3.2 Unsuitable Locations
Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the
following areas:
1. In the immediate vicinity of a cooking
appliance (keep it at least 1 meter
horizontally from it).
2. Outside the building.
3. In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below
a cupboard).
4. In a damp or humid area.
5. Directly above a sink or kitchen
appliance.
6. Next to a door, window, air vent or
anywhere that it would be affected by
drafts.
7. Next to an extractor fan.
8. Over heat sources such as radiators or
hot air vents.
9. Where it would be obstructed, e.g. by
curtains or furniture.
10. In an area where the temperature
could drop below 40°F (4.4°C) or rise
above 100°F (37.8°C).
11. Where dirt or dust could block the
sensor.
12. Where it could be easily knocked or
damaged, or where it could be
accidentally turned off or removed.
13. In a bathroom or other areas where
the CO Alarm may be exposed to water
splashes, dripping or condensation (e.g.
above an electric kettle).
14. Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or
air fresheners.
3.31 If locating the CO Alarm in a room
with a fuel burning appliance
(See Figure 1)
• If it is mounted on a wall, it should be
located at a height greater than the
height of any door or window but still be
at least 150mm from the ceiling.
• If it is mounted on the ceiling it should
be at least 300mm from any wall or light
fitting.
• The CO Alarm should be a horizontal
distance of between 1.5m and 3m from
the potential CO source.
• If there is a partition in the room, the CO
Alarm should be located on the same
side of the partition as the potential
source.
• In rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO
Alarm should be located at the high
side of the room (see figure 2).
3.32 If locating the CO Alarm in a
bedroom or in rooms remote from a
fuel burning appliance (see figure 3)
Mount the CO Alarm relatively close to
the breathing zone of the occupants.
Whatever position is chosen make sure
it is possible to view the three light
indicators, when in the vicinity of the
Alarm.
WARNING:
A CO Alarm should not
be used as a substitute for proper
installation, use and maintenance
of fuel-burning appliances, including
appropriate ventilation and exhaust
systems.
WARNING:
Your CO Alarm is intended
for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family units. It is not designed to measure
compliance with OSHA commercial or
industrial standards.
4. Installation
4.1 Installation Procedure
1. Select a location complying with the
advice in Section 3.
2. Remove the mounting plate from the
packaging/Alarm.
3. Place the mounting plate on the
ceiling/wall exactly where you want to
mount the Alarm. With a pencil, mark the
location of the two screw holes.
4. Taking care to avoid any electrical
wiring in the ceiling, drill holes using a
5.0mm drill bit through the center of the
marked locations. Push the plastic screw
anchors provided into the drilled holes.
Screw the mounting plate to the ceiling/
wall.
5. Alternatively, if desired, the CO Alarm
will also free stand on a flat surface with
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300m
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CO Alarm
Figure 4
Location in bedrooms & other rooms
remote from the appliance
(at breathing level)
