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Glass Break Sensor Master Guide

Battery Life: ~5 Years
Compatibility: Simon XT Panel, IQ Panel, Frontpoint Hub
Operating Temperature Range: 32°F to 120°F
Detection Speed: 1 to 5 feet per second

Tamper: Tamper switch is a black switch located behind the back cover. Depressed by a protrusion on the inside of the opposite cover.

How to Tamper: Open the glass break sensor by removing the screw on the side of the glass break sensor with a small Philips head screwdriver

Mounting

Select a spot between 4 and 20 feet from the window or windows you wish to protect
Make sure the surface is clean and dry.
Once the safety backing is removed, hold the sensor to the surface firmly for at least 30 seconds.

Placement Recommendations

An area that has multiple windows on the entry-level of the home
Areas with a lot of traffic with multiple windows

Where NOT to Place

Directly on a window
In stairwells
Near air vents
In rooms smaller than 100 square feet
In rooms with excessive white noise
In high-humidity areas

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