MR-2602 Installation & Operator’s Manual
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Warranty & Warning Information
Warning Please Read Carefully
Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows:
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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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 may fail to operate as expected. Regular testing and maintenance
will keep the system in good operating condition.
•Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects placed on or near
the radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference.
•System Users
A user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due to permanent or temporary
physical disability, inability to reach the device in time, or unfamiliarity with the correct 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.
•Automatic Alarm Initiating Devices
Smoke detectors, heat detectors and other alarm initiating devices that are a part of this system may not
properly detect a fire condition or signal the control panel to alert occupants of a fire condition for a number of
