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A UTC Fire & Security Company

AS 3786  Lic 1377

SAI Global

WARNING: Radioactive material Americium 241 1.0 microcuries. Do not
tamper with sealed source. When this alarm is no longer required, it's
recommended that the preferred method of disposal for small numbers
of Smoke Alarms is to include them in the domestic rubbish. 

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This warranty is provided by:
Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd ACN 000 067 541
149-155 Milton Street, Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia
Telephone: 1800 654 435
Website: www.quell.com.au

Chubb New Zealand Limited
3 Fisher Crescent, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: 09 270 7288
Website: www.quell.co.nz

WARRANTY & CONTACT DETAILS

0910-7215-04_V1.qxd:_  2011.12.1  10:27 AM  

Summary of Contents for Q910

Page 1: ...e alarms are designed to detect invisible particles associated with fast flaming 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 0910 7215 04_V1 qxd _ 2011 12 1 10 27 AM ...

Page 2: ...R FUTURE REFERENCE INTRODUCTION 1 INSTALLATION 2 8 OPERATION 9 10 MAINTENANCE 11 12 FIRE SAFETY 13 15 WARRANTY CONTACT DETAILS 16 17 1 This smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionisation chamber see warning on page 18 Do not try to repair the smoke alarm yourself Refer to the instructions in the warranty section Manufactured in China for Chubb Fire Security Pty...

Page 3: ...nd 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 residential construction For mobile home installation select locations carefully to avoid thermal barriers that may form at the ceiling For more details see MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION...

Page 4: ... PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN Install smoke 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 3 IMAGE 1C BEDROOM FAMILY ROOM WORKSHOP BASEMENT KITCHEN HALL GARAGE MASTER BEDROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SMOKE ALARM...

Page 5: ...rm mounted on the ceiling In such units install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10cm 4 and a maximum of 30cm 12 below the ceiling see Image 2A If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold install the alarm on an inside wall For minimum protection install at leas...

Page 6: ...t install in areas where the temperature is colder than 5 C or hotter than 45 C such as garages and unfinished attics Do not install in areas where the relative humidity RH is greater than 85 Very humid areas with moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms Avoid placing smoke alarms in kitchen areas Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms If a kitchen alarm is desired it should have an alarm sil...

Page 7: ...BLE 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 0910 7215 04_V1 qxd _ 2011 12 1 10 27 AM ...

Page 8: ... to the mounting bracket for the first time Once activated the batteries will supply power to the alarm for the life of the alarm 10 years Be sure that the mounting bracket is mounted correctly before installing the alarm on the mounting bracket INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION THIS UNIT IS SEALED INCLUDING THE BATTERIES THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE A A FIGURE 4 When mounting in a hallway the A lin...

Page 9: ...els of the alarm always stand an arms length away from the unit when testing TAMPER RESIST FEATURE Smoke Alarm Tamper Resist Feature To make the smoke alarm tamper resistant a tamper resist feature has been provided To activate this feature you must break out the 4 tamper resist blocks on the mount ing plate see figure 7A Use a small screw driver The tamper resist feature will deter children and o...

Page 10: ...USHTM FEATURE IDENTIFY THE SOURCE OF THE SMOKE AND BE CERTAIN A SAFE CONDITION EXISTS LED Indicator This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator with four modes of operation Red LED Flashing every 40 45 seconds Indicates that the smoke alarm is receiving power and operating properly Red LED Flashing 1 5 second on 1 5 second off When the smoke alarm senses particles of combustion and goes into a...

Page 11: ...ecirculating type will also help remove these combustible products from the kitchen This model Q910 has a HUSHTM control that is extremely useful in areas prone to nuisance alarms For more information refer to OPERATION AND TESTING SECTION If the alarm does sound check for fires first If a fire is discovered get out and call the fire brigade If no fire is present check to see if one of the reasons...

Page 12: ...E ALARM UNTIL THE END OF THE ALARM LIFE WHEN A CHIRP IS HEARD EVERY 40 45 SECONDS ONCE THE ALARM IS DEACTIVATED THE BATTERIES WILL BE DEPLEATED AND THE ALARM WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION WARNING ONCE THE ALARM HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED IT CANNOT BE REACTIVATED WARNING ONCE THE ALARM HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED IT CANNOT BE MOUNTED ONTO THE MOUNTING BRACKET Break out the crosshatched area with a screwdriver or simi...

Page 13: ... damp cloth After cleaning reinstall your alarm and test your alarm by using the test 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 Alarm Removal Refer to th...

Page 14: ...ound sleeper The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one s ability to hear the smoke alarm For maximum protection a smoke alarm should be installed in each sleeping area on every level of a home Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of a fire they are not a substitute for an insurance policy Home owners and renters should have adequate insurance to protect the...

Page 15: ...t 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 by dialling 000 from your neighbour s home not from yours Don t return to your home until the fire officials say that it is all right to do...

Page 16: ...e 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 additional areas include the basement bedrooms dining...

Page 17: ...duct excluding sealed non replaceable battery models damage to the product caused by accidents misuse abuse lack of reasonable care tampering or repair by a person not authorised by Chubb any product that has not been installed operated or maintained in accordance with the manual or operating instructions provided with the product any damage caused by improper power input or improper cable connect...

Page 18: ... for small numbers of Smoke Alarms is to include them in the domestic rubbish 17 This warranty is provided by Chubb Fire Security Pty Ltd ACN 000 067 541 149 155 Milton Street Ashfield NSW 2131 Australia Telephone 1800 654 435 Website www quell com au Chubb New Zealand Limited 3 Fisher Crescent Mt Wellington Auckland New Zealand Telephone 09 270 7288 Website www quell co nz WARRANTY CONTACT DETAIL...

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