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A 8 Motion Sensor are very sensitive so to preserve battery life the Sensor will go
to “Sleep” after an event has been identified and reported to the panel. This
“Sleep” period lasts 3 minutes, after which, if no activity is detected, the Motion
Sensor will again become active and ready to detect other events.
Q 9 When do I have to change batteries?
A 9 When the indicator shows it. It should be used alkaline batteries. They typically
last for up to 1 year .
6.2 Troubleshooting
AC Power Failure:
This may occur if your security system is accidentally unplugged or if there has been an
AC power outage. If a full power failure occurs, please contact your electric company to
find out the source of the problem. The backup battery will continue to run the system for
approximately 6 hours.
System Battery Failure:
This may occur if the emergency backup battery has been drained and needs to be
replaced. If AC power is not restored, the low battery symbol will flash indicating that the
Smart Panel backup battery is running low. The back up battery should be replaced once
the low battery symbol appears.
Sensor Failure:
This may occur if a sensor is not communicating with the Smart Panel. It is necessary for
you to ensure the house security code dipswitch and jumpers of the sensors are set cor-
rectly to the Smart Panel.
6.3 Alarm System Limitations
Even the most advanced alarm systems cannot guarantee 100% protection against bur-
glary or environmental problems. All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise
or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons.
Please note that you may encounter problems with your System if:
• The Sensors are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping or remote parts
of the premises.
• The Sensors are placed behind doors or other obstacles.
• Intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry (where sensors are not
located).
• Intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or
part of the system.
• The power to the sensors is inadequate or disconnected.
• The Sensors are not located in proper environmental/temperature conditions i.e. too
close to a heat source.
Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure; therefore, test your
system at least once per week to be sure the Sensors and sirens are working properly.
Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premi-
ums, the system is no substitute for insurance.