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Appendix B: Transmitter Installation
Typical carbon monoxide gas problems are summarized here:
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Equipment problems, due to defects, poor maintenance, damaged and cracked heat
exchangers
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C ollapsed or blocked chimneys or flues, dislodged, disconnected or damaged vents
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D owndraft in chimneys or flues. This can be caused by very long or circuitous flue
runs, improper location of flue exhaust or wind conditions
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I mproper installation or operation of equipment, chimney or vents
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A ir tightness of house envelop/inadequate combustion of air
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I nadequate exhaust of space heaters or appliances
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E xhaust ventilation/fireplace competing for air supply
Potential sources of carbon monoxide in your home or office include clogged chimney, wood stove,
wood or gas fireplace, automobile and garage, gas water heater, gas appliance, gas or kerosene
heater, gas or oil furnace and cigarette smoke.
Selecting the Installation Location
Since CO gas moves freely in the air, the suggested location is in or as near as possible to sleeping
areas of the home, 30 cm (12 inch) below the ceiling . For maximum protection, a CO detector
should be located outside the primary sleeping areas or on each level of your home (see Figure B‐
43 for suggested locations).
Figure B- 43: Selecting the Installation Location
This device is not suitable for installation in a hazardous location, as defined by the US
National Electrical Code.
Do not place the detector in the following areas:
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Where the temperature may drop below 4ºC (39ºF) or exceed 38ºC (100ºF).
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Near paint thinner fumes
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Within 1.5 meter (5 feet) of open flame appliances such as furnaces, stoves and
fireplaces
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I n exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or chimneys
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D o not place in proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this will damage the
detector
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BEDROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM
KITCHEN
GROUND
FLOOR
BASEMENT
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
GARAGE
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