GE 80-307-3X User Guide - Page 30

Planning for Emergencies 25 • If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping, 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 inadequate or disconnected. • If freeze 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 in other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in time when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, or other hazardous conditions. • If telephone lines are out of service. 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. ! Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property. Warning ! Service Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life o If you have any questions about your security system or if you ever need service, please contact your security consultant. Company Name Phone Number Address This section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an emergency: • Emergency Planning • Your Floor Plan Emergency Planning Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include the following: • Understand how to use your security system • Know the normal state of doors and windows; open, closed, or locked. Simon Security System