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Install a smoke alarm in each room
that is divided by a partial wall (either
coming down from the ceiling at least
24 inches, or coming up from the
floor).
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Install smoke alarms on peaked,
cathedral, or gabled ceilings 3 feet from the
highest point (measured horizontally). NFPA
72, Section 5-2.7.4.1 states: “A row of detec-
tors shall first be spaced at or within 3 feet
(0.9 m) of the peak of the ceiling, measured
horizontally.”
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Install a smoke alarm in lived-in attics or
attics which house electrical equipment like furnaces, air condi-
tioners, or heaters.
DO NOT install smoke alarms:
Near appliances or areas where normal combustion
regularly occurs (kitchens, near furnaces, hot water
heaters). Use specialized smoke alarms with unwanted
alarm control for these areas.
In areas with high humidity, like bathrooms or areas
near dishwashers or washing machines. Install at least
10 feet (3 meters) away from these areas, if possible.
Near air returns or heating and cooling supply vents.
Install at least 3 feet (0.9 meters) away from these
areas. The air could blow smoke away from the
detector, interrupting its alarm.
In rooms where temperatures may fall below 40°F
(4°C) or rise above 100°F (38°C).
In extremely dusty, dirty, or insect-infested areas.
Loose particles interfere with smoke alarm operation.
HOW TO INSTALL
THIS SMOKE ALARM
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off
power at the main fuse box or circuit
breaker by removing the fuse or
switching the circuit breaker to the
OFF position.
WARNING: This smoke alarm should be installed
only by a qualified electrician. Smoke
alarm wiring to be used shall be in
accordance with the provisions of
Article 210 and 760 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and any
local codes that may apply.
Interconnect wire location shall be in
accordance with NEC Article 300.3b.
THIS SMOKE ALARM SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIA-
TION’S STANDARD 72 (National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269).
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Install smoke alarm on a 4-inch octagon or single gang
junction box only.
1. From back of smoke alarm,
remove mounting plate. (To
later engage tamper-resist
feature, twist out and set
aside one of the pins molded
into plate. Both pins are
exactly the same.)
2. Align recessed slots on plate
with mounting holes of a 4-
inch octagon or single gang
junction box.
3. Gently pull household wires through center hole of plate.
4. Secure plate to junction box with mounting screws.
5. With a small wire connector, connect white wire from connec-
tor plug to white household wire.
6. Connect black wire from connector plug to black household wire.
7. If interconnection is desired, connect yellow wire from con-
nector to interconnect wire between smoke alarms. See sec-
tion INTERCONNECTING SMOKE ALARMS.
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4
24"
STUB WALL
SOFFIT
ACCEPTABLE IN
THIS AREA
PEAKED CEILING
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