Installation Preparation
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Care@Home™ Smoke Detector User Guide
Avoid very dusty or dirty areas:
Dirt and dust can build up in the SK2’s detection chamber,
making it overly sensitive. In addition, dust or dirt can block openings to the detection
chamber and keep the alarm from detecting smoke.
Avoid drafty areas and areas near fresh air vents, air conditioners, heaters, or fans
: Fresh air
vents and drafts can drive smoke away from smoke alarms.
Avoid dead air spaces near the top of a peaked roof or in the corners formed by ceilings
and walls:
Dead air can prevent smoke from reaching an alarm.
Avoid insect-infested areas:
If insects enter an alarm’s detection chamber, they may cause a
false alarm.
Avoid installation near fluorescent lights:
Electrical discharges from fluorescent lights can
cause false alarms. Install SK2 devices at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from fluorescent lights.
