Recommended Installation Locations
CO and Gas alarms should be
mounted in or near bedrooms and
living areas. It is recommended that
you install a CO and Gas alarm on
each level of your home.
When choosing your installation
locations, make sure you can hear
the alarm from all sleeping areas. If
you install only one CO and Gas alarm in your home, install it near bed-
rooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
• When wall mounting, place out of reach of children. Under no cir-
cumstances should children be allowed to handle the CO and Gas
alarm.
• Mounting the CO and Gas alarm should depend on the type of explo-
sive gas you intend to detect:
– If you are a user of natural gas, mount your CO and Gas alarm high
on the wall (no closer than six inches from the ceiling) to ensure the
earliest opportunity to detect a natural gas leak.
– If you are a user of propane, mount your CO and Gas alarm near
the floor to ensure the earliest opportunity to detect a propane
leak.
Locations To Avoid
IMPORTANT:Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic com-
ponents in this alarm. To avoid causing damage to the unit, to provide
optimum performance, and to prevent unnecessary nuisance alarms:
• Do not install in kitchens, garages or furnace rooms that may expose
the sensor to substances that could damage or contaminate it.
• Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40°F
(4.4°C) or hotter than 100°F (37.8°C) such as crawl spaces, attics,
porches and garages.
• Do not install within 5 ft. of heating or cooking appliances. (Kidde
recommends 15 ft. to prevent nuisance alarms).
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air
ventilation openings.
• Do not install near ceiling fans, doors, windows or areas directly
exposed to the weather.
3. Installation Locations
Recommended Locations
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