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ERA-UTX Installation Guide: Push Button and Door Contact Mounting Instructions

Step-by-step instructions for mounting your ERA-UTX as a push button or door/window contact.

Published December 14, 2022

The ERA-UTX transmitter offers dual functionality as both a push button alert and a door/window contact sensor. This guide covers the physical mounting process for both configurations. Note: If you're only using the push button feature, you won't need the magnetic contact component.

Push Button Installation

Required Materials

  • ERA-UTX transmitter unit
  • Mounting bracket
  • Two mounting screws (included)
  • Silicon grommets for outdoor installation
  • Power drill

Mounting Steps

  1. Bracket installation: position bracket with arrow pointing upward, mark drill holes, secure using provided screws
  2. Weatherproofing (outdoor): insert grey silicon grommets, ensure complete coverage of screw holes
  3. Final assembly: align transmitter with bracket, slide unit downward until secure
ERA-UTX bracket mounting
Proper bracket mounting position
ERA-UTX slide onto bracket
Sliding transmitter onto mounting bracket

Door/Window Contact Installation

Positioning Guidelines

  • Maximum gap: 1/2 inch between transmitter and magnetic contact
  • Align components for proper magnetic connection
Door/window mounting alignment
Proper alignment of transmitter and magnetic contact

Installation Process

  1. Magnetic contact installation: mark screw positions, drill pilot holes, secure with provided screws, attach cover plate
  2. Transmitter mounting: position bracket with arrow up, install mounting screws, add weather protection, slide transmitter onto bracket
Magnetic contact mounting
Mounting the magnetic contact component

Weather Protection Tips

  • Always use silicon grommets for outdoor installations
  • Verify complete sealing of all screw holes
  • Position unit to minimize direct weather exposure
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