• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start
your automobile.
• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above
100ºF, such as garages and unfinished attics; this should also include
electrical boxes exposed to these environments.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to
alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the following:
the door to a kitchen, the door to a bathroom containing a tub or
shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or
whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.
• Kitchens. Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen
alarm is desired, it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photo-
electric type.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
2. Locations To Avoid
3. Installation Instructions
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
CAUTION: WHEN WALL MOUNTING: UNIT MUST BE MOUNTED
SO THAT THE BATTERY BOX FACES DOWN! (SEE FIGURE 6).
INCORRECT ORIENTATION OF WALL MOUNTED SMOKE ALARMS
WILL DECREASE OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS.
1. Remove the mounting plate from the back of the alarm by hold-
ing the mounting plate and twisting in the direction indicated by
the "OFF" arrow on the alarm cover.
2. After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in
Section 1, attach the mounting plate as shown in Figure 5 and
Figure 5A. Use the screws and anchors provided to secure the
mounting plate (use 3/16" drill bit for anchor holes). To ensure aes-
thetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway or wall, the “A” line
on the mounting bracket should be parallel with the hallway when
ceiling mounted, or horizontal when wall mounted.
