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WARNING:
Kantech recommends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However, despite frequent testing, and due to, but not lim-
ited to, criminal tampering or electrical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected.
Out of Warranty Repairs
Kantech will at its option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are returned to its factory according to the following conditions. Any-
one returning goods to Kantech must first obtain an authorization number. Kantech will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior
authorization has not been obtained. Products which Kantech determines to be repairable will be repaired and returned. A set fee which Kan-
tech has predetermined and which may be revised from time to time will be charged for each unit repaired. Products which Kantech determines
not to be repairable will be replaced by the nearest equivalent product available at that time. The current market price of the replacement prod-
uct will be charged for each replacement unit.
WARNING - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Note to Installers
This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this
warning to the attention of the users of this system.
System Failures
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 access control 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:
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Inadequate Installation
An access control 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.
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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 an access control 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.
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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.
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Power Failure
Control units, readers, exit 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 an access control system. After a power interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to
ensure that the system operates as intended.
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Motion Detectors - Request to Exit
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions. Motion detectors
do not provide volumetric area protection. They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be detected in unobstructed areas
covered by these beams. They cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls, ceilings, floor, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors
or windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as masking, painting, or spraying of any material on the
lenses, mirrors, windows or any other part of the detection system will impair its proper operation. Passive infrared motion detectors oper-
ate by sensing changes in temperature. However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above
body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection area. Some of these heat sources
could be heaters, radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, lighting and so on.
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Component Failure
Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible, the system may fail to function as intended due to the
failure of a component.
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Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent a system from operating as intended can be found by regular testing and maintenance. The complete
system should be tested weekly and immediately after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a storm, an earthquake, an accident, or
any kind of construction activity inside or outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm
indicating devices and any other operational devices that are part of the system.
