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Modern mobile homes have been designed to be energy
efficient. Install smoke alarms as recommended in
Recommended Locations and Image 2A.
In older mobile homes that are not well-insulated
compared to present standards, extreme heat or cold can
be transferred from the outside to the inside through
poorly insulated walls and roof. This may create a thermal
barrier that can prevent the smoke from reaching an alarm
mounted on the ceiling. In such units, install the smoke
alarm on an inside wall with the top edge of the alarm at
a minimum of 10 cm (4") and a maximum of 30.5 cm (12")
below the ceiling (Image 2A).
If you are not sure about the insulation in your mobile
home, or if you notice that the outer walls and ceiling are
either hot or cold, install the alarm on an inside wall. For
minimum protection, install at least one alarm close to the
bedrooms. For additional protection, see Image 1A.
WARNING: Test your smoke alarm operation after R.V. or mobile
home vehicle has been in storage, before each trip and at least
once a week during use.
Mounting
CAUTION: This unit is sealed. The cover is not removable!
• After selecting the proper smoke alarm location as
described in Section 1, hold the mounting plate against
the selected installation location (wall or ceiling) and
mark the centre of the holes with a pencil. To ensure
aesthetic alignment of the alarm with the hallway, or
wall, the “A” line on the mounting plate should be
parallel with the hallway when ceiling mounted or
horizontal when mall mounted (Image 3A and 3B). Drill
a hole through the pencil marks and use the enclosed
screws and anchors to secure. Use 3/16" drill bit for
anchor holes.
Installation
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