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POSITIONING
Ionisation type smoke alarms are generally
more effective at detecting fast, aming res which
consume combustable materials rapidly and
spread re quickly.
Examples fast aming res = Ignited paper, aming
curtains and oil res
Optical (Toast Proof) smoke alarms are
less prone to false alarms from cooking fumes,
are therefore suitable for locations near kitchens.
However optical smoke alarms are more
susceptible to nuisance alarms from steam and
should not be located too close to bathrooms
and showers.
Examples of slow smouldering res = cigarette on
furniture and bedding, overheating electrical cables.
It is recommended that your FireAngel smoke
alarm is NOT to be tted in the following
locations:
• Bathrooms, shower-rooms, and other very
damp or humid areas, where the moisture can
cause unwanted alarms.
• Kitchens. Kitchens should be protected with
self-contained Heat Alarms, as the combustion
particles from cooking in kitchens will
result in unwanted alarms and permanent
contamination of the smoke alarm’s sensor.
• In areas where excessive dust or dirt could
contaminate the sensing chamber, making it
over sensitive or impairing smoke entry.
• In areas where the ambient temperature is not
controlled and may regularly drift below 4°C
(40°F) or above 38°C (100°F) e.g. unheated
buildings, open attic spaces.
• Very dirty, dusty or greasy areas.
• In very draughty areas, such as close to ceiling
fans or fresh air vents. Draughts can blow
smoke away from the alarm.
• In insect infested areas. Insects can clog
openings to the sensing chamber, preventing
smoke entry or causing unwanted alarms.
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