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· Where the temperatures are regularly below 40˚ F (4.4˚ C) or above 100˚ F (37.8˚ C),
including unheated buildings, outdoor rooms, porches, or unfinished attics or basements.
· In very dusty, dirty, or greasy areas. Do not install a Smoke Alarm directly over the
stove or range. Keep laundry room Smoke Alarms free of dust or lint.
· Near fresh air vents, ceiling fans, or in very drafty areas. Drafts can blow smoke away
from the unit, preventing it from reaching the sensing chamber.
· In insect infested areas. Insects can clog openings to the sensing chamber and cause
unwanted alarms.
· Less than 12 inches (305mm) away from fluorescent lights. Electrical “noise” can
interfere with the sensor.
· In “dead air” spaces. “Dead air” spaces may prevent smoke from reaching the Smoke
Alarm.