Ei Electronics Ei208DWRF Instructions Manual page 12

- In a bedsit, the CO Alarm should be placed as far away from the cooking
appliance as possible, but near to where the person sleeps
- If the appliance is in a room not normally used, such as a boiler room, the CO Alarm
should be placed just outside the room so that the Alarm will be heard more easily.
3.2 Unsuitable Locations
Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas.
(1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 1 metre
horizontally from it).
(2) Outside the building.
(3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard).
(4) In a damp or humid area.
(5) Directly above a sink or cooker.
(6) Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it would be affected by
draughts.
(7) Next to an extractor fan.
(8) Over heat sources such as radiators or hot air vents.
(9) Where it would be obstructed, e.g. by curtains or furniture.
(10) In an area where the temperature could drop below -10°C or rise above 40°C.
(11) Where dirt or dust could block the sensor.
(12) Where it could be easily knocked or damaged, or where it could be accidentally
turned off or removed.
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