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2 System Overview
Use and Care of the System
To care for the system, observe the following:
Humidity and Liquids
Do not expose the system to water, rain,
extreme humidity, perspiration, or other liquids. The optimum
humidity range for the system is 9-90% non-condensing.
Extreme Heat or Cold
Do not expose the system to extreme
heat or cold. The optimum operating temperature range is 32° to
120° F (0° to 49° C).
Shock and Vibration
For optimum protection against shock
and vibration, make sure that your installer has securely mounted
the touchscreen flush against the wall or properly installed it in a
compatible desktop kit.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent touchscreen damage during
cleaning, see
"Screen" on page 75
.
Limitations of Alarm Products
The product, if used properly, may reduce the risk of burglary, robbery ,
and other adverse events that have the potential to result in injury or loss of
life, however Nortek Security & Control is not an insurer. This product is
neither insurance nor a guarantee that such an event will be prevented,
and users should protect themselves with proper insurance. Nortek
Security & Control makes no representation that this product cannot be
compromised or circumvented, that it will provide an adequate warning, or
that it will prevent any personal injuries, loss of life, or property damage, or
other losses.
Like any alarm product, this product may be bypassed, it is subject to
compromise, and it may fail to warn for a variety of reasons, including, but
not limited to: improper installation or positioning; improper maintenance;
tampering; dead or improperly installed batteries; sensing limitations;
component failures; receivers; intrusions may be outside of a product’s
designated range and certain environmental conditions may impact
performance, and audible alarm signals may be outside of hearing range,
muted by doors, walls, and floors, unheard by deep sleepers or the
hearing- impaired, or overwhelmed by other sounds. The use of alcohol,
illicit drugs, prescription medications, headphones, and earplugs may also
impair one's ability to hear the audible alarm signals.
Battery-powered Smoke/Heat Alarms require a battery of the
specified type, in good condition, and installed properly.
Smoke Alarms are designed only to detect smoke when it enters
the alarm’s sensing chamber.
Heat Alarms are designed to detect either fixed temperatures or
rate-of-rise conditions.
Smoke/Heat Alarms can help save lives by providing early
warning of a fire.
Smoke/Heat Alarms are not a substitute for an insurance policy.
Home owners and renters should always keep adequate
insurance to protect their properties.
Smoke/Heat Alarms should be mounted on a ceiling or high on a
wall.
At a minimum, install at least one (1) of these Smoke Alarms on
each level of a multi-story dwelling. The smoke alarm must be
installed in accordance with all regulations defined by nation,
state, and local fire safety authorities.
Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have
the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or
disconnect an alarm warning device.
Signals sent by wireless sensors may be blocked or reflected by
metal before they reach the GC3 Panel, even if the signal path
has been recently checked during a weekly test. Blockage can
occur if a metal object has been moved into the sensor’s signal
path.
A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button
quickly enough.
The Cellular Radio Network service needed to transmit alarm
signals from a premises to a Central Station may be out of service
or temporarily out of service.
Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended,
occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves.
In the case of a monitored system, authorities may not respond
appropriately.
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