4
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Install one in every room, including occupied attics, but not in kitchens/
bath rooms/shower rooms/boiler rooms/garages.
6. Locations to be Avoided
(Smoke Alarms)
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Within 3m of a steam source e.g. kitchen/bath room or garage.
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In locations where temperature may fall below 5°C (41°F), or above 40°C
(104°F).
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In very dusty/dirty/insect laden areas.
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Within 1m of dimmer controlled lights and cabling.
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Within 1.5m of fluorescent lighting fittings.
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Any location where the free flow of smoke to the alarm could be interrupted
(e.g. next/above a door/air vent/heater/air-con unit).
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Areas where routine maintenance or operating hush/test button is difficult
(e.g. top of stairwells).
7. Installing Alarm
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Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by holding the
mounting plate and twisting the alarm in the direction indicated by the
“OFF” arrow on the alarm cover.
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To ensure alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the line on the
mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting or
horizontal when wall mounting.
Living Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen
Garage
Attic Office
Heat Alarm (Hard wired - mains only)
Ion Alarm
Do not fit
Optical Alarm
Line