WARNING: Installer please read
carefully
Note to Installers
The warningson thispage contain vitalinformation. Asthe onlyindividualin con-
tact with systemusers, it isthe installer’sresponsibilityto bring each itemin this
warning to the attention of allusersof thissystem.
System Failures
Thissystemhas been carefullydesigned to be aseffective as possible. There are
circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary,orother typesof emergencies
where itmaynot provide protection. Anyalarmsystemof anytype maybe com-
promised deliberatelyormayfailto operate asexpected fora variety of reasons.
Some, but not all, of the reasonsmaybe:
Access by Intruders
Intrudersmayenterthrough an unprotected accesspoint, circumvent a sensing
device, evade detection bymoving through an area of insufficient coverage, dis-
connecta warning device, orinterfere with or prevent the proper operation of the
system.
Component Failure
Although everyeffort hasbeen made to make thissystemasreliable as possible,
the systemmayfailto function asintended due to the failure of a component.
Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signalsmaynot reach the receiverunderallcircumstances which could include
metalobjectsplaced on or near the radio path ordeliberate jamming orother inad-
vertent radio signalinterference.
Criminal Knowledge
Thissystemcontainssecurityfeatures which were known to be effective at the
time of manufacture. It ispossible forpersonswith criminalintent to develop tech-
niqueswhich reduce the effectivenessof these features. It isimportant that the
security systembe reviewed periodicallyto ensure that its featuresremain effect-
ive and that it isupdated orreplaced if itisfound that it doesnot provide the pro-
tection expected.
Failure of Replaceable Batteries
Thissystem’swirelesstransmittershave been designed to provide severalyears
of batterylife under normalconditions.The expected batterylife isa function of
the device environment, usage, and type. Ambient conditionssuch ashigh humid-
ity, high orlow temperatures,orlarge temperature fluctuationsmayreduce the
expected batterylife. While each transmitting device hasa low batterymonitor
which identifieswhen the batteriesneed to be replaced, thismonitormayfailto
operate asexpected. Regular testing and maintenance willkeep the systemin
good operating condition.
Inadequate Installation
Asecuritysystemmustbe installed properlyin order to provide adequate pro-
tection. Everyinstallation should be evaluated bya securityprofessionalto
ensure that allaccesspointsand areasare covered. Locksand latcheson win-
dows and doorsmust be secure and operate asintended. Windows, doors,
walls,ceilingsand otherbuilding materialsmust be of sufficient strength and con-
struction to provide the levelof protection expected. Areevaluation must be done
during and afteranyconstruction activity. An evaluation bythe fire and/orpolice
department ishighlyrecommended ifthisservice isavailable.
Inadequate Testing
Most problemsthat would prevent an alarmsystemfromoperating asintended
can be found byregulartesting and maintenance. The complete systemshould
be tested weeklyand immediatelyafter a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire,
a storm, an earthquake, an accident, or anykind of construction activityinside or
outside the premises.The testing should include allsensing devices,keypads,
consoles,alarmindicating devices, and anyotheroperationaldevicesthat are
part of the system.
Insufficient Time
There maybe circumstances when the systemwilloperate asintended, yet the
occupantswillnot be protected froman emergencydue to theirinabilityto
respond to the warningsin a timelymanner. If the systemisremotelymonitored,
the response maynot occurin time to protect the occupantsor their belongings.
Motion Detectors
Motion detectorscan onlydetect motion within the designated areasasshown in
theirrespective installation instructions.Theycannot discriminate between
intrudersand intended occupants. Motion detectorsdo not provide volumetric
area protection. Theyhave multiple beamsof detection and motion can onlybe
detected in unobstructed areas covered bythese beams. Theycannot detect
motion which occursbehind walls,ceilings, floor, closed doors,glasspartitions,
glassdoorsor windows.Anytype of tampering whether intentionalor unin-
tentionalsuch asmasking, painting, orspraying of anymaterialon the lenses, mir-
rors,windowsorany otherpart of the detection systemwillimpairitsproper
operation.
Passive infrared motion detectorsoperate bysensing changesin temperature.
However their effectivenesscan be reduced when the ambient temperature
risesnear or above bodytemperature or ifthere are intentionalor unintentional
sourcesof heat in or near the detection area. Some of these heat sourcescould
be heaters, radiators, stoves, barbecues, fireplaces, sunlight, steamvents, light-
ing and so on.
Power Failure
Controlunits, intrusion detectors, smoke detectorsand manyother security
devicesrequire an adequate powersupplyfor properoperation. If a device oper-
atesfrombatteries, it ispossible forthe batteriesto fail. Even if the batterieshave
not failed, theymustbe charged, in good condition and installed correctly. If a
device operatesonlybyAC power, anyinterruption, howeverbrief, willrender
that device inoperative while itdoesnot have power. Powerinterruptionsof any
length are often accompanied byvoltage fluctuationswhich maydamage elec-
tronicequipment such as a securitysystem. Aftera powerinterruption has
occurred, immediatelyconduct a complete systemtestto ensure that the system
operatesasintended.
Security and Insurance
Regardlessof itscapabilities, an alarmsystemisnot a substitute forpropertyorlife
insurance. An alarmsystemalso isnot a substitute forpropertyowners, renters,or
other occupantsto act prudentlyto prevent orminimize the harmfuleffectsof an
emergencysituation.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectorsthat are a part of thissystemmaynot properlyalert occupants of
a fire for a numberof reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectorsmay
have been improperlyinstalled or positioned. Smoke maynot be able to reach the
smoke detectors,such as when the fire isin a chimney, wallsor roofs, oron the
other side of closed doors.Smoke detectorsmaynot detectsmoke fromfires on
another levelof the residence or building.
Everyfire isdifferent in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning.
Smoke detectorscannot sense alltypesof firesequallywell. Smoke detectorsmay
not provide timelywarning of firescaused bycarelessnessor safetyhazardssuch
assmoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improperstorage of flam-
mable materials, overloaded electricalcircuits, children playing with matches, or
arson.
Even if the smoke detectoroperatesasintended, there maybe circumstances
when there isinsufficient warning to allow alloccupantsto escape in time to avoid
injuryor death.
Telephone Lines
If telephone linesare used to transmit alarms, theymaybe out of service or busy
for certain periodsof time. Also an intruder maycut the telephone line or defeat its
operation bymore sophisticated meanswhich maybe difficultto detect.
Warning Devices
Warning devicessuch as sirens, bells, horns,orstrobesmaynot warn people or
waken someone sleeping if there isan intervening wallor door. If warning devices
are located on a different levelof the residence orpremise, then it islesslikelythat
the occupants willbe alerted or awakened. Audible warning devicesmaybe
interfered with byother noise sourcessuch as stereos, radios, televisions, aircon-
ditioners,other appliances,orpassing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, maynot be heard bya hearing-impaired person.
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