| Installing burglar alarms is a tricky affair. Some of | | | | loosely on a wall and then install the control panel. |
| them can be installed with instant do-it-yourself work. | | | | Control panel installation must be done with extreme |
| Yet others may require in-depth knowledge of | | | | care, since this is primarily responsible for handling |
| electrical wiring and architectural engineering. In fact, | | | | signals delivered by the sensors. Ensure that it gets |
| the most crucial requirement for installation is the | | | | the required power supply and stays connected to |
| proper connection of system cables to establish | | | | the telephone cable. |
| communication among its components. | | | | - Sensor installation: Control panel installation is |
| How to Install Burglar Alarm Systems Here are a few | | | | followed by the setting up of sensors. All sensors of |
| tips: | | | | the burglar alarm are hardwired to the main control |
| - Drawing a plan: Draw a floor plan of the place | | | | panel. This requires drilling of several holes to support |
| where you want to install burglar alarm systems. | | | | the connecting wires. While drilling, calculate the |
| Chalk out the area to be covered and identify the | | | | number of wires that will go through the hole. This |
| spots where sensors will be installed. Also, include the | | | | will help determine the exact diameter of the hole. |
| primary entry points of the building. Based on these, | | | | Other points to consider while installing sensors: |
| select burglar alarm systems that suit your needs. | | | | - After installing door and window sensors, check to |
| Always opt for burglar alarms that allow expansion of | | | | see if the alarm is triggered on opening them. |
| the secured zone. | | | | - Install glass break alarms to complement window |
| - Selecting alarms: There is a vast range of burglar | | | | alarms. |
| alarm systems available, with an assortment of | | | | - Connect the wires of different sensors to create a |
| features. While certain burglar alarms automatically dial | | | | closed circuit. |
| the police, still others dial a number selected by the | | | | - Connect these wires to the siren and the control |
| customer and play a pre-recorded message to inform | | | | panel. Also connect the siren with the control panel. |
| about the intrusion. Commonly, burglar alarm systems | | | | These delicate sensors require careful handling. |
| trigger a loud siren or flashing lights to alert residents. | | | | Sensors must also be properly calibrated to avoid |
| - Installing siren and control panel: Before installation, | | | | false alarms. Furthermore, install a remote-controlled |
| read the user manual, installation instructions, | | | | control panel that allows you to conveniently activate |
| warranty guidelines and other informational literature | | | | or deactivate your burglar alarm system. Also, |
| given with the alarm system. Also, ensure that the | | | | consider buying burglar alarm systems with monitoring |
| siren is installed in a central location from where it can | | | | services that automatically inform authorities, in case |
| be easily heard. While installing, first mount the siren | | | | of an intrusion. |