Owner's Manual

LOCATIONS TO AVOID

Installing a Smoke Alarm in an unsuitable location creates two

main problems.

1. Obstructions can prevent the alarm from giving early

warning in the event of a fire.

2. Its location may lead to nuisance (false) alarms.

To avoid these situations, Clipsal Lifesaver

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Smoke Alarms should not be installed in any of the

following locations:

• The garage. Combustible products are present in the air

when you start and run your vehicle’s engine.

• In front of forced air movement from air-conditioners,

heaters, fans, etc.

• In dead air spaces where early smoke may not enter,

e.g., upper sections of sloping or A-frame ceilings or

exposed ceiling beams, where air does not circulate.

• In dusty areas. Dust may cause a Smoke Alarm to

false alarm or even fail to alarm.

• In spray painting areas.

• In areas where temperatures may fall below 5°C or rise

above 45°C.

• In areas where relative humidity may fall below 10% or

rise above 93%.

• In or near very humid areas such as bathrooms. Moisture

can cause false alarms.

• Near hot water heaters, space heaters or fireplaces.

• In any area that attracts insects. Some lights attract

insects, particularly fluorescent and mercury vapour lamps.

• When installing a Smoke Alarm on the ceiling, do not

install it near any protrusions that may prevent smoke

spreading quickly to the alarm.

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