Quell Q2300 User manual

240V MAINS PHOTOELECTRIC
LONG LIFE SMOKE ALARM
User Manual
240V AC, 50Hz, 15mA max, 9V back up, Standalone
or Interconnected (24 units maximum)
Model: Q2300, Q2300LL
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect visible
particles (associated with slow smouldering res).
Quell®is a registered trademark of Chubb Fire & Secuirity Ltd
Copyright © 2021 Chubb Fire & Seciruty Pty Ltd. All rights resereved
1373-7216-00 06/21
Tested and Approved
to Australian
Standard AS 3786:2014

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND KEEP THIS MANUAL NEAR THE ALARM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL
Product Features.....................................................................................1
Product Specications............................................................................2
Recommended Locations for Alarms....................................................3
Locations to Avoid...................................................................................8
Installation................................................................................................9
Mounting Instructions............................................................................11
Operating and Test.................................................................................12
Nuisance Alarms and Hush Function....................................................14
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................15
Battery Replacement..............................................................................16
Cleaning Your Alarm...............................................................................17
Limitations of Smoke Alarms.................................................................18
Good Safety Habits.................................................................................19
What to do When the Alarm Sounds.....................................................20
Warranty & Contact Details....................................................................21
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
Product Features
Model Q2300 / Q2300LL is powered from a 240V AC supply, and has
a DC battery back-up source. AC/DC smoke alarms ensure protection
in the event of a power failure. The smoke alarm can be interconnected
with up to 23 other Quell models as set out on page 2 – Product Speci-
cations. Do not connect to any other type or model of smoke,
or heat alarm not listed.
• Hush feature silences unwanted alarms for up to 10 minutes.
• Alarm memory identies which alarm has activated when intercon-
nected.
• The smoke alarm will sound a short beep about once every 40
seconds if the battery is low.
• Multi-purpose green and red LEDs indicate that the smoke alarm
is connected to the AC supply (green), is working normally, or is in
alarm (red).
• Loud alarm sounder – 85 dB
• Test button checks smoke alarm operation.
WARNING! REMOVAL OF SMOKE ALARM BATTERY AND
DISCONNECTING OR LOSS OF AC POWER WILL RENDER THIS
UNIT INOPERATIVE.
The smoke alarm is a sealed unit, return to supplier for any repairs.
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Product Specications
Model Q2300, Q2300LL
Electrical Rating 240V AC 50HZ, DC battery back up (9V
battery ).
back up 9V battery
back up 9V Lithium battery
Sensor Photoelectric Smoke Sensor
Interconnecting Smoke
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity Up to 93% Humidity (Non-Condensing)
Storage and Transport
Conditions
Loud alarm 85 decibels at 3 metres
Please note the model Q2300LL has a lithium battery that will
last the life of the alarm.
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0 °C to 40°C
-20° C to +60° C, 5-95%RH
(non-condensing)
Q2300LL-
Q1300 -
Q2300-
Up to any combination of 23 other alarm
models. Compatible Models include :
Q2300 & Q2300LL and Q1300
back up, 9V battery
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Recommended Locations for Alarms
This alarm must only be wired to a 240VAC 50Hz sine wave supply.
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 every room where someone sleeps with the door closed. The
closed door may prevent an alarm located outside from waking the
sleeper.
• In the immediate area of bedrooms and the exit path from all sleeping
areas (Figure 1A).
• In stairways, as stairways 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 9.1m 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 hori-
zontally, 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
600mm below the ceiling (Figure 2A).
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Recommended Locations for Alarms
DINING
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Not within 1.8m (6ft) of appliances
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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Recommended Locations for Alarms
CEILING
300 mm
MINIMUM
10 mm
MINIMUM
600 mm
MAXIMUM
SIDE WALL
BEST
PLACEMENT
ACCEPTABLE
PLACEMENT
DO NOT INSTALL
DEADAIR
NOT IN
THIS AREA
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
PEAK CEILING
500 mm
1000 mm
DEAD AIR
DO NOT INSTALL
Figure 2A
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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,all 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 snf 1500 mm of
the highest point.
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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
betransferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated
walls and roof. 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 600mm 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.
Locations To Avoid
• 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, or 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 uorescent lights.
• 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 1.8m (6 ft) 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.
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Locations To Avoid
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.
Wiring Requirements
• This smoke alarm must be installed with an AS/NZS Wiring Rules
approved cable or equipment. All connections must be installed by a
qualied electrician and be in accordance with the relevant require-
ments of the AS/NZS Wiring Rules AS 3000 Standards.
• The appropriate power source is 240VAC 50Hz continuous single
phase sine wave current supplied from a non-switchable circuit which
is not protected by a RCD.
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off power at
the main fuse box or circuit breaker by removing the fuse or
switching the circuit breaker to the OFF position and securing
it.
Installation
WARNING: THIS SMOKE ALARM MUST BE INSTALLED BY
QUALIFIED (LICENSED) ELECTRICIANS ONLY.
WARNING: This alarm cannot be operated from power derived
from a square wave or modied square wave inverter. These type of
inverters are sometimes used to supply power to the structure in off grid
installations, such as solar or wind derived power sources. These
power sources produce high peak voltages that will damage the alarm.
Wiring Instructions
Caution! Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring
the alarm.
• For alarms that are used as single station, interconnect cable
terminal (I/C) on alarm is unused.
• When alarms are interconnected, all interconnected units must be
powered from a single AC circuit.
• A maximum of 24 Quell safety devices may be interconnected in a
multiple station arrangement. The interconnect system should not
exceed the interconnect limit of 24 units.
• The maximum wire run distance between the rst and last unit
in an interconnected system is 307 meters. Figure 3 illustrates
interconnection wiring. Improper connection will result in damage to
the alarm, failure to operate, or electrical shock hazard.
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Installation
Note: Use approved listed Australian Standards cable 1.0mm² TPS
or larger as required by local codes.
• Make certain alarms are wired to a continuous (non-switched) nal
sub-circuit.
FIGURE 3 “INTERCONNECT WIRING DIAGRAM”
A
(Active Side of
AC Line)
(Neutral side of
AC Line)
I/C
(Intercon-
nection Line)
N
FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
Figure 3
NOTE : AC power should be turned off at this stage.
Caution! Turn off the main power to the circuit before wiring
the alarm.
• Select a suitable alarm location as per the guidance in Pages 4
and 5
• For surface mount cable applications where the cable is housed in a
suitably approved surface mount cable duct:
1. Install the duct to terminate at the side of the alarm base.
2. Remove a ‘knock out’ / ‘cable access’ on one side of the alarm
base. There is one on each side of the base. (refer to Figures 4A)
3. Position the duct to the alarm base, so the channel in the base
aligns with the duct.
4. The cable can transition from the duct to the base.
5. It may be necessary to remove the outer sheath prior to securing
the base to the ceiling. (Excess cable may restrict the terminal cover
from securing shut).
6. Terminate the cables in the terminals provided to meet with relevant
local code requirements. Insert the cables into the terminals
clamping the terminal to the copper by tightening the screw on
each terminal.
7. Secure the alarm base to the surface with the xings provided.
(refer to Figures 4D).
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Q2300
Interconnect
Smoke Alarm
Q2300LL
Interconnect
Smoke Alarm
Q1300
Interconnect
Smoke Alarm

Installation
• For concealed cable applications where the cable is running through
the wall space or roof space, and the cable will enter from the rear
of the alarm base:
1. It may be necessary to remove the outer sheath prior to securing
the base to the ceiling. (Excess cable may restrict the terminal cover
from securing shut)
2. Terminate the cables in the terminals provided to meet with relevant
local code requirements. Insert the cables into the terminals
clamping the terminal to the copper by tightening the screw on
each terminal.
3. Secure the alarm base to the surface with the xings provided. (refer
to Figures 4A and 4B).
4. Prior to closing the terminal cover ensure that there are no wires
obstructing its path.
5. Close terminal cover. You will hear a ‘click’ as it is secured.
6. If alarm is not being interconnected by hardwiring to other alarms
/ devices, the interconnect cable terminal (I/C) on alarm mounting
base remains unused.
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Figure 4C
Figure 4A Figure 4B
Terminal cover
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Mounting Instructions
Battery Activation
See Battery replacement (page 16) for battery installation.
• To activate the battery, pull out the battery pull tab.
NOTE : If the battery compartment is empty, the alarm cannot mount
on the mounting base.
• Connect the alarm to the base tail rst, and then swing the alarm
closed onto the base until a “click” is heard. (See Figure 5)
NOTE: Please ensure that battery is installed prior to mounting of
smoke alarm.
Mounting
Base
Closealarm onto
baseuntil it 'clicks'
Slide onto tail
until it 'clicks'.
Mounting Base
Closealarm onto
baseuntil it 'clicks'
Slide onto tail
until it 'clicks'.
Figure 5
A.Mounting on the ceiling
B.Mounting on the wall
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Operation And Test
The smoke alarm is operating once AC power is applied, 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 and Green LED indicators:
This smoke alarm features red and green LED indicators that can be
seen through the Push-to-Test button or the LED lens above the test
button.
The LEDs indicate the following:
GREEN
ON – AC power is present.
OFF – AC power is not present.
RED
Red LED Flashes once every 5 minutes and 20 seconds
– Mains power is present 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.
Red LED is 3 rapid ashes at 40 second interval
– Indicates which alarm previously detected an alarm condition.
Red LED OFF and unit is sounding alarm
– Another interconnected smoke alarm has sensed smoke and is
signaling this alarm.
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Operation And Test
Testing the smoke alarm
Warning: test each smoke alarm to be sure that each is
installed correctly and is operating properly.
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.
Test all smoke alarms weekly by doing the following:
1. Check the green LED above the test button is ON, conrming smoke
alarm is receiving AC power.
2. Firmly depress and hold the TEST/Hush button for at least ve (5)
seconds, the smoke alarm will sound 3 long beeps, pause, 3 long
beeps, repeating for up to 10 seconds, and then release the TEST/
Hush button. NOTE: If smoke alarms are interconnected, all smoke
alarms should sound an alarm within three (3) seconds after any test
button is pushed and the tested smoke alarm sounds.
3. If the smoke alarm does not sound, turn off the power to the smoke
alarm circuit at the main distribution board and check the wiring.
Retest the smoke alarm. If the smoke alarm does not sound, please
refer to page 15: Troubleshooting. If this doesn’t work please contact
your electrician.
WARNING: If alarm sounder activates, and smoke alarm is not
being tested, the smoke alarm is sensing smoke. THE SOUND OF
THE ALARM SOUNDER REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
AND ACTION.
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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 broiling. 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 10 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.
If an alarm occurs in an interconnected system of Quell units:
• Pushing the Hush button on the initiating alarm (Red LED
ashing every second) will silence that alarm and all compatible
interconnected units.
• Pushing the Hush button on any hard-wire smoke alarm will do
nothing to silence an interconnected smoke 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 15. LOCATIONS TO AVOID may have caused the
alarm. If a re is discovered, exit the building and call the re
brigade.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Smoke alarm does not
sound when tested.
NOTE: Push and hold
test button for at least
five (5) seconds while
testing.
1. Check that AC power is turned
on.Green LED should be illuminated.
2. Check that battery is installed correctly
Single chirp about once
every 40 seconds
Smoke alarm sounds
unwanted alarms for
example when residents
are cooking, taking
showers, etc.
Interconnected smoke
alarms do not sound
when system is tested.
3 chirps every 40
seconds
1. Before 10 years of operation: unit is in
fault mode. See Section 11 Cleaning
Your Alarm. If fault continues, contact
customer service.
2. After 10 years of operation: end of
life warning. Alarm must be replaced
(REPLACE IMMEDIATELY!)
NOTE: Contact Customer Service at 1800 672 171, if your alarm
does not seem to operate correctly.
Turn off AC power and replace battery.
See “page 15: Battery Replacement”.
Relocate the smoke alarm to a new
location using a licensed electrician
See “page 8: Installation Instructions”
and “page 7: Locations to Avoid”.
1. Press and hold button for at least
5 seconds after the initiating unit
sounds.
2. Engage a licensed electrician to verify
the interconnect wiring. See “Section
5 Wiring instructions”.
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as shown in page 15.

Battery Replacement
Press down
the resist tab
FIGURE 6
Release
alarm from
mounting
base
Mounting
Base
Open
Alarm removal
Press down resist tab on mounting base,
and then release the alarm from mounting base. (see Figure 6)
Battery Installation and Replacement:
After the alarm has been removed you can replace the battery.
(see Figure 7).
NOTE : If the battery compartment is empty, the alarm cannot
mount on the mounting base.
FIGURE 7
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Battery Replacement
USE ONLY THE FOLLOWING 9VOLT REPLACEMENT BATTERIES:
Alkaline type: ENERGIZER 522; DURACELL MN1604 or MX1604
Lithium type: FDK CP-V9Ju; ULTRALIFE U9VL-J-P
Note: Weekly testing is recommended
YOUR ALARM SHOULD BE CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR
To clean your alarm, remove it from the mounting bracket as outlined in
“page 16 Battery Replacement or page 11, Figure 5”. 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 green LED
is on. Then test your alarm by using the test button.
Warning! Use only the batteries specied. Use of different
batteries may have a detrimental effect on the alarm. Exposure to
temperature extremes and / or high humidity may reduce battery
life.
Cleaning Your Alarm
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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 tamp
Warning! Smoke alarms are devices that can provide
early warning of possible res; however, alarms have sensing
limitations.
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