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5.0 INSTALLATION
STEPS
This five-step installation approach (5.1 through 5.5) provides the alarm installer with the easiest and fastest
method of properly installing Telguard. Please follow the instructions carefully and if you should need
assistance or have any questions, call Telular TECHNICAL SUPPORT at 1-800-229-2326 extension 9.
NOTE: Dealer Account Establishment and Cellular Activation must be complete prior to Installation
(see section 3.0)
5.1 S
TEP
1: A
CTIVATE
& R
EGISTER THE
T
ELGUARD UNIT
Installation Tip: Activate cellular service prior to leaving for the job site to avoid a second trip.
5.1.1 Activate Cellular Service
Complete the activation form online at
www.Telguard.com
or Fax the activation form that is included
with the product to Telular Cellular Service to activate cellular service. Service activation takes place
Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 8:00PM and Saturday 9:00AM to 1:00PM EST. Service activation
occurs within 30 minutes of receipt of the activation form. Registration occurs automatically upon
power up of the unit.
5.1.2 Locate
Unit
Pick a spot next to the C/C where you think the Telguard will be mounted and place the unit down
temporarily in that spot.
Do not mount it permanently now
, since it may need to be moved to
receive a better cellular radio signal or a remote high-gain antenna may be necessary.
5.1.3 Connect Backup Battery and AC Power Transformer
To apply power to Telguard, attach battery leads to battery terminals noting polarity.
Connect the Telguard AC power transformer (see A3.2 for acceptable UL Listed transformers) to AC
terminals using stranded copper insulated wire following wire gauge and length recommendations below:
Recommended
Wire
Size
Length Not to Exceed
18
ga
20
ft
16
ga
40
ft
14
ga
60
ft
5.1.4 Connect Antenna and Temporarily Place Unit
The Telguard is supplied with an antenna. In most cases the antenna may be mounted directly to the
Telguard. If a stronger radio signal is required, the antenna must be moved to a better signal location
using a Telular antenna cable and bracket accessory (sold separately). The characteristics of the
Telguard antenna can be altered depending upon the wall material and materials contained within the
wall chosen for mounting. These effects may not be clearly identified by RSSI monitoring alone. The
wall materials may have a more profound affect on the antennas transmit band performance.
When selecting a mounting location, do not mount this unit in an area where the general public could
reasonably be within 20cm (8 inches) of the antenna. The supplied dipole antenna is for INDOOR
USE ONLY.
Note 1:
Optimum RF performance can usually be found at the highest point within a building with the
fewest number of walls between the Telguard’s antenna and the outside of the premises.
Note 2
: To avoid interference with other electronic devices operating in the area, avoid mounting the
Telguard’s antenna near other electronic devices.
Note 3
: The Telguard Digital TG-1 unit with supplied dipole antenna is designed for indoor installations.
