Kidde KN-COB-IC Manual page 6

Installation
Locations To Avoid
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 5-15' of heating or cooking
appliances. (Kidde recommends 15 feet 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 carbon
monoxide may not reach the sensor in time to provide
early warning.
• Do not install on a switched or dimmer-controlled
outlet.
• 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.
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