How To - Install Smoke Alarms


Steps To Install A Smoke Alarm

  1. Identify the desired location of the smoke alarm. Remember to avoid areas where heat and steam are common (for example, stoves often produce a large amount of heat and detectors should not be placed right above one).
  2. Most smoke alarms will have a mounting base that separates from the alarm itself. This base should have holes that will allow for easy mounting to a wall or ceiling with a set of screws.
  3. Select a drill bit slightly smaller than the size of the supplied wall anchors to ensure a snug fit.
  4. Use the mounting base to mark the screw holes on the ceiling or wall.
  5. Drill holes into your wall or ceiling to install the mounting anchors.
  6. Take the plastic screw anchors and hammer them into the pre-drilled holes.
  7. Screw the supplied screws partially into the ceiling or wall and line up the mounting base with these screws.
  8. Once your mounting base is screwed in and secure on the ceiling or wall, place and twist the smoke detector into position within the mounting base.