Choose a spot for each detector that.
													
																	Carbon monoxide detector ceiling or wall. 
									
	
		
	
																	Locate a spot on each floor of the home on a wall that is at least a foot from the top of a flat ceiling or at least 3 feet from the peak of a pitched ceiling. 
																	Rather it disperses at an equal concentration throughout the room. 
																	In rooms with a fuel burning appliance or an open fire it s best practice to mount the co detector on the wall at least 6 inches about 15 cm away from the ceiling at a location higher than the height of any window or door if otherwise not specified in the user manual. 
																	Carbon monoxide often won t rise all the way up to the ceiling like smoke does until the concentration of the gas is at a critically dangerous level. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The detector may be placed on the ceiling. 
																	Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame producing appliance. 
																	Mount detectors on the wall at least a couple feet below your ceiling or even lower. 
																	Mount the carbon monoxide detector vertically on a wall keeping a distance of 10 cm between the upper side of the housing and the ceiling. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Where should i place a carbon monoxide detector. 
																	Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air some recommend that you place it on the ceiling or at least 5 feet from the floor. 
																	Keep the detector out of the way of pets and children. 
																	However some studies show carbon monoxide doesn t settle at the floor float in the middle or rise to the top. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Do not mount the carbon monoxide detector directly above the fireplace.