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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, barbeques, 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 inter-
vening 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 their belongings.
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 main-
tenance. 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 any 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.
IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:
DSC Software purchased with or without Products and Components is copyrighted and is purchased under the following
license terms:
This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between You (the company, individual or entity
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who acquired the Software and any related Hardware) and Digital Security Controls, a division of Tyco Safety
Products Canada Ltd. ("DSC"), the manufacturer of the integrated security systems and the developer of the software
and any related products or components ("HARDWARE") which You acquired.
If the DSC software product ("SOFTWARE PRODUCT" or "SOFTWARE") is intended to be accompanied by
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HARDWARE, and is NOT accompanied by new HARDWARE, You may not use, copy or install the SOFTWARE
PRODUCT. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT includes computer software, and may include associated media, printed
materials, and "online" or electronic documentation.
Any software provided along with the SOFTWARE PRODUCT that is associated with a separate end-user license
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agreement is licensed to You under the terms of that license agreement.
By installing, copying, downloading, storing, accessing or otherwise using the SOFTWARE PRODUCT, You agree
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unconditionally to be bound by the terms of this EULA, even if this EULA is deemed to be a modification of any pre-
vious arrangement or contract. If You do not agree to the terms of this EULA, DSC is unwilling to license the
SOFTWARE PRODUCT to You, and You have no right to use it.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual
property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE PRODUCT is licensed, not sold.
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