How to Install a Smoke Detector

Most fire deaths occur in homes lacking smoke detectors. To protect your loved ones, it is imperative that you install smoke detectors in your home.

a.Choose your location. It is recommended by firefighters that you mount smoke detectors high on the wall, or on the ceiling away from windows and exterior doors. (This is not the case for carbon monoxide alarms, about which, see #2, below.) Smoke fills up a room from the ceiling down, so having the detectors high should alert you early on. It is also recommended that detectors be placed at least 10 centimeter (3.9 in) / 4" from the wall when installed on the ceiling, and 10 centimeter (3.9 in) / 4" from the ceiling for wall installation.

b.Place smoke detectors in the best places around the house. It is important to install detectors near sleeping areas and on every level of your home. Also place a detector in hallways and a carbon monoxide detector near heating, such as gas furnaces. Avoid installing a smoke detector in the kitchen. Unless, of course, you want everyone to notice your lack of culinary skills! Also keep detectors one meter / 3.3 feet (1.0 m) from the doorways of steam emitting areas, such as the bathroom, laundry or kitchen.

c.Install the hardware.Measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the mounting bracket.

Mark the same distance on your chosen location.

Drill small holes at the marks.

Attach the mounting bracket to the surface with the screws. See "Tips" for seeking professional assistance.

Mount the rest of the detector into the bracket.

All in all, smoke detector can save the life in An emergency situation.

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