materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches or arson. Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be
circumstances when there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death.
Motion Detectors
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions. They cannot discriminate between
intruders and intended occupants. Motion detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be
detected in unobstructed areas covered by these beams. They cannot detect motion which occurs behind walls, ceilings, floor, closed doors, glass partitions,
glass doors or windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or unintentional such as masking, painting, or spraying of any material on the lenses,
mirrors, windows or any other part of the detection system will impair its proper operation. Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in
temperature. However their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or
unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection area. Some of these heat sources could be heaters, radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight,
steam vents, lighting and so on.
Warning Devices
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn people or waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door. If warning
devices are located on a different level of the residence or premise, then it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audible warning
devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such as stereos, radios, televisions, air conditioners or other appliances, or passing traffic. Audible
warning devices, however loud, may not be heard by a hearing-impaired person.
Telephone Lines
If telephone lines are used to transmit alarms, they may be out of service or busy for certain periods of time. Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or
defeat its operation by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect.
Insufficient Time
There may be circumstances when the 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 to protect the occupants or their belongings.
Component Failure
Although every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible, the system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component.
Inadequate Testing
Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as intended can be found by regular testing and maintenance. The complete system
should be tested weekly and immediately after a break-in, an attempted break-in, a fire, a storm, an earthquake, an accident, or any kind of construction
activity inside or outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices and any other operational
devices that are part of the system.
Security and Insurance
Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substitute for property or life insurance. An alarm system also is not a substitute for property owners,
renters, or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an emergency situation.
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:
DSC Software purchased with or without Products and Components is copyrighted and is purchased under the following license terms:
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This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between You (the company, individual or entity who acquired the Software and
any related Hardware) and Digital Security Controls, a division of Tyco Safety Products Canada Ltd. (“DSC”), the manufacturer of the integrated
security systems and the developer of the software and any related products or components (“HARDWARE”) which You acquired.
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If the DSC software product (“SOFTWARE PRODUCT” or “SOFTWARE”) is intended to be accompanied by HARDWARE, and is NOT
accompanied by new HARDWARE, You may not use, copy or install the SOFTWARE PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT includes computer
software, and may include associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation.
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Any software provided along with the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that is associated with a separate end-user license agreement is licensed to You
under the terms of that license agreement.
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By installing, copying, downloading, storing, accessing or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, You agree unconditionally to be bound by
the terms of this EULA, even if this EULA is deemed to be a modification of any previous arrangement or contract. If You do not agree to the terms of
this EULA, DSC is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE PRODUCT to You, and You have no right to use it.
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