INSTALLATION
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Mobile homes built in the past five to seven years have been designed to be
energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended above (refer to
RECOMMENDED LOCATIONS and Image 2A).
In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present standards,
extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through
poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier which can
prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units,
install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a
minimum of 10cm (4") and a maximum of 30cm (12") below the ceiling (see Image
2A).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that
the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside
wall. For minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For
additional protection, see SINGLE FLOOR PLAN in Image 1A.
WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER CARAVAN OR
MOBILE HOME VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP
AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE.
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