How far from a window can I mount a 5853?

The maximum distance that the Honeywell 5853 Wireless Glass Break Detector can be mounted from a window is 25 (twenty-five) feet from the farthest protected glass and must be at least 7 (seven) feet up from the floor. The Honeywell 5853 wireless glass break detector has no minimum range. The Honeywell 5853 glass break detector can be mounted on the ceiling or the wall. When mounting the 5853 glass break detector make sure there are no large objects such as furniture and even plants between the protected glass and the 5853 glass break. The Honeywell 5853 glass break detector has four sensitivity settings, max, medium, low and lowest. To test the 5853 wireless glass break, use Honeywell’s FG701 tester, to check for accurate range. Begin testing by placing the 5853 glass break detector in test mode and set the FG701 switch to test and flex position. Holding the FG701 tester at the furthest point of the protected glass and point the speaker directly at the 5853 glass break detector, and starting with the sensitivity set to lowest and increase as needed. If window coverings are present, close them completely and hold the FG701 between the curtains and the protected glass. Please read the FG701 instructions for further testing. When testing is completed exit the test mode. Although the Honeywell 5853 wireless glass break detector has an operating temperature of 14 (fourteen) degree fahrenheit to 122 (one hundred twenty-two) degree fahrenheit , it is not weatherproof and is meant for indoor installation. The dimensions of the 5853 wireless glass break detector is 4.95 (four.ninety-five) inches high, 3.09 (three.zero nine) inches wide and 1.1 (one.one) inches depth.