Warning: Installer Please Read Carefully; Note To Installers; System Failures; Access By Intruders - DSC PowerSeries Neo Installation Manual

Warning: Installer Please Read Care-
fully

Note to Installers

The warnings on this page contain vital information. As the only indi-
vidual in contact with system users, it is the installer's responsibility to
bring each item in this warning to the attention of all users of this sys-
tem.

System Failures

This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible.
There are circumstances, however, involving fire, burglary, or other
types of emergencies where it may not provide protection. Any alarm
system of any type may be compromised deliberately or may fail to
operate as expected for a variety of reasons. Some, but not all, of the
reasons may be:

Access by Intruders

Intruders may enter through an unprotected access point, circumvent a
sensing device, evade detection by moving through an area of insu-
fficient coverage, disconnect a warning device, or interfere with or
prevent the proper operation of the system.

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.

Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless)

A device's signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances,
which could include: metal objects placed on or near the radio path,
deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference.

Criminal Knowledge

This system contains security features which were known to be effec-
tive at the time of manufacture. It is possible for persons with criminal
intent to develop techniques which reduce the effectiveness of these
features. It is important that your security system be reviewed perio-
dically to ensure that its features remain effective and that it is updated
or replaced if it is found that it does not provide the protection expec-
ted.

Failure of Replaceable Batteries

This system's wireless transmitters have been designed to provide seve-
ral 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.

Inadequate Installation

A security system must be installed properly in order to provide ade-
quate protection. Every installation should be evaluated by a security
professional to ensure that all access points and areas are covered.
Locks and latches on windows and doors must be secure and operate
as intended. Windows, doors, walls, ceilings and other building mate-
rials must be of sufficient strength and construction to provide the level
of protection expected. A reevaluation must be done during and after
any construction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police
department is highly recommended if this service is available.

Inadequate Testing

Most problems that would prevent an alarm system from operating as
intended can be found by regular testing and maintenance. The com-
plete 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 tes-
ting should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indi-
cating devices, and any other operational devices that are part of the
system.

Insufficient Time

There may be circumstances when the system will operate as intended,
yet the occupants will not be protected from an emergency due to their
inability to respond to the warnings in a timely manner. If the system is
remotely monitored, the response may not occur in time to protect the
occupants or their belongings.

Motion Detectors

Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as
shown in their respective installation instructions. They cannot dis-
criminate 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, floors, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors
or windows. Any type of tampering whether intentional or unin-
tentional 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 hea-
ters, radiators, stoves, barbecues, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, ligh-
ting and so on.

Power Failure

Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other secu-
rity devices require an adequate power supply for proper operation. 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 con-
dition 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 elec-
tronic equipment such as a security system. After a power interruption
has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system test to ensure
that the system operates as intended.

Security and Insurance

Regardless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substitute for pro-
perty or life insurance. An alarm system also is not a substitute for pro-
perty owners, renters, or other occupants to act prudently to prevent or
minimize the harmful effects of an emergency situation.
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