Chapter 2: Installation; Where To Install Co Alarms - First Alert FCD4 User Manual

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CHAPTER 2: Installation

WHERE TO INSTALL
CO ALARMS
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) recommends the use of at least one CO
Alarm per household, located near the sleeping
area. For added protection, install additional
CO Alarms in each separate bedroom, and on
every level of your home.
If your bedroom hallway is longer than 40 feet
(12 meters), install a CO Alarm at BOTH ends of
the hallway.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
BASEMENT
SUGGESTED AREAS FOR INSTALLING CO ALARMS
In a Single-level Home:
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or
• For added protection, install an
In a Multi-level Home:
• Install at least one CO Alarm near or
• For added protection, install at least one
• For added protection, install an
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GARAGE
This unit should receive continuous
electrical power. (The battery is meant for
emergency back-up only). Choose an outlet
where it can't be accidentally unplugged or
switched off by children. Keep small children
away from the unit. Teach them not to play
with it or unplug it. Explain what the alarms
mean.
within each separate sleeping area.
additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel
burning heat source.
within each separate sleeping area.
CO Alarm on each level of the home. If
you have a basement, install that CO
Alarm at the top of the basement stairs.
additional CO Alarm at least 20 feet
(6 meters) away from the furnace or fuel
burning heat source.
WARNING!
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