Locations To Be Avoided (Smoke Alarms) - Kidde Slick 1SF23/9HI Installer's Manual

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• On peaked ceilings install within 900mm (36") of highest point.
Sloped/Peaked Ceilings
Flat Ceilings
• Install one in every room, including occupied attics, but not in
kitchens/bath rooms/shower rooms/boiler rooms/garages.
3. Locations to be Avoided
(Smoke Alarms)
Do not site within 3m of a steam source e.g. kitchen/bath room or garage.
Any location where the free flow of smoke to the alarm could be interrupted (e.g.
next/above a door/air vent/heater/air-con unit).
(Smoke & Heat Alarms)
Do not site within 1m of dimmer control cabling or wire alarm into any such cabling.
Do not site adjacent to any heat source.
Do not site within 300mm from any wall.
Do not site near fluorescent lights; electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms.
In locations where temperature may fall below 5°C (41°F), or above 40°C (104°F),
such as garages and unfinished attics.
In very dusty/dirty/insect laden areas.
Areas where routine maintenance or operating hush/test button is difficult
(e.g. top of stairwells).
Siting should be in accordance with the current Building Regulations and/or BS5839
Pt6/current I.E.E. Regulations.
Caution: Alarm should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
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