9.0 ALARM MOUNTING LOCATIONS
This CO alarm may be mounted on the wall or
ceiling.
WALL LOCATION: Locate the top of the
alarm at least 5-6’ feet from the floor.
CEILING LOCATION: Alarm should be
mounted as close as possible to the center of a
hallway or room. If this is not possible, the
edge of the alarm should be at least 4 inches
from any wall
9.1
LOCATIONS TO AVOID: Nuisance
alarms are caused by placing units where they
will not operate properly. To avoid
nuisance alarms, do not place units:
– Within 5 feet (1.5m) of any cooking
appliance or furnace.
– Near an open window or door, because
the fresh air entering the opening may delay
CO from reaching the alarm.
– In damp or very humid areas or next to
bathrooms with showers.
– In very cold or very hot environments
or in unheated buildings or outdoor rooms
where the temperature can go below or above
the operating range of the alarm.
– Good ventilation is recommended when
household cleaning supplies or similar conta-
minant's are used.
9.2
CONDITIONS WHICH CAN RESULT
IN TEMPORARY CO SITUATIONS:
Excessive spillage or reverse venting of fuel
burning appliances caused by outdoor ambient
conditions, such as:
1 Wind direction and/or velocity, includ-
ing high gusts of wind. Heavy air in the vent
pipes (cold/humid air with extended periods
between cycles).
2 Negative pressure differential resulting
from the use of exhaust fans.
3 Simultaneous operation of several fuel
burning appliances competing for limited
internal air.
