4.2 Locations to avoid
For ensure the Combo Smoke/CO Alarm work
properly and provide detection performance, do not
install the device in the following places:
1. Near appliances or areas where normal
combustion regularly occurs (kitchens, near
furnaces, hot water heaters). Install at least 10 feet
away from these areas. Use specialized smoke alarm
device with unwanted alarm control for these
areas.
2. In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or
areas near dishwashers or washing machines or
directly above a sink. Install at least 10 feet away
from these areas.
3. Avoid spraying aerosols near the device.
4. Next to a door or window, an extractor fan, air
returns or heating and cooling supply vents. Install
at least 3 feet away from these areas. The air could
blow smoke away from the device, interrupting its
alarm.
5. In rooms where temperatures may fall below
0
℃
or rise above 40
℃
, or in humidity higher than
93%. These conditions will reduce battery life or
cause a fault alarm.
6. In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas,
particles may interfere with the device operation.
7. In the garage. Products of combustion are present
when you start your automobile.
8. In an enclosed space (for example in a cupboard
or behind a curtain).
9. Where it can be obstructed (for example by
furniture).
10. Less than 4 inch (10cm) from the peak of an “A”
frame type ceiling.
11. Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may
cause nuisance alarms.
12. Place out of the reach of children. Under no
circumstances should children be allowed to handle
the device.
4.3 Installation instructions
CAUTION! -
This device should be installed
by a competent person.
CAUTION! -
This Combo Smoke/CO alarm
MUST be installed on the matching bracket,
otherwise the device won't work.
When choosing your installation locations, make
sure you can hear the alarm from all sleeping areas.
If you install only one device in your home, install
the device near bedrooms, not in the basement or
furnace room.
1. Drilling two ф5.0mm holes in the ceiling or wall,
the distance between two holes centre is
70mm(2.76inch), then inserting two plastic plugs
provided into the holes.
2. Attach the bracket to the plastic plugs and fix
tightly the screws into the plastic plugs.
Do NOT over-tighten screws.
3. Install and rotate the alarm body on the bracket.
4. Test the device by using the TEST/SILENCE
button. Ensure the device sound is alarm pattern.
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