away from places where combustion particles are usually present
like kitchens . If the 6-meter distance cannot be respected, e .g . in a
mobile home, try to install the detector as far from the combustion
particles as possible, preferably on the wall . In order to prevent false
alarms, make sure these locations are well ventilated .
Important
Never deactivate the detector to prevent false alarms .
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Figure 6 highlights usual air streams circulating inside a kitchen
and the way potential combustion particles can reach the detector,
emphasizing the recommended and non-recommended locations
to install the detector .
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In damp areas or near bathrooms with showers, the moisture
present in humid air may enter the smoke chamber and turn into
droplets when cooling, which may cause false alarms . Install smoke
detectors at least 3 meters away from bathrooms .
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In very cold or very hot areas, including unheated buildings or
outdoor rooms . If the temperature goes above or below the
operating range of the smoke detector, the latter will not work
properly . The operating temperature range for your smoke detector
is -10°C to 50°C .
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In very dusty or dirty areas, dirt and dust may accumulate in the
smoke chamber and make the detector over-sensitive . Dust or
dirt may also block openings of the smoke chamber . Do not install
the detector near fresh air vents or in very drafty areas (next to
air conditioners, heaters or fans) as it may prevent smokes from
reaching the smoke detector .
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