Sensor Placement Guidelines
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Foyers, stairways, hallways, and entrance-ways are excellent locations for a motion
detector.
Do not place motion detectors at the end of hallways where an intruder will be walking
directly toward or away from the detector. For best coverage, mount the motion so that
the likely direction of intruder motion is across t
he motion detector’s pattern.
A motion detector facing the following can cause false-alarms or failures in detection:
Direct sunlight
Cold drafts
Windows
Uninsulated walls
Heat sources such as fireplaces and heating vents
Moving objects such as fans
Air conditioning vents
Glass furniture
Obstructions such as curtains, plants, large furniture, or doors
Note:
Free-roaming pets pose special problems for motion detectors. Your installer has been
trained to help you configure your installation to address your specific pet needs.
Smoke Detector Installation Recommendations
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends the following for the number
and placement of smoke detectors.
Place smoke alarms as follows:
In every bedroom, in hallways, and on every level of the premises, including the attic and
basement.
High on a wall or on a ceiling (because smoke rises).
If a smoke detector is placed on a ceiling, position at least 4 inches (12 cm) from the
wall.
