Carbon Monoxide detectors-IMPORTANT

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   I just got a new co2 detector for the house. Upon reading the instructions, I found that" detectors should be placed below bed level" as co2 is heavier than air.

where is my co2 detector in my Pod???  above the windows-about 3 feet higher than bed level.

I moved ours right away-it's now 6" off the floor.

where is yours?

Vann
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Many of the detectors 
are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that,
 since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed 
below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by
 it.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html
Many of the detectors 
are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that,
 since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed 
below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by
 it.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html

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Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Topic: Carbon Monoxide detectors-IMPORTANT Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 4:26pm
	I just got a new co2 detector for the house. Upon reading the instructions, I found that" detectors should be placed below bed level" as co2 is heavier than air. where is my co2 detector in my Pod??? above the windows-about 3 feet higher than bed level. I moved ours right away-it's now 6" off the floor. where is yours? Vann " Many of the detectors are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that, since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by it. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html Many of the detectors are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that, since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by it. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html Many of the detectors are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that, since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by it. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html Many of the detectors are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that, since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by it. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html Many of the detectors are able to be plugged into an electrical outlet. The reason being that, since carbon monoxide is a heavy gas, the detector should be placed below bed height where it will detect the gas before anyone is harmed by it. Read more : http://www.ehow.com/way_5230838_location-locate-carbon-monoxide-detector.html
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1088	Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 4:28pm
	OOPPSSS sorry about the extra links but it is important
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 4:35pm
	Good point! I wondered about where they put it- but you know the LP detector they place at floor level? The one that sticks out 2" and can be stepped on or kicked and broken? Well first week I replaced my LP detector with a combo LP and CO detector that fits almost flush, maybe sticks out 3/16" So I wasn't really depending on the one FR installs... Oh I also replaced the tiny fire extinguisher FR supplies with one about 3x the size. PS Carbon Monoxide is CO not CO2 if you want to go back and edit your post
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techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 4:42pm
	Doesn't make sense, combined smoke/CO detectors wouldn't be possible. I have 2 at home and they state to mount them near the ceiling.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 4:44pm
	I just did a quick search online and everything I see says it is slightly lighter than air. LP is heavier than air which is why it is mounted low to the floor.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Budward Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21 Apr 2014 Location: SC/NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 438	Posted: 20 Jun 2014 at 6:00pm
	I am finding a lot of conflicting info on where to place them, one theory is warm air from a furnace is trapped near the ceiling possibly preventing the CO from reaching the detector so they say mount it a few feet below the ceiling. Others say CO will rise in warm air from a defective heater so mount it up high. I'm covered I have two at different levels. My combo LP/CO one is right in the path of heated air coming from the furnace, which would be the most likely source in an RV I suspect. The other one is in the sleeping area a foot or so down from the ceiling, which is one recommendation.
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