Mobile Homes, Mounting | Kidde PI9000CA specs

Installation

Mobile Homes

Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended Locations and Image 2A.

In older mobile homes that are not well-insulated compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12") below the ceiling (Image 2A).

If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the bedrooms. For additional protection, see Image 1A.

WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least once a week during use.

Mounting

CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!

•After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as described in Section 1, hold the mounting plate against the selected installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the centre of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or horizontal when mall mounted (Image 3A and 3B). Drill a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed screws and anchors to secure. Use 3/16" drill bit for anchor holes.