Instruction Manual

8
On a Sloping Ceiling
With a sloping or peaked ceiling install a Smoke Detector
within 610mm (24”) of the peak (measured vertically). If this
height is less than 610mm (24”) the ceiling is regarded as
being flat (see Figure 4).
Locations to avoid
DON’T place Smoke Detectors in any of the following areas:
• Bathrooms, kitchens, showers, garages or other rooms
where the Smoke Detector may be triggered by steam,
condensation, cooking smoke, etc. Keep at least 6m (20ft)
away from potential sources of cooking smoke, fireplaces, etc.
• Locate away from very dusty or dirty areas as dust build-up
in the chamber can impair performance. It can also block the
insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the
smoke Detector chamber.
• Do not locate in insect infested areas. Small insects getting
into the Smoke Detector chamber can cause intermittent
Detector alarming conditions.
• Places where the normal temperature can exceed 100°F
(38.7°C) or be below 40°F (4.4°C) such as attics, furnace
rooms, directly above ovens or cooktops, bathrooms,
etc., as mounting in such locations could cause nuisance
Detector alarming conditions.
• Near a decorative object, door, light fixtures, window
molding etc., that may prevent smoke from entering the
Detector.
• Surfaces that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of
the room (e.g. attic access). Temperature differences might
stop smoke from reaching the Detector.
• Next to or directly above heaters or air conditioning vents,
windows, wall vents etc. that can change the direction of
airflow.
• In very high or confined areas (e.g. over stairwells) where it
may be difficult to reach the Detector (for testing, hushing
or battery replacement).
• Locate the Detector at least 900mm (3ft) from dimmer
controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers can cause
interference.
• Locate Detector at least 1.5m (5ft) and route wiring at
least 1m away from fluorescent light fixtures as electrical
“noise” and/or flickering may affect the unit.
When using household protective devices, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including those listed
below
• Please read all instructions.
• Rehearse emergency escape plans so everyone at home
knows what to do in case the Detector sounds.
SMOKE DETECTORS
<610mm (24”)
APEX
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Figure 4
3. Fire Safety Advice