Where combustion particles are produced. Combustion particles form when something burns. Avoid
installing in the areas include poorly ventilated kitchens,garages,and furnace rooms.Keep units at least 6m
from the sources of combustion particles(stove,furnace,water heater,space heater)if possible.Ventilate
these areas as much as possible.
In air streams near kitchens.Air currents can draw cooking smoke into the sensing chamber of a smoke
alarm near the kitchen.
In very damp,humid or steamy areas,or directly near bathrooms whith showers.Keep units at least 3m away
from showers saunas,dishwhashers,etc.
Where the temperatures are regularly below 40 F(4 C)or above 100F(38 C),including unheated
buildings,outdoor rooms,porches,or unfinished attics or basements.
In very dusty,dirty,or greasy areas.Don’t install a smoke alarm directly over the stove or range.Clean a
laundry room unit frequently to keep it free of dust or lint.
Near fresh air vents,ceiling fans,or in very drafty areas.Drafts can blow smoke away from the
unit,preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber.
In insect infested areas.Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause unwanted alarms.
Less than 305mm away from fluorescent lights.Electrical “noise” can interfere with the sensor.
In “dead air”space, for example,in Diagram 1,near the corner less than 10cm.
If you have a smoking meeting room, don’t install the alarm there for the unit will alarm when several
persons smoke.
INSTALLATION
WHERE NOT TO INSTALL SMOKE ALARMS
Place the unit where it won’t get covered with
dust when you drill the mounting holes. Using a
6.5mm drill bit, drill a hole through each pencil
mark into 35mm deep.
Insert the plastic screw anchors into the holes
and tap them gently with a hammer. Tighten the
3*30 screws into the screw anchors, then
loosen them two turns.
Slide the smoke alarm base up to the screw
heads end up in the narrow ends of the
mounting slots (see the right diagram), then
tighten the screws completely.
Insert the 9V battery into the box
Close the cover with the alarm, and then finish
your installation.
According the triangle mark open the unit.
Hold the smoke alarm base against the ceiling(or wall) and make a mark at the center of each of the
mounting slots with a pencil.
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