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simon l
Looking for best location, cheers, links/evidence please.
Answer
Generally the installation instructions supplied with such a device will give the proper locations for these devices.As a general rule they need to be located in the vicinity of the possible source of CO as against smoke detectors which are generally in stair wells and similar locations. EDIT The detector should be mounted in the same room as the appliance
Be at least 1.5mtr from the floor but be above the top of any opening windows
At least 1.85 mtrs from the appliance
Kept away from excessively dusty,dirty or greasy areas such as garages kitchens and boiler and utility rooms
Kept out of damp and humid areas such as a bathroom
It should not be installed in turbulant air from a ceiling fan or dead air spaces such as the tops of vaulted ceilings or gable type roofs, anywhere near fresh air vents doors or windows the access outside. Temperatures more than 38C or less than 4.5C. Behind furniture or curtains or flat on a surface such as a table top
So thanks for the thumbs down know all.
Generally the installation instructions supplied with such a device will give the proper locations for these devices.As a general rule they need to be located in the vicinity of the possible source of CO as against smoke detectors which are generally in stair wells and similar locations. EDIT The detector should be mounted in the same room as the appliance
Be at least 1.5mtr from the floor but be above the top of any opening windows
At least 1.85 mtrs from the appliance
Kept away from excessively dusty,dirty or greasy areas such as garages kitchens and boiler and utility rooms
Kept out of damp and humid areas such as a bathroom
It should not be installed in turbulant air from a ceiling fan or dead air spaces such as the tops of vaulted ceilings or gable type roofs, anywhere near fresh air vents doors or windows the access outside. Temperatures more than 38C or less than 4.5C. Behind furniture or curtains or flat on a surface such as a table top
So thanks for the thumbs down know all.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
psychoholi
Should they be mounted high on a wall or low to the floor to properly detect Carbon Monoxide?
The detector I have is in no way going to be slept through, believe me. Should I mount it at head level with the bed? I guess really what I'm also trying to find out is if Carbon Monoxide is heavier or lighter than air.
Answer
It is recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping areas, and on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke and fire alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements in your area. Do not place CO alarms in the furnace room, kitchen or garage as these locations could lead to nuisance alarms.
Generally, one detector can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of living space. The most important determination for the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install the detector near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
For ease of viewing the visual indicators, (digital displays or alarm lights), it is recommended to place the CO alarm at eye level or above. Do not place the CO alarm in "dead air" spaces (no closer than 6" from the ceiling or floor) or turbulent air spaces such as by an open window, door or by a ceiling fan.
It is recommend you place CO alarms near the sleeping areas, and on each level of the home. A good rule of thumb for the number and placement of CO alarms for your particular home is to place CO alarms near smoke and fire alarms that have been installed to meet current building code requirements in your area. Do not place CO alarms in the furnace room, kitchen or garage as these locations could lead to nuisance alarms.
Generally, one detector can be adequate for 1,200 to 1,500 square feet of living space. The most important determination for the number of CO alarms needed is whether an alarm can be heard in all sleeping areas. If you install only one CO alarm in your home, install the detector near bedrooms, not in the basement or furnace room.
For ease of viewing the visual indicators, (digital displays or alarm lights), it is recommended to place the CO alarm at eye level or above. Do not place the CO alarm in "dead air" spaces (no closer than 6" from the ceiling or floor) or turbulent air spaces such as by an open window, door or by a ceiling fan.
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