Adding Your Smoke Detector

How Can I Tell What Type of Smoke Detector I Have?

Cove has offered a few different models of Smoke detectors, some of which are no longer being sold. In the Smoke Detector section of the sensors provided by Cove, you will only find articles in reference to the current model being sold. In this article, you will find links to articles for smoke detectors that are no longer offered. Please take a look at the images below to find the smoke detector you currently have. Smoke Detector (SMKT8) How it works Tamper Loss of Supervision How to Change Batteries How to add a Smoke False Alarms Installing Smoke Detector not Triggering Smoke Heat Freeze Detector How it works General Troubleshooting Tamper Loss of Supervision How to Change Batteries How to add a Smoke False Alarms Installing Smoke Detector not Triggering Smoke/CO Combo Detector How it works General Troubleshooting Tamper Loss of Supervision How to Change Batteries How to add a Smoke False Alarms Installing Smoke Detector not Triggering…

Adding and Removing Your Smoke Detector

Adding the Smoke Detector You have the ability to add equipment through the Cove Connect App. Please refer to this article for more information. Removing the Smoke Detector You have the ability to add equipment through the Cove Connect App. Please refer to this article for more information.…

Installing Your Smoke Detector

Step-by-Step Guide If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added the Smoke Detector to your alarm system before you install the piece of equipment. Common Installation Locations Bedroom Hallway Main Living Spaces Avoid Do not install Smoke Detectors in the following areas: Within 5 feet of any cooking appliance Next to a door or window that would be affected by drafts In or below a cupboard Outside the home Where airflow would be obstructed by curtain, partition, or furniture Where dirt or dust could collect and block the detector Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed Best Practice The Smoke Detector should only be mounted in climate-controlled areas. Ceiling Mount - place the detector no closer than 4 inches to any wall (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates the proper placement. Wall Mount - place the detector no more than 12 inches from the ceiling but no closer than 4 inches (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates the proper placement. Installing Your Smoke Detector Consult the user manual included in your packaging for detailed installation, testing, and maintenance instructions Remove the adhesive backing Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds…