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Fire and Carbon Monoxide Protection
Overview
During setup, a professional installer typically confi gures a variety of wireless and wired sensors to provide the dwelling
with continuous, 24-hour-a-day, heat, smoke, and gas protection. Most systems are installed with both Wireless Smoke/
Heat/Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Important Concepts
To help you get the most out of your fi re, heat, and gas protection system, it is useful to understand these concepts.
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND OTHER COUNTRIES REQUIRED TO MEET THIS STANDARD: THIS
EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2 of ANSI/NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and
Signaling Code (National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
IMPORTANT: This system ships with an approved 24-hour backup battery installed and is compliant with UL 985:
Household Fire Warning System Units.
IMPORTANT: Specifi c requirements for Heat and Smoke Alarms vary from state to state and from region to region.
A professional installer must always verify current requirements for your area with the local Fire Department.
NOTE: Instructions describing the proper installation, operation, testing, maintenance, evacuation planning, and
repair service are provided in the printed Installation Instructions included with all 2GIG Wireless Smoke/Heat/
Freeze Alarms and Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
Recommended Smoke Alarm Placement
Early warning fi re detection is best achieved when fi re detection equipment is installed in all rooms and areas of the
premises. Equipment should be installed as follows:
Recommended Smoke Alarm Placement
DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING
ROOM
SMOKE
ALARM
A smoke alarm should be located between the sleeping
area and the rest of the family living unit.
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
TV
ROOM
DINING KITCHEN
SMOKE
ALARMS
LIVING
ROOM
In family living units with more than one (1) sleeping
area, a smoke alarm should be provided to protect
each sleeping area.
Indicates a required smoke alarm
Indicates an optional smoke alarm
if door is not provided between
living and recreation rooms
Indicates additional smoke alarms
required for new construction
BED
ROOM
BED
ROOM
LIVING
ROOM
HALL
BASEMENT
DINING
ROOM
A smoke alarm should be
located on each story.
IMPORTANT: Regulations pertaining to smoke alarm installations vary. For more information, contact your local fire
department or local authority having jurisdiction.
LIVING
ROOM
BASEMENT
BED
ROOM
HALL
BED
ROOM
RECREATION ROOM
A
B
C
D
In split-level configurations, smoke
alarms are optional where a door is
not provided between a living and
recreation room.