Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in
Recommended
Locations
and Image 2A.
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 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 and 2B).
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 sleeping rooms. For additional protection, see Image
1A and 1B.
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.
Installation
7
ANYWHERE IN THIS
AREA
30 cm (12")
IMAGE 2D
