GE 600-1054-95R User Manual - Page 51

43 Smoke and heat detector locations Selecting a suitable location is critical to the operation of smoke alarms. Figure 5 shows some typical floorplans with recommended smoke and heat detector locations. Use these location guidelines to optimize performance and reduce the chance of false alarms: • Before mounting alarms, program (learn) them into memory and do a sensor test from the alarm's intended location to ensure good RF communication to the panel. • Locate the alarm in environmentally controlled areas where the temperature range is between 40 and 100°F (5 and 38°C) and the humidity is between 0 and 90% noncondensing. • Locate alarms away from ventilation sources that can prevent smoke from reaching the alarm. • Locate ceiling mounted alarms in the center of the room or hallway, at least 4 in. (10 cm) away from any walls or partitions. • Locate wall mounted alarms so the top of the alarm is 4 to 12 in. (10 to 31 cm) below the ceiling. • In rooms with sloped, peaked, or gabled ceilings, locate alarms 3 ft. (0.9 m) down or away from the highest point of the ceiling. • When mounting to suspended ceiling tile, the tile must be secured with the appropriate fasteners to prevent tile removal. Note: Do not mount the alarm to the metal runners of suspended ceiling grids. The metal runners can draw the magnet's field away from the alarm's reed switch and cause a false tamper alarm. Figure 5. Smoke detector locations Bedroom Hall Bedroom Living room Dining room Basement Living room Basement Bedroom Hall Bedroom Recreation room Required smoke detector Optional smoke detector Heat detector Dining room Kitchen Bedroom Bedroom Living room Bedroom TV room Dining Kitchen Bedroom room Living room Bedroom Bedroom