Secutron MR-2605, Installation Manual

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11 Warranty & Warning
Information
11.1 Warning Please Read Carefully
Note to End User
This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows:
11.1.1 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.
11.1.2 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