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CO Alarm Model Number

(Located on the back of alarm):

CO Alarm Assembly Number 

(Located on back of alarm):

Date of Manufacture 

(Located on back of alarm):

Date of Purchase:

Where Purchased:

Battery Operated

C

arbon

M

onoxide

Alarm

User’s Guide

For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm,

please call Chubb Fire & Security on 1800 654 435 

Please have the following information ready when calling:

P/N: 130905

820-1384-AU REV B

THIS OWNER’S MANUAL SHOULD BE READ, IN FULL AND RETAINED FOR
THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT.  IT SHOULD ALSO BE PASSED ON TO ANY
SUBSEQUENT OWNER.

Model Q9CO5

EN50291:2001

KM 98848

2525-7205-01

2525-7205-01(820-1384-AU B).qxd:_  2011.5.10  4:38 PM  P

Summary of Contents for Q9CO5

Page 1: ...Guide For questions concerning your Carbon Monoxide Alarm please call Chubb Fire Security on 1800 654 435 Please have the following information ready when calling P N 130905 820 1384 AU REV B THIS OWNER S MANUAL SHOULD BE READ IN FULL AND RETAINED FOR THE LIFE OF THE PRODUCT IT SHOULD ALSO BE PASSED ON TO ANY SUBSEQUENT OWNER Model Q9CO5 EN50291 2001 KM 98848 2525 7205 01 2525 7205 01 820 1384 AU ...

Page 2: ...OT DESIGNED TO MEASURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS THIS ALARM IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL PROBLEMS MAY CONSIDER USING WARNING DEVICES WHICH PROVIDE AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS FOR CAR BON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS UNDER 30 PPM IMPORTANT THIS CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM IS DESIGNED TO DETECT CARBON MONOXIDE FROM ANY SOURCE OF COMBU...

Page 3: ...che nausea vomiting sleepiness and confusion Everyone is sus ceptible to the danger of CO but unborn babies small children preg nant women senior citizens and people with heart or respiratory prob lems may experience symptoms sooner Your new Quell CO alarm has a five year warranty excluding batteries Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read the user s guide and famil iarise yourself and your f...

Page 4: ... hyperbaric chamber Remember young children and household pets may be the first effected If you have additional questions please call Chubb on 1800 654 435 Common Mild Exposure Symptoms Slight headache nausea vomiting fatigue flu like symptoms Common Medium Exposure Symptoms Throbbing headache drowsiness confusion fast heart rate Common Extreme Exposure Symptoms Convulsions unconsciousness heart a...

Page 5: ...once a year by a qualified appliance technician THIS CO ALARM MEETS THE FOLLOWING ALARM TIME CONCENTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS At 30 PPM the unit cannot alarm in less than 120 minutes At 50 PPM the unit must alarm within 60 90 minutes At 100 PPM the unit must alarm within 10 40 minutes At 300 PPM the unit must alarm within 3 minutes WARNING This product is intended for use in ordinary indoor locations o...

Page 6: ... TIO N DO NOT PAINT ADDITIONAL MARKING O N B A C K Test Reset Operate Alarm Move to Fresh Air Model No Q9CO5 KM 98848 EN 50291 2001 9CO5 non digital model Quell Product View 6 2525 7205 01 820 1384 AU B qxd _ 2011 5 10 4 38 PM P ...

Page 7: ... CO Alarm is now operational Test the unit Test the unit To test press and release the test reset button you should hear one short beep followed by 5 seconds of silence followed by a continuous alarm with a corresponding red LED flash IMPORTANT A small screwdriver or similar tool may be required when open ing the battery compartment cover This should be levered from the lip at the bottom of the co...

Page 8: ...lation locations make sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas If you install only one carbon monoxide alarm in your home install the alarm near the bedrooms If you have only one alarm place it near sleeping areas Recommended Locations Upper Levels of the Home 8 2525 7205 01 820 1384 AU B qxd _ 2011 5 10 4 38 PM P ...

Page 9: ...y from excessively dusty dirty or greasy areas such as kitchens garages and utility rooms Dust grease and household chemicals can affect the sensor Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the bathroom Avoid spray ing aerosols near the CO alarm Do not install in areas where the temperature is below 40 F 4 4 C or hotter than 100 F 37 8 C Do not place behind curtains or furniture CO must be able to ...

Page 10: ...unit over the screws and onto the keyholes in the back of the unit Seven years after initial power up this unit will chirp every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm After seven years the device may no longer detect carbon monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately To help identify the date to replace the unit a label has been affixed to the side of the alarm Wri...

Page 11: ...described replace it immediately Due to the loudness of the alarm we suggest you place your fingers over the sounder opening when testing your Quell CO Alarm Reset If the alarm is sounding pressing the test reset button will terminate the alarm If the CO condition that caused the alert in the first place continues the alarm will reactivate Reactivation times depend on the amount of CO that caused ...

Page 12: ...y The green light will flash before a CO reading is taken and when any button is pressed If the unit chirps once every 30 seconds observe the unit for the following A chirp every 30 seconds with a green LED flash followed by a red LED flash indicates the batteries are low Follow the battery installation replacement instructions A chirp every 30 seconds with a red flash and no green LED flash indic...

Page 13: ...in the unit or until the remaining batteries become completely exhausted Three AA batteries have been included with your purchase When replac ing the batteries we recommend use of the following battery types Duracell MN1500 or MX1500 Energizer E91 Under normal operating conditions the batteries will last a minimum of one year These batteries can be purchased at your local retailer Note Constant ex...

Page 14: ... unit will chirp and display for approximately one minute and return to normal operation 4 Gently close the cover The cover of your CO alarm will NOT close if all three AA batteries are not properly installed NOTE Ensure that you observe the correct battery polarities required during battery installation Incorrect battery inser tion will make your CO alarm inoperable Battery Polarity 14 2525 7205 ...

Page 15: ...After following steps 1 3 if your alarm reactivates within a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 3 and call a qualified appliance technician to investigate for sources of CO from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operation of this equipment If problems are identified during this inspection have the equipment serviced immediately Note any combustion equipment not inspected by t...

Page 16: ... alarm and place in another location prior to per forming any of the following Staining or stripping wood floors or furniture Painting Wall papering Using adhesives Storing the unit in a plastic bag during the above projects will protect the sensor from permanent damage WARNING As soon as possible place the CO alarm back in its proper location to assure protection from Carbon Monoxide poi soning A...

Page 17: ...arm readings may vary The digital reading toler ances are Ambient 27 C 12 C 80 F 10 F atmospheric pressure 10 40 3 relative humidity READING TOLERANCE OF DISPLAY READING 0 999ppm 20 15ppm TEMPERATURE Operating range 4 4 C 40 F to 37 8 C 100 F ALARM 85 dB at 10 3 4 0 5 KHz pulsing alarm SIZE AND WEIGHT 140 mm diameter x 35 5 mm depth 0 30 kg with batteries 2525 7205 01 820 1384 AU B qxd _ 2011 5 10...

Page 18: ...tralian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for com pensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Subject to these non excludable laws Chubb will not be liable for any injury to per...

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