WHERE TO INSTALL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
TO PREVENT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

1. Inside each bedroom where the occupant closes the door while sleeping.

2. In each room with wood, gas, coal or oil fireplaces and appliances.

3. In the garage.

4. Top of each staircase.

5. Wall Mounting: Top of Alarm No More than Six Feet from the Floor.

6. Ceiling Mount: As Close as Possible to Center of Hallway or Room. If Not Possible, Mount Edge of Alarm At Least 4 Inches from Any Wall.

7. Install at least 10 feet from bathrooms.

LOCATIONS TO AVOID INSTALLING CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS TO PREVENT NUISANCE ALARMS

1. Within 5 feet of cooking appliance, furnace or garage.
2. Near open window or door: May delay CO from reaching alarm.
3. In damp, very humid areas or next to bathrooms with showers.
4. In very cold, very hot, or unheated buildings where temperature can go below or above the operating range of the unit.
5. In areas where household cleaning supplies or similar contaminants are used without good ventilation.

******ATTENTION ******

Two units, one near the bedrooms and one in the furnace/hot water heater area, gives MINIMUM protection against carbon monoxide poisoning. Closed doors muffle alarm sounds even at the 85 decibel level. Older children and sound sleeping adults are unlikely to be awakened by faint alarm sounds.