THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S
STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or
bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY
FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Do not install within 3 ft (.9m) of the following: The door to a
kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air
supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house
ventilating fans, or other high air areas. Avoid excessively dusty,
dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household chemicals can
contaminate the alarm's sensors, causing it to not operate
properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the
sensor. Smoke and CO must be able to reach the sensors to
accurately detect these conditions. Do not install in peaks of
vaulted ceilings, “A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of
damp and humid areas.
Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights,
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in
direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme
temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alarm.
Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4˚ Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8˚ Celsius), such as garages and unfinished attics.
Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above
85%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the
outside.
Installation Instructions
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WARNING
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This product is intended for
use in ordinary indoor locations of family
living units. It is not designed to measure
compliance with Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) commercial
or industrial standards.
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