3.1 Locations To Avoid

DON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garagesor other rooms where the
smoke alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or
fumes.Keep at least 6 metres away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
DON’T place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, shower rooms or other rooms where the unit may be
triggered by steam or condensation.
DON’T place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the
following areas:
• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40°C or be below
4°C (e.g.attics, furnace rooms, directly above ovens or kettles etc.)
as the heat/steam could cause nuisance alarms.
• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window moulding etc.,
that may prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room
(e.g.attic hatches). Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat
from reaching the unit.
• Next to or directly above heatersor air conditioning vents, windows,
wall vents etc.that can change the direction of airflow.
• In very high or awkward areas (e.g.over stairwells) where it may be
difficult to reach the alarm (for testing, hushing or battery
replacement).
• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up in the
chamber can impair performance.It can also block the insect screen
mesh and prevent smoke from entering the smoke detector
chamber.
• Locate the unit at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring
as some dimmers can cause interference.
• Locate unit at least 1.5m and route wiring at least 1m away from
fluorescent light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may
affect the unit.Do not wire into the same circuit as fluorescent lights
or dimmers.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas.Small insects getting into the
smoke detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms.Insects and
contamination on the Heat Alarm sensor can increase its response
time.
4. INSTALLATION
The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted , using it’s
own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains. The
mounting plate can be screwed directly to the ceiling.
Alternatively it can be screwed to a standard junction box. It
requires a current of 40mA. The Alarm must not be exposed
to dripping or splashing.There are impor tant markings on the
underside of the alarm.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTION: Do not install the Alarms in
new or renovated buildings until all work is completed
(including floor coverings) and the building has been
fully cleaned. The wiring can be installed when
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