WARNING: Installer please read carefully
Note to Installers
The warningson thispage contain vitalinformation. Asthe onlyindividualin contact
with systemusers, it isthe installer’sresponsibilityto bring each itemin thiswarning to
the attention of allusersof thissystem.
System Failures
Thissystemhas been carefullydesigned to be aseffective aspossible. There are cir-
cumstances, however, involving fire, burglary, orother typesof emergencieswhere
it may not provide protection. Any alarm system of any type may be compromised
deliberatelyor mayfail to operate as expected fora varietyof reasons.Some, but
not all, of the reasons maybe:
Access by Intruders
Intrudersmay enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a sensing
device, evade detection bymoving through an area of insufficient coverage, dis-
connect a warning device, orinterfere with or prevent the proper operation of the
system.
Component Failure
Although every effort has been made to make this systemas reliable as possible,
the systemmayfailto function asintended due to the failure ofa component.
Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include
metalobjectsplaced on or nearthe radio path or deliberate jamming or other inad-
vertent radio signalinterference.
Criminal Knowledge
Thissystemcontainssecurityfeatureswhich were known to be effective atthe time
of manufacture. It is possible forpersonswith criminalintent to develop techniques
which reduce the effectiveness of these features. It isimportant that the security
systembe reviewed periodicallyto ensure thatitsfeaturesremain effective and that
it is updated orreplaced if it is found that it does not provide the protection expec-
ted.
Failure of Replaceable Batteries
Thissystem’swireless transmittershave been designed to provide severalyears of
batterylife under normalconditions. The expected battery life isa function of the
device environment, usage, and type. Ambientconditions such as high humidity,
high orlow temperatures, orlarge temperature fluctuationsmayreduce the expec-
ted batterylife. While each transmitting device hasa low batterymonitor which iden-
tifieswhen the batteries need to be replaced, this monitormay fail to operate as
expected. Regular testing and maintenance will keep the system in good oper-
ating condition.
Inadequate Installation
A security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate pro-
tection. Everyinstallation should be evaluated bya security professionalto ensure
that all accesspoints and areasare covered. Locks and latcheson windows and
doors must be secure and operate as intended. Windows, doors, walls, ceilings
and other building materials must be of sufficient strength and construction to
provide the level ofprotection expected. Areevaluation must be done during and
afteranyconstruction activity. An evaluation bythe fire and/orpolice department is
highlyrecommended if thisservice isavailable.
Inadequate Testing
Most problemsthat would prevent an alarmsystemfromoperating asintended 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, orany kind of construction activityinside or out-
side the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, con-
soles,alarm indicating devices, and any other operational devicesthat are part of
the system.
Insufficient Time
There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended, yet the
occupantswillnot be protected froman emergencydue to theirinabilityto respond
to the warnings in a timely manner. If the system is remotely monitored, the
response maynot occurin time to protectthe occupantsor their belongings.
Motion Detectors
Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas asshown 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,
glassdoorsor windows. Any type of tampering whether intentionalorunintentional
such as masking, painting, or spraying of any material on the lenses, mirrors, win-
dowsor anyother part of the detection systemwillimpair its properoperation.
Passive infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature.
Howevertheireffectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises
nearorabove bodytemperature or if there are intentionalor unintentional sources
of heat in or near the detection area. Some of these heat sources could be heat-
ers, radiators, stoves, barbecues, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, lighting and so
on.
Power Failure
Controlunits, intrusion detectors,smoke detectorsand manyothersecuritydevices
require an adequate power supplyforproperoperation. If a device operates from
batteries, it is possible for the batteries to fail. Even if the batteries have not failed,
they must be charged, in good condition and installed correctly. If a device oper-
ates onlybyAC power, anyinterruption, howeverbrief, willrenderthat device inop-
erative while it does not have power. Powerinterruptions of any length are often
accompanied by voltage fluctuations which may damage electronic equipment
such asa securitysystem. Aftera powerinterruption hasoccurred, immediatelycon-
duct a complete systemtest to ensure that the systemoperatesasintended.
Security and Insurance
Regardlessof its capabilities, an alarmsystem is not a substitute for property or life
insurance. An alarm systemalso is not a substitute forproperty owners, renters, or
otheroccupants to act prudentlyto prevent or minimize the harmful effects of an
emergencysituation.
Smoke Detectors
Smoke detectorsthat are a part of thissystemmaynot properly alert occupantsof a
fire for a number of reasons, some of which follow. The smoke detectorsmay have
been improperlyinstalled orpositioned. Smoke maynotbe able to reach the smoke
detectors, such as when the fire isin a chimney, wallsor roofs,oron the other side
of closed doors. Smoke detectors maynot detect smoke fromfireson another level
ofthe residence or building.
Everyfire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning.
Smoke detectorscannot sense all typesof fires equallywell. Smoke detectors may
not provide timelywarning of fires caused bycarelessness orsafety hazards such
assmoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable
materials, overloaded electricalcircuits, children playing with matches, or arson.
Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be circumstances
when there isinsufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid
injuryordeath.
Telephone Lines
If telephone linesare used to transmit alarms, theymaybe out ofservice orbusy for
certain periodsoftime. Also an intruder maycut the telephone line ordefeat its oper-
ation bymore sophisticated meanswhich maybe difficultto detect.
Warning Devices
Warning devices such as sirens, bells, horns, or strobes may not warn people or
waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wallordoor. Ifwarning devices
are located on a different levelof the residence or premise, then it is lesslikely that
the occupants will be alerted or awakened. Audible warning devices may be
interfered with byother noise sources such as stereos, radios, televisions, air con-
ditioners, other appliances, or passing traffic. Audible warning devices, however
loud, maynotbe heard bya hearing-impaired person.
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