Installation Instructions (continued)
Where NOT To Install Your Kidde CO Alarm
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Do not install in dead air spaces such as peaks of vaulted
ceilings, or gabled roofs.
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Do not install in turbulent air from ceiling fans. Do not place
near fresh air vents or close to doors and windows that open
to the outside.
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Keep the CO alarm away from excessively dusty, dirty, or
greasy areas such as kitchens, garages and furnace rooms.
Dust, grease and household chemicals can affect the sensor.
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Keep out of damp and humid areas such as the bathroom.
Avoid spraying aerosols near the CO alarm.
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Do not install in areas where the temperature is below 40
degrees Fahrenheit (4.4° Celsius) or hotter than 100 degrees
Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) during use. This unit can be stored
to -10 degrees Fahrenheit without harm to the alarm but it
must be above 40 degrees Fahrenheit for use.
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Do not place behind curtains or furniture. CO must be able
to reach the sensor for the unit to accurately detect CO.
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DO NOT locate Alarm within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any
cooking appliance.
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Be aware that certain conditions can result in transient CO
situations, such as: i) Excessive spillage or reverse venting of
fuel-burning appliances caused by: 1) outdoor ambient condi-
tions, such as wind direction and/or velocity, including high
gusts or wind and insufficient draft in vent pipes; 2) negative
pressure differential resulting from the use of exhaust fans; 3)
simultaneous operation of several fuel-burning appliances
competing for limited internal air; 4) loose vent pipe connec-
tions from fuel-fired appliances; 5) obstructions, or unconven-
tional vent pipe designs which can amplify the above situa-
tions; 6) poorly designed and maintained chimneys and/or
vents; ii) extended operation of unvented fuel-burning devices
(range, oven, fireplace, etc.); iii) temperature inversions which
can trap exhaust near the ground; and iv) car idling in an
open or closed attached garage, or near a home.
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