Kidde p9040CA, Manual

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• Install Smoke Alarms on tray-shaped ceilings (coffered
ceilings) on the highest portion of the ceiling or on the
sloped portion of the ceiling within 12” (305mm) vertically
down from the highest point (Image 2D).
Locations to Avoid
• Do not install within 0.9 m (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.
• Do not place the alarm where drapes or other objects will
block the sensor. Smoke must be able to reach the sensor
to accurately detect conditions.
• Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, “A” frame
ceilings or gabled roofs. (Less than 10 cm (4") from the
peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.)
• Install at least 30.5 cm (12") away from fluorescent lights as
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
• Keep out of insect infested areas. Avoid excessively dusty,
dirty or greasy areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance
alarms or failure to alarm.
• Extreme temperatures may effect the sensitivity of the
alarm. Do not install in areas where the temperature is
colder than 4.4°C (40°F) or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such
as garages and unfinished attics.
• Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is
greater than 85%. Very humid areas, with moisture or
steam, can cause nuisance alarms.
• Avoid placing ionization smoke alarms in kitchen areas.
Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen
alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or
be a photoelectric type.
• Do not place in the garage. Particles of combustion are
present when you start your automobile.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards
unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
Installation