Radio Shack Two-Zone Burglar Alarm System - Manual (Page 9)

9 Preparation
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
Your system comes complete with the alarm center and one
remote keypad. You must set up the alarm center before you
add sensors and other components to the system.
Choosing a Location for the Alarm Center
The supplied alarm center controls your alarm system’s
functions and is the main connection point for all sensors,
other connected devices, and power. Because no two
homes are the same, we can only provide the following
guidelines for choosing a mounting location for the alarm
center.
• Mount the alarm center where it cannot be easily seen
by an intruder or casual visitor (for example, in a closet
or pantry).
• Mount the alarm keypad where you can quickly access it
after you enter your home.
• Never mount the alarm center in a garage, basement,
attic, or other location where it will be subjected to tem-
perature and humidity extremes.
• Mount the alarm center near an AC outlet that is not
controlled by a wall switch.
• If you plan to connect an automatic telephone dialer to
your alarm system, mount the alarm center near a tele-
phone jack.
• To make installing hookup wire easier, mount the alarm
center in a location central to the doors, windows, and
rooms you plan to protect.
Using the Tamper Switches
There are two tamper switches built into the alarm center.
One switch is inside the front of the alarm center above the
fuse. This switch is designed to sound the alarm if an intrud-
er attempts to open the front of the alarm center. The other
switch is covered by a plastic knock-out plug on the back of
the alarm center on the upper right side. This switch is de-
signed to sound the alarm if an intruder attempts to remove
the alarm center from its mounting location.
Mounting the Alarm Center
To install the alarm center, you need four screws (not sup-
plied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the back of
the alarm center.
1. Place the supplied template on the wall at the selected
location. Then mark the positions for all four mounting
screws.
2. In each marked location, drill a hole slightly smaller than
the screw.
Caution: Be careful not to drill into any wiring or objects
behind the wall. Be sure to use the proper type of screw
(molly bolt or anchors) if you do not mount the panel on
wall studs.
3. Insert the screws into the wall, letting each head extend
3 /
16
inch from the wall.
4. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to snap off the knock-out
plug on the back of the alarm center to expose the
tamper switch.
Note: To prevent interference with the tamper switch,
you must completely remove the knock-out plug.
5. Align the keyhole slots on the back of the alarm center
with the screw heads in the wall, then carefully push the
alarm center onto the screw heads and slide it down.
6. Use a flat-blade screwdriver to open the alarm center’s
door, then use a screwdriver to tighten the mounting
screws to secure it.
Installing Battery Backup
The alarm center’s backup battery powers the alarm system
during an AC power failure. When AC power is restored, the
alarm center automatically recharges the battery.
You need one rechargeable 12-volt 4 AH lead acid battery to
power the alarm center during an AC power failure. For the
best performance and longest life, we recommend a Ra-
dioShack battery.
Warning: Do not connect the battery to the alarm center yet.
You will connect it while testing the alarm system.
Cautions:
• Use only the recommended battery in the alarm center.
• The recommended battery contains high current when
charged. Do not short-circuit its positive (+) and negative
(–) terminals with any metal object. Avoid casual han-
dling.
• If the AC adapter is connected to the alarm center,
unplug it from the AC outlet before installing or replacing
the battery.
To install the backup battery, simply slide the battery inside
the alarm center.
Tamper Switch
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