WARNING
Please Read Carefully
N o t e t o I n s t a l l e r s
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.
S y s t e m F a i l u r e s
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 pro-
vide protection. Any alarm system of any type may be com-
promised 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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I n a d e q u a t e I n s t a l l a t i o n
A security system must be installed properly in order to pro-
vide adequate protection. Every installation should be evalu-
ated 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 suff icient
strength and construction to provide the level of protection ex-
pected. A reevaluation must be done during and after any con-
struction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police de-
partment is highly recommended if this service is available.
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C r i m i n a l K n ow l e d g e
This system contains security features which were known to
be effective at the time of manufacture. It is possible for per-
sons with criminal intent to develop techniques which reduce
the effectiveness of these features. It is important that a secu-
rity 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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Ac c e s s by I n t r u d e r s
Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, cir-
cumvent 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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P ow e r F a i l u re
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 pos-
sible 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 interrup-
tion, 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.
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F a i l u re o f R e p l a c e a b l e B a t t e r i e s
This system’s wireless transmitters have been designed to pro-
vide 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 de-
vice has a low battery monitor which identif ies when the bat-
teries need to be replaced, this monitor may fail to operate as
expected. Regular testing and maintenance will keep the sys-
tem in good operating condition.
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C o m p r o m i s e o f R a d i o F re q u e n c y
( Wi re l e s s ) D ev i c e s
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 interfer-
ence.
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S y s t e m U s e r s
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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S m o ke D e t e c t o r s
Smoke detectors that are a part of this system may not properly
alert occupants of a fire for a number of reasons, some of which
follow. The smoke detectors may have been improperly installed
or positioned. Smoke may not be able to reach the smoke detec-
tors, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or roofs, or on
the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors may not detect
smoke from fires on another level of the residence or building.
Every f ire is different in the amount of smoke produced and
the rate of burning. Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of
fires equally well. Smoke detectors may not provide timely
warning of f ires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such
as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper
storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits,
children playing with matches or arson.
Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be
circumstances when there is insufficient warning to allow all
occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death.
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M o t i o n D e t e c t o r s
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated
areas as shown in their respective installation instructions. They
cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupants.
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 operate 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, f ireplaces, sunlight, steam
vents, lighting and so on.
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Wa r n i n g D ev i c e s
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may
not warn people or waken someone sleeping if there is an in-
tervening wall or door. If warning devices are located on a
different level of the residence or premise, then it is less likely
that the occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audible warn-
ing devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such
as stereos, radios, televisions, air conditioners or other appli-
ances, or passing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.
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Te l e p h o n e L i n e s
If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of
service or busy for certain periods of time. Also an intruder may
cut the telephone line or defeat its operation by more sophisti-
cated means which may be difficult to detect.
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I n s u ff i c i e n t Ti m e
There may be circumstances when the system will operate as
intended, yet the occupants will not be protected from the emer-
gency due to their inability to respond to the warnings in a
timely manner. If the system is monitored, the response may
not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings.
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C o m p o n e n t F a i l u re
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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I n a d e q u a t e Te s t i n g
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from oper-
ating as intended can be found by regular testing and mainte-
nance. The complete system should be tested weekly and im-
mediately after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a storm,
an earthquake, an accident, or any kind of construction activ-
ity inside or outside the premises. The testing should include
all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating de-
vices and any other operational devices that are part of the
system.
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S e c u r i t y a n d I n s u r a n c e
Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substi-
tute for property or life insurance. An alarm system also is not
a substitute for property owners, renters, or other occupants to
act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an
emergency situation.
