SONA Electronics SM-SN-1 - Positioning

7
DO:
• Install smoke alarms in circulation areas at a distance no greater than 7.5 m from the farthest
wall, no greater than 7.5 m from a door to any room in which a re might start and no greater
than 7.5 m from the next smoke alarm.
• Install heat alarms on the ceiling, ideally in the centre of the room.
• Install sufcient alarms to compensate for closed doors and obstacles.
• Install your Thermistek heat alarm at a distance no greater than 5.3 m from the farthest wall, no
greater than 5.3 m from a door to any room in which a re might start and no greater than 5.3 m
from the next heat or smoke alarm.
✓
POSITIONING
Locations of alarms must be compliant with either BS 5839: Part 6 or relevant Building Regulations if
in any doubt. This alarm is not intended for any non-residential, commercial or industrial application,
nor for any other purpose other than described in the above. For the best protection, heat alarms
should always be installed as part of a complete re protection system that includes smoke alarms.
Smoke alarms for limited protection
Single storey,
one sleeping area
Single storey,
two sleeping area
Single storey,
dwelling
Additional smoke alarms for better coverage
Heat alarms
Dining
Room
TV
Room
Living
Room
Living
Room
Living
Room
Hall
Hall
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen Garage
Bedroom
Dining
Room
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom