GE 45602 manual Wireless Range, GE Z-WaveNetwork, Things to consider regarding RF range

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Wireless Range

4.Do Not use Z-Wave devices to control electric heaters or any other appliances which may present a hazardous condition due to unattended or unintentional or automatic power on control.

5.Double check programs for accuracy before using them.

Wireless Range

This device complies with the Z-Wave standard of open- air, line of sight transmission distances of 65 feet. Actual performance in a home depends on the number of walls between the remote controller and the destination device, the type of construction and the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control network.

GE Z-Wave Network

Every Z-Wave enabled device acts as a signal repeater and multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes which helps eliminate “RF dead-spots”.

Things to consider regarding RF range:

-Each wall or obstacle (i.e.: refrigerator, big screen TV, etc.) between the remote or a Z-Wave device and the destination device will reduce the maximum range by approximately 25-30%.

-Brick, tile or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than walls made of wooden studs and plasterboard (drywall).

-Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes will suffer a significant loss of range (approximately 20%) since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF signal.

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GE 45602 manual Wireless Range, GE Z-WaveNetwork, Things to consider regarding RF range