Smoke Alarm Positioning

[Researcher]

Hi,

My first post.

I am installing Nest Protect (battery) units, and have a problem as to where to fit them in the bedrooms.

Bedrooms all have flat ceilings, one door and one window each. So far so good.

The problem I have is each bedroom has a large ceiling fan and an Aircon unit. Two bedrooms have the aircon unit above the window, and one bedroom the unit is to the right.

I can't get a great distance from a window, door, Aircon or fan, so where would I ideally fit the detectors, I guess I really mean, which of these objects will affect the smoke alarms ability to do its job the most.

The instructions don't cover these conditions.

 

[littlespark]

I would think closer to the door, rather than anything else (but not too close… there will be a minimum distance…)
The rest would be “forced” ventilation and much stronger than what would come through a doorway.

That’s my understanding.

What does your detectors say for these things individually?
You can take a photo of the instructions and upload it

 

[Researcher]

I would think closer to the door, rather than anything else (but not too close… there will be a minimum distance…)
The rest would be “forced” ventilation and much stronger than what would come through a doorway.

That’s my understanding.

What does your detectors say for these things individually?
You can take a photo of the instructions and upload it

Yes, I think by the door is best, windows, fans and Aircon can be used all night, doors are usually closed at night, and when being used, hopefully you are reasonably with it and can spot a problem.

The instructions aren't that helpful.