Dellcos FM-CO User Manual page 10

alarms, follow the directions below where NOT to
install this Alarm:
It is not recommended that you install this CO Alarm in
garages or kitchens. Installation in these areas could lead
to nuisance alarms, may expose the sensor to
substances that could damage or contaminate it, or the
alarm may not be heard by persons in other areas of the
home, especially if they are sleeping.
In the kitchen, some gas appliances can emit a short
burst of carbon monoxide upon start-up. This is normal. If
your CO Alarm is mounted too close to these appliances,
it may alarm often and become a nuisance.
If you must install a CO Alarm near a cooking or heating
appliance, install at least 5 feet away from appliance.
Do not install in excessively dusty, dirty or greasy areas
such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms. Dust grease
or household chemicals can contaminate or coat the
alarm's sensor, causing the alarm not to operate properly.
Do not obstruct the vents located at the top and bottom of
the CO Alarm. Place the CO Alarm where drapes,
furniture or other objects do not block the flow of air to the
vents.
Do not install in dead air spaces, such as peaks of
vaulted ceilings or gabled roofs, where carbon monoxide
may not reach the sensor in time to provide early
warning.
Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not
install near doors and windows that open to the outside,
near fresh air vents, or anywhere that is drafty. Rapid air
circulation from fans or fresh air from outside may cause
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