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8. Locations to Avoid
• Do not place in direct sunlight or install near high ambient light areas; the bright light may
reduce one’s ability to notice the strobe light.
• In the garage. Products of combustion are present when you start your automobile.
• Normal cooking may cause nuisance alarms. If a kitchen alarm is desired, it should have an
alarm silence feature or be a photoelectric type.
• Do not install within 1.8 m (6 ft) of heating or cooking appliances.
• Less than 10 cm (4”) from the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.
• In an area where the temperature may fall below 4.4°C (40°F) or rise above 37.8°C (100°F),
such as garages and unfinished attics.
• In dusty areas. Dust particles may cause nuisance alarm or failure to alarm.
• In very humid areas (above 95% RH, non-condensing). Moisture or steam can cause
nuisance alarms.
• In insect-infested areas.
• Smoke alarms should not be installed within 0.9m (3 ft) of the door to a bathroom
containing a tub or shower, forced air supply ducts used for heating or cooling, ceiling or
whole house ventilating fans, or other high air flow areas.
• Near lights. Electronic “noise” generated by the electronics may cause nuisance alarms.
• Do not install near vents, flues, chimneys or any forced/unforced air ventilation openings.
• Do not install near fans, doors, windows or areas directly exposed to the weather.
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