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FIGURE 5
FIGURE 5: RECOMMENDED SMOKE ALARM MOUNTING LOCATION
WHERE SMOKE ALARMS SHOULD BE PUT IN MOBILE HOMES
In mobile homes built after about 1978 that were designed and insulated to be
energy-efficient, smoke alarms should be installed as described in the section above.
In older mobile homes that have little or no insulation compared to today's
standards, uninsulated metal outside walls and roofs can transfer heat and cold from
outdoors, making the air right next to them hotter or colder than the rest of the inside
air. These layers of hotter or colder air can prevent smoke from reaching a smoke
alarm. Therefore, put smoke alarms in such units only on inside walls, not more than
12 inches (30 cm) from the ceiling. If you are not sure about the insulation level in
your mobile home, or if you notice that the walls or ceiling are unusually hot or cold,
put the alarm on an inside wall.
Minimum protection requires one alarm as close to the sleeping area as possible.
For better protection, put one alarm in each room, but first read the "Locations to
Avoid."
LOCATIONS TO AVOID
This smoke alarm must be installed within 16 feet of the
pillow. Any location outside of 16 feet will cause this alarm to be less effective
and not meet code requirements.
Nuisance alarms are caused by placing alarms where they will not operate properly.
To avoid nuisance alarms, do not place alarms:
In or near areas where combustion particles are normally present such as
kitchens; in garages where there are particles of combustion in vehicle
exhausts; near furnaces, hot water heaters, or gas space heaters. Install
smoke alarms at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from kitchens and other areas
where combustion particles are normally present.
In air streams passing by kitchens. FIGURE 6 shows how a smoke alarm can
be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths, and how to
correct this situation.
FIGURE 6
In damp or very humid areas, or next to bathrooms with showers. The moisture in
humid air can enter the sensing chamber as water vapor, then cool and condense
into droplets that cause a nuisance alarm. Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet (3
meters) away from bathrooms.
In very cold or very hot environments, or in unheated buildings or outdoor
rooms, where the temperature can go below or above the operating range of the
alarm. Temperature limits for proper operation are 40° to 100°F (4.4° to 37.8°C).
In very dusty or dirty areas. Dust and dirt can build up on the smoke alarm's
sensing chamber and can make it overly sensitive, or block openings to the sensing
chamber and keep the smoke alarm from sensing smoke.
Near fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas. Air conditioners,
heaters, fans, and fresh air intakes and returns can drive smoke away from smoke
alarms, making the smoke alarms less effective.
In dead air spaces at the top of a peaked roof or in the corners between
ceilings and walls. Dead air may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke alarm.
In insect-infested areas. If insects enter a smoke alarm's sensing chamber, they
may cause a nuisance alarm. Get rid of the bugs before installing alarms where
bugs are a problem.
Near fluorescent light fixtures. Electrical "noise" from nearby fluorescent light
fixtures may cause a nuisance alarm. Install smoke alarms and fluorescent
lights on separate electrical circuits.
Never disconnect an AC alarm to silence a nuisance alarm.
Open a window or fan the air around the alarm to remove the smoke. The alarm
will automatically turn off when the smoke in the air is completely gone. Do not
stand close to the alarm. The sound produced by the alarm is loud because it is
designed to awaken you in an emergency. Prolonged exposure to the horn at a
close distance may be harmful to your hearing.
MOUNTING: PLATE & ALARM LINE CORD MODEL 710LS/713LS
The 710LS/713LS is supplied with a 9 foot line cord for installation to a normal
outlet box. For this type of installation:
1. Care should be taken to lace cord through slots in base as shown in FIGURE 7 to
insure cord does not interfere with engagement of the mounting bracket.
2. Determine proper location for smoke alarm above a receptacle that
is NOT CONTROLLED BY AN "ON-OFF" SWITCH.
3. If screw anchors are used, drill two 3/16" holes, insert the screw anchors, and
mount the plate to wall using screws.
4. Mount the smoke alarm as illustrated in FIGURE 8.
5. Use the enclosed cord retainer clamp as illustrated in FIGURE 7 to insure the unit
is not accidentally disconnected.
This unit must be installed within 16 feet of the pillow with an
unobstructive view of occupant.
FIGURE 7
Place the smoke alarm up to the mounting plate, rotating it to about 10:00 o'clock
then rotate it clockwise to 12:00. It should "snap-lock" firmly into place. Keep the
smoke alarm parallel to the mounting plate so upper and lower tabs on the plate seat
into the smoke alarm.
FIGURE 8
NOTICE: FAILURE TO OBSERVE ANY OF THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH MAY
CAUSE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE TO SMOKE ALARM.
CHECKOUT & TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Turn test knob to the NORMAL position and supply house power to the smoke
alarm. The red indicator should flash every 30 seconds, showing that the smoke
alarm is operating properly.
2. If red light is not flashing or the green LED is not on:
a. Check the house current.
b. Check to see if the plug is in the outlet.
c. If the power and wiring check out, but the red light does not flash, return the
alarm to the manufacturer. See TO RETURN A SMOKE ALARM.
3. Testing with the Test Knob:
a. Rotate the test knob counter-clockwise to the TEST 1 position and wait up to 20
seconds for the smoke alarm to sound and visual signal flashes. If the smoke
alarm does not sound after 20 seconds, return the smoke alarm for service.
b. After successfully testing smoke alarm, return test knob to NORMAL (non-test)
position and wait 20 seconds for the smoke alarm to stop sounding.
c. To test smoke alarm for high sensitivity, turn test knob clockwise to test position
2. Smoke alarm should remain silent. Return knob back to the normal position.
If your smoke alarm sounds during this test it means the smoke alarm's
sensitivity has become too high and may cause false alarms. This could mean
your smoke alarm is
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