George Risk Industries 4460-72 Surface Mount Contact 72 in Lead

Product Description

The George Risk Industries 4460-72 is a surface mount magnetic contact designed for use in security, alarm, and access control systems. It mounts directly to door or window frames without requiring a routed channel or mortise cut, making installation faster and more accessible across a wide range of surfaces. The 72-inch lead wire provides generous slack for routing to a control panel or terminal block without requiring extensions. Electricians and security system installers commonly work with this type of contact on both new construction and retrofit projects where concealed wiring is not practical.

This surface mount contact is suited for residential and light commercial security installations. It is commonly applied to doors, windows, hatches, and access panels where a magnetic reed switch is needed to detect open or closed states. The extended 72-inch lead reduces the need for additional field splicing and supports installations where the nearest terminal or junction point is a significant distance from the contact location.

Key Features

• Surface mount design eliminates need for mortise or routed channel installation
• 72-inch pre-attached lead wire reduces field splicing and speeds up termination
• Magnetic reed switch operation provides reliable open/closed detection
• Compact form factor suitable for doors, windows, hatches, and access panels
• Sold individually, one contact per unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style surface mount magnetic contact for use in residential and light commercial security and alarm system installations where a surface-applied reed switch contact with an extended lead is required.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by licensed electricians or certified alarm and security system technicians. De-energize the alarm or access control panel before making any wiring connections. The contact body and magnet should be mounted in close proximity according to the manufacturer data sheet specifications to ensure reliable reed switch actuation. Route and secure the lead wire away from sharp edges or heat sources before terminating at the control panel or terminal block.