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8. Locations to Avoid
(See Figures 7-A, 7-B, & 7-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 or be a photoelectric type.
• Do not install within 1.8m (6 ft). of heating or cooking appliances.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 4.4 ºC (40 ºF) or rise above 37.8 ºC (100ºF), 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 0.9m (3 ft) 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 electronics 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.
• Avoid installing where the unit will be exposed to direct sunlight.
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