GENERAL INFORMA
TION
HOUSING
The Sir
en and Solar Panel are all encapsulated within
a tough polycarbonate housing. This housing provides
full protection against adverse weather conditions. All
electronic components are specially treated to ensure
long, reliable, trouble free operation and an integral
tamper switch gives maximum security protection to
the unit.
SOLAR P
ANEL
The Solar Panel mounted on the housing will maintain
a charge to the rechargeable battery during daylight
hours. During darkness, a negligible amount of energy
is released by the rechargeable battery to operate the
Siren unit.
RECHARGEABLE BA
TTERY
A high capacity 6 V
olt 1.2Ahr sealed lead acid
rechargeable battery ensures that the Siren is self
maintainable during darkness and long winter periods.
INITIAL POWER-UP BA
TTERY
An Alkaline 9 V
olt PP3 battery is supplied in the
External Siren to boost the initial power to the unit.
HOUSE CODE
An encr
ypted code is set using a combination of
miniature switches. This enables you to select a
unique security code for your installation.
LOCA
TION
T
o provide the optimum amount of daylight to the
Solar Panel, you should ideally mount the Solar Siren
on a south facing wall. However, an easterly or
westerly position will suffice.
Although the Solar Siren is designed to work on any
aspect wall, for optimum performance you should
refrain from siting the unit on a north facing wall, where
possible.
Shadows cast by neighbouring walls, trees and roof
overhangs should also be avoided. In practice, the
Solar Siren should be positioned a minimum of twice
the width of the eaves overhang below the eaves.
Remember that in winter the sun is lower in the sky
and you should avoid winter shadows where possible.
The External Solar Siren contains a sophisticated
radio receiver. However, reception of radio signals
can be affected by the presence of metallic objects
within the vicinity of the Solar Siren. It is therefore
important to mount the Solar Siren a minimum
distance of 1 metre radius away from any external
or internal metalwork, ie. external drainpipes, gutters
and internal radiators, mirrors etc.
It is recommended that you check the suitability of
your chosen location for the Solar Siren by temporarily
fitting it to the external wall. Power up the unit and
Remote Control, as described below, and check that
you can operate the Siren from in and around the
property, and from all locations where you plan to
install detectors.
INST
ALLATION
Remove the holding scr
ew from the base of
the housing and carefully hinge off the front cover.
All electronic components are housed within the
front cover.
Use the rear back-plate as a template to mark the
position of the four fixing holes on the external wall.
Drill four 6mm diameter holes and insert the plastic
wall plugs. Mount the back-plate using the four
screws provided.
Eclipse E100
3
WIREFREE EXTERNAL SOLAR SIREN
NORTH
WEST
EAST
SOUTH
Avoid if
possible
Note:
The Solar Panel does not have to be
mounted in direct sunlight, but does require a
minimum of two hours of daylight each day.
