Installation
Alarm Tamper Resist Feature
• To make the smoke alarm tamper-resistant, a locking pin has
been provided in the bag with the screws and anchors. Using
this pin will help deter children and others from removing the
alarm from the mounting plate. To use the pin, insert it into
the hole in the side of the alarm after the alarm has been
installed on the mounting plate (Image 3F).
NOTE: The tamper-resistant pin will have to be removed in order
to change the battery. Use long nose pliers to pull the pin out of
the hole. It is now possible to remove the alarm from the
mounting plate.
Mobile Homes
Modern mobile homes have been designed and built to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in Recommended
Locations and Image 2A.
In mobile homes that are not well insulated compared to present
standards, extreme heat or cold can be transferred from the
outside to the inside through poorly insulated walls and roof. This
may create a thermal barrier that can prevent the smoke from
reaching an alarm mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install
the smoke alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm
at a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12")
below the ceiling (Image 2A and 2B).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile home, or
if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are either hot or
cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For minimum protection,
install at least one alarm close to the sleeping rooms. For
additional protection, see Image 1A and 1B.
WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile
home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least
once a week during use.
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