EXTERNAL SOLAR SIREN
The Siren and Solar Panel are all encapsulated within a
tough polycarbonate housing. This housing provides full
protection against adverse weather conditions. All
electronic components are specially treated to ensure
long, reliable, trouble free operation.
An LED Strobe unit is built into the siren to act as a visible
deterrent/indication that the system is active. The Strobe
LEDs will slowly and alternately flash whether the
system is Armed or Disarmed. During an alarm condition
the Strobe LEDs will flash rapidly.
An integral anti-tamper switch provides additional security
protection to the Siren should any unathorised attempt be
made to interfere with and remove the siren cover.
The Siren is powered by a high capacity 6V/1.2Ahr
rechargeable sealed lead acid battery. A Solar Panel
mounted on the top of the housing charges the battery
during daylight hours.
An 9V Alkaline PP3 battery is supplied in the External
Siren to boost the initial power to the unit when the
system is first activated until the Solar Panel charges the
main battery.
The Siren unit incorporates the installations Jamming
Detection system which will (if activated) generate an
alarm if any attempt is made to continuously jam the
radio channel used for the system.
POSITIONING THE SOLAR SIREN
The Siren should be located as high as possible in a
prominent position so that it can be easily seen and
heard. The Siren should be mounted on a solid even
surface so that the rear tamper switch is not activated
when mounted. Ensure that the tamper switch does not
fall into the recess between brick courses as this could
prevent the switch from closing.
To provide the optimum amount of daylight to the Solar
Panel, you should ideally mount the Solar Siren on a
south facing wall. However, an easterly or westerly
position will suffice.
Although the Solar Siren is designed to work on any
aspect wall, for optimum performance you should refrain
from siting the unit on a north facing wall, where possible.
Shadows cast by neighbouring walls, trees and roof
overhangs should also be avoided. If the Siren is to be
mounted below the eaves, it should be positioned a
distance of at least twice the width of the eaves
overhang below the eaves. Remember that in winter the
sun is lower in the sky and you should avoid winter
shadows where possible.
The External Solar Siren contains a sophisticated radio
receiver. However, reception of radio signals can be
affected by the presence of metallic objects within the
vicinity of the Receiver. It is therefore important to
mount the Solar Siren a minimum distance of 1m away
from any external or internal metalwork, (i.e. drainpipes,
gutters, radiators, mirrors etc).
It is recommended that you check the suitability of your
chosen location for the Solar Siren by temporarily fitting
it to the external wall. Using the Remote Control, (as
described below) power up the Siren and check that you
can operate the Siren from in and around the property,
and from all locations where you plan to install detectors.
INSTALLING THE SOLAR SIREN
1. Remove the fixing screw from the bottom edge of
the Siren housing and carefully hinge off the front
cover. All electronic components are housed within
the front cover.
2. Hold the mounting plate in position and mark the
positions of the four mounting holes. A spirit level
placed on the casing will ensure a perfect level. Drill
four 6mm holes and fit the wall plugs.
3. Fit two 30mm fixing screws in the top holes leaving
approximately 10mm of the screw protruding.
4. Fit the top keyhole slots of the mounting plate over
the screw heads. Remove the mounting plate and
adjust the screws until they form a neat fit with the
mounting plate with minimal movement.
5. Secure the mounting plate in position using two
25mm fixing screws in the bottom fixing holes.
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