Step 1 Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT: THIS ALARM MUST BE MOUNTED ON A
CEILING OR WALL. IT WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE AS A
TABLETOP DEVICE! INSTALL ONLY AS DIRECTED!
A. Recommended Installation Locations:
Kidde Safety recommends the installation of a Smoke/CO Alarm
in the following locations. For maximum protection we suggest
an alarm be installed on each level of a multilevel home,
including every bedroom, hallways, finished attics and
basements. Put alarms at both ends of bedroom, hallway or
large room if hallway or room is more than 9.1m (30 ft) long. If
you have only one alarm, ensure it is placed in the hallway
outside of the main sleeping area, or in the main bedroom.
Verify the alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas.
Locate an alarm in every room where someone sleeps with the
door closed. The closed door may prevent an alarm not located
in that room from waking the sleeper. Smoke, heat and
combustion products rise to the ceiling and spread horizontally.
Mounting the alarm on the ceiling in the center of the room
places it closest to all points in the room. Ceiling mounting is
preferred in ordinary residential construction. When mounting an
alarm on the ceiling, locate it at a minimum of 10cm (4”) from
the side wall (see figure 1). If installing the alarm on the wall, use
an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10cm
(4”) and a maximum of 30.5cm (12”) below the ceiling (see figure 1).
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CO Alarm Response Times
Installation Instructions
NOTE: This carbon monoxide alarm is designed to detect
carbon monoxide gas from ANY source of combustion. It is
NOT designed to detect any other gases.
Fire departments, most utility companies and HVAC contractors
will perform CO inspections. Some may charge for this service.
It’s advisable to inquire about any applicable fees prior to
having the service performed. Kidde will not pay for, or
reimburse, the owner or user of this product, for any repair or
dispatch calls related to the alarm sounding.