Carrier Kidde Quell Q301 User manual

PHOTOELECTRIC
SMOKE ALARM
User Manual
9V DC Battery powered
Model: Q301, Q301H
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible
particles (associated with slow smouldering res).
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IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
1. Product Features................................................................................. 1
2. Product Specications........................................................................2
3. Recommended Locations for Alarms................................................3
4. Locations to Avoid...............................................................................7
5. Installation............................................................................................9
6. Operating and Test............................................................................ 11
7. Nuisance Alarms and Hush Function.............................................. 13
8. Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 14
9. Battery Replacement......................................................................... 15
10. Cleaning Your Alarm........................................................................ 16
11. Limitations of Smoke Alarms.......................................................... 17
12. Good Safety Habits...........................................................................18
13. What to do When the Alarm Sounds...............................................19
14. Warranty & Contact Details............................................................. 20
Thank you for purchasing this smoke alarm. It is an important part of
your family’s home safety plan. You can trust Quell to provide the highest
quality safety products.
Please take a few minutes to thoroughly read this user guide, and save
it for future reference. Teach children how to respond to the alarms, and
that they should never play with the smoke alarm.
If you have any questions about the operation or installation of your
alarm, please call our toll free Customer Service at 1800 654 435

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Product Features
Model Q301 / Q301H is powered from a 9V DC battery. The smoke
alarms ensure protection in the event of a power failure.
• Hush feature silences nuisance alarms for up to 10 minutes.
• The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once every 40
seconds if the battery is low.
• Red LED Flashing every 40-50 seconds indicates smoke alarm is
working normally, or is in alarm(Red LED ashing every second).
• Loud alarm sounder – 85 dB
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
WARNING! REMOVAL OF SMOKE ALARM BATTERY WILL
RENDER THIS UNIT INOPERATIVE.
The smoke alarm is a sealed unit, return to supplier for any repairs.
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2. Product Specications
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Model Q301, Q301H
Electrical Rating 9V DC battery
Sensor Photoelectric
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40°C
Operating Humidity Up to 93% Humidity
(Non-Condensing)
Storage and Transport
Conditions
-20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH
(non-condensing)
Loud alarm 85 decibels at 3 metres

3. Recommended Locations for Alarms
Laws on smoke alarms vary from state to state and you should
be aware of what the requirements are in your state - for more
information please refer to your local re emergency services or
state regulations.
Recommended Locations
• In each room where an occupant sleeps with the door closed. (A
closed door may prevent an alarm located outside the room from
waking the occupant).
• In the immediate area of bedrooms and the exit path from all sleeping
areas (Figure 1A).
• In stairwells, as stairwells act like chimneys for smoke and heat.
• In any room where large electrical appliances are operated
(e.g. portable heaters or humidiers).
• If a hallway or room is more than 7m long install alarms at both ends.
• For maximum household protection see Figure 1C.
Things to Consider
For Ceiling Mounting:
Smoke, heat and other combustion products will rise to the ceiling and
spread horizontally. Mounting the alarm in the centre of the ceiling
positions it closest to all points in the room.
• When mounting an alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of
300mm 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 the ceiling
(Figure 2B).
• The alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 1m in 8m
horizontally, should be located on the high side of the room
(Figure 2B).
For Wall Mounting:
• When mounting the alarm on the wall, use an interior wall with the
top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 100mm and a maximum of
300mm below the ceiling (Figure 2A).
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3. Recommended Locations for Alarms
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOMBEDROOM HALL
BASEMENT
Figure 1A
Figure 1C
Figure 1B
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
FAMILY ROOM
WORKSHOPBASEMENT
KITCHEN
HALL
GARAGE
MASTER
BEDROOM
FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS
SMOKE
ALARMS
FIRE BLANKET
TOTAL HOME PROTECTION
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Not within 3m of cooking appliances

3. Recommended Locations for Alarms
CEILING
300 mm
MINIMUM
10 mm
MINIMUM
MAXIMUM
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
DO NOT INSTALL
DEADAIR
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
500 mm
1000 mm
DEAD AIR
DO NOT INSTALL
Figure 2A
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300 mm
CEILING APEX

3. Recommended Locations for Alarms
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
SLOPED CEILING
1000 mm
500 mm
DEAD AIR
DO NOT INSTALL
Figure 2C
Figure
• When mounting the alarm on a sloping ceiling, it should not exceed
1500mm away from the apex. The spacing of additional alarms, if
any, should be based on a horizontal distance measurement, not a
measurement along the slope of the ceiling (see Figure 2B )
2B
• In rooms with open joists or beams not exceeding 300 mm, ceiling
mounted alarms shall be located on the bottom of such beams. (See
Figure 2C )
• Alarms installed on an open-joist ceiling shall have the smooth ceiling
spacing reduced to no more than half of the listed spacing when
measured at right angles to the solid joist. (See Figure 2C)
The alarm should be
located between 500
mm and 1500 mm of
the highest point.
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3. Recommended Locations for Alarms
Mobile Home Installation:
For Well Insulated Mobile Homes
Install alarms as recommended on the previous pages.
In mobile homes that are not well insulated extreme heat or cold can
be transfered through poorly insulated walls and roofs. This may create
a thermal barrier which can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm
mounted on the ceiling.
For Poorly Insulated Mobile Homes
Install the alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 100mm and a maximum of 300mm 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 alarm operation after caravan or mobile
home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least
once a week during use.
4. Locations To Avoid
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• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m(3 ft)
• of the door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower
• forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling
• ceiling or whole house ventilating fans
• other high air ow areas
• Areas where curtains or other objects will block the sensor. Smoke
must be able to reach the sensor to accurately detect conditions.
• Install at least 300mm away from a light tting.
• No closer than 400 mm outside the circumference of a ceiling fan.
• Keep out of insect infested areas.
• Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 0°C or
hotter than 40°C.
• Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is greater
than 93%.
• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is
desired, it should have an alarm silence feature and should not be
installed within 3m of cooking appliances.
• Avoid dead air spaces such as the peak of an “A” frame ceiling.
“Dead Air” at the top may prevent smoke from reaching the alarm in
time to provide early warning. Refer to Figure 2A and 2B.

4. Locations To Avoid
Installation
Note: 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.
Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the
plate and twisting the alarm clockwise. As indicated by the “OFF” arrow
on the alarm cover.
• Hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall
or ceiling) and mark the centre of the holes with a pencil. To ensure
aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line
on the mounting plate should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling
mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted (Figure 3A and 3B).
• Drill a hole through the pencil marks 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 reminder tab is not held down in the battery
compartment by the battery, the unit will not attach to the mounting plate.
Place the alarm onto the mounting plate, making sure the alignment
marks are lined up. Twist the alarm anti-clockwise in the direction
indicated by the “ON” arrow on the alarm cover (Figure 3D) until it locks
in place.
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5. Installation
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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
NOTE: Please ensure that battery is installed prior to mounting of
smoke alarm.

5. Installation
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Alarm Tamper-Resist Feature
• A tamper resist feature has been provided. To activate this feature you
must break out the tamper-resist blocks on the mounting plate
(Figure 4A). Use a small screwdriver.
• Using this feature will inhibit the removal of 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
Figure 4A Figure 4B

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6. Operation And Test
The smoke alarm is operating once new battery is installed and testing is
complete. When the smoke alarm senses smoke, the horn will sound a
loud (85db) pulsating alarm( 3 beeps repeating).
Red LED indicator:
This smoke alarm features a red LED indicators that can be seen through
the Push-to-Test button.
RED
Red LED Flashes once every 40 to 50 seconds
– Indicating normal operation.
Red LED Flashes once a second
– Smoke alarm senses smoke and simultaneously sounds an
audible alarm
Red LED Flashes once every 10 seconds
– Smoke alarm is in hush mode.
Testing the smoke alarm
Test the unit, to ensure proper operation, by pressing the Test/Hush
button for at least 5 seconds (or until the unit sounds). This will sound
the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn, and battery are working.
CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, stand at
arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm sounder is
loud to alert you to an emergency and can be harmful to hearing when
you are too close.
Test the smoke alarm weekly and upon returning from holiday, or when
the house has been unoccupied for several days.
NOTE: WEEKLY TESTING IS RECOMMENDED.
WARNING: If alarm sounder activates, and smoke alarm is not
being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE ACTIVATION
OF THE ALARM SOUNDER REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION AND ACTION.
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7. Nuisance Alarms and Hush Function
This alarm is designed to minimise nuisance alarms. Cigarette smoke will
not normally cause the unit to alarm, unless the smoke is blown directly
into the alarm. Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm
if it is located too close to a cooking appliance. Large quantities of
combustible particles are generated from spills or when boiling. Using
the fan on a range hood which vents to the outside (non-recirculating
type) will also help prevent nuisance alarms from occurring by removing
these combustible products from the kitchen.
HUSH
If you know why the alarm is sounding, and you can verify that it is not
a life threatening situation, you can push the button on the alarm to
silence the alarm for up to 11 minutes. If the smoke is not too dense,
that alarm will silence. After the Hush period, the smoke alarm will
automatically reset and sound the alarm if particles of combustion are
still present. You can use Hush repeatedly until the air has been cleared
of the condition causing the alarm.
Note: Dense smoke will override Hush and sound a continuous
alarm. If no re is present, check to see if one of the reasons
listed in page 7. LOCATIONS TO AVOID may have caused the
alarm. If a re is discovered, exit the building and call the re
brigade.

8. Troubleshooting
NOTE: Contact Customer Service at 1800 654 435, if your alarm
does not seem to operate correctly.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Smoke alarm does not sound
when tested.
NOTE: Push and hold test button
for at least ve (5) seconds while
testing.
Check that battery is installed
correctly as shown in page 15.
Single chirp about once
every 40 seconds
Replace battery.
See “page 15: Battery
Replacement”.
Smoke alarm sounds unwanted
alarms for example when residents
are cooking, taking showers, etc.
Relocate the smoke alarm to
a new location See “page 8:
Installation Instructions” and
“page 7: Locations to Avoid”.

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9. Battery Replacement
This smoke alarm uses a 9 volt battery. A fresh battery should last for one
year under normal operating conditions.
This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the alarm to “chirp”
approximately every 40-50 seconds for a minimum of 30 days when the
battery gets low.
Replace the battery when this condition occurs. The low battery chirp will
occur at the same time as the red LED ash.
Smoke Sensing Chamber Operation
This alarm will “chirp” if it detects a problem with the smoke sensing
chamber. This chirp will occur approximately 20 seconds after the ash of
the red LED indicator light.
Clean the alarm. If the alarm is still chirping, replace the alarm.
Use only the following 9 volt batteries for replacement:
Alkaline Type Energizer 522
Duracell MN1604, 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 specied above.
• To the extent permitted by law, Kidde Australia Pty Ltd excludes all
liability for loss or damage to the extent caused by the use of
batteries other than Energizer 522; Duracell MN1604 or MX1604; Gold
Peak 1604A; Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X, 6LR61 (GA)
or ULTRALIFE U9VL-J.
• 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 re.
A good safety measure is to replace the battery at least once a year, or at
the same time you change your clocks for daylight saving time.
Be sure to follow the battery installation instructions printed on the back
of the alarm.
Note: Weekly testing is recommended
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YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in
“page 15 Battery Replacement and page 9, Figure 3E”. You can clean
the interior of your alarm (sensing chamber) by using compressed air or
a vacuum cleaner hose and blowing or vacuuming through the openings
around the perimeter of the alarm. The outside of the alarm can be
wiped with a 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.
After cleaning, reinstall your alarm and check that the Red LED
ashes once every 40 to 50 seconds. Then test your alarm by using
the test button.
10. Cleaning Your Alarm
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11. Limitations Of Smoke Alarms
Ionisation sensing alarms may detect invisible re particles (associated
with fast aming res) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Photoelectric
sensing alarms may detect visible re particles (associated with slow
smouldering res) sooner than ionisation alarms.
Home res develop in different ways and are often unpredictable.
For maximum protection, subject to applicable legal requirements in
each State and Territory, Quell recommends that both ionisation and
photoelectric alarms be installed.
Loose batteries, where tted, must be of the specied 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 re, 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 re in residential occupancies is based primarily on
early notication to occupants of the need to escape, followed by the
appropriate egress actions by those occupants. If the alarm is located
outside the sleeping room or on a different oor, it may not wake up
a sound 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.
Smoke alarms cannot provide an alarm if smoke does not reach the unit.
Therefore, smoke alarms may not sense res starting in chimneys, walls,
on roofs, on the other side of a closed door or on a different oor.
Hearing impaired occupiers should consider tting additional
accessories to give a visual or tactile(Vibrating pad) alarm.
Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early
warning of a re, they do not prevent property damage. Home owners
and renters should have adequate insurance to protect their property.
If after reviewing this user guide you feel that your smoke alarm is
defective in any way,do not tamper with the unit. Refer to Section 14
Warranty and Contact Details.
Warning! Smoke alarms are devices that can provide
early warning of possible res; however, alarms have sensing
limitations.
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12. Good Safety Habits
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE:
• Install and maintain re extinguishers on every level of the home
and in the kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a re
extinguisher prior to an emergency.
• Make a oor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two
(2) escape routes from each room. Second story 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 re.
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a
re occurs.
• Familiarise everyone with the sound of the alarm and train them to
leave your home when they hear it.
• Practice a re drill at least every six months, including re 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.
• Current studies have shown alarms may not awaken all sleeping
individuals. 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.
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13 What To Do When The Alarm Sounds
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Every second counts, so
don’t waste time getting dressed or picking up valuables.
• While leaving, don’t open any inside door without rst feeling its
surface. If hot, or if you see smoke seeping through cracks, don’t
open that door! Instead, use your alternate 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 oor 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 re department from your neighbour’s home - not from
yours!
• Don’t return to your home until the re ofcials say that it is all right
to do so.
• There are situations where a smoke alarm may not be effective to
protect against re.
For instance:
a) smoking in bed
b) leaving children home alone
c) cleaning with ammable liquids, such as petrol