User's Manual

Recommended Locations for Smoke Detectors:
One smoke detector on every fl oor, in every sleeping area, and in every
bedroom. In new construction, the smoke detectors must be AC pow-
ered and interconnected. For additional coverage, it is recommended
that you install a smoke detector in all rooms, halls, storage areas,
fi nished attics, and basements where temperatures normally remain
between 4.4°C to 37.8°C. Make sure no door or other obstruction could
keep smoke from reaching detectors.
Speci cally locate detectors:
• On every level of your residence, including basements and fi nished
attics.
• Inside every Bedroom, especially if people sleep with the doors
closed.
• Inside every bedroom where electrical appliances (such as portable
heaters or humidifi ers) are operated where someone sleeps.
• At the bottom of the basement stairwell.
• At the top of the fi rst-to-second fl oor stairwell, as long as no other
door or other obstructions block the path of smoke to the detector
• As close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this is not practi-
cal, put the detector on the ceiling, but no closer than 4 inches (10
cm) from any wall or corner. See fi gure 1.
• If wall mounting is permitted by your local and state codes. Put the