Unsuitable installation locations
Do NOT install smoke alarms in the following areas:
■ Bathrooms, kitchens, shower rooms, garages or other rooms where steam,
condensation or dust could set off the alarm.
■ Do not place smoke alarms in dusty or dirty areas, because dust particles can gather
in the smoke chamber and impair the performance of the alarm. This can also block
the insect screen, which may stop the smoke from entering the smoke chamber.
Avoid areas where there are a lot of insects. Small insects that can get into the smoke
chamber may set off a false alarm.
■ Locations where the normal temperature may rise above 40 °C or drop below 0 °C
(e.g. uninsulated lofts, boiler rooms, directly above ovens or boilers, etc.). Heat or
steam may set off a false alarm.
■ Next to decorative objects, doors, light fittings, window surrounds, etc., which may
obstruct the smoke or heat from entering the alarm.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
