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POSITIONING
Optical smoke alarms are less
prone to false alarms from cooking
fumes, and are therefore suitable
for locations near kitchens. However
optical smoke alarms are more
susceptible to nuisance alarms from
steam and should not be located too
close to bathrooms and showers.
It is recommended that your
FireAngel smoke alarm is NOT to be
fitted in the following locations:
•
Bathrooms, shower-rooms, and
other very damp or humid areas,
where the moisture can cause
unwanted alarms.
•
Kitchens. Kitchens should be
protected with self-contained
Heat Alarms, as the combustion
particles from cooking in
kitchens will result in unwanted
alarms
and
permanent
contamination of the smoke
alarm’s sensor.
•
In areas where excessive dust
or dirt could contaminate the
sensing chamber, making it over