Use and Care Manual

3. LOCATIONS TO AVOID
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your
automobile.
• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired,
it should have an alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.
• Do not install within 6 ft. of heating or cooking appliances.
• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40ºF or rise above 100ºF,
such as garages and unfinished attics.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas. Moisture or steam can cause nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (.9m) of the door to a
bathroom containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for
heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating fans, or other high
air flow areas.
• Near fluorescent lights. Electronic “noise” may cause nuisance alarms.
• Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the
combination (alarm and guard) has been evaluated and found suitable
for that purpose.
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air
ventilation openings
• Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to
the weather.