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.
Wiring Requirements
• This smoke alarm should be installed on a CSA listed or recognized
junction box. All connections should be made by a qualified
electrician and all wiring used shall be in accordance with articles
210 and 300.3(B) of the U.S. National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
70, NFPA 72 and/or any other codes having jurisdiction in your
area. The multiple station interconnect wiring must be run in the
same raceway or cable as the AC power wiring to the alarms. In
addition, the resistance of the interconnect wiring shall be a
maximum of 10 ohms.
• The appropriate power source is 120 Volt AC Single Phase supplied
from a non-switchable circuit which is not protected by a ground
fault interrupter.
•
WARNING:
The alarm should not be operated on power derived
from a square wave, modified square wave or modified sine wave
inverter. These power sources produce high peak voltages that will
damage the alarm. These types of inverters are sometimes used to
supply power to the structure in off grid installations, such as solar
or wind derived power sources.
Installation
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