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7. Locations to Avoid
In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your motor vehicle.
Do not install alarms adjacent to, or directly above, heaters or air-conditioning vents.
In very humid areas (above 90% RH, non-condensing), such as bathrooms and shower rooms. Do not install
directly above a sink, or near dishwashers or washing machines. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance
alarms.
Do not install within 1 m of heating or cooking appliances, measured horizontally.
In an area where the temperature may fall below -10 º C or rise above 45 º C such as garages and unfinished
attics.
Do not install alarms in dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
In insect-infested areas.
Within 300 mm of a light fitting, as electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance
alarms.
Do not install in an enclosed space (cupboard) or where the ventilation openings in the unit could be
impeded by items such as newspapers, table-cloths, furniture, curtains, etc.
Do not install next to a door, window, extractor fan, flue, chimney, or any other area where high air flow
may occur or the unit may be directly exposed to weather.
Do not install in locations that are difficult or dangerous to reach for testing or maintenance.
