PLANNING YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM
Before you set up your system, make a security plan of your home. This is es- pecially important if you install multiple sensors to protect several different zones.
Even if you only install the supplied sensors, take time to think about the best location for them. If you live in an upstairs apartment, the front door might be the best place to mount a wireless sensor transmitter. If you live in a house or downstairs apartment, you might want to cover a back door and/or window.
Start by drawing a simple floorplan of your home, which you can use through all stages of planning your system.
Your security system has three goals:
•to prevent loss by discouraging potential intruders
•to scare intruders away before they can take your property or break into your home
•to alert you or others that some- one is breaking into your home
To help accomplish these goals, you should:
•Post decals on doors and win- dows stating that your home is protected by a security system. Decals (Cat. No.
•Choose a location for the console where it is not easily accessible or seen by intruders.
In addition, most police departments offer information that might be helpful. After making a preliminary plan, con- tact your local police department to see if they offer guidelines or other ser- vices for planning a home security sys- tem.
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