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WHERE NOT TO INSTALL YOUR SMOKE AND HEAT
DETECTORS
False alarms occur when smoke and heat detectors are installed where they will not
work properly. To avoid false alarms, do not install smoke and heat detectors as
follows:
In the path of fresh air intake. The in-and-out flow of fresh air can drive smoke
away from the smoke and heat detector; thus reducing its efficiency. Figure 6
indicates the correct and incorrect locations concerning this problem.
Near paint thinner fumes.
In close proximity to an automobile exhaust pipe, as this will damage the
detector.
In very cold or very hot areas, including
unheated buildings or outdoor rooms. If
the temperature goes above or below
the detection range of the smoke and
heat detector, it will not work properly.
This detection range is 40°F to 100°F
(4°C to 38°C).
Near fresh air vents or very drafty areas
like air conditioners, heaters or fans.
Fresh air vents and drafts can drive
smoke away from smoke and heat
detectors.
Dead-air spaces, which are often at the
top of a peaked roof, or in the corners
between ceilings and walls. Dead air
may prevent smoke from reaching a
detector. See Figures 8 and 9 for
recommended mounting locations
In insect-infested areas. If insects enter a detector's sensing chamber, they may
cause a false alarm. Where bugs are a problem, get rid of them before putting up
a detector.
Near fluorescent lights, as electrical "noise" from fluorescent lights may cause
false alarms. Install smoke and heat detectors at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from
such lights.
WHERE HEAT-ONLY MODE CAN BE USED
Combustion particles are by-products of something burning. To avoid false alarms,
you can install your detectors in heat-only mode in or near areas where
non-dangerous combustion particles are typically present but do not pose a fire
hazard, such as kitchens with few windows or poor ventilation. If the distance from
the detector to places where combustion particles are normally present is less than
20 feet (6 meters) – such as in kitchens or mobile homes, install only the heat
detector as far away from the combustion particles as possible, preferably on the
wall. To prevent false alarms, provide good ventilation in such places.
Air Return
Bedroom
Bedroom
Correct Location
Incorrect Location
Figure 6: Recommended smoke and
heat detector locations
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Air Entry
Bath
Living
Room
Stove
Kitchen