Kidde 20SD10 - Locations to Avoid

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7. Locations To Avoid
(See Figures 6-A, 6-B, & 6-C for recommended locations)
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an alarm
silence feature and should not be installed within 6 ft (1.8m) of cooking appliances.
• Do not install within 6 ft (1.8m) of heating appliances.
• Less than 4” (10cm) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 40°F (4.4°C) or rise above 100°F (37.8°C), such as
garages and unfinished attics.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarms or a failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing) as moisture or steam can cause nuisance
alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 3 ft (0.9m) of the door to a bathroom containing a tub
or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or whole house ventilating
fans, or other high air flow areas.
• Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the lights may cause nuisance alarms.
• Do not install near vents, flues, or chimneys.
• Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.
• Do not install DC (battery only) alarms on top of AC electrical junction boxes.
• Avoid installing where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.
NOTE: Smoke alarms are not to be used with detector guards unless the combination (alarm and detector
guard) has been evaluated and found suitable for that purpose.
ACCEPTABLE
TOP OF ALARM
ACCEPTABLE HERE
CEILING
Note: measurements shown
are to the closest edge
of the alarm.
12’’
(30.5 cm)
MAXIMUM
SIDE
WALL
12”
(30.5 cm)
4”
(102 mm)
4”
(102 mm)
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
Not within 6 feet of appliances
Smoke Alarms for Required Detection
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
MULTIPLE
FLOOR PLAN
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS AREA
Smoke Alarms for Additional Detection
3’
(0.9 m)
3’
(0.9 m)
3’
(0.9 m)
ACCEPTABLE
TOP OF ALARM
ACCEPTABLE HERE
CEILING
Note: measurements shown
are to the closest edge
of the alarm.
12’’
(30.5 cm)
MAXIMUM
SIDE
WALL
12”
(30.5 cm)
4”
(102 mm)
4”
(102 mm)
ANYWHERE ALONG
THIS BOLD SURFACE
Locations permitted for smoke
alarms and smoke detectors
on tray-shaped ceilings.
Not within 6 feet of appliances
Smoke Alarms for Required Detection
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
BASEMENT
BEDROOM
HALL
LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
SINGLE FLOOR PLAN
MULTIPLE
FLOOR PLAN
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
NOT
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS
AREA
ANYWHERE
IN THIS AREA
Smoke Alarms for Additional Detection
3’
(0.9 m)
3’
(0.9 m)
3’
(0.9 m)
Figure 6-C