Kidde KN-COSM-B-RF User Manual page 28

Where Not to Install
Do not install in garages, kitchens, furnace rooms
or bathrooms!
INSTALL AT LEAST 5 FEET AWAY FROM ANY FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCE.
Do not install within 3 ft. (0.9 m) of the following: The door to a
kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a tub or shower, forced air
supply 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 not to operate
properly. Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will
not block the sensors. Smoke and CO must be able to reach
the sensors for the alarm to accurately detect these conditions.
Do not install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, A-frame ceilings or
gabled roofs (see Diagram A on previous page). Keep out of
damp and humid areas.
Install at least 1 ft. away from fluorescent lights, since
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place in
direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas. Extreme
temperatures will affect 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), such as garages and unfinished
attics. Do not install in areas where the relative humidity (RH)
is above 85%. Place away from doors and windows that open
to the outside. Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector
guards unless the combination (alarm and guard) has been
evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
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