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
Thissystemhasbeen carefullydesigned to be aseffective aspossible. There are
circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary,or othertypesof emergencies
where it maynot provide protection. Anyalarmsystemof any type maybe com-
promised deliberatelyor mayfailto operate asexpected for a varietyof reasons.
Some, but not all, of the reasonsmaybe:
Access by Intruders
Intrudersmayenter through an unprotected accesspoint, circumvent a sensing
device, evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage, dis-
connecta warning device, or interfere with or prevent the properoperation of the
system.
Component Failure
Although everyeffort has been made to make thissystemas reliable as possible,
the systemmayfailto function as intended due to the failure of a component.
Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signalsmaynot reach the receiverunderallcircumstanceswhich could include
metalobjectsplaced on ornearthe radio path or deliberate jamming orotherinad-
vertent radio signalinterference.
Criminal Knowledge
Thissystemcontainssecurity featureswhich were known to be effective at the
time of manufacture. It ispossible for personswith criminalintent to develop tech-
niqueswhich reduce the effectivenessof these features. It isimportant that the
security systembe reviewed periodicallyto ensure that itsfeaturesremain effect-
ive and that itisupdated orreplaced if it isfound 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,or large temperature fluctuationsmayreduce the
expected batterylife. While each transmitting device hasa low batterymonitor
which identifieswhen the batteriesneed to be replaced, thismonitormayfailto
operate asexpected. Regulartesting and maintenance willkeep the systemin
good operating condition.
Inadequate Installation
Asecuritysystemmust be installed properlyin order to provide adequate pro-
tection. Everyinstallation should be evaluated bya security professionalto
ensure that allaccesspointsand areas are 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/or police
department ishighlyrecommended if thisservice isavailable.
Inadequate Testing
Most problemsthat would prevent an alarmsystemfromoperating asintended
can be found byregular testing 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 activity inside or
outside the premises. The testing should include allsensing devices, keypads,
consoles,alarmindicating devices,and anyother operationaldevicesthat are
part of the system.
Insufficient Time
There maybe circumstanceswhen the systemwilloperate asintended, yet the
occupantswillnot be protected froman emergencydue to their inabilityto
respond to the warningsin a timelymanner. If the systemisremotelymonitored,
the response maynot occurin time to protectthe occupantsor theirbelongings.
Motion Detectors
Motion detectorscan onlydetectmotion within the designated areasasshown in
theirrespective installation instructions. They cannot discriminate between
intrudersand intended occupants. Motion detectorsdo not provide volumetric
area protection. Theyhave multiple beamsof detection and motion can onlybe
detected in unobstructed areascovered bythese beams. They cannot detect
motion which occursbehind walls, ceilings, floor, closed doors, glasspartitions,
glassdoorsorwindows. Anytype of tampering whether intentionalor unin-
tentionalsuch as masking, painting, or spraying of any materialon the lenses, mir-
rors,windowsoranyotherpart of the detection systemwillimpairitsproper
operation.
Passive infrared motion detectorsoperate bysensing changesin temperature.
However theireffectivenesscan be reduced when the ambient temperature
risesnearorabove bodytemperature or if there are intentionalorunintentional
sourcesof heat in ornearthe 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 powersupplyforproper operation. If a device oper-
atesfrombatteries,itispossible for the batteriesto fail. Even ifthe batterieshave
not failed, theymust be charged, in good condition and installed correctly. If a
device operatesonlybyAC power, anyinterruption, however brief, willrender
that device inoperative while it doesnot have power. Powerinterruptionsof any
length are often accompanied byvoltage fluctuationswhich maydamage elec-
tronicequipment such asa securitysystem.Aftera powerinterruption has
occurred, immediatelyconduct a complete systemtest to 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 occupants to act prudentlyto prevent or minimize the harmfuleffectsof an
emergencysituation.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectorsthat are a part of thissystemmaynot properlyalert occupantsof
a fire fora number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectorsmay
have been improperlyinstalled or positioned. Smoke maynot be able to reach the
smoke detectors,such aswhen the fire isin a chimney, wallsor roofs, oron the
other side of closed doors.Smoke detectorsmaynot detect smoke fromfireson
another levelof the residence orbuilding.
Everyfire isdifferent in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning.
Smoke detectorscannot sense alltypes of firesequallywell.Smoke detectorsmay
not provide timelywarning of fires caused by carelessnessor safetyhazards such
assmoking in bed, violent explosions,escaping gas, improper storage of flam-
mable materials, overloaded electricalcircuits,children playing with matches, or
arson.
Even if the smoke detectoroperates as intended, there maybe circumstances
when there isinsufficient warning to allow alloccupants to escape in time to avoid
injuryor death.
Telephone Lines
If telephone linesare used to transmit alarms, theymaybe out of service orbusy
for certain periods of time. Also an intruder maycut the telephone line or defeat its
operation bymore sophisticated meanswhich maybe difficult to detect.
Warning Devices
Warning devicessuch assirens, 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 orawakened. Audible warning devicesmaybe
interfered with byothernoise sourcessuch asstereos, radios, televisions, aircon-
ditioners,otherappliances, orpassing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, maynot be heard bya hearing-impaired person.
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