Placement – Support

Q: Do I have to drill into the ceiling to install a detector?

All detectors are delivered with a wall mounting system that you have to drill into the wall or ceiling, but we have the ideal alternative! Don't want to drill? Then use a magnetic mounting kit . It consists of two magnetic plates: one is pasted on the detector, the other on the ceiling. This way, your detector remains magnetically suspended and you don't have to drill. The ceiling plate can be removed if you want to move the detector.

Q: Where not to install smoke detectors?

In bathrooms, kitchens, showers, garages and so on. These are places where smoke detectors may go off unnecessarily due to condensation, normal smoke or gases. Mount a smoke detector at least 5 meters away from such places. In areas that are normally warmer or colder than the rest of the room. Temperature differences can prevent smoke from reaching the detector. Next to or directly above stoves. In very high or difficult-to-reach places. Otherwise, testing or cleaning the detector will be very difficult. In very dusty and dirty areas. Dust piling up will prevent the smoke from reaching the smoke chamber of the detector and will cause false alarms over time. Within 1 meter of dimmers and wiring. Some dimmers may cause the detector to malfunction. Within 1.5 meters of fluorescent lamps. Electrical pulses may negatively affect the detector. Outside, in rooms with a lot of insects. Small insects in the detector's smoke chamber may cause it to malfunction or give off false alarms. In the vicinity/next to decorative objects, doors, electricity boxes, lamps, wall fans etc, that obstruct smoke reaching the smoke detector. In places where temperatures can rise above 40 degrees and below 0 degrees. For example, in the attic or just above a fireplace.

Q: How do you avoid "dead air" places?

"Dead air" may prevent smoke from reaching the smoke detector. To avoid this, follow the instructions below to install your smoke detector. On the ceiling Install the smoke detector as close to the center of the ceiling as possible. If this isn't possible, install the smoke detector at least 300 mm away from a wall or corner. On the wall (if permitted by building regulations) The top of the smoke detector should be installed 102 to 300 mm lower than the ceiling boundary, below the typical "dead air" area. On a pointed or sloping ceiling Install the first smoke detector less than 0.9 meters from the highest point of the ceiling, measuring horizontally. Depending on the length, angle, etc. of the slope of the ceiling, several smoke detectors may be required.

Q: Why should I install smoke and heat detectors?

There is a significant difference between a smoke detector and a heat detector. Because they have different functions, the combination of both detectors is highly recommended. Heat detectors sound an alarm when the temperature in the room is approximately 58 degrees. This is very useful in the case of a smouldering fire, that generates a lot of heat. Smoke detectors will not give off an alarm signal yet, but a heat detector will. Smoke detectors are, on the other hand, ideal for faster developing fires, which do produce a lot of smoke. This is why it's interesting to install both a smoke detector and a heat detector in high-risk areas. Some smoke detectors already have a built-in heat sensor in order to be able to detect both kinds of fires. Always avoid installing smoke detectors in places where there may be a lot of (water) vapour, dust or gases. In this case, only use a heat detector to prevent false alarms from the smoke detector. In short: always use smoke and heat detectors together for optimal protection.

Q: Where to install a heat detector?

A heat detector is suitable as a supplement to smoke detectors in kitchens, garages, central heating rooms and other places where vapour, smoke and/or dust are usually present. In other words, in all places where smoke detectors can't be installed without the risk of unwanted/false alarms. Heat detectors can be installed in areas next to escape routers where smoke and/or steam is present, always in addition to a smoke detector.

Q: Where to install a smoke detector in a motor home?

Correct placement of a smoke detector is of vital importance for a correctly working smoke detector. Where's the best spot to install a smoke detector in a motorhome? Preferably, place the smoke detector horizontally on the ceiling of the living area, not in the vicinity of the kitchen. An additional smoke detector can be installed in one or more bedrooms. Do not install a smoke detector in the kitchen or bathroom. Steam and condensation can cause false alarms. Do not install a smoke alarm near an extractor fan or air conditioning system. The air flow might prevent possible smoke from reaching the sensor.

Q: Where to install a smoke detector in a trailer home?

Correct placement of a smoke detector is of vital importance for a correctly working smoke detector. Where's the best spot to install a smoke detector in a trailer home? If only one detector needs to be installed, it should be placed horizontally on the ceiling of the living room or corridor, away from the kitchen or bathroom. you can install additional smoke detectors in the bedrooms. DON'T PLACE near air conditioning or fans.

Q: Where to install a smoke detector in a caravan?

Correct placement of a smoke detector is of vital importance for a correctly working smoke detector. Where's the best spot to install a smoke detector in a caravan? Preferably, mount the smoke detector horizontally on the ceiling of the living area. As close as possible to the sleeping area. If possible, out of sight of the kitchen. DON'T PLACE in the kitchen or bathroom. Steam and condensation can cause false alarms. DON'T PLACE near extractor fans or air conditioning that may keep smoke from reaching the sensor. N.B. In old, poorly insulated caravans, layers of warm or cold air screen off the non-insulated walls from any smoke, which makes it difficult for the smoke to reach the detector. If the caravan in question is poorly insulated, place the smoke detector on an internal wall 15 cm from the ceiling. WARNING: Test the smoke detector in a caravan that hasn't been used for a long period of time before going on a trip to make sure it works properly. Test it once a week when you're on the road.

Where to install smoke detectors?

Do I have to drill into the ceiling to install a detector?

Where not to install smoke detectors?

How do you avoid "dead air" places?

Why should I install smoke and heat detectors?

Where to install a heat detector?

Where to install a smoke detector in a motor home?

Where to install a smoke detector in a trailer home?

Where to install a smoke detector in a caravan?