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3. FALSE ALARMS
3.1 This smoke alarm is designed to minimize false alarms. Smoking will not
normally set off the alarm unless smoke is blown directly into the alarm.
3.2 Combustion particles from cooking may set off the alarm if the alarm is
located close to the kitchen cooking surface.
3.3 Large quantities of combustion particles are generated from spills and over-boil.
3.4 An alarm with a Hush® Control device is preferable near a kitchen
environment for this reason.
3.5 If the alarm does sound, check for fire first. If a fire is discovered, escape quickly
and call the Fire Brigade. If no fire is present, check to see if one of the reasons
listed above may have caused the alarm.
2. AVOID THESE LOCATIONS
2.1 Do not locate your alarm in the garage - products of combustion are present
when you start your automobile. Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location.
2.2 Do not locate your alarm in front of forced air supply ducts used for heating and
air conditioning and other high air flow areas.
2.3 Do not locate your alarm less than 500mm from the peak of an "A" frame type
ceiling.
2.4 Do not locate your alarm in areas where temperatures may fall below 0°C or rise
above 40°C, or in humidity higher than 93% as these conditions may
reduce battery life.
2.5 Avoid dusty areas, dust particles may cause smoke alarm to false alarm or fail to
alarm. Use Lifesaver Heat Alarm in this location to avoid false alarms.
2.6 Avoid very humid areas or near a bathroom, moisture can cause false alarm.
2.7 Avoid insect-infested areas.
2.8 Do not locate alarm within 0.9m of the following: the door to a kitchen, the door
to a bathroom containing a tub or shower, ceiling or whole house ventilat-
ing fans, or other high flow areas.
2.9 Avoid locating near fluorescent lights or other electrical equipment. Electronic mag-
netic interferences or “noise” may cause nuisance alarms or chirping.
2.10 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.
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