- If the appliance is in a room not normally used (such
as a boiler room) the CO Alarm should be placed
just outside the room so that the alarm will be heard
more easily
4.2 UNSUITABLE LOCATIONS
Do not
place the CO Alarm in any of the following
areas
- In a position, where access to the screwdriver slot
to release the CO alarm from its mounting plate,
is blocked by an object such as a wall, a fixed
item of furniture or skirting board, as this would
make removal or replacement of the CO alarm
impossible without damaging it. See
Figure 4
for
screwdriver slot location on the CO alarm.
- In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance
- Outside the building
- In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard)
- In a damp or humid area
- Directly above a sink or cooker
- Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that
it would be affected by draughts
- Next to an extractor fan
- Do not locate over heat sources such as radiators
or hot air vents
- Where it would be obstructed, e.g. by curtains or
furniture
- In an area where the temperature could drop
below –10°C or rise above 40°C
- Where dirt or dust could block the sensor
- Where it could be easily knocked or damaged, or
where it could be accidentally turned off or removed
- In a bathroom or other areas where the CO Alarm
may be exposed to water splashes, dripping or
condensation (e.g. above an electric kettle)
- Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or air fresheners
4.3 IF LOCATING THE CO ALARM IN A ROOM WITH
A FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE (see Figure 1)
- If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at
a height greater than the height of any door or
window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling
- If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least
300mm from any wall or light fitting
- The CO alarm should be a horizontal distance of
between 1m and 3m from the potential CO source
- If there is a partition in the room, the CO Alarm
should be located on the same side of the partition
as the potential source
- In rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO Alarm should
be located at the high side of the room (see
Figure 3
)
4.4 IF LOCATING THE CO ALARM IN A BEDROOM
OR IN ROOMS REMOTE FROM A FUEL BURNING
APPLIANCE
(see
Figure 3
)
- Mount the CO alarm relatively close to the breathing
zone of the occupants
Whatever position is chosen make sure it is possible
to view the three light indicators, when in the vicinity
of the alarm.
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