Warranty And Warning Information; Warning Please Read Carefully - Mircom RAM-216 Wiring & Installation Manual

Warranty and Warning Information

Warranty and Warning Information

Warning Please Read Carefully

Note to End Users: This equipment is subject to terms and conditions of sale as follows:
Note to Installers
This warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact with system users, it is your responsibility to
bring each item in this warning to the attention of the users of this system. Failure to properly inform system end-users
of the circumstances in which the system might fail may result in over-reliance upon the system. As a result, it is
imperative that you properly inform each customer for whom you install the system of the possible forms of failure.
System Failures
This system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There are circumstances, such as fire or other
types of emergencies where it may not provide protection. Alarm systems of any type may be compromised deliberately
or may fail to operate as expected for a variety of reasons. Some reasons for system failure include:
•Inadequate Installation
A Fire Alarm system must be installed in accordance with all the applicable codes and standards in order to provide
adequate protection. An inspection and approval of the initial installation, or, after any changes to the system, must be
conducted by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such inspections ensure installation has been carried out
properly.
•Power Failure
Control units, smoke detectors and many other connected devices require an adequate power supply for proper
operation. If the system or any device connected to the system operates from batteries, it is possible for the batteries to
fail. Even if the batteries have not failed, they must be fully charged, in good condition 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 electronic
equipment such as a fire alarm system. After a power interruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete
system test to ensure that the system operates as intended.
•Failure of Replaceable Batteries
Systems with wireless transmitters have been designed to provide several 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.
•Compromise of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices
Signals may not reach the receiver under all circumstances which could include metal objects placed on or near the
radio path or deliberate jamming or other inadvertent radio signal interference.
•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.
•Automatic Alarm Initiating Devices
Smoke detectors, heat detectors and other alarm initiating devices that are a part of this system may not properly detect
a fire condition or signal the control panel to alert occupants of a fire condition for a number of reasons, such as: the
smoke detectors or heat detector may have been improperly installed or positioned; smoke or heat may not be able to
reach the alarm initiating device, such as when the fire is in a chimney, walls or roofs, or on the other side of closed
doors; and, smoke and heat detectors may not detect smoke or heat from fires on another level of the residence or
building.
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