Warranty and Warning Information
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wireless Devices Placement Proximity.
Moreover all wireless devices must be a minimum and
maximum distance away from large metal objects, such as refrigerators. You are required to consult
the specific Mircom System manual and application guide for any maximum distances required
between devices and suggested placement of wireless devices for optimal functioning.
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Failure to Trigger Sensors.
Moreover, Mircom Systems may fail to operate as intended if motion,
heat, or smoke sensors are not triggered.
