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Locations to avoid
Do not locate smoke alarms:
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In turbulent streams of air such as near fens, heaters, doors and windows, etc These
can draw smoke away from the alarm.
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In high humidity areas such as bathrooms and shower rooms as high humidity can
trigger the alarm, or where temperature exceeds 40 °C or below 0 °C.
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At the apex of an "A" frame ceiling. "Dead air* at the top may prevent smoke from
reach ing the a la rm i n ti me to provide ea rly wami ng.
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Less than 300mm (12 inches) from the wall when mounted on the ceiling.
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In insect-infested areas, Tiny insects may affect performance.
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In kitchens, boiler rooms, laundry rooms, garages, Combustion particles from cooking or
car exhausts and dust and moisture could trigger the alarm.
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In very dusty or dirty areas, Dirt and dust can build up and impair performance.
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Within 300mm (12 inches) of light fittings or room corners,
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In locations which would make routine testing or maintenance hazardous (eg,over a
stairwell).
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On poorly insulated walls or ceilings.
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Near objects such as ceiling decorations which might impede the path of smoke to the
alarm.
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Within 1500mm (5 feet) of fluorescent light fittings.
