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2.2.8 Wireless Solar Siren
This section shows you how to install a wireless solar siren for your system.
The Wireless Solar Siren must be mounted in a position that provides both maximum visual deterrent and
maximum sunlight coverage.
The mounting position should be located at the front or the front side of the building so as to provide maximum
visual deterrent and to allow neighbours to identify that it is your system that has been activated. The position
should allow line of sight viewing from the street for visual deterrent and from your main point of entry for visual
confirmation of arming and disarming. The position should be at a height that is relatively inaccessible to an
intruder.
The mounting position should allow for as much sunlight coverage time as possible. Ideally it should be located
on a southerly facing wall (northern hemisphere) or northerly facing wall (southern hemisphere). A westerly or
easterly facing wall would suffice in either hemisphere.
Avoid any shadows from neighbouring walls, tress and roof overhangs to affect the performance of the solar
panel. Remember in winter the sun is lower in the sky and you should avoid any winter shadows. If mounting
under a roof overhang, position as low as possible to allow as much sun exposure time as possible, however
still maintaining a height relatively inaccessible to an intruder.
Positioning in Northern
Hemisphere
Positioning in Southern
Hemisphere
