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Ideally, you should have one detector placed on every level of your home. CO mixes freely with air and because of this CO detectors do not need to be mounted near the ceiling like smoke alarms. There are however some general rules of installation that can be followed:
Mount them on as per the manufacturers instructions and retain these for future reference
- In the bedroom area, place it in the hall close to a return air vent, if possible
- In the living area, place it a minimum 5 feet away from a fireplace
- In the basement or furnace area, place it minimum 5 feet away from any combustion appliance
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