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LOCATIONS TO AVOID
Don't place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other
rooms where the smoke alarm may be triggered by
steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep at
least 6 metres (20 feet) away from sources of smoke.
Don't place Heat Alarms in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, shower rooms or other room where the unit
may be triggered by steam or condensation.
Don't place Smoke or Heat Alarms in any of the following
areas:
• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 40°C
(104°F) or be below 4°C (39°F) e.g. attics, furnace rooms
etc. directly above ovens or kettles, as the heat/steam
could cause nuisance alarms.
• Near a decorative object, door, light fitting, window
moulding etc., that may prevent smoke or heat from
entering the Alarm.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest
of the room (for example attic hatches, uninsulated
exterior walls etc). Temperature differences might stop
smoke or heat from reaching the unit.
• Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning
vents, windows, wall vents etc. that can change the
direction of airflow.
• In very high or awkward areas (eg. over stairwells) where
it may be difficult to reach the alarm (for testing, hushing
or battery replacement).
• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust
build-up in the chamber can impair performance. It can
also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke
from entering the smoke detector chamber.
• Locate the unit at least 1 metre (3 feet) from dimmer
controlled lights and wiring - some dimmers can cause
interference.
• Locate unit at least 1.5m (5 feet) and route wiring at least
1m (3 feet) away from fluorescent light fittings as
electrical "noise" and/or flickering may affect the unit.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects
getting into the smoke detector chamber can cause
intermittent alarms. Insects and contamination on the
Heat Alarm sensor can increase its response time.
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