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Call or email to advise that you have received your order.
Open the box, unpack and handle everything gently.
The only wires that you will be required to get on your own is a double ended phone jack wire that you plug into a regular phone jack and a two conductor wire, the smaller the better, that will be utilized from the transformer to the control panel in order to plug into a nearby outlet. A few feet or so of thin speaker wire or phone wire, solid core, is even better.
The main control panel should be located in a central location, preferably not too far from the entry door, bearing in mind that it will be plugged into a phone jack and an AC outlet, which of course should be close by.
Prior to mounting any sensors please write down all of the serial numbers and log them into my form at http://www.burglaralarmsfree.com/customerform.htm

Next - Start by mounting the door sensors, preferably at a high portion of the door. There are two basic parts: the sensor and the magnet. The sensor has one side that has little lines that you can feel with your fingers which indicates that it is the side that must face the magnet.

It’s better if the sensor is on the frame as it is somewhat fragile but if the fit isn’t good, you can mount either way. You can mount vertically or horizontally but be aware that vertically can have issues with the transmitter siding off of the plate depending on a left or right mounting.

There is a back plate on the sensor that is made to allow the sensor to slide off for removal and if you ever need to remove it then you should bend the little tab inside that holds the two together. Sometimes mounting vertically can allow the sensor to work its way off of the back plate if you have bent the tab. Therefore if mounted vertically make sure that it holds tightly to the back plate and does not slide.

Open the unit gently and insert the battery while observing polarity. Close it as though it is hinged at one end and press gently to close.

Before sticking the units in place hold them by hand to assess if the door can open properly in mounted in that exact location and adjust accordingly. Remove the sticky tape protection and both the sensor and the magnet should stick to most surfaces. If you doubt that it will stick, then add a screw to the removable back surface that actually separates from the main unit. Once it is in place securely you can slide the unit back on the back plate which again makes it appear as one piece.

The distance between the sensor and the magnet can be anywhere from really close to about ¾ of an inch. Try for a half inch or thereabouts.

If the door opens and closes and nothing is obstructing anything else, utilize the double sided tape and you are done for now.

This kind of mounting subjects the unit to additional jarring that could damage the unit when the door closes but sometimes there is no other alternative. Choose carefully and thoughtfully.

Mount the motion detector. First unpack it and open it from the bottom and put the batteries in while observing polarity. Since this is a delicate object it is recommended that you mount it with a screw from the inside since you don’t want this falling from the wall.

It will see approximately 40ft when mounted seven feet off the floor. If corner mounted in a room of 40 x 40 it would see the entire room, although it can not see through objects, including windows. Place yourself where you intend to place the unit to see what it will theoretically see and decide the best location.

There are three levels of beans for near, mid range and far in a finger like pattern for each level.
After wall mounting it on a flat surface or corner, assure that the board is centered on zero, marked by a small line on the inner surface of unit by using a small Phillips screw driver.
Close the lid in hinge fashion starting at the top. Do this carefully and gently and you’re done for now.

Mount the control. Choose your location close to a phone jack and an electrical outlet.

Gently pry the unit open by utilizing a screw driver at the top of the unit and open it carefully so as not to drop one part from the other. Put one screw into the wall while carefully holding the entire system in your other hand. You can separate the two parts but if you do this gently you will save time and avoid possible problems with reconnecting the board.
Plug in the phone wire and assure the length to your location. If you are more proficient you may opt to bury the wiring in the wall.
Use as many screws as you need to make sure that the back is securely mounted in place but leave the screws loose enough so as to be able to adjust the phone and AC wire.
Check the length of the power wire and at the transformer end cut off what you don’t need leaving just enough or a bit extra to hide or staple the wire when the job is done.
Secure those loose screws and close the cover bottom first, nice and gently.
Now plug the system in and take a break, cause you deserve it.

Call Dave to Program Your System

Your system arrives as a blank slate and needs to be programmed. Anytime you have a power and phone connection this can be done, even before installing.

Testing the System - Once Programmed

Use your code – four digits – plus OFF button. It should talk and tell you that it is off and this indicates that your code is working.
Enter your code and the 9 button, which toggles your chime on and off and you should see the Chime word appear in the window.
Now open the front door and you should hear the word ( front door ) and then do the same for the back door
Call Dave 772-349-1153 and together we will test the remaining system. Your phone line must be active and please use your cell phone as we are going to need the land line for our test.

Instructions for calling Central Station 1-800-933-4762

You can call Central to inquire about alarms, test your system, etc.
You will need your name, password and account number (this is not your code to arm/disarm)
If testing, simply ask to be put on test for a specific amount of time, ex: 30 minutes or to end at a specific time
After, You can arm and put the system into alarm. One or two zones should be enough to guarantee operation
Let the siren sound for at least 30 seconds and disarm
Wait another two minutes and call central and ask for zones that went into alarm
When testing motion detectors remember that if they were just tripped by movement, they will be asleep for 90 seconds.
If Central received the zones then you are done and everything is as it should be.

What Central ask for when they call you

1. You have just turned off your alarm after the siren sounded

2. Central will ask for your name and password

3. If you actually want the police because you are being forced to turn the system off, just give the wrong password and tell them everything is ok and hang up.

4. After giving the correct password you will be asked what you would like central to do. If nothing just say so and thank them for calling.

5. This station is professional but very down to earth. Just speak to them like old friends.