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Diagram 2
Diagram 3
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be
energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above
(refer to RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and diagram 2
and 3).
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 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 4"
(10cm) and a maximum of 12" (30.5cm) below the ceiling
(see Diagram 2 ).
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 4 and MULTIPLE FLOOR PLAN in Diagram 5.
WARNING
: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION
AFTER RV OR MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN
STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A
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