User's Manual

APPENDIX A–

ALARM SYSTEM NOTICE

Alarm System Limitations

Not

even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire,

or environmental problems. All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or fail-

ure-to-warn for a variety of reasons.

If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping or in remote parts of

the premises, or if they are placed behind doors or other obstacles.

If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors

have been bypassed.

If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or

part of the system.

If power to sensors is disconnected or inadequate.

If freeze, flood, or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the

appropriate condition can be detected.

If smoke does not reach a Smoke Sensor. For example, Smoke Sensors cannot detect

smoke in chimneys, walls, roofs, or smoke blocked by a closed door. Sensors may not

detect smoke on other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in time when fires

are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flammables, over-

loaded electrical circuits, or other hazardous conditions.

If telephone lines are out of service. Telephone lines are also vulnerable to compro-

mise by any of several means.

Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure. Therefore, test your

system at least once per week to be sure sensors, sirens, and phone communications are all

working correctly.

Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums,

the system is no substitute for insurance.

WARNING: Security devices cannot compensate you for loss of

life or property.

Service

If you have any questions about your system or if you ever need service, please contact

your security consultant.

Company Name______________________________

Phone Number_______________________________

Address____________________________________