SmokeSight SS10MAMA V0.5
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Locations
This smoke alarm can be used in all residential homes and apartments and positioned in accordance with building
regulations and state legislation. Refer to figure below when deciding the number of and location of smoke alarms.
Avoid dead air space positions. Install smoke alarms along exit paths from bedrooms. Locate alarms in stairways as
stairways act as chimneys for smoke and heat. Locate a smoke alarm in any area where a smoker sleeps or where
electrical appliances are used in bedrooms. Smoke, heat and other combustion materials rise to the ceiling and
spread horizontally. In a residential dwelling, mount the smoke alarm in the centre of the ceiling. In mobile homes,
wall mount the smoke alarm on an inside partition to avoid the thermal barrier that may form under the ceiling.
Alarm Locations to Avoid
Within 1 metre of air conditioner ducts, ceiling fans and other high air flow areas. Smoke may be blown away or
diffused in these areas.
In areas where the temperature may fall below 0°C or rise above 45°C. Failure to alarm, improper alarms or
nuisance alarms may result.
In damp or very humid areas such as bathrooms or laundries, where the normal humidity may rise above 95% or
fall below 5% relative humidity. False alarms and unstable operation may result.
In areas where particles of combustion are normally present, such as garages or kitchens, as this can cause false
alarms.
In dusty or dirty areas, as an accumulation of dust and dirt in the sensing chamber may block the openings and
prevent an alarm, or may cause false alarms.
Where bugs or insects are present as they may block the openings and prevent an alarm, or may cause false
alarms.
Within 1 metre of electrical noise sources, e.g. fluorescent lights, LED lights and fan motors. Electrical noise may
cause nuisance alarms.
