Security Pty Ltd 149 155 Milton Street Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia ...

Page 3: ... Figure 1C Things to Consider For 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 1...

Page 4: ... Additional 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 0301 7205 04 136001 _Q301_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 03 PM P ...

Page 5: ...LACEMENT 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 0301 7205 04 136001 _Q301_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 03 PM P ...

Page 6: ...oke from 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 MOB...

Page 7: ...void 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 be a photoelectric type Do not place in the garage Avoid dead air spaces such as the peak of an A frame ceiling Dead Air a...

Page 8: ...ks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure the mounting plate Use a 3 16 inch drill bit to screw the anchor holes Press the battery reminder tab down into the battery compartment while inserting the battery Figure 3E WARNING Please ensure batteries are inserted correctly with positive and negative terminals connected to the corresponding point on the smoke alarm CAUTION If the battery re...

Page 9: ...on A A Figure 3A Figure 3C Figure 3D A LINE ALIGNMENT MARKS WALL MOUNTING POSITION ROTATE TO MOUNT OR TO REMOVE Figure 3B _ _ Figure 3E BATTERY REMINDER TAB 7 0301 7205 04 136001 _Q301_V1 qxd _ 2015 5 22 2 03 PM P ...

Page 10: ...ving the alarm from the mounting plate The tamper resist tab will have to be released in order to change the battery Using a tool small screwdriver push the tab away from the mounting plate Figure 4B and rotate the alarm clockwise in the OFF direction After installation test the alarm by depressing and holding down the Test Hush button for several seconds This should sound the alarm BREAK OUT Figu...

Page 11: ...nd coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm see Warranty section NOTE WEEKLY TESTING IS REQUIRED LED Indicators This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator with three modes of operation Red LED Flashing every 40 50 seconds Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly Red LED Flashing When the Test Hush button is pressed or when the smoke alarm senses particles of combustio...

Page 12: ...oke alarm will automatically reset after approximately 11 minutes If after this period particles of combustion are still present the alarm will sound again The alarm silencer HushTM can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the condition causing the alarm Pushing the Test Hush button on the alarm will end the alarm silencer HushTM period NOTE Dense smoke will override the alarm sile...

Page 13: ...522 Duracell MN1604 or MX1604 Gold Peak 1604A Panasonic 6AM6 6AM 6 6AM 6PI 6AM6X or 6LR61 GA Lithium Type Ultralife U9VL J These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer WARNING Use only the batteries specified above To the extent permitted by law Chubb Fire Security Pty Ltd excludes all liability for loss or damage to the extent caused by the use of batteries other than Energizer 522 Dur...

Page 14: ...g the unit After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the Test Hush button If cleaning does not restore the alarm to normal operation the alarm should be replaced Do not paint the unit Paint will seal the vents and interfere with the sensor s ability to detect smoke Never attempt to disassemble the unit or clean inside This action will void your warranty Replacing the Alarm I...

Page 15: ...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 other side of a closed door or on a different floor If...

Page 16: ...nit including 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 tha...

Page 17: ...nts so don t waste time getting 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 i...

Page 18: ...d 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 replacement or refund for a majo...

Page 19: ...dress 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 su...

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