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Suggested
Installation of Alarm Screens for Double Hung Windows |
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Pre-wiring - There are two
popular methods used to pre-wire for the installation of alarm
screens into double hung windows.
Method #1 - Pre-Wiring To the Top of Screen
Channel
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Figure #1 |
Figure #2 |
Finished
Alarm
Screen In Window |
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Method 1: The first method
is to bring your alarm circuit wires to the window opening from the
top. Since most double hung windows have a channel at the top for the
screen to fit into, we recommend bringing the alarm circuit wires into
the top channel. (See Figure #1) By using a Pin Lead connector and
slotting the top edge of the screen frame, (See Figure #2) the wires
can be completely hidden down inside the screen.
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Method #2 -
Pre-Wiring Between the Screen and the Sash
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Method 2: The second method
used is to bring your circuit to the bottom of the window between the
sash and the screen. (See Figure above) Using this method, the wiring
will be exposed. An Amp plug is normally used with a flush mounting
plate on either the bottom sill or the side of the window. The mating
half of the Amp Plug needs to come out on the spline side of the
screen frame. Note: It is recommended to always install double hung
window screens with the spline facing in towards the
house. This helps prevent tampering with the spline in the screen and
also helps protect against weathering.
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Reed
Switch Location
We recommend a reed switch be installed on the bottom of the
screen since most screens are removed from the bottom first. An
additional reed switch can be installed on the top for extra
protection. You can use surface mounted magnets or recessed magnets
with or without the housings. Note: If using a single recessed magnet,
make sure to offset the magnet to one side or the other of the reed
switch. Do not center it under the switch or it will not pull in
properly. Also when using recessed magnets make sure to use some caulk
to prevent any possible leaking.
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