I've read that CO detectors need to be installed near the floor and smoke detectors near the ceiling. Where does this one get installed, low or high?
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Mine was installed near the ceiling and it worked fine to detect CO from an old stove's pilot light that malfunctioned and turned itself off. My apartment was slowly filling with gas that I only faintly smelled when entering. I believe I had the First Alert brand, but I'm sure they all work the same.
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Not sure? I installed in the stairway down to my basement. I have one on my security system on the 2nd floor.
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Mine was installed about a foot below the ceiling on the wall, and it alerted me to a CO issue perfectly.
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http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/strucfireengineer/pdf/bml/Frequently%20asked%20questions%20on%20Carbon%20Monoxide.pdf "At what height/location should a CO device be mounted? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720, the location for effective performance is not generally dependent on mounting height. The density of carbon monoxide is similar to that of air at room temperatur e, and carbon monoxide generally mixes readily with air. The manufacturer's installation instruction should also be followed. "
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http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/strucfireengineer/pdf/bml/Frequently%20asked%20questions%20on%20Carbon%20Monoxide.pdf"At what height/location should a CO device be mounted?According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 720, the location for effective performance is not generally dependent on mounting height. The density of carbon monoxide is similar to that of air at room temperature, and carbon monoxide generally mixes readily with air. The manufacturer's installation instruction should alsobe followed. "
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I installed ours on the ceiling near the door. I'm a consumer just like you, so I'm not an expert. If it's a concern, I would call my local Fire Dept. and ask for their imput.Take care!
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My unit is mounted at about 9' off the floor in room with 10' ceilings and it detected a CO build up in the middle of the night that could have easily saved our lives. We live in the middle of the forest and during a power outage our back up generators exhaust came into our bedroom through a slightly open window.
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I believe so. Smoke detectors detect tiny particulates in the air. Paint and varnish smells have been known to set them off.
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Hi Larry, I can't argue with someone with 30 years experience. But I can tell you that your advice is contrary to, not what someone is saying but what is written in the Kidde manufacturers manual that accompanies this detector. They say that if can be mounted or placed on a table. They even warn that the table should not be more than three feet high, not because it will affect the readings but because it might suffer damage if it falls off the table. They also warn that it should not be placed in dead air space like vaulted ceiling or near the ceiling. So I'm a little confused on the proper placement. Any clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.Ted Hi Larry, I can't argue with someone with 30 years experience. But I can tell you that your advice is contrary to, not what someone is saying but what is written in the Kidde manufacturers manual that accompanies this detector. They say that if can be mounted or placed on a table. They even warn that the table should not be more than three feet high, not because it will affect the readings but because it might suffer damage if it falls off the table. They also warn that it should not be placed in dead air space like vaulted ceiling or near the ceiling. So I'm a little confused on the... » Read More Hi Larry, I can't argue with someone with 30 years experience. But I can tell you that your advice is contrary to, not what someone is saying but what is written in the Kidde manufacturers manual that accompanies this detector. They say that if can be mounted or placed on a table. They even warn that the table should not be more than three feet high, not because it will affect the readings but because it might suffer damage if it falls off the table. They also warn that it should not be placed in dead air space like vaulted ceiling or near the ceiling. So I'm a little confused on the proper placement. Any clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.Ted « Show Less
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The vents that suck in the bad air are on the sides, and it blows the clean air out of the top -- so I wouldn't think you would want it too close to the ceiling. I guess it depends how tall your ceilings are. Mine is sitting on the floor. It is a great purifier though -- it is super quiet and has enabled me to keep both my cat and my super allergic boyfriend :)
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It may be mounted in high places, I have one mounted about 10ft from the ground. It reaches floor level motion about 15 to 18 feet from the sensor at that height. It may be installed at an angle to project the sensor down to the floor at a steeper angle. The only issue with this sensor for me is it picks up a 8 lb cat from 15 feet away. Another sensor is available if pets will be in the area. It requires an alarm to operate. It will work with all Linx Touch 5200 and the Lynx Touch 7000 alarm systems by Honeywell.
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Sorry. I don't know the answer to your question, but I do know that I was up at 4:30 am AGAIN, standing on a chair, trying to reach the unit that was up by the ceiling, then trying to remove the battery and read the teeny, tiny print. The whole design is so bad. WHY not put the batteries in at eye level with some sort of connector up to ceiling where the sensor is.When I get a new home I am going to figure out a better smoke alarm system.
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The pamphlet inside the package recommends putting the detector in certain areas of the house that may become susceptible early-on such as stairs, near kitchen, etc. The height on wall is not specified. I have mine plugged in close to the floor. I am assuming it is calibrated to pickup on low CO levels before it becomes dangerous. You might have to call in and talk to their customer service people about the specifics.
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You need an exhaust fan or run it outside. I tried running it inside and set off all the smoke alarms lol. Now I put it outside.
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That depends on the regulations in your area. Maybe ask your local building inspector. My experience was that the connector for the Kidde smoke detector that was already there did not work well with this unit. There were false alarms. It worked well after the correct connector was wired in, but it does not trigger the other Kidde detectors in the house.
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It is very simple to install...two screws, a marker,and screw driver....if you put the anchors in the wall you'll need a drill and bit.But other than that it went up in 10 mins. The smoke detector screws on the base on the wall or ceiling. Making it easy to change the batteries.
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these will trigger/signal only the kidde smoke detectors wireless or wired/battery backup of this series of detectors. i have changed all my wired/battery backup detectors on my second floor to kidde and changed all my existing battery detectors to kidde on my first floor, they all alarm if any of them goes off. one word of advise don't install any detectors close or adjacent to the oven because if you are broiling and you have a breeze blowing it will set off all/every one of the smoke detectors an all floors.
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No it is not, whatever room you have it in make sure to have a carbon monoxide detector in it.
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When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each one's specific detector. Therefore, make sure to read the provided installation manual for each detector before installing. When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each... » Read More When considering where to place a carbon monoxide detector, keep in mind that although carbon monoxide is roughly the same weight as air (carbon monoxide's specific gravity is 0.9657, as stated by the EPA; the National Resource Council lists the specific gravity of air as one), it may be contained in warm air coming from combustion appliances such as home heating equipment. If this is the case, carbon monoxide will rise with the warmer air.Installation locations vary by manufacturer. Manufacturers' recommendations differ to a certain degree based on research conducted with each one's specific detector. Therefore, make sure to read the provided installation manual for each detector before installing. « Show Less
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It looks like the mount would screw onto a standard octagon electrical box or round plaster ring just like a smoke/heat/CO2 detector head would. If the AP was too heavy for a simple plaster ring in a flimsy drop ceiling tile an octagon box or a 4" box with plaster ring and a t-bar hanger isn't a very expensive item at any home store. They are just a few dollars. This is the standard method of mounting smoke detector heads in drop ceiling tiles.Depending on how the drop ceiling and the heating system is engineered it may be necessary to have bare network wires run inside conduit or be plenum-rated to be completely legal although in many places this technicality is simply overlooked. It looks like the mount would screw onto a standard octagon electrical box or round plaster ring just like a smoke/heat/CO2 detector head would. If the AP was too heavy for a simple plaster ring in a flimsy drop ceiling tile an octagon box or a 4" box with plaster ring and a t-bar hanger isn't a very expensive item at any home store. They are just a few dollars. This is the standard method of mounting smoke detector heads in drop ceiling tiles.Depending on how the drop ceiling and the heating system is engineered it may be necessary to have bare network wires run inside... » Read More It looks like the mount would screw onto a standard octagon electrical box or round plaster ring just like a smoke/heat/CO2 detector head would. If the AP was too heavy for a simple plaster ring in a flimsy drop ceiling tile an octagon box or a 4" box with plaster ring and a t-bar hanger isn't a very expensive item at any home store. They are just a few dollars. This is the standard method of mounting smoke detector heads in drop ceiling tiles.Depending on how the drop ceiling and the heating system is engineered it may be necessary to have bare network wires run inside conduit or be plenum-rated to be completely legal although in many places this technicality is simply overlooked. « Show Less
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Hi there. You can mount them wherever you want. But I would suggest you follow your local city guidelines with regard to smoke detector location. I put mine on the ceiling. You barely notice them at all. I am a BIG fan of these little alarms.
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Search Amazon for "combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector" and you will find a number of products that are combination smoke and CO detectors. You will also see customer feedback on the different models. KIDDIE is a well known brand that I would recommend over the Universal Security Model I reviewed.
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Interesting question as I purchased mine to replace the ones installed by the professionals. They installed all 3 around my house at ceiling height or they are incorporated into the fire detector and those are on the ceiling so can't say definitely higher is better but the guys who should know told me replace my existing one and so mine are all high wall or ceiling line high.