Recommended Installation Locations; Locations To Avoid - Kidde 900-0235 User Manual

3. Installation Locations

Recommended Installation Locations

CO alarms should be mounted in or near
bedrooms and living areas. It is
recommended that you install a Kidde
CO 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 alarm in your home,
install it near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
• When wall mounting, place out of reach of children. Under no
circumstances should children be allowed to handle the CO alarm.

Locations To Avoid

IMPORTANT: Improper location can affect the sensitive electronic
components 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 4.4°C (40°F)
or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F) 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.
• Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of vaulted ceilings or
gabled roofs, where CO may not reach the sensor in time to provide early
warning.
• Do not install this unit near deep-cell large batteries. Large batteries have
emissions that can cause the alarm to perform at less than optimum
performance.
• Do not obstruct the vents located on the alarm. Do not place the alarm
where drapes, furniture or other objects block the flow of air to the vents.
Recommended Locations