Kidde p9040CA, Manual

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Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy
efficient.
Install smoke alarms as recommended in
Recommended Locations and Image 2A.
In older mobile homes that are not well insulated compared
to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred
from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls
and roof. This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent
the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling.
In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with
the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a
maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (Image 2A).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are
either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall.
For
minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the
bedrooms.
For additional protection, see Image 1A.
WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile home
vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least once a week
during use.
Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
• Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by
holding the plate and twisting the alarm in the direction
indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
• After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as
described previously, hold the mounting plate against
the selected installation location (wall or ceiling) and
mark the centre of the holes with a pencil. To ensure
aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or
wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be
parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted, or
horizontal when wall mounted (Image 3A and 3B).
Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the
enclosed screws and anchors to secure the mounting
plate. Use a 3/16" drill bit for the screw anchor holes.
Installation