3
Optical Interlinked Smoke Alarm
Model No. ELA1380
User Manual
IMPORTANT
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RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Locations to Avoid Mounting Your Smoke Alarm
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Less than 50cm (20 inches) from the peak of an A
frame type ceiling.
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In an area where the temperature may fall below
0˚C (32˚F) or rise above 40˚C (104˚F), such as
garages or unfinished attics.
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Do not install the alarm in a bathroom or places
that are prone to condensation.
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Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3ft
(0.9m) of the following: the door to a kitchen, the
door to a bathroom containing a bath or shower,
forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling,
ceiling or whole house ventilating fans or other
high air flow areas.
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Near fluorescent lights including CFL lamps. Electronic
“noise” may cause false alarms.
Left
: Ensure the Smoke Alarm is
positioned at least 50cm (20 inches)
away from a wall when mounting it on
the ceiling and 50cm (20 inches) below
the ceiling when mounting it on a wall.
Recommended positions of smoke alarms:
Single Storey Buildings
Multi Storey Buildings
