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Smoke detector
¥ Mount on the ceiling at the top of a
stairwell, or where smoke would most
likely be detected.
PIR movement detector
¥ Mount in a position such that an intruder would
normally move across the PIRs field of view.
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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 the 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 the PIR directly facing a window.
¥ Do not point the PIR at a door pr
otected by a
door/window contact.
Keyfob remote control accessory
Can be used inside or outside the property
and can be kept on your keyring.
Door/Window contact
Select a door that will be the main point of
entry and exit, usually your front door.
¥ Mount as high as possible
¥ Do not aim a PIR at this door or window
Siren
Choose a position on an external wall where
the siren would be most prominent. Mount as
high as possible, out of easy reach.
Control unit
¥ Ensure the control unit is accessible when
entering thr
ough a protected entry/exit
point.
¥ Avoid mounting the control unit where it
would be visible from the outside of the
premises
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Locate by a mains socket and telephone
point.