This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are circumstances,
however, involving fire, burglary, or other types of emergencies where it may not provide
protection. Any alarm system of any type may be compromised deliberately or may fail to operate
as expected for a variety of reasons. Some but not all of these reasons may be:
Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate protection. Every
installation should be evaluated by a security professional to ensure that all access points and areas
are covered. Locks and latches on windows and doors must be secure and operate as intended.
Windows, doors, walls, ceilings and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and
construction to provide the level of protection expected. A reevaluation must be done during
and after any construction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police department is highly
recommended if this service is available.
Criminal Knowledge
This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the time of
manufacture. It is possible for persons with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce the
effectiveness of these features. It is important that a security system be reviewed periodically to
ensure that its features remain effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that it does
not provide the protection expected.
Access by Intruders
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a sensing device, evade
detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage, disconnect a warning device, or
interfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system.
Power Failure
Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other security devices require an
adequate power supply for proper operation. If a device operates from batteries, it is possible for
the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they must be charged, in good condition
and installed correctly. If a device operates only by AC power, any interruption, however brief, will
render that device inoperative while it does not have power. Power interruptions of any length
are often accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equipment such as a
security system. After a power interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system
test to ensure that the system operates as intended.
Failure of Replaceable Batteries
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several years of battery life
under normal conditions. The expected battery life is a function of the device environment,
usage and type. Ambient conditions such as high humidity, high or low temperatures, or large
temperature fluctuations may reduce the expected battery life. While each transmitting device has
a low battery monitor which identifies when the batteries need to be replaced, this monitor may fail
to operate as expected. Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good operating
condition.
Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects
placed on or near the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal
interference.
System Users
A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or
temporary physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, or unfamiliarity with the correct
operation. It is important that all system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm
system and that they know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm.
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