How to install smoke alarms onto the ceiling

How to install our smoke alarms onto your ceiling!


Ever wondered how to physically attach our photoelectric smoke alarms to your ceiling? This short video will show you how! 

Prior to undertaking any home maintenance tasks ensure you have basic personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses when using a drill. If using a ladder to reach the ceiling it is always a good idea to have someone supporting the ladder whilst you are standing on it.

Checklist of what's needed:
- Pencil
- Hammer
- Screws and anchor plugs (included with our smoke alarms)
- Drill with 5mm bit
- Smoke alarm and its mounting bracket

STEP 1: Gently twist the mounting bracket to remove it from the rear of the smoke detector.

STEP 2: Locate the mounting bracket in your chosen position on the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the location of the two mounting bracket slots on the ceiling.

Note that there are specific prescriptive requirements for Queensland smoke alarms, dictating where they should and shouldn't placed. Some basic guidance is provided at the end of this article.

STEP 3: Use a 5mm drill bit to drill a pilot hole at each location marked on the ceiling. Now insert the anchor plugs and use the two screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chosen position.
Important - don’t over-tighten the screws as this may distort the plastic mounting bracket (and prevent the smoke alarm from being able to lock into it).

STEP 4: Attach the smoke alarm to the mounting bracket and turn clockwise to lock it into place.

STEP 5: Press the test button to ensure you smoke alarm is working properly. If you have an interconnected smoke alarm then the others in the same group should also activate within approximately 10 seconds of the first one. Allow the smoke alarms to finish their full test cycle - they will stop automatically after approximately 10-15 seconds.

Where should I install interconnected smoke detectors?
As general guidance, smoke detectors in QLD should be placed inside every bedroom, interconnecting hallway outside the bedrooms, and on every level of a multi-story dwelling (refer to QLD Fire and Emergency Services). Additionally, smoke detectors should not be installed within 30cm from the edge of a wall, within 30cm from a light fixture, 40cm from an air con vent and also 40cm from a ceiling fan blade. It is preferable to install smoke detectors on the ceiling as opposed to the wall.

Want to know more? Check us out today - we love talking smoke alarms!
www.photoelectricsmokealarms.com.au 
Location: New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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