2. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
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In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your car.
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In front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and air conditioning, near
ceiling fans,or other high air flow areas.
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Less than 10cm (4”) from the peak of an ‘A’ frame type ceiling.
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In an area where the temperature may fall below 0°C or rise above 40°C such as
garages and unfinished attics; this should also include electrical boxes exposed to
these environments..
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In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
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In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
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In areas where the Relative Humidity (RH) is above 93%.
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Do not install where the ventilation openings in the unit could be impeded by
items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
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Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
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In insect infested areas
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
MULTI FLOOR PLAN
BEDROOM
Hall
KITCHEN
LIVING
ROOM
BASSMENT
Smoke Alarms for Minimum Protection
Smoke Alarms for Maximum Protection
Smoke Alarms with “HUSH” Control
DIAGRAM “B”
DIAGRAM “A”
CEILING
6”
(15cm)
MINIMUM
4”
(10cm)
MINIMUM
12”
(30.5 cm)
MAXIMUM
NEVER HERE
BEST HERE
DEAD
AIR
SPACE
SIDE WALL
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
12”
(300mm)
DIAGRAM “C”
DIAGRAM “D”
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