How To Install - Kidde SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM User Manual

Operating/Installation Instructions
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Do not install within .9m (3 ft.) of the following: The door
to a kitchen, or a bathroom that contains a bath or
shower, forced air vents used for heating or cooling,
ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high air
flow areas. Avoid excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas.
Dust, grease or household chemicals can contaminate the
alarm's sensors, causing it to not operate properly.
Place the alarm where curtains or other objects will not
block the sensor. Smoke and CO must be able to reach
the sensors to accurately detect these conditions. Do not
install in peaks of vaulted ceilings, "A" frame ceilings or
gabled roofs. Keep out of damp and humid areas.
Install at least 0.3m away from fluorescent lights,
electronic noise may cause nuisance alarms. Do not place
in direct sunlight and keep out of insect infested areas.
Extreme temperatures will effect the sensitivity of the
Smoke/CO Alarm.
temperature is colder than 4.4 Celsius (40 degrees
Fahrenheit) or hotter than 37.8 Celsius (100 degrees
Fahrenheit). Place away from doors and windows that
open to the outside. Do not install in areas where the
relative humidity (RH) is above 85%.
C. How to Install:
Seven (7) years after initial power up, this unit will "chirp" every
30 seconds to indicate that it is time to replace the alarm. After
seven (7) years, the device may no longer detect carbon
monoxide accurately and should be replaced immediately. On
the product label, which is located on the back of the alarm,
WARNING - This product is intended
for use in ordinary indoor locations of
family living units. It is not designed
to measure compliance with HSE
Guidelines
industrial exposure.
Do not install in areas where the
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