Ei Electronics Ei208 Series Instructions Manual page 11

- 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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