Installing Carbon Monoxide Detector
Step-by-Step Guide
If you are adding new equipment to your alarm system, make sure you have already added the Carbon Monoxide Detector to your alarm system before you install the piece of equipment.
Common Installation Locations
Here are some recommended places to install a Carbon Monoxide Detector, located below the list are some images to help you decide where to install your new sensor.
- Bedrooms
- Hallways
- Living Rooms
- Kitchen (As far away from the kitchen appliances as possible)
- Finished Basements
- Furnace/Utility Room
- Rooms with gas appliances
Best Practices
Installing within 10 feet of sleeping areas and in bedrooms that contain fuel-burning appliances
If the appliance or room is not normally used, such as a boiler room, the detector should be placed just outside the room so the alarm can be heard
Ceiling Mount - place the detector at least 12 inches from any wall (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates proper placement.
Wall Mount - place the detector at least as high as a light switch and at least 6 inches from the ceiling (measured from the closest outside edge of the detector). The green area below indicates proper placement.
Avoid
Do not install the sensor in the following areas:
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 curtains or furniture
Where dirt or dust could collect and block the detector
Where it could be knocked, damaged, or inadvertently removed
Do not install the Carbon Monoxide Detector in a non-climate-controlled environment
Note: i.e. locations where the normal ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C)
Installing the Carbon Monoxide Detector
Remove the adhesive backing.
Press firmly and hold in place for 30 seconds.
