False Alarm Prevention (cont’d)
5.If You Fumigate Your Building: The chemical fog used in the fumigation process may be sensed as smoke by fire alarm smoke detectors and may also adversely affect area sensors. Therefore, be sure to notify ADT BEFORE starting.
6.If You Change Your Telephone: Changes in the location of the telephone outlets or telephone numbers could compromise the effectiveness of your security system. Have an ADT service technician inspect your system immediately after any such changes.
7.If You Install Anything Near Any System Device: If you install any electrical or electronic equipment within a few feet of any element of your security system, it could cause the security equipment to malfunction. Discuss such installation plans with an ADT service technician prior to proceeding with the installation.
8.If You Remodel or Renovate Your Building: During the course of remodeling or renovating, there are often changes in telephone and/or electrical circuits. In addition, large clouds of construction dust are generated. Any of these can compromise the effectiveness of your security system.
In addition, any change in the position of walls, or door or window openings may disable certain sensors in your system. A change in the location of mirrors, pictures, or other wall hangings, as well as fans or large plants, could cause a false alarm when an area sensor is activated by movement or reflections of movement.
Remember to discuss any renovation or redecorating with your ADT representative before you start construction or redecorating, and once again when you complete it.
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