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ELK-6050 Wireless Smoke Detector
WARNING! LIMITATIONS OF SMOKE DETECTORS
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Wireless smoke detectors are very reliable, but may not work under
all conditions. No fire alarm provides total protection of life or property.
Smoke detectors are not a substitute for life insurance.
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Smoke Detectors require a source of power to work.
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smoke detector will not operate and the alarm will not sound if batteries
are dead or not installed properly.
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Smoke Detectors may not be heard.
A sound sleeper or someone
who has taken drugs or alcohol may not awaken if the alarm is installed
outside a bedroom. Closed or partially closed doors and distance can
block sound. This alarm is not designed for the hearing impaired.
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Smoke Detectors may not always activate and provide warning
early enough.
Smoke detectors only activate when enough smoke
reaches the alarm. If a fire starts in a chimney, wall, roof, on the other
side of closed doors, or on a different level of the property, enough
smoke may not reach the alarm for it to alarm.
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Smoke Detectors are a significant help in reducing loss, injury and even
death. However, no matter how good a detection device is, nothing
works perfectly under every circumstance and we must warn you that
you cannot expect a smoke alarm to ensure that you will never suffer
any damage or injury.
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Current studies have shown smoke detectors 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.
WHERE TO INSTALL
Warning: As a minimum requirement, smoke detectors must be installed in
accordance with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Standard 72,
Chapters 2, 3, and 5, which define the standards for the National Fire Alarm
Code (National Fire Protection Association), Batterymarch Park, MA 02269-
9101).
Depending on the application, you may need to reference other
chapters of NFPA 72 or NFPA 101.
In addition, observe all local and national
building and electrical codes. See back page for listing of NFPA Guidelines.
When choosing an installation location, consider:
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Use of structure and type of construction
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Contents you want to protect and their burning characteristics
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Human occupancy
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Total area to be monitored
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Ceiling height and surface condition
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Air movement and vent locations
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Obstructions
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Deflections
After considering these factors, choose a location:
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Where the temperature range is between 40° and 100° F (4.4° and
37.8° C).
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Where the humidity is between 0 and 90% non-condensing.
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Away from ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching
the smoke alarm.
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That is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from bathrooms.
When placing the product on a ceiling, mount it in the center of the room
or hallway, at least 4 inches (10cm) away from any walls or partitions.
When mounting the product on a wall, place it so the top is 4 to 12 inches
(10 to 31cm) below the ceiling.
In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, place smoke alarms 3
feet (.9 m) down or away from the highest point of the ceiling.
If mounting to suspended ceiling tile, secure the tile with the appropriate
fastener to prevent tile removal.
Smoke detectors are not to be used with alarm guards unless the
combination has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Note: A smoke detector does not provide warnings for fires resulting from
explosions, smoking in bed, or other furniture; ignition of flammable liquids,
vapors and gasses; and children playing with matches or lighters.
Bedroom 1
Den
Living Room
Kitchen
Basement
1st Floor
In homes basements or multiple levels at least one smoke detector shall be on each level.
A Smoke Detector shall be located in the hallway outside the entrance to any bedroom areas.
In new construction an additional Smoke Detector shall be installed in each sleeping area
2nd Floor
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Dining
Garage
Master
Bedroom
Bedroom 2
Bath
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Master
Bath
Bedroom 3
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Bath
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Required Smoke Detector – Absolute Minimum
Additional Smoke required in new construction and for additional protection
