Silent Call SD4-SS - Manual (Page 12)

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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.