Ei Electronics Ei207/208 Series Instructions Manual page 11

(13) In a bathroom or other areas where the CO alarm may be exposed to
water splashes, dripping or condensation (e.g. above an electric kettle).
(14) Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or air fresheners.
3.31 If locating the CO alarm in a room with a fuel burning appliance
(see figure 1)
• If it is mounted on a wall, it should be located at a height greater than the height of
any door or window but still be at least 150mm from the ceiling.
• If it is mounted on the ceiling it should be at least 300mm from any wall or light
fitting.
• The CO alarm should be a horizontal distance of between 1m and 3m from the
potential CO source.
• If there is a partition in the room, the CO alarm should be located on the same side
of the partition as the potential source.
• In rooms with sloped ceilings, the CO alarm should be located at the high side of
the room (see fig 2).
3.32 If locating the CO alarm in a bedroom or in rooms remote from a fuel
burning appliance (see figure3)
• Mount the CO alarm relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants.
Whatever position is chosen make sure it is possible to view the three light indicators,
when in the vicinity of the alarm.
WARNING: Do not use the CO Alarm on an intermittent basis, or as a portable detector
for the leakage of combustion products from fuel burning appliances or chimneys.
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