Recommended Location Of Alarms - Pro-Tech 7030SL Owner's Manual

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RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF ALARMS

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends the use of "at
least one CO alarm per household located outside each sleeping area." (See diagrams
"A" and "B")
CO poisoning can happen anywhere in the home, but because most CO poisoning
cases occur while people are sleeping, the best location for the CO alarm is near the
sleeping area in the home. If there is more than one sleeping area in the home or on a
different floor, or if bedroom doors are closed during the night, you may need more than
one CO alarm.
Carbon monoxide at room temperature [68
(density of 0.96716). However, at 32
(density of 1.250). Because the density of CO at room temperature is close to the
density of air, it disperses easily through the air, similar to the scent of perfume
dispersing uniformly in all directions. This characteristic makes it possible for CO alarms
to be mounted anywhere in the room or hallway, including both wall and ceiling areas.
1. Locate the first alarm in the immediate area of the bedrooms. If more than one
sleeping area exists, locate additional alarms in each sleeping area.
2. Locate an alarm inside every room where someone sleeps with a door closed. The
closed door may prevent the alarm from waking the sleeper.
3. Locate an alarm on every level of the home. (See diagrams "A" and "B")
BEDROOM
DINNING
LIVING ROOM
o
F (0°C) carbon monoxide is much heavier than air
BEDROOM
+
+
BEDROOM
+
KITCHEN
+
o
F (20°C)] is slightly lighter than air
DIAGRAM "A"
DR K
TV
+
ROOM
+
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
- 4 -
BR
BR
+
CO alarm placement
for minimum protection.
Additional CO alarm
location for added protection.
DIAGRAM "B"