Installation Guide

Smoke Detection – Are More Alarms Desirable?

The required number of smoke alarms might not provide reliable early warning pro-

tection for those areas separated by a door from the areas protected by the required

smoke alarms. For this reason, it is recommended that the resident consider the use

of additional smoke alarms for those areas for increased protection. The additional

areas include the basement, bedrooms, dining room, furnace room, utility room,

and hallways not protected by the required smoke alarms. The installation of smoke

alarms in attics (finished or unfinished), garages, or within 6’ of a heating or cooking

appliance is not normally recommended, as these locations occasionally experience

conditions that can result in improper operation.*

California State Fire Marshal

Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection

equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke alarm

installed in each separate sleeping area (in the vicinity, but outside the bedrooms),

heat or smoke detectors in the living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, kitchens,

hallways, attics, furnace rooms, closets, utility and storage rooms, basements and

attached garages.

FCC

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

WARNING! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

* Reference National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72