Installation Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. Read This First
- 2. Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer
- 3. Where to Place CO Alarms
- 4. Installation
- 6. What to do when the alarm sounds
- 7. How to Protect your Family
- 8. Technical Specification
- 9. Getting the CO Alarm Serviced
- 11. Limitations of CO Alarms
- 12. Troubleshooting
- 13. Display & Indicator Summary
13.
3.2 Unsuitable Locations
Do not place the CO Alarm in any of the following areas.
(1) In the immediate vicinity of a cooking appliance (keep it at least 3ft (1 meter)
horizontally from it).
(2) Outside the building.
(3) In an enclosed space (e.g. in or below a cupboard).
(4) In a damp or humid area.
(5) Directly above a sink, stovetop or oven.
(6) Next to a door, window, air vent or anywhere that it could be affected by
draughts.
(7) Next to a ceiling or exhaust fan or air conditioning vents.
(8) Over heat sources such as radiators or heating vents.
(9) Where it would be obstructed, e.g. by curtains or furniture.
(10) In an area where the temperature could drop below 40°F (4.4°C) or rise above
100°F (37.8°C).
(11) Where dirt or dust could block the sensor.
(12) Where it could be easily knocked or damaged, or where it could be
accidentally turned off or removed.
(13) In a bathroom or other areas where the CO Alarm may be exposed to
water splashes, dripping or condensation
(14) Near paint, thinners, solvent fumes or air fresheners.