Suggested
Installation of Alarm Screens for Single Hung Windows
1. With the window closed
and the screen removed, drill a 9/64" hole from the top inside
corner (right or left) of the outside screen channel to the rear
corner of the inside window track. Drill from the outside to the
inside on an upward, inwards angle as shown above.
2. Feed the
end of the 6' Pin lead through the hole until just enough wire
remains to lie taut above the screen in the outside channel when the
screen is in place. See dotted like in figure 3.
3. Glue the
remainder of the alarm screen lead wire up the rear corner of the
inside window track to the top of the window. Make sure the wire
does not interfere with the window movement.
4.With the
alarm screen in place, open the window and mark the location of the
reed switch on the window base. Note: Always install the alarm
screen with the rubber spline inward.
5. Remove the alarm screen
and drill two 3/8" holes in the window base; one on each side
of the location of the reed switch. From center to center, the holes
should be 1¼" apart. Note: A surface mounted magnet can be
used if there is adequate space between the screen and the window.
6. Install
the provided magnets in the holes with the opposite (attracting)
poles up. Caulk over magnet housings to prevent leaking. Place the
alarm screen back in position and check its operation.
If pre-wiring
a new home, drill through the window frame from inside and bring
wires out into the top corner of the screen channel. The Pin Lead
connector can then be spliced together with the alarm circuit wires
when finishing the alarm system. Back to top
