BROOKS AUSTRALIA RFP6 Installer ISSUE 4
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1.3.3 Maximum Protection
For maximum protection you should put individual Smoke Alarms in all the rooms
where fire is most likely to breakout (apart from the locations to avoid, mentioned
below). The living room is the most likely place for a fire to start at night, followed by
the kitchen and then the dining room. You should also consider putting Smoke Alarms
in any bedrooms where fires might occur, for instance, where there is an electrical
appliance such as an electric blanket or where the occupant is a smoker. You could
also consider putting Smoke Alarms in any rooms where the occupant is unable to
respond very well to a fire starting in the rooms, such as an elderly or sick person or a
very young child.
1.3.4 Checking you can hear your Smoke Alarm
With the Smoke Alarm sounding in its intended location, check you are able to hear it
in each bedroom with the door closed, above the sound of your radio. The radio
should be set to a reasonably loud conversation level. If you can’t hear it over your
radio the chances are that it wouldn’t wake you.
If a Smoke Alarm is too far way for it to wake you, it is best to place another Smoke
Alarm near the bedroom. The Interconnection Facilities on the Smoke Alarms are
designed for this, when one alarm senses smoke all connected alarms respond.
Note: Options within the Smoke Alarm and Residential Fire Panel enable customising
of the installation.
1.4 Positioning your Smoke Alarm
Hot smoke rises and spreads out, so a central ceiling position is the preferred location.
The air is “dead” and does not move in corners, therefore Smoke Alarms must be
mounted away from corners. Place the unit at least 30cm (12 inches) from any light
fitting or decorative object which might obstruct smoke entering the Smoke Alarm.
Keep at least 15cm (6 inches) away from walls and corners. (see figure 4).
1.4.1 Wall Mounting
When a ceiling position is not practical (for example on a ceiling having exposed
beams or joists, or built-in radiant heating) put the top edge of your Smoke Alarm
between 15 and 30 cm (6 and 12 inches) below the ceiling. Keep at least 15cm (6
inches) from corners. (see figure 4).
1.4.2 On a Sloping Ceiling
In areas with sloping or peaked ceilings install your Smoke Alarm 90 cm (3 feet) from
the highest point measured horizontally (see figure 4), because “dead air” at the apex
may prevent smoke from reaching the unit.
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