Planning Your Security System - Radio Shack 49-2551A Owner's Manual

PLANNING YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM

Before you set up your system, make a
security plan of your home. This is es-
pecially important if you install multiple
sensors to protect several different
zones.
Even if you only install the supplied
sensors, take time to think about the
best location for them. If you live in an
upstairs apartment, the front door
might be the best place to mount a
wireless sensor transmitter. If you live
in a house or downstairs apartment,
you might want to cover a back door
and/or window.
Start by drawing a simple floorplan of
your home, which you can use through
all stages of planning your system.
Your security system has three goals:
• to prevent loss by discouraging
potential intruders
• to scare intruders away before
they can take your property or
break into your home
• to alert you or others that some-
one is breaking into your home
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To help accomplish these goals, you
should:
• Post decals on doors and win-
dows stating that your home is
protected by a security system.
Decals (Cat. No. 49-507) are
available at your local RadioShack
store.
• Choose a location for the console
where it is not easily accessible or
seen by intruders.
In addition, most police departments
offer information that might be helpful.
After making a preliminary plan, con-
tact your local police department to
see if they offer guidelines or other ser-
vices for planning a home security sys-
tem.