MGC INX-10A Series, Installation And Operation Manual

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8.0 Warranty & Warning Information
Warning Please Read Carefully
Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows:
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. Failure to properly inform system end-users of the circumstances in which the system
might fail may result in over-reliance upon the system. As a result, it is imperative that you
properly inform each customer for whom you install the system of the possible forms of failure.
System Failures
This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are
circumstances, such as fire or other types of emergencies where it may not provide protection.
Alarm systems of any type may be compromised deliberately or may fail to operate as
expected for a variety of reasons. Some reasons for system failure include:
• Inadequate Installation
A Fire Alarm system must be installed in accordance with all the applicable codes and
standards in order to provide adequate protection. An inspection and approval of the initial
installation, or, after any changes to the system, must be conducted by the Local Authority
Having Jurisdiction. Such inspections ensure installation has been carried out properly.
• Power Failure
Control units, smoke detectors and many other connected devices require an adequate power
supply for proper operation. If the system or any device connected to the system operates
from batteries, it is possible for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they
must be fully 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 fire alarm 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
Systems with 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.
•Automatic Alarm Initiating Devices
Smoke detectors, heat detectors and other alarm initiating devices that are a part of this
system may not properly detect a fire condition or signal the control panel to alert occupants of
a fire condition for a number of reasons, such as: the smoke detectors or heat detector may
have been improperly installed or positioned; smoke or heat may not be able to reach the