Positioning of Smoke alarms

A Smoke Alarm should be fitted in each of the following areas -

• Main living room or room used most during the day
• On each hallway or landing on all levels
• In a loft conversion
• In a garage conversion

Smoke Alarms should be mounted on the ceiling following these rules -

• As central as possible
• At least 300mm away from the wall
• In the living room - No more than 7.5 metres from any point on the ceiling. If this is not possible then additional alarms should be used.
• In the hallway/landing - No more than 3 metres away from each bedroom door.
• In the hallway/landing - No more than 7 metres away from the living room & kitchen door.
• On a sloping ceiling - No more than 600mm down from the apex.
• Do not locate smoke alarms directly above heaters or fireplaces to avoid nuisance alarms.

Positioning of Heat Alarms

A Heat Alarm should be fitted in the kitchen

Heat Alarms should be mounted on the ceiling following these rules -

• As central as possible
• At least 300mm away from the wall
• No more than 5.3 metres from any point on the ceilingIf this is not possible then additional alarms should be used.
• On a sloping ceiling - No more than 150mm down from the apex.

Positioning Carbon Monoxide Alarms

A Carbon Monoxide Alarm should be fitted in each of the following areas -

• Every Room with a carbon-fuelled device e.g. boiler, fire , heater or flue. Unless the apliance is used solely for cooking.
• If the boiler is in a cupboard, mount the carbon monoxide alarm on the wall outside the cupboard, no more than 300mm away from the cupboard door.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms should be mounted on the wall following these rules -

• As least 150mm below the ceiling
• Higher than any door or window

Installing Smoke, Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

All InterAlarms alarms are pre-linked (paired) prior to dispatch.
All alarms are in 2 parts. The main alarm unit and the mounting plate. The on/off switch for each alarm is located on the back of the main units.

To switch the Heat Alarm on - Move the switch shown below -

To switch the Smoke Alarm on - Move the switch shown below -

To switch the Carbon Monoxide Alarm on - Use the tool included in the package to push the button shown below - Once switched on the Carbon Monoxide Alarm will self-check then sound one beep to confirm it is in the operation mode. Please wait for the beep before testing or pairing.

Pairing Smoke, Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

All InterAlarms alarms are pre-linked (paired) prior to dispatch.
However, on rare occasions, they can become unpaired during the delivery process.

Once installed, they shuld be checked regularly, at least once a month, to ensure they remain paired.

Before installation, remove all alarms from their packaging and switch them on using the switch on instructions above.

Check they are paired by pressing the test button on any alarm. Once the first alarm is activated all other alarms should sound within 20 seconds.

If any alarms do not sound, then they will need to be paired with the other alarms by following the steps below -

1. Press and hold the test button on any paired alarm. The alarm will flash green after a couple of seconds.
2. Remove your finger after the alarm flashes green for the 3rd time. The alarm will beep at the 2nd & 3rd flash.
3. The alarm will ow flash red rapidly - it is now in the pairing mode. It will remain in the pairing mode for approximately 1 minute. Once it stops flashing red, it is no longer in the pairing mode.
4. Now press and hold the test button the the alarm that needs to be paired with the first device.
5. Remove your finger after the alarm flashes green for the 2nd time. The alarm will beep at the 2nd flash and once again when it pairs.
6. The alarm will flash red 3 times. It is now paired.
7. If the alarm flashes and beeps 3 times at this point it means it already has a stored pair link and should be cleared. To clear an alarm press and hold the test button until it flashes for a 4th time. The alarm will beep at the 2nd, 3rd and 4th flash. Remove your finger after the alarm flashes green for the 4th time. It will flash red 3 times to indicate the pairing has been cleared. Now follow steps 4 - 6 again to pair with the other alarm.
8. To pair more alarms, follow steps 4 - 6 for each alarm, as long as the first alarm is still flashing red rapidly.
9. If the first alarm stops flashing red rapidly, follow steps 1 - 3 to re-enter pairing mode.

Heat Alarm

Smoke Alarm

Carbon Monoxide Alarm