ShatterPro 3 Glassbreak Detector Installation Instructions
Introduction
This is the ShatterPro 3 Glassbreak Detector Installation
Instructions. 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 12 VDC 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 (Figure 1 below).
Figure 1: ShatterPro 3 housings
The detector provides the following features:
Range up to 25 ft. (7.6 m)
Internal spring clip allows optimized room size coverage.
Alarm memory
After an alarm and until power is cycled, the alarm memory can
be checked with the hand-clap test.
LED indicator
Red LED provides detector test and status indication.
Tamper resistant
The detector has a screw that secures the cover to the base to
prevent tampering.
Hand-clap test
In addition to a test mode, you can test the detector by
clapping your hands.
Optional tamper switch
Sends a signal to the control panel when the cover is removed
from the base.
You will need the following tools and parts to install the
detector:
•
ShatterPro 3 detector including cover screw
•
Screws and wall anchors
• Flat-blade
screwdriver
• Phillips
screwdriver
•
UTC Fire & Security 5709C hand-held tester
Mounting location
You can mount the detector on ceilings or on the walls
opposite or adjacent to the window to be protected (Figure 2
below).
Figure 2: Mounting locations
Ceiling
mount
Wall
mount
25' (7.6 m)
max.
25' (7.6 m)
max.
Use the following guidelines to determine the best mounting
location:
•
Mount the detector at least 3 ft. (1 m) from the windows
being protected.
•
Windows must be at least 12 x 24 in. (30.5 x 61 cm).
•
Avoid locations where insulating, sound deadening, or
lined drapes or closed wooden shutters are used.
•
Mount 12 in. (30.5 cm) away from wall corners.
•
Locate in a suitable environment: temperature between 32
and 122°F (0 and 50°C); and humidity between 10 and
90% noncondensing.
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