DSC PC585 v2 3 UM ENG INT R001

W A R N I N G manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer entire manual should be carefully read n s t r u c t i o n a n u a l Digital Security Controls Ltd Canada cid 127 www dsc com in Canada 29034582 R001 all comments and suggestions DSC publications to Please Read Carefully to Installers warning contains vital information As the only individual in contact system users it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warn to the attention of the users of this system Failures system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible There circumstances however involving fire burglary or other types of emer where it may not provide protection Any alarm system of any type be compromised deliberately or may fail to operate as expected for a of reasons Some but not all of these reasons may be cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Inadequate Installation security system must be installed properly in order to provide adequate Every installation should be evaluated by a security profes to ensure that all access points and areas are covered Locks and on windows and doors must be secure and operate as intended doors walls ceilings and other building materials must be of strength and construction to provide the level of protection A reevaluation must be done during and after any construction An evaluation by the fire and or police department is highly recom if this service is available cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Criminal Knowledge system contains security features which were known to be effective at time of manufacture It is possible for persons with criminal intent to techniques which reduce the effectiveness of these features It is that a security system be reviewed periodically to ensure that its remain effective and that it be updated or replaced if it is found that does not provide the protection expected cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Access by Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point circumvent a device evade detection by moving through an area of insuffi coverage disconnect a warning device or interfere with or pre the proper operation of the system cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Power Failure units intrusion detectors smoke detectors and many other security require an adequate power supply for proper operation If a device from batteries it is possible for the batteries to fail Even if the have not failed they must be charged in good condition and in correctly If a device operates only by AC power any interruption brief will render that device inoperative while it does not have Power interruptions of any length are often accompanied by voltage which may damage electronic equipment such as a security sys After a power interruption has occurred immediately conduct a com system test to ensure that the system operates as intended cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Failure of Replaceable Batteries system wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several of battery life under normal conditions The expected battery life is a of the device environment usage and type Ambient conditions as high humidity high or low temperatures or large temperature fluc may reduce the expected battery life While each transmitting de has a low battery monitor which identifies when the batteries need to replaced this monitor may fail to operate as expected Regular testing and will keep the system in good operating condition cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Compromise of Radio Frequency Wireless Devices may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could metal objects placed on or near the radio path or deliberate or other inadvertent radio signal interference System Users user may not be able to operate a panic or emergency switch possibly due permanent or temporary physical disability inability to reach the device time or unfamiliarity with the correct operation It is important that all users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Smoke Detectors detectors that are a part of this system may not properly alert occupants of fire for a number of reasons some of which follow The smoke detectors may have improperly installed or positioned Smoke may not be able to reach the detectors such as when the fire is in a chimney walls or roofs or on the side of closed doors Smoke detectors may not detect smoke from fires on level of the residence or building fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning detectors cannot sense all types of fires equally well Smoke detectors may provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flam materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or if the smoke detector operates as intended there may be circumstances when is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid or death cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Motion Detectors detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown their respective installation instructions They cannot discriminate between and intended occupants Motion detectors do not provide volumetric protection They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be in unobstructed areas covered by these beams They cannot detect which occurs behind walls ceilings floor closed doors glass partitions doors or windows Any type of tampering whether intentional or unin such as masking painting or spraying of any material on the lenses windows or any other part of the detection system will impair its proper infrared motion detectors operate by sensing changes in temperature their effectiveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises or above body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources heat in or near the detection area Some of these heat sources could be heaters stoves barbeques fireplaces sunlight steam vents lighting and so cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Warning Devices devices such as sirens bells horns or strobes may not warn or waken someone sleeping if there is an intervening wall or door warning devices are located on a different level of the residence or premise it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or awakened Au warning devices may be interfered with by other noise sources such stereos radios televisions air conditioners or other appliances or traffic Audible warning devices however loud may not be heard a hearing impaired person cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Telephone Lines telephone lines are used to transmit alarms they may be out of service or busy certain periods of time Also an intruder may cut the telephone line or defeat operation by more sophisticated means which may be difficult to detect cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Insufficient Time may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended yet the will not be protected from the emergency due to their inability to to the warnings in a timely manner If the system is monitored the may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Component Failure every effort has been made to make this system as reliable as possible system may fail to function as intended due to the failure of a component cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Inadequate Testing problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as in can be found by regular testing and maintenance The complete sys should be tested weekly and immediately after a break in an attempted a fire a storm an earthquake an accident or any kind of construc activity inside or outside the premises The testing should include all devices keypads consoles alarm indicating devices and any other devices that are part of the system cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 cid 2 Security and Insurance of its capabilities an alarm system is not a substitute for prop or life insurance An alarm system also is not a substitute for property renters or other occupants to act prudently