How to Install a Smoke or Carbon Monoxide AlarmProtecting you, your family and your home in the event of a fire or in the presence of poisonous carbon monoxide is an absolutely essential. Use our easy-to-follow steps to safely install either alarm.

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Step 1: Select Alarm Location

• Select a ceiling location for the alarm. It is widely recommended to place an alarm in the main hallway area of each floor.

• Do not place a standard smoke alarm within one metre of a kitchen or bathroom.

• Remove the cover from your new alarm; follow the manufacturer’s guidelines if you are unsure of how to do this. Position the alarm up against the ceiling and with a pencil, mark the locations where screws will have to hold the appliance in place.

Step 2: Drill Screw Locations

• Place the alarm down again and drill in the marked screw locations.

Step 3: Insert Wall Plugs

• Insert suitable wall plugs and lightly tap them into position with a hammer.

Step 4: Secure Alarm in Place

• Position the new alarm up against the ceiling again. This time secure it in place with screws.

Step 5: Test

• Put batteries into the alarm and press the test button.

• You should continue to test your alarm once a week.

• It is recommended to replace your smoke alarm every 10 years.

• A carbon monoxide alarm should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.

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