CrossXfire CFH10 - Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room; Ceiling, Wall, and Angled Mounting Guidelines

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Choosing the Mounting Location in a Room
BEST
Center on ceiling.
ACCEPTABLE
On ceiling
ACCEPTABLE
On wall, the top of the alarm must be no more
than 12” (30 cm) from the ceiling (if local
codes permit wall mounting).
Note: Avoid placement of alarms close to
ceiling fans or heating/air conditioning vents.
ACCEPTABLE
On peaked ceilings or roofs, mount at least
4” (10cm) from the upper corner, but high
enough to allow a maximum of 36” (91cm) of
horizontal air space as measured off the peak.
Do not mount Heat Alarms between joist or
rafters; mount on the exposed surface of the
joist.
4”
36” (91cm)
36” (91cm)
ACCEPTABLE
On sloped ceilings, at least 4” (10cm) from
the upper corner, but high enough to allow
a maximum of 36” (91cm) of horizontal air
space as measured off the peak.
4” 10 (cm)
36” (91cm)
12” (30cm)
CAUTION: To avoid a false alarm, do not
use where maximum ambient temperature
will exceed 25°F below the Fixed Temperature
Setting selected.