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Smoke detectors should always be installed in USA in accordance with Chapter 11 of NFPA 72, the

National Fire Alarm Code: 11.5.1.1 Where required by applicable laws, codes, or standards for a

specific type of occupancy, approved single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed as

follows:

(1) In all sleeping rooms and guest rooms.

(2) Outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping

area, within 6.4 m (21 ft) of any door to a sleeping

room, the distance measured along a path of travel.

(3) On every level of a dwelling unit, including base-

ments.

(4) On every level of a residential board and care occu-

pancy (small facility), including basements and exclud-

ing crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

(5) In the living area(s) of a guest suite.

(6) In the living area(s) of a residential board and

care occupancy (small facility).

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and very toxic. Carbon monoxide gas moves freely

in the air. The human body is most vulnerable to the effects of CO gas during sleeping hours. For

maximum protection, a CO alarm should be located outside primary sleeping areas or on each level

of your home. Figure 5 indicates the suggested locations in the home. The electronic sensor detects

carbon monoxide, measures the concentration and sounds a loud alarm before a potentially harmful

level is reached.

Do NOT place the CO alarm in the following areas:

• Where the temperature may drop below -10°C or

exceed 40°C

• Near paint thinner fumes

• Within 5 feet (1.5 meter) of open flame appliances

such as furnaces, stoves and fireplaces

• In exhaust streams from gas engines, vents, flues or

chimneys

• In close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe; this

will damage the detector

PLEASE REFER TO THE CO DETECTOR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION SHEET

FOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION.

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Figure 3

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FLOOR

BASEMENT

KITC HEN

GARAG E

BEDROOM

CARBON M ONO XIDE DE TEC TOR

Figure 5