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WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR CO ALARMS
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away from any cooking appliance including
stovetop, oven, microwave, etc.
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where the normal ambient temperature is
below 40°F (4.4°C) or exceeds 100°F (37.8°C).
EXAMPLES OF WHEN YOUR SMOKE ALARM MAY
NOT BE EFFECTIVE
Your alarm may not be effective in protecting
against fire in certain cases:
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reaching the alarm due to a closed door or
other obstruction
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rapidly that an occupant can’t get out,
even with alarms in proper locations
homes, for example – it is recommended
a smoke alarm to be placed as far from
these fuel-burning sources as possible. The
placement recommendations are intended
to keep a smoke detector at a reasonable
distance from a fuel-burning source, reducing
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occur if a smoke alarm is placed directly next
to a fuel-burning source. Ventilate these areas
as much as possible.
In air streams near kitchens.
Air currents can
draw cooking smoke into the sensor of a smoke
alarm near the kitchen.
In very damp, humid or steamy areas, or
directly near bathrooms with showers.
Keep
a smoke alarm at least 10 feet (3 meters) away
from showers, saunas, dishwashers, etc.
Where temperatures are regularly below
40˚F (4˚C) or above 100˚ F (38˚C)
including
unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or
unfinished attics or basements.
In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas.
Do not
install a smoke alarm directly over the stove or
range. Clean a laundry room unit frequently to
keep it free of dust or lint.
Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty
areas.
Drafts can blow smoke away from a smoke
alarm, preventing it from reaching the sensor.
In insect infested areas.
Insects can clog
openings to the sensor and cause unwanted
alarms.
Less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) away from
fluorescent lights.
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interfere with the sensor.
In “dead air” spaces.
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prevent smoke from reaching a smoke alarm.
AC INSTALLATION WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
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this unit at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before beginning installation. Failure to turn
off the power before installation may result in
serious electrical shock, injury or death.
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completely installed. Restoring power before
installation is complete may result in serious
electrical shock, injury or death.
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alarm is installed before removing it from the
mounting bracket. Failure to turn off the power
first may result in serious electrical shock,
injury or death.
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OFF POWER and recheck connections. If it does
not alarm when you restore power, replace it
immediately.
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from the unit when the power is on may result
in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
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could damage the units and cause them to
malfunction, removing your protection.
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the wiring leading to the power connector will
cause damage to the alarm and may lead to a
non-functioning alarm.
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120V AC pure sine wave, 60Hz circuit. Be sure
the circuit cannot be turned off by a switch,
dimmer, or ground fault circuit interrupter.
Failure to connect this unit to a 24-hour
circuit may prevent it from providing constant
protection.
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derived from a square wave, modified square
wave or modified sine wave, inverter. These
types of inverters are sometimes used to
supply power to the structure in off grid
installations, such as solar or wind derived
power sources. These power sources produce
high peak voltages that will damage the alarm
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powered unit to stop an unwanted alarm.
Doing so will disable the unit and remove your
protection. In the case of a true unwanted
alarm open a window or fan the smoke
away from the unit. The alarm will reset
automatically when it returns to normal
operation.
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the wiring leading to the power connector will
cause damage to the alarm and may lead to a
non-functioning alarm. You must test to ensure
proper installation.
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE ALARMS
For best performance, AVOID installing a smoke
alarm in these areas:
Where combustion particles are produced.
Burning material creates combustion particles
which could cause your smoke alarm to go
off unnecessarily. Areas to avoid include
poorly ventilated kitchens, garages, boats,
recreational vehicles, and furnace rooms.
Keep a smoke alarm at least 20 feet (6 m)
from from the source of combustion particles
(stove, furnace, water heater, space heater)
if possible. In areas where a 20-foot (6 m)
distance is not possible – in mobile, or smaller
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