Should this be mounted close to the floor as this gas is heavy and takes longer to rise?
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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.
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II am not an expert on this but I did a lot of reading when I was in the market for a really good device of this type. I read that it should be about shoulder height. I can't recall the credential of the person making the statement right now but I must have been convinced because that is how I mounded mine. I wish I could site a code or reference but I no longer have the notes I took. You can find information on this on Amazon and on the net, however, and looking for information on ProTech CO alarm can lead you to a people who have studied this and have the credentials to know.
1709130
Yes. These work best mounted to outlets at floor level, and not close to the kitchen or bathroom. I have mine connected to an bottom outlet outside of the kitchen and the same upstairs outside of the bathroom. no false readings.
1709131
according to the manual, which you can access yourself, this unit can be mounted anywhere from high to low. The manual explains why it is okay.
1709132
CO2 (carbon dioxide) is heavy, but CO (carbon monoxide) is very close to the same weight as air. That is what makes it so insidious --you can't get away from it by being high or low. Put the sensor wherever it is convenient.
571580
I think higher would be better. It only takes 2 small holes to mount it, and they could be filled later with spackle if necessary. The unit is not heavy and would not have to be at the very top of the wall, just up near the ceiling,( but where you could reach it to replace the battery when needed ).
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My trap is also a few inches from the floor. I took the the vent pipe off the trap so it would be easier to work with. When I ws done, I put the clamp back on the pipe and re-cemented the seam
205800
If it's a CO detector it should be installed no higher than 36" from the floor.
512343
Might be a little close to the gas range. It could go off. Try it and see. May end up moving it further away
1836859
Yes.; Its normal position is off and to let gas through that pipe the timer must be turned on.
676106
The opening will be where the vertical support is. Check your height too. The taller your unit the less room you'll have around the bottom to move around
288176
I'm sure it will be a snap to put in a pipe that has more vertical space than I had. My "pipe" was a floor drain with 2" opening that made a pretty quick 90 degree turn but I was still able to use this product with careful setup. It worked flawlessly. I have since gotten the "pipe to clear air" for my foundation drain replaced and no longer need to use the pump and sensors.
575909
I have mine hung on the wall for safety. You can buy legs for it to stand it on the floor. You have to connect it to a Natural Gas Line under your house or on the outside of your house. You will need a handyman or professional gas man to do that is you are not familiar with installing natural gas lines.
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I put mine on the side of the furnace where I can see the light and down low , so if there is a leak , it will detect gasses. I think the gas is usually heavy and sinks to the ground, nothing else needed. I put it visible to check the battery and easy access
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As for where to mount it. I'm not exactly sure but if I was to guss I'd put it above the parking brake on the lower panel jut be sure to keep it level.
1832808
I don't believe it can be mounted flat because it's vented and the flame that heats the coils must rise along with the fumes of the burnt fuel. I have two of these units that I totally love.
976755
I mounted it between a cabinet and the stove. It needs to be secured on the floor, back wall and to the countertop. I have had no problems with it there
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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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Possibly, but I don't think the manufacturer intended it to be mounted that way. You'd need to contrive a way to keep it from falling out of the duct opening. As well, there usually is no electrical outlet nearby at the ceiling level. Better might be to get a different kind of unit, such as an In-line booster, with an air pressure switch to sense when the furnace fan comes on. Trickier to install, but more likely to do the job correctly.
1610884
Yes-the profile of the item is pretty low so your tires should go over it with a little extra on the gas.
365168
Given that this unit is sold as an Infrared Heater - Wall Mount I would strongly advise about positioning it on a floor surface.