Kidde Fire Systems DS Series, Application Manual

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K-76-1000 -12- July 2016
When installed on the ceiling, locate the heat detectors a minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) from the wall. When
installed on walls, locate the detector between 4 in. (100 mm) and 12 in. (300 mm) from the ceiling, as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Heat Detector Placement Near Ceiling/Wall Joints
1. Smooth ceiling, place detector 4 in. (100 mm) from wall
2. Never in this area: 4 in. (100 mm) from top of wall or corner
3. Top of detector is acceptable in shaded area: 4 to 12 in. (100 to 300 mm)
from ceiling
4. Wall
5. Floor
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4 in. (0.1 m) min.
12 in. (0.3 m) max.
4 in. (0.1 m) min.
4 in.
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