Silent Call SD4-SS User Manual

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as kitchens, in garages where there are particles of combustion from
vehicle exhausts, near furnaces, hot water heaters, or gas space heaters.
Install detectors at least 20 feet (6 meters) away from kitchens and any
other areas where combustion particles are normally present.

• In air streams passing by kitchens. Figure 6 shows how a detector can

be exposed to combustion particles in normal air movement paths, and
how to correct this situation.

Air Return

Bedroom

Bath

Air Flow

Stove

Kitchen

Correct

Bedroom

Living Room

Incorrect

Figure 6: recommended smoke detector locations to avoid air
streams with combustion particles.

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