Kidde KN-COSM-ICA User Manual page 13

Installation
Locations To Avoid
WARNING: Do not install in garages, kitchens,
furnace rooms or bathrooms! Install at least 1.5 m (5')
away from any fuel burning appliance.
Do not install within 0.9 m (3') 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 to not operate properly.
Place the alarm where drapes or other objects will not
block the sensor. 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. Do not place near a diaper pail.
Install at least 30.5 cm (12") away from fluorescent
lights as 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 4.4°C (40°F)
or hotter than 37.8°C (100°F), such as garages and
unfinished attics. Do not install in areas where the
relative humidity (RH) is greater than 85%. Place away
from doors and windows that open to the outside.
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