User`s manual
Intel-GE Care Innovations™ QuietCare® System
Hardware Maintenance Guide
Page 22 of 60 Document: DHF-3756
Revision: 1.0 Effective: January 29, 2012
Positioning
When replacing a sensor, place it back in the same position as the defective or missing sensor. The angle of
the sensor in the bracket is critical as described in the guidelines below.
GeneralRules
To ensure reliable performance, it’s important that the positioning of the sensors follows these rules:
The senior should have to pass 2 sensors between exiting a bathroom or bedroom, and exiting the
home.
No sensor should be able to detect motion outside of the residence if the doorway is open.
Mount sensors on walls or other stationary, solid surfaces—to prevent the sensor from picking up false
motion if the surface vibrates or moves.
As much as possible, install sensors in corners of rooms (at least 2 inches away), or near door frames
(at least 2 inches away), for functional and aesthetic purposes.
Sensors that are installed vertically must use a wedge bracket (unless mounting with VHB tape). The
desired orientation of the bracket will determine the install position of the bracket.
Mount sensors at a height of 5.5 feet—both to catch motion and to discourage clients or visitors from
handling the sensors.
Do not place sensors behind potential obstacles, such as doors or towel racks.
Try to place sensors away from light switches or towel bars if possible.
Mounting Tips
Position sensors so that other permanent infrared heat sources, such as air from heating or cooling
vents, heat lamps, etc., will not interfere.
Do not place sensors on or next to surfaces or objects that might provide RF or electrical interference:
electrical panels, motors, air-conditioning or heating units, fluorescent lights, dimmer switches, metal
air ducts, foil-backed insulation, foil-based wallpaper, mirrors, or metal-meshed plaster walls.
Due to the detection zones on the sensor, installing the sensor near the corner of a standard
rectangular room at a 45 degree orientation will help ensure that most of the room is being monitored