B. Locations to Avoid:
WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens,
furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 1.5 M
(5’) AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Do not install within 0.9m (3’) of the following: The door to
a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower,
forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling
or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow
areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Dust,
grease or household chemicals can contaminate the alarm’s
sensors, causing the alarm to not operate properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block
the sensors. Smoke and CO must be able to reach the
sensors to accurately detect these conditions. Do not install
in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled
roofs (see Figure 2). Keep out of damp and humid areas.
Install at least 30.5 cm (12”) away from fluorescent lights,
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in
direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas.
Extreme temperatures will affect the sensitivity of the
Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where the
temperature is colder than 4.4ºC (40ºF) or hotter than
37.8ºC (100ºF), such as garages and unfinished attics. Do
not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above
85%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the
outside.
Operating and Installation Instructions
WARNING
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This product is intended
for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed to
measure compliance with commercial or
industrial standards.
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