What Wireless Detectors Do I Need; Where Do I Install The Abus Wireless Alarm System; What Is The Best Installation Sequence - Abus WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEM Installation Instructions Manual

4.2 What wireless detectors do I need?

The type and number of wireless detectors needed depends partly on the type of protection and partly on the level of security you
want to achieve. You should therefore plan your wireless sensors as follows:
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Consider how an intruder can get into your object. It will help if you draw up a plan of your object, or take a walk around,
inside and outside the object. Try to imagine what you would do to get into the object. Don't forget to include any aids that
may be available. Direct access via the house door or terrace door is not necessarily the fastest. For example, if a ladder is
available, a balcony door or an upstairs window will represent a risk.
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If your object already has good mechanical protection systems such as window locks or extra door locks, these will prevent
most burglars from getting into the object.
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Burglaries should always be fast, quiet and inconspicuous. Accesses at hidden areas of your object, such as cellar doors
or rear windows, are therefore particularly at risk.
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Plan to install at least one smoke detector in your system – in the bedroom – or even better, three smoke detectors – in the
bedroom, in the hall, (escape route) and in the living room (large amount of electrical equipment). Smoke detectors in the
kitchen or bathroom are unsuitable because of the natural steam and smoke situation there.
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With the help of the requirements listed above and the tips on the installation DVD, make a list of wireless detectors
required and divide them into three categories: Absolutely necessary (high hazard risk), important (medium hazard risk)
and less important (low hazard risk, other security messages have already been taken, difficult to reach/overcome).
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Buy all the wireless detectors that are absolutely necessary. Since the system is modular, the wireless detectors of the
other categories can also be installed later.
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When operating the system, note that you activate and deactivate the system several times a day. The components should
therefore be placed where they are as easy as possible to operate and they do not restrict you in your normal day-to-day
life.
If you have questions about protecting your property, consult your specialist dealer. To help you in the planning, make a plan or
sketch of your object.
The ABUS wireless alarm system and its components are designed and developed in such a way that they immediately detect
and report possible assaults from outside and tamper attempts. Better safe than sorry!

4.3 Where do I install the ABUS wireless alarm system?

The ABUS wireless alarm system should be installed in your house near an analogue telephone connector and a 230V power
socket – ideally near the centre of the object to ensure good communication with the detectors. You should not install it directly in
the entrance area near the entrance door, where it can easily be tampered with. Use a wireless operating panel here.
Note that the ABUS wireless alarm system must be installed at a minimum distance of 1m to ceilings and floors to guarantee
good radio communication. Furthermore, do not install the ABUS wireless alarm system in a cupboard or drawer since the
furniture materials would weaken radio reception and you would not hear the voice messages of the system.
On the rear of the equipment there are several openings to enable it to be hung on wall screws. Using the fixing materials provided
and a power screwdriver, you can quickly fix the system to the wall. It should be fixed on a flat wall so firmly that the tamper contact
on the rear is completely pressed down. If this is not possible, deactivate this contact.
Make sure that the maximum distance between wireless detectors and the ABUS wireless alarm system does not exceed 30m in
buildings. Note that building materials and other electrical equipment can restrict the radio transmission range. Look out for strongly
reinforced ferro-concrete floors and ceilings (e.g., on the ground floor) or electric under-floor heating systems (Faraday cage).

4.4 What is the best installation sequence?

Install and program your ABUS wireless alarm system in the order described below. The instructions will guide you step by step
through the installation. Programming closes with a test alarm leading to a successful alarm triggering on the system (so long as no
communication faults exist).
1. Creating an installation plan
2. Connecting and installing the ABUS wireless alarm system.
3. Putting into operation
4. Installer menu and reception check
5. Installing wireless detectors and communication test
6. Programming detector zones
7. Programming alarm reactions
8. Programming announcements and alarm numbers
9. Final settings
10. Activating the system and test alarm
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