User's Manual

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WARNING Please Read Carefully
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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.
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, barbecues,
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 theirbelongings.
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 only 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.