Warranty and Warning Information
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testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any
other operational devices that are part of the system.
NOTE TO USERS:
All Mircom Systems have been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. However, there are
circumstances where they may not provide protection. Some reasons for system failure include the following.
The end user can minimize the occurrence of any of the following by proper training, testing and maintenance
of the Mircom Systems:
6.
Inadequate Testing and Maintenance.
It is
imperative that the systems be periodically tested
and subjected to preventative maintenance. Best practices and local authority having jurisdiction
determine the frequency and type of testing that is required at a minimum. Mircom System may
not function properly, and the occurrence of other system failures identified below may not be
minimized, if the periodic testing and maintenance of Mircom Systems is not completed with
diligence and as required.
7.
Improper 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. A Mircom
System
may not function as intended during an emergency situation where the user is unable to
operate a panic or emergency switch by reason of permanent or temporary physical disability,
inability to reach the device in time, unfamiliarity with the correct operation, or related
circumstances.
8.
Insufficient Time.
There may be circumstances when a Mircom System will operate as intended,
yet the occupants will not be protected from the emergency 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
enough to protect the occupants or their belongings.
9.
Carelessness or Safety Hazards.
Moreover, smoke detectors may not provide timely warning of
fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent explosions,
escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits or children
playing with matches or arson.
10.
Power Failure.
Some Mircom System
components require adequate electrical power supply to
operate. Examples include: smoke detectors, beacons, HVAC, and lighting controllers. 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 Mircom Systems or other electronic equipment. After a power
interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure that the system
operates as intended.
11.
Battery Failure.
If the Mircom 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. Some Mircom Systems use replaceable
batteries, which have a limited life-span. The expected battery life is variable and in part
dependent on 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.
Moreover, some Mircom Systems do not have a battery monitor that would alert the user in the
event that the battery is nearing its end of life. Regular testing and replacements are vital for
ensuring that the batteries function as expected, whether or not a device has a low-battery
monitor.
12.
Physical Obstructions.
Motion sensors that are part of a Mircom System must be kept clear of
any obstacles which impede the sensors’ ability to detect movement. Signals being
communicated by a Mircom System may not reach the receiver if an item (such as metal, water, or
concrete) is placed on or near the radio path. Deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal
interference can also negatively affect system operation.
