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Installation & Placement Suggestions for Vanemar Entry Sensor

Learn the best practices to install and place your Vanemar Entry Sensor on your boat.

Before You Start

  • Securing the Boat: Make sure your boat is stationary and securely moored before beginning installation.

  • Work Environment: Keep the installation area clear and make sure the mounting surfaces are clean and dry.

ℹ️ Pair your Vanemar Entry Sensor with the Vanemar Gateway before mounting it. Follow the Pairing Vanemar Entry Sensor guide.

Vanemar Entry Sensor placement examples on a door, window, and drawer, showing the sensor and magnet detecting when each is opened.

Placement Suggestions (Choose an Indoor Location)

Choose an Indoor Location: Choose flat surfaces on the inside of the door, hatch, window, or drawer you want to monitor.

Position the Sensor and Magnet: Place the sensor on the fixed frame and the magnet on the moving part. The magnet can be positioned on either side of the sensor.

Check the Distance: With the door, hatch, window, or drawer closed, the gap between the sensor and magnet must not exceed 15 mm (approximately 0.6 inches).

Vanemar Entry Sensor and magnet positioned less than 15 mm apart, with a close-up of the cover release hole and the reset tool inserted for removal.

Leave enough space below the sensor to access the cover release hole and slide the sensor body upward when removing it.

Mounting Steps

  • Check the positions.
    Hold the sensor and magnet in their intended positions. Check that the gap stays within 15 mm when the door, hatch, window, or drawer is closed.

  • Prepare the surfaces.
    Clean both mounting surfaces and allow them to dry completely.

  • Attach the sensor.
    Peel off the protective backing from the double-sided tape on the sensor cover. Press the sensor firmly onto the fixed frame.

  • Attach the magnet.
    Peel off the protective backing from the double-sided tape on the magnet. Press it firmly onto the moving part, maintaining the correct gap.

    Peeling the adhesive backing from the Vanemar Entry Sensor cover and magnet before mounting.

Check the Installation

Open and close the door, hatch, window, or drawer. Check that both parts remain securely attached and that the Vanemar App shows the correct open or closed status.

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