Description of Alarm System Surface Mount Magnetic Contact:

The Alarm System Surface Mount Magnetic Contact is used to protect doors and windows for the most part. Doors are the most common place of entry and should be protected by your alarm system. The Home Security Store always recommends contacting every perimeter door in your home or business.

Installation:

Surface mount switch at the top or side (not on hinge side) of door or hinged window frame. On double hung window, surface mount the switch at the top, side, or bottom of the window frame. Surface mount the magnet parallel to the switch. Make sure the gap is no less than 1/4″ between the switch and the magnet. Then splice leads from switch into alarm circuit. Not for use with steel doors and windows.

Features:

• 1.32″L×.51″W×.3″H Center Lead Surface Mount Type
• Contact Size: 1.32″L×.51″W×.3″H
• (33.6mm×13mm×7.5mm)
• Standard Magnet Size: 1.32″L×.51″W×.3″H
• (33.6mm×13mm×7.5mm)
• Standard Gap: .83″(21mm)
• Colors: White, Brown, Tan
• 12″(305mm) 22 AWG Leads Standard