Location Planning - Yale HSA3400 Installation, Programming, Operating

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Location planning

Work out the best places to locate the devices for maximum protection. Having chosen the locations
Operating range
All devices must be within 30 metres of the
siren unit and must not be mounted on or near
large metal objects. Avoid obvious sources of
electrical interference such as fridges and
microwave ovens.
Tamper switches
When mounting devices ensure that any
tamper switches close fully. On uneven surfaces
it may be necessary to place packing behind the
switch for reliable operation.
Help button accessory
for you and your family. When help is needed
the button can activate your alarm
immediately - even when the system is
disarmed.
• Mount on bedroom wall or by the front
• Not clearly visible to an intruder
• Easily accessible
• Out of reach of children
• Not outdoors
PIR movement detectors
• Mount in a position such that an intruder would normally
move across a PIRs field of view.
• Height should be between 1.7 and 2.3 metres above
floor level.
• Location in a corner will ensure wider room coverage.
• Do not mount a PIR where its field of view will be
obstructed e.g. by curtains, ornaments etc.
• Do not point directly at sources of heat e.g. fires or
boilers, and do not position directly above radiators.
• Avoid mounting a PIR directly facing a window.
• Do not point a PIR at a door protected by a door/window
contact.
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The help button provides extra protection
door
Smoke detector accessory
• Mount on the ceiling at the top of a
stairwell, or where smoke would most
likely be detected.
• Install additional detectors if there are
closed doors preventing smoke from
reaching detectors.
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