Guest Anthony James Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 I'm replacing an Optima XL4 alarm and I'm slightly puzzled as to how to go about removing the thing without setting it off. I've got hold of the manual but I'm still not clear. What's the order of work to remove it without triggering a tamper alarm? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dale Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Unfortunately alarm systems are made so that any tampering with it will cause the alarm to set off. So my advice is invest in a pair of ear defenders! Dale Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest securityconsultant Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 In a word you cant at some point its going to get noisey If you want an easy way pick a local alarm co and get them to do it Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anthony james Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 and i presume that a pair of wire cutters (and a hammer) are the best way to silence it once it does go off? Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Provided they are insulated wire cutters Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltaseven Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 You might find a ladder useful too!!! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 If your manual tells you how to get it into engineering mode then surely the tampers shouldn't trigger an alarm. Presumably you could then: a) Put it into engineer/maintenance mode. b) Take the lid off the controller. BEWARE MAINS VOLTAGES. c) Disable the bell-box tamper (refer to manual). d) PUT ON EAR DEFENDERS (just in case) e) Get up the ladder, open the bell, disconnect it's backup battery f) Disconnect/turn off the mains and disconnect the battery in the controller. g) Take it all to pieces as it's now "dead" Or, as suggested, let a professional do it for you. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13640 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.cant Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 close....very close! Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrian Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 B) INPORTANT there is a live mains supply inside the alarm panel. dont go just choping cables for the fun of it or you may well end up DEAD. Safety first! Adrian B) Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-13656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kenny james Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 if its an optima xl4 i can probably gaurantee its not going to have a scb bell connected, which lucky for you it could save you the time in getting your ladders out. Link to comment https://www.thesecurityinstaller.co.uk/community/topic/2345-decommissioning-an-old-alarm/#findComment-14505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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