Operating/Installation Instructions
THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
WARNING - This product is intended for
▲use in ordinary indoor locations of family ! living units. It is not designed to meas-
ure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
commercial or industrial standards.
B. Where Not to Install:
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms or bathrooms! INSTALL AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL BURNING APPLIANCE.
Do not install within 3 ft (.9m) of the following:The door to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas. Dust, grease or household chemicals can contaminate the alarm’s sensors, causing it to not operate properly.
Operating/Installation Instructions
Install at least one (1) foot away from fluorescent lights, electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the Smoke/CO Alarm. Do not install in areas where the temperature is colder than 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius). Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH) is above 85%. Place away from doors and windows that open to the outside.
C. How to Install:
Remove mounting plate from the back of the unit by hold- ing the rim of the mounting plate and twisting counter- clockwise (left). Hold the mounting plate against the select- ed installation location (wall or ceiling) and mark the cen- ter of the holes with a pencil. To ensure aesthetic align- ment of the alarm with the hallway,or wall,the “A”line on the mounting plate must be parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounting,or horizontal when wall mounting.
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Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not block the sensors. Smoke and CO must be able to reach the sensors to accurately detect these conditions. Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings,“A” frame ceilings or gabled roofs. Keep out of damp and humid areas.
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FIGURE 1
Two labels are included with your alarm. They have important information on what to do in case of an alarm. Add the phone number of your emergency
provider (fire department or 911)
in the space provided. Place one Remove label next to the alarm after it is
mounted, and one label near a fresh air source such as a door or window.
C ar + b S on m o M k o e n Alox a i r de m
Alignment Marks
Install
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