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ShatterPro 3 Glassbreak Detector
ShatterPro 3
Glassbreak Detector
Installation Instructions
Description
The ShatterPro 3 is an acoustic glassbreak detector designed
to detect breaking glass from framed windows in the perimeter
of a building. The detector is mounted in the building interior
and uses a power supply from a 12VDC control panel. The
detector is available in either a low-profile round housing or a
rectangular housing that connects easily to a single-gang box.
Features
The detector provides the following features:
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Range up to 25 feet (7.6 m) Internal spring clip allows
optimized room size coverage.
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Alarm memory After an alarm and until power is cycled,
the alarm memory can be checked with the hand-clap test.
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LED indicator Red LED provides detector test and
status indication.
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Tamper resistant Provides a screw that secures the cover
to the base to prevent tampering.
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Hand-clap test In addition to a test mode, you can test the
detector by clapping your hands.
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Optional tamper switch Sends a signal to the control
panel when the cover is removed from the base.
What You Will Need
You need the following tools and parts to install the detector:
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ShatterPro
3 detector including screw to secure the cover
to the base
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Screws and wall anchors
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Flat-blade screwdriver
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Phillips screwdriver
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Sentrol 5709C hand-held tester
Selecting a Location for the Detector
The detector can be mounted on ceilings or on walls opposite
or adjacent the window to be protected. See Figure 2.
Use the following guidelines to determine the best location to
install the detector.
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Mount at least 3 feet (1 m) from glass windows
being protected.
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Windows must be at least 12 x 24 inches
(30.5 x 61 cm) square.
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Avoid locations where lined, insulating, or sound deaden-
ing drapes are used.
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Mount 12 inches (30.5 cm) away from wall corners.
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Avoid locations where interior closed wooden shutters are
used.
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Locate in a suitable envionment as follows:
- Temperature between 32° and 122°F (0° and 50°C)
- Humidity between 10 and 90% non-condensing
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Mount the detector on a stable surface up to 25 feet (7.6 m)
from the farthest point on the glass surface. See Figure 2.
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Avoid locations that expose the detector to possible false
alarm sources such as:
- Glass airlocks and vestibule areas
- Kitchens
- Residential car garages
- Small utility rooms
- Stairwells
- Bathrooms
- Small acoustically live rooms
- Air vents
Figure 1 - ShatterPro
3 Housings
Figure 2 - Mounting Locations
Ceiling
mount
Wall
mount
25' (7.6 m)
max.
25' (7.6 m)
max.
