Locations to avoid
DON’T place Smoke Alarms in any of the following areas:
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alarm may be triggered by steam, condensation, normal smoke or fumes. Keep
at least 6 metres away from sources of normal smoke/fumes.
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performance. It can also block the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from
entering the smoke detector chamber.
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detector chamber can cause intermittent alarms.
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attics, furnace rooms, directly above ovens or kettles etc.) as the heat/steam
could cause nuisance alarms.
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prevent smoke or heat from entering the Alarm.
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hatches). Temperature differences might stop smoke or heat from reaching the
alarm.
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that can change the direction of airflow.
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reach the Alarm (for testing & hushing).
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dimmers can cause interference.
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