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Overview
During setup, a professional installer typically configures a variety of
wireless and wired sensors to provide the dwelling with continuous, 24-
hour-a-day, heat, smoke, and gas protection. Most systems are installed
with both Wireless Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon
Monoxide Detectors.
Important Concepts
To help you get the most out of your fire, heat, and gas protection system,
it is useful to understand these concepts.
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND
OTHER COUNTRIES REQUIRED TO MEET THIS STANDARD:
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CHAPTER 2 of
ANSI/NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code
(National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269).
WARNING!!
This product is intended for use only in indoor
family units. It is not designed for compliance with
Occupational Safety and Heath Administrator (OSHA)
commercial or industrial standards.
IMPORTANT:
This system ships with an approved 24-hour
backup battery installed and is compliant with
UL 985:
Household Fire Warning System Units
.
IMPORTANT:
Specific requirements for Heat and Smoke
Alarms vary from state to state and from region to region. A
professional installer must always verify current
requirements for your area with the local Fire Department.
NOTE:
Instructions describing the proper installation,
operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and
repair service are provided in the printed
Installation
Instructions
included with all 2GIG Wireless
Smoke/Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon
Monoxide Detectors.
Where NOT to Install a Smoke Alarm
Do NOT install a smoke alarm in a location where the normal
ambient temperature is below 40°F (4.4°C) or higher than 100°F
(37.8°C).
Do NOT install a smoke alarm directly above a sink, shower, or
bathtub.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm next to a door or window affected
by drafts. For example, do NOT install near an extractor fan or air
vent.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm outside. The alarm is designed for
indoor use only.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm in or below a cupboard.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm in a location where air flow is
obstructed by curtains, furniture, or other items.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm where dirt, dust, or grease can
collect and block the sensor.
Do NOT mount a smoke alarm where it can be knocked,
damaged, or inadvertently removed.
Do NOT place any smoke alarm within 5 ft (1.5 m) of a kitchen
appliance, furnace, water heater, or other source of combustion
to minimize the risks of setting off a nuisance alarm.
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