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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
installation must be in accordance with the
requirements of Article 760 of the National
Electrical Code and any local codes that
may apply.
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.
NOTE: If this will be a single-station smoke alarm, cover yellow
wire with electrical tape and tuck into
junction box.
8. Attach connector plug to pins on back of
smoke alarm. Plug will only fit one way
and will snap into place.
9. Gently tug connector to be sure it is
attached securely.
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