User manual DSC PC1550

[. . . ] Instruction Manual PC15OO/PC155O ·WARNING· This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read. About Your Security System Your security equipment has been designed to give the greatest possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on system operation and on which features have been implemented in your system. Fill out the System Information page and store this manual in a safe place for future reference. [. . . ] Refer to zone chart on the keypad door for zone information. 8 9 Maintenance With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Light dusting with a barely damp cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust. The battery/bell test is designed to determine battery condition, however it is recommended that the standby battery be replaced every three years. For other system devices such as passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors, glassbreak detectors or smoke detectors, consult the respective manufacturer's literature for testing and maintenance. Fire Safety In The Home Most fires occur in the home and to minimize this danger it is recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. Household Fire Safety Audit 1. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional evaluation. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well ventilated cool area?Are furnaces and wood burning appliances properly installed, clean and in good working order?Have a professional evaluation. Family Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house and since many fires occur at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters. It is essential that escape from a bedroom be possible without opening the interior door. Consider the following when making your escape plans: · Make sure that doors and windows that open to the outside are easily opened. Ensure that they are are not painted shut, and that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly. · If opening the exit or using the exit is too difficult for children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for rescue should be developed. This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can promptly hear the fire warning signal. · If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as training in its use. 10 · Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors in winter; outdoor furniture or equipment should not block exits. · The family should have a predetermined assembly point where everyone can be accounted for; for example, across the street or at a neighbour's house. Do not investigate first or attempt to fight the fire, and do not attempt to rescue belongings or pets as this takes up valuable time. · Write the plan down and rehearse frequently, so that should an emergency arise, everyone will know what they are to do. Revise the plan as conditions change; for example, when there are more or fewer family members in the home, or if there are changes to the house. · Make sure your fire warning system is operational by conducting weekly tests as noted elsewhere in this manual. [. . . ] Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of burning. Smoke detectors may not provide timely warning of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazards such as smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches or arson. Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may be circumstances when there is insufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to avoid injury or death. s Motion Detectors Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated areas as shown in their respective installation instructions. [. . . ]