In general, alarms should not be located:
•
In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your car.
•
In an area where the temperature may fall below 40°F or rise above 100°F.
•
In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or failure to alarm.
•
In very humid areas or near a bathroom. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
•
Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: THIS UNIT IS SEALED. THE COVER IS NOT REMOVABLE!
1.
Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the mounting plate and
twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the “OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
2.
To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line on the
mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or horizontal
when wall mounting.
3.
After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, attach the
mounting plate to the ceiling as shown in Figure 1. For wall mounting see Figure 2. Place
mounting plate on the wall. Be sure the “UP FOR WALL MOUNTING” text and arrow are
facing up. Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the mounting plate.
4.
Battery installation instructions are provided on the inside of the battery door. To ensure
proper installation of the smoke alarm battery, follow the instructions.
5.
When installing the battery, press the battery reminder finger down into the battery
compartment and install the battery (see Figure 3).
CAUTION! IF THE BATTERY REMINDER FINGER IS NOT HELD DOWN IN THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT BY THE BATTERY, THE BATTERY DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE
UNIT WILL NOT ATTACH TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
6.
Alignment marks are provided on the edge of the trim plate and the alarm. After installing
the mounting plate, place the alarm on the mounting plate with the alignment marks lined
up. Twist the alarm in the direction indicated by the “ON” arrow on the alarm cover (see
Figure 4) until it locks in place.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be energy efficient.
Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and
Diagram A).
In 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 which 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 6” (15cm) and a maximum of 12” (30.5cm) below the ceiling
(see Diagram A).
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 SINGLE FLOOR
PLAN in Diagram B.
WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER CARAVAN OR MOBILE
HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A
WEEK DURING USE.
2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
Alarms must not be located within 3 feet of the following:
•
Supply and return registers used for forced air heating and air conditioning.
•
Ceiling fans and other high flow areas.
•
Bathrooms which contain a tub or shower.
2
3
When mounting in a
hallway, the “A” line
should be parallel with
the hallway.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
When wall mounting, the
“A” line should be
horizontal and the “UP
FOR WALL MOUNTING”
arrow must be pointing
up.
Remove
Install
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
Hall
KITCHEN
LIVING
ROOM
CELLAR
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Smoke Alarms for Additional Protection
Smoke Alarms with “HUSH” Control
DIAGRAM “B”
DIAGRAM “A”
CEILING
12”
(30cm)
MINIMUM
6”
(15cm)
MINIMUM
12”
(30.5)
MAXIMUM
NEVER HERE
BEST HERE
ACCEPTABLE HERE
DEAD
AIR
SPACE
SIDE WALL
Alignment Marks
When installing the battery,
first push this spring loaded
arm down into the battery
cavity. Insert the battery into
the cavity (observing polarity)
to keep the arm
down.
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