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FireNET FNP-LED I & O Manual v1.0 UL
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x Unheeded Warning:
Warning devices (including horns, sirens, and bells) may
not alert people or wake up sleepers who are located on the other side of
closed or partially open doors. A warning device that activates on a different
floor or level of a dwelling or structure is less likely to awaken or alert people.
Even persons who are aware may not notice the warning if the alarm is
muffled by noise from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by
passing traffic. Audible warning devices may not alert the hearing impaired
(strobes or other devices should be provided to warn these people). Any
warning device may fail to alert people with a disability, deep sleepers, people
who have recently used alcohol or drugs, or people on medication or sleeping
pills.
x Strobes:
Strobes can under certain circumstances, cause
seizures in people with conditions such as epilepsy.
x Drills: Studies have shown that certain people, even when they
hear a fire alarm signal, do not respond or comprehend the
meaning of the signal. It is the property owner’s responsibility to
conduct fire drills and other training exercises to make people
aware of fire alarm signals and instruct on the proper reaction to
alarm signals.
x Hearing Loss:
In rare instances, the sounding of a warning
device can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
x Telephone Transmissions Problems:
Telephone lines needed to transmit
alarm signals from a premise to a central station may be out of service or
temporarily out of service. For added protection against telephone line failure,
backup radio transmission systems are recommended.
x System Failure With Age or Lack of Maintenance: System components,
though designed to last many years, can fail at any time. As a precautionary
measure, it is recommended that smoke detectors be checked, maintained,
and replaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.
x Electrical Power Problems:
System components will not work without
electrical power. If system batteries are not serviced or replaced regularly,
they may not provide battery backup when AC power fails.
x High Air Velocity or Dusty or Dirty Environments: Environments with high air
velocity or that are dusty or dirty require more frequent maintenance.
Importance of Maintenance:
In general, fire alarm systems and devices will not work
without power and will not function property unless they are maintained and tested
regularly.
Alarm is Not Substitute for Insurance: While installing a fire alarm system may make
the owner eligible for a lower insurance rate, an alarm system is not a substitute for
insurance. Property owners should continue to act prudently in protecting the
premises and the people in their premises and should properly insure life and
property and buy sufficient amounts of liability insurance to meet their needs.
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