FA162C user manual
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1. 33 NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS 34 EMERGENCY EVACUATION 35 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM 36 QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM 38 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE 40 GLOSSARY 41 INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST 47 General A Partitioned System Zones SYSTEM OVERVIEW Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System You ve made a wise decision in choosing it for it represents the latest in security protection technology today This system offers you three forms of protection burglary fire and emergency Your system consists of at least one keypad which provides control of system operation and includes various sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection plus smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status and provides appropriate information for display on the keypad s used with the system and initiates appropriate alarms Your system may also have been programmed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring2. All open zones plus these zones as checked 17 30 31 BYPASS 1 6 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the BYPASS key 2 1 WAIT In a few moments all open zones will be displayed ed along with the word BYPASS Wait for these zones to be UPSTAIRS BEDROOM displayed before arming Arming the system before zones Typical bypass message are displayed eliminates all bypasses 3 DISARAED BYPASS ARM AS USUAL Arm the system as usual when the READY TO ARA keypad displays the Ready message Displaying Previously bypassed zones can be displayed only when the system is disarmed and when the Bypassed Zones Bypass message shown in step 3 above is displayed BYPASS 1 6 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the BYPASS key BYPASS 01 FRONT moments all open zones will be sequentially PESTO BEER displayed along with the word BYPASS Typical bypass message 22 Using the 9 Key 1 or selected doors or windows if chime by zone feature is active Ask installer if this feature applies to your system 1 CHIME MODE Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of any door or windowt while it is dis
3. 4 Personal Emergency 24 Quick Arming 0 22 22222 27 Quick Bypass s sseseeeee eeen 22 38 Quick Guide to System Functions 38 Replacing Batteries in Wireless SENSOMS 521 et 36 Ready Key 14 33 Security Codes 5 27 28 Servicing Information 49 Silencing Alarms 20 33 Silencing Low Battery Warning 37 Silent Emergency 24 Sounder 76 9 12 20 24 29 40 Special AWAY Arming 17 Stay 5 11 12 15 26 38 40 Stay 12 15 26 38 System Lo Battery 32 Summary of Audible Notifications 40 Telephone Problems 42 Temporary Users 28 TeSt KOy nissan minier 29 Test Mode 29 30 39 40 Trouble Conditions 31 32 User Codes 12 27 User Number 27 38 39 Voice Module 6 Wireless Sensor 11 36 Gain 4 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation and its divisions subsidiaries and affiliates Seller 165 Eileen Way Syosset New York 11791 warrants its First Alert Professional security equipment the product to be free from defec
4. My PORCH 9 X gt EMERGENCY EVACUATION Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association 1 2 Plan on your detector or your interior and or exterior sounders warning all occupants Determine two means of escape from each room One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building The other may be a window should your path be unpassable Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to 2M FLOOR BACK DOOR PAPA 2 157 2 FRONT the ground 3 Sketch a floor plan of the building Show windows doors stairs and rooftops that can be used to escape Indicate escape routes for each room Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room 4 Make sure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape 5 Try the door If the door is hot check your alternate escape route If the door is cool open it cautiously Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in 6 In smoky areas crawl close to floor hold your breath
5. General In Case Of Fire Silencing A Fire Alarm Your fire alarm system if installed is active 24 hours a day providing continuous protection In the event of an emergency the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate you security system triggering a loud interrupted sound from the Keypad An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders A FIRE message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence and clear the alarm display 1 Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the problem go to your nearest Keypad and press the single panic key or panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency if programmed by the installer and hold down for at least 2 seconds The alarm will sound Evacuate all occupants from the premises If flames and or smoke are present leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately If no flames or smoke are apparent investigate the cause of the alarm The zone descriptor of the zone s in an alarm condition will appear at the Keypad Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key To clear the alarm display enter your code and press the OFF key again If the Keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF sequence check that smoke detectors are not responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity Should this be the case eliminate the source of heat or smoke If this does no
6. UL NOTICE This is GRADE A system FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use The FCC requires the following statement for your information This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e If using an indoor antenna a quality outdoor antenna installed Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated Move the receiver away from the control communicator Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control communicator Plug the control communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits If ne
7. FA162C Security System First Alert PROFESSIONAL SECURITY SYSTEMS 7527 1 2 8 97 TABLE CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW 22 2 2 2 2 2 4 General oc eee ee Se ee 4 A Partitioned System 4 ZONES oe Sie i ee ei 4 Burglary Protection 5 Securty Codes 5 Fire Protection 2 6 PNR Ant CAT AR Ne Lin a A ns Ne 6 Memory 6 Phone Access amp Voice Response 6 ENTRY EXIT DELAYS 7 General Information 7 nil GRIS sie 8 COMMON ZONE OPERATION 8 ABOUT THE KEYPADS 9 FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS 12 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES 14 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY 15 ARMING PERIMETER ONLY 16 ARMING ALL PROTECTION AWAY 17 2 Partition Away 17
8. during certain system functions such as during entry exit delay times in CHIME mode and when depressing any of the keys to acknowledge the key press There are two basic types of keypads a Fixed Word keypad and an Alpha key pad both described below Fixed Word and Alpha keypads are functionally the same even though they have different types of displays 2 line Alpha keypads feature 2 line 32 character alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in friendly English These keypads can also be programmed with custom zone descriptors The screen displays depicted throughout this manual are examples of displays that would typically appear on a 2 line Alpha keypad 1 line Alpha keypads feature a 16 character alphanumeric LCD which can display system messages in friendly English Messages are the same as those for 2 line Alpha keypads but are displayed one line at a time To view the second line of the message simply press the key To return to the first line press the again or wait seconds After pressing the key wait at least 3 seconds before entering a command Fixed Word keypads are functionally identical to Alpha keypads but the LCD display uses pre designated words to identify the nature and location of occurrences Fixed Word keypads are available with two styles of displays A or B see page 11 depending on keypad used ARMED 7 READY ABO
9. ARMING ALL PROTECTION MAXIMUM 19 DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS 20 Memory 20 BYPASSING PROTECTION 20MCL 21 Quick oes 22 Displaying Bypassed Zones 22 2 lt ciao 23 24 USING DEVICE COMMAND 25 PAGING FEATURE 27 Ram 27 9 27 Babysitter Code 27 Duress Code 22225250200 he ci veeces eceecden leeks 27 Quick _ _ _ _____ __ __ _ 27 Add or Change 28 To Delete User 28 TESTING THE 5 5 29 TROUBLE CONDITIONS 31 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
10. Caution User should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 AVIS L tiquette du minist re des Communications du Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme a certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communications Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement Dans certains cas les fils int rieurs de l entreprise utilis s pour un service individuel la ligne unique peuvent tre prolong s au moyen d un dispositif homologu de raccordement cordon prolongateur t l phonique interne L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc
11. Panic Function 9 O SoS Cosa ES Not present on certain Fixed word keypads which use paired keys to activate panic alarms e g 1 and etc II your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions press the designated key and hold down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function To use a panic function initiated by paired keys simply press both keys of the assigned pair at the same time A silent emergency sends an alarm signal A personal emergency alarm sends an to the alarm monitoring company but there emergency message to the alarm monitoring will be no audible alarms or visual displays company and sounds at keypads but not at An audible emergency sends an external sounders ALARM plus a zone emergency message to the alarm monitoring number is also displayed company and sounds a loud steady alarm fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to at your keypad and at any external sounders the alarm monitoring company and uniquely that be connected ALARM plus a zone activates the keypad and any external number is also displayed sounders FIRE plus a zone number is also displayed 24 General Information To activate devices To de activate devices USING DEVICE COMMANDS Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad Ask your installer if this has been done in your system If programmed for
12. and opened ARMED INDICATOR RED Lit when the system has been armed STAY AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM INTERNAL SOUNDER The built in keypad sounder mimics the alarm sounder during alarms and will also beep during certain system functions see SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE VISUAL NOTIFICATION EMERGENCY PANIC KEYS Individual keys A B and C key D not used On some keypads these keys are not present and certain key pairs may be available for emergency functions For further information refer to the PANIC KEYS section FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD IMPORTANT When entering codes and commands sequential key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of one another If 2 seconds elapses without a key depression the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning coco DISARMED READY TO SHOWN WITH FLIP DOWN KEY COVER REMOVED TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed Word Keypads are functionally similar except for screen displays see page 10 213 CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the Before arming your system all protected doors windows and other protection zones must be READY Key closed or bypassed see BYPASSING section Otherwise the keypad will display a Not Ready message Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted making it easier for you to secure any open zones To show faulted zones DISARMED PRESS Note Keypads light a green READY indi
13. both partitions You can do this from either partition s keypad This procedure is not applicable to disarming or any other system function Continued 17 ARMING ALL PROTECTION With Entry Delay ON 2 Partition AWAY arm both partitions first make sure both partitions are READY TO ARM Arming AWAY AWAY Continued 1 2 2 ENTER MASTER CODE THEN PRESS AWAY Master Code 2 ARMED AUAY SOU RAS EXIT NOU The You May Exit Now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires 18 IVVICC Example 7 2 9 6 press the AWAY key then press the AWAY key again The first press of AWAY arms the local partition the second press of AWAY arms the other remote partition The Armed Away display should appear and remain displayed with exit warning beeps if programmed throughout the exit delay period if both partitions were successfully armed AWAY The red ARMED indicator should also light If the READY TO ARM message re appears when the second AWAY key press is made both partitions have failed to arm due to an open zone in the remote partition If the remote partition is not ready to arm neither partition will arm when using this particular procedure Using the MAXIMUM Key ARMING ALL PROTECTION With Entry Delay OFF Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extend
14. c Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed protection zones are displayed One beep is heard for each zone displayed Subsequently the following is displayed DISARMED BYPASS Ready to Arm ONE SHORT BEEP SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE Opened Zone identifications will appear once every 40 seconds Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40 sec LOW BATTERY AT A TRANSMITTER LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter Keypad only TWO SHORT BEEPS ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed Red ARMED indicator is Keypad only lit THREE SHORT BEEPS a ARM STAY OR INSTANT a ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT is displayed Red ARMED Keypad only indicator is lit b ZONE OPENED WHILE b CHIME displayed descriptor of open protection zone will be displayed if SYSTEM IS IN CHIME MODE the key is pressed RAPID BEEPING a TROUBLE a CHECK displayed Descriptor of troubled protection zone is displayed Keypad only b MEMORY OF ALARM b FIRE or ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed SLOW BEEPING a EXIT DELAY WARNING if a ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed along with You Keypad only programmed Exit Now b ENTRY DELAY WARNING b DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm If a bell is used as external sounder fire alarm is pulsed ring burglary audible emergency is steady ring 40 ARM DISARM KEYPAD ZONE PARTITION BYPAS
15. code plus OFF a second time An exit alarm also results if an entry exit door or interior zone is faulted within two minutes after the end of the exit delay COMMON ZONE OPERATION Your system may have been set up to use a common zone which is an area shared by users of both partitions such as a foyer or lobby If so please note the following The common zone will sound and report alarms only when both partitions are armed If only one partition is armed the system ignores faults on the common zone Either partition may arm its system if the common zone is faulted but once armed the other partition will not be able to arm unless the common zone is first bypassed or the fault is corrected If either partition is armed and the other is in chime mode the common zone will not chime The common zone will chime if both partitions are disarmed and either is in chime mode e Faults on the common zone are displayed on keypads in both partitions e Either partition can clear and restore the common zone after an alarm 28 General 2 Line Alpha Keypad 1 Line Alpha Keypad Fixed Word Keypad ABOUT THE KEYPADS Your keypads allow you to control all system functions The keypads feature a telephone style digital keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display LCD which shows the nature and location of all occurrences The keypads also feature a built in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles The keypads also beep
16. dispositifs pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l ensemble des dispositifs ne d passe pas 100 42 5 INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner s insurance carrier for possible premium credit A GENERAL INFORMATION Insured s Name and Address Insurance Company Policy No First Alert Professional FA162C Other Type of Alarm Burglary Fire Installed by Serviced by Name Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fire Local Sounding Device Police Dept Fire Dept Alarm Monitoring Company Name Address Phone C POWERED BY A C With Rechargeable Power Supply D TESTING Quarterly Monthly Weekly continued on other side 43 OWNER S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST cont SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS __ Furnace Room Basement Front Door 1st Floor Windows Kitchen __ Living Room F BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS Basement Door All windows G ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION Bedrooms __ Dining Room Rear Door Interior locations LL All Accessible Openings Including Skylights Air Conditioners and Vents Attic Hall All Exterior Doors Signature 44
17. operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved There are no user serviceable components in this product and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs This equipment is hearing aid compatible When programming or making test calls to an emergency number briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in the off peak hours such as early morning or late evening 46 WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency Any alarm system whether commercial or residential is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons For example Intruders may gain access through
18. seconds Entry Delay 2 seconds Partition 2 Exit Delay seconds Entry Delay 1 seconds Entry Delay 2 seconds Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company your system may have been programmed for this feature Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system Exit Alarm Active Ask your installer if a common zone was assigned ENTRY EXIT DELAYS Whenever you arm the system the exit delay begins If an entry exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends e g exit door left open the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends the alarm sound stops and the message CANCEL ALARM CA is displayed on the keypad along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone No message is sent to the alarm monitoring company To clear the exit alarm condition the open zone must be made intact to clear the display enter your code plus OFF If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends and an entry exit door or interior zone is still open the alarm sound continues and an exit alarm message is sent to the alarm monitoring company The message ALARM or EA is displayed on the keypad along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone To stop the alarm the system must be disarmed your code plus OFF to clear the display enter your
19. station Simply stated a partitioned system is a single physical alarm system that provides two independent areas of protection intended for use by separate users For the most part you need not know about other users and their structure in the system However when the system is set up for 2 partition operation you may see display messages from time to time which indicate that the system is in use by another user this is normal A partitioned system may also have a common zone area which is an area shared by users of both partitions Refer to the COMMON ZONE OPERATION section for details on using this feature Your system s sensing devices have been assigned to various zones For example the sensing device on your Entry Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01 sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02 and so on These numbers will appear on the display along with a description for that zone on Alpha display keypads only if programmed when an alarm or trouble condition occurs LA Burglary Protection Security Codes Fire Protection SYSTEM OVERVIEW Your system provides four modes of burglary protection STAY AWAY INSTANT and MAXIMUM and allows you to BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed You must turn on or arm the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms The system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting users to the opening of pr
20. to disarm the system and then re arm it again 16 Using the 2 AWAY Key 2 Partition AWAY Arming ARMING ALL PROTECTION With Entry Delay ON Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises When armed in AWAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm You may also re enter through the entrance door but must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed AWAY 1 2 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS AWAY Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the AWAY key 2 ARMED AWAY LISTEN YOu MAY EXIT NOU The keypad will beep twice or beep continuously if an exit warning has been programmed for your system and The You May Exit Now displays the armed AWAY message The red ARMED portion of the message indicator also lights disappears when the exit delay expires In a two partition system you can arm both partitions in the AWAY mode at the same time if the same master code is assigned to
21. unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device Intrusion detectors e g passive infrared detectors smoke detectors and many other sensing devices will not work without power Battery operated devices will not work without batteries with dead batteries or if the batteries are not put in properly Devices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason however briefly Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35 of all fires according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Some of the reasons smoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows Smoke detectors may have been improperly installed and positioned Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys in walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detectors also may not sense a fire on anot
22. your system some devices may activate automatically upon certain system conditions In this case the following commands can be used to override the device activation See your installer for a full explanation of this feature ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS 7 DEVICE NUMBER 7 Security Code Device Number Example 7 2 9 then press then press 7 then enter the number representing the device you wish to activate See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS 8 DEVICE NUMBER II I I8 Security Code Device Number Example 7 21 9 then press then press 8 then enter the number representing the device you wish to de activate See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system Device Description Device Description 1 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 25 PAGING FEATURE If the paging feature has been programmed for your system a pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a 10 digit code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred The 10 digit code will use the following format 5555 5555 will be your particular 4 digit subscriber No this same number will always appear at the
23. 2 14 21 38 41 Chek nnani 11 31 5 7 23 38 Chime Mode 5 9 11 23 38 40 Comm Failure 32 Common Zone 8 Delete User 28 39 Disarming 20 26 38 41 Displaying Bypassed Zones 22 Duress Code 13 27 Emergency Evacuation 35 Entry Delay 5 7 11 Exit Delay 5 7 8 17 18 19 40 41 Exit 8 4 6 11 20 21 33 35 41 Fire Alarm 24 33 40 Fire Protection 6 34 35 Fire 33 Fire Escape 35 Fixed Word Keypads 9 11 Instant 5 11 12 16 38 40 Instant Mode 16 38 Keypads 9 10 11 12 13 KeySWItCh amener 26 32 40 Low Battery 11 32 36 37 40 Maximum 5 7 12 19 38 40 Maximum Mode 19 38 Memory Of Alarm 6 20 26 40 Modem Comm 32 National Fire Protect Assn 34 35 Not Ready 11 14 18 26 38 ____ _ _ 20 Panic Functions 24 Panic Keys 13 33 24 Partitioned System
24. E CONDUCTED WEEKLY The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode Note An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the following tests 1 DISARMED READY TOARN TEST 2 5 Security Code DISARM THE SYSTEM Disarm the system and close all protected windows doors etc The Ready message should be displayed and the green READY indicator lit ENTER THE SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS TEST Example 7 2 9 6 then press the TEST key LISTEN The external sounder should sound for 2 seconds and then turn off If the sounder does not sound CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY FAULT ZONES Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps from the keypad Identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display The display will clear when the door or window is closed Continued 29 TESTING THE SYSTEM OFF Security Code Walk in front of any interior motion detectors if used and listen for three beeps The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated The display will clear when no motion is detected Note that if wireless motion detec
25. IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary robbery fire or otherwise or that the product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary robbery fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result CONSEQUENTLY SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING HOWEVER IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN SELLER S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state No increase or alteration written or verbal to this warra
26. If you return and the main burglary sounder is on DO NOT enter the premises but call the police from a nearby safe location If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off the keypad will beep rapidly upon entering indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms OFF 1 1 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS OFF Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the OFF key DISARMED gt ill be displayed if I Ready message will be displayed if no alarms have PEROS TONKRE occurred while armed and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs the keypad displays the zone number s that caused the alarm and the type of alarm These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user To clear the display note the zone number displayed and repeat step 1 above If the Ready message will not display go to the displayed zone and correct the fault close windows etc If the fault cannot be corrected notify your alarm company 20 BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zon
27. N DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DOC STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas
28. S DELAY ZONE DAY NIGHT ZONE GLOSSARY The following terms are used throughout the manual Armed simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness Disarmed means that the burglary system is turned OFF and must be rearmed to become operational However even in a disarmed state emergency and fire portions of your system are still operational This is the area on your Keypad containing numbered pushbuttons similar to those on telephones or calculators These keys control the arming or disarming of the system and perform other functions which were previously described in this manual A specific area of protection An independent group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users To disarm a specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational An area of protection containing doors most frequently used to enter or exit typically a front door back door or door from the garage into the building The delay zone allows sufficient time for authorized entry or exit without causing an alarm Consult your installer for the entry and exit delay times that have been set for your system during installation and record them in the space provided in this manual on page 7 An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble indication during the disarmed DAY mode and an alarm during the armed NIGHT mode 41 CANADIA
29. STAY message The red ARMED indicator also lights NOTE If you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in after arming STAY you re start the exit delay at any time if programmed simply press the key and then let that person in This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re arm it again 15 Using the INSTANT Key ARMING PERIMETER ONLY With Entry Delay OFF Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door When armed in INSTANT mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises The alarm will also sound immediately if anyone opens the entrance door Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed INSTANT 1 7 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS INSTANT Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the INSTANT key 2 ARMED INSTANT LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed INSTANT message The red ARMED indicator also lights NOTE If you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in after arming STAY you can re start the exit delay at any time if programmed simply press the key and then let that person in This will avoid having
30. UT THE KEYPADS AWAY III STAY _ CHIME INSTANT 20804 BYPASS FIRE NOT READY First Alert ARMED lt gt READY AWAY NO AC ALARM STAY cume cat FIRE CHECK INSTANT OFF AWAY STAY OO CO MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS OO INSTANT CODE CHIME OO OC Professional First Alert FA450KP FA550KP Alpha Keypads single line 2 line OFF AWAY STAY Professional MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY L PANIC FA210KP Fixed Word Keypad 10 ARMED READY OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS OOO gt First Alert INSTANT CODE READY OC Professional FA250KP Fixed Word Keypad AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NOT READY READY NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed Word Keypad Displays All burglary zones interior amp perimeter are armed Perimeter burglary zones such as windows and doors NO AC AWAY are armed STAY CHIME INSTANT BAT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry BYPASS delay is turned off NOT READY One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed STYLE A KEYPAD DISPLAY Appears when burglary portion of the system is not ready for arming due to one or more open protection zones The burglary portion of the system is ready to
31. When an alarm condition occurs the keypad displays the number s of the zone s that caused the problem and displays the type of alarm ex FIRE ALARM It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section Your system may include a voice module that will permit you to access the system via a Touch tone phone either on premises or by call in when away The phone access feature will enable you to do the following Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands via the telephone with voice confirmation provided after each command entry Complete information regarding the use of this feature is provided in a separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER S GUIDE which accompanies the voice module If the paging feature has been programmed for your system your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system and display code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred For detailed information refer to PAGING FEATURE section later in this manual General Information Exit Delay Restart Active ENTRY EXIT DELAYS Your system has preset time delays known as exit delay and entry delay Whenever you arm your system exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm E
32. and interior STAY KEY Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only Interior protection is not armed which allows movement within premises without causing alarm MAXIMUM KEY Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode but without the entry delay feature thus providing maximum protection An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point including the main door TEST KEY Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM section for test procedures BYPASS KEY Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system INSTANT KEY Arms in manner similar to STAY mode but without the entry delay feature Entering via the entry exit door will cause an instant alarm CODE KEY Used to assign additional user codes for other users of the system 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 CHIME KEY Turns CHIME mode and off When on the opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad s READY KEY Displays all open protection zones KEY Quick Arm key permits ARMING of the system without the use of a security code if so programmed KEYS 0 9 Used to enter your security code s See Note on next page READY INDICATOR GREEN Lit when the system is ready to be armed no faults present While the system is disarmed this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed
33. and or cover mouth and nose with a wet cloth 7 Escape quickly don t panic 8 Establish a common meeting place outdoors away from your premises where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account for those missing Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the premises many die going back See How to Prepare a Fire Escape Plan published by First Alert Professional for more details 35 Taking Care of Your System Replacing Batteries in Wireless Sensors Wireless sensors may not have been used in your security system MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance free as possible However to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition 1 Test your system weekly 2 Test your system after any alarm occurs see TESTING THE SYSTEM Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9 volt or 3 volt battery The system detects a low battery in any wireless sensor including smoke detectors the optional personal emergency transmitter and the optional portable wireless keypad A low battery in a portable wireless keypad is detected as soon as one of its keys is pressed and the wired keypad will display 00 Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation and in most units and applications provide 2 4 years of service 3 volt lithium batteries provide up to 4 or more years of operati
34. armed by using CHIME mode When activated three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points Note that the Chime mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed To turn Chime Mode on CHIME 9 Security Code 2 DISARMED CHIME READY TO ARA To turn Chime Mode off 1 CHIME 9 Security Code 2 DIGARMED READY ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS CHIME Example 7 2 9 6 then press the CHIME key VIEW The Chime message displays while chime mode is on ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS CHIME Example 7 2 9 6 then press the CHIME key VIEW The Chime message disappears from the display 23 Panic Keys Your installer should note the functions that are active in your system Types of Panic Alarms If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company PANIC KEYS FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND OR AUDIBLE ALARMS Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions The functions that might be programmed are listed below See your installer for the function s that may have been programmed for your system Keys 70 6 Active
35. be armedl Appears when AC power has been cut off System is operating on backup battery power Appears when AC power is present Appears when the CHIME feature is ON Low battery condition in a wireless sensor if zone number displayed or low system battery if no zone number displayed Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed also appears during a fire alarm or audible emergency alarm Accompanied by the protection zone in alarm Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if an open is detected in FIRE zone at any time or a fault in a DAY NIGHT burglary zone during a disarmed period Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble Appears when a fire alarm is present Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm AW II L 55 READY ALARM STAY cume Bat FIRE CHECK INSTANT STYLE B KEYPAD DISPLAY FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE DISPLAY WINDOW Alpha Keypad A 2 line 32 character Liquid Crystal Display LCD Displays protection zone identification system status and messages Fixed Word Keypad Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre designated words OFF KEY Disarms burglary portion of the system silences alarms and audible trouble indicators and clears visual display after problem s correction AWAY KEY Arms the entire burglary system perimeter
36. beginning of the display on your pager EEE will be a 3 digit number that describes the event that has occurred in your system see explanation below NNN will be a 3 digit User or a zone number depending on the type of event that has occurred The 3 digit Event Codes EEE that can be displayed are 911 Alarm NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the alarm 001 Open System disarmed NNN that follows this code will be the User number 002 Close System armed NNN that follows this code will be the User number 811 Trouble NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the trouble Example 1 Pager displays 123 4 91 00 This indicates that your system Subscriber No 1234 is reporting Alarm 911 due to zone 4 004 being faulted Example 2 Pager displays 1234 001 005 This indicates that your system Subscriber No 1234 is reporting an open disarming 001 by User 5 005 26 General Information Babysitter Code Duress Code Quick Arming SECURITY CODES As an additional safety feature other users who do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes These secondary users are identified by user numbers which are selected when assigning a user s security code You can assign up to 14 additional user codes user numbers 03 16 including the babysitter and duress codes Note that the master primary u
37. cator when system SHOW FAULTS is ready If not lit the system is not ready to be armed READY PRESS THE READY KEY 1 Do not enter the security code but simply press the READY key 2 FAULT 05 FRONT SECURE FAULTED ZONES UPSTAIRS BEDROON Typical fault display shows open zones Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system 3 DISARMED SYSTEM CAN BE ARMED READY TOARN The Ready message will be displayed when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed You may now arm the system as usual 14 Using the 3 STAY key ARMING PERIMETER ONLY With Entry Delay ON Use this key when you are staying home but might expect someone to use the entrance door later When armed in STAY mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises Late arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm but they must disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed STAY 1 3 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS STAY Security Code Example 6 then press the STAY key 2 ARMED 51789 LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed
38. cessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User s Manual Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS In the event of telephone operational problems disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X CA38A in Canada telephone wall jack We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones on installation of the system Do not disconnect the phone connection inside the control communicator Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines If the regular phone works correctly after the control communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines the control communicator has a problem and should be returned for repair If upon disconnection of the control communicator there is still a problem on the line notify the telephone company that they have a problem and request prompt repair service The user may not under any circumstances in or out of warranty attempt any service or repairs to the sys
39. d are intact and make them so if they are not If the zone uses a wireless detector check that changes in the room moving furniture televisions etc are not blocking wireless signals from the detector If the problem has been corrected the zone and Zone No descriptor s and CHECK should disappear If not key an OFF Telco Fault or CHECK and zone 94 COMM FAILURE or FC sequence security code plus OFF to clear the display A CHECK condition can also indicate a wiring problem II the check display persists CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY Note that the system will not allow arming if a CHECK condition exists To arm the system with a CHECK condition present you must first bypass the zone s having the CHECK condition If the telephone line monitor feature has been programmed for your system this display indicates that the telephone line has been disconnected or cut In some systems this display will be accompanied by a trouble sound from the keypad and the external sounder may be activated CONTACT YOUR SERVICE COMPANY IMMEDIATELY To silence the trouble sound enter your security code plus OFF Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication portion of your system CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY TROUBLE CONDITIONS Continued beeping that accompanies a low battery display items 4 amp 5 can be stopped by entering an OFF sequence code OFF Not all s
40. de OFF Enter code Do this to turn chime mode off Press CHIME 9 38 Test Mode Test Mode OFF Add or Change a User Change a Master Code QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS Continued FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Enter code Press TEST 5 Enter code Press OFF 1 Enter master code Press CODE 8 Enter user s 2 digit user No Enter code for that user Enter master code Press CODE 8 Enter user number to be deleted Enter master code Press CODE 8 Press 0 2 master user no Enter new 4 digit master code Enter new master code again Do this to enter test mode Sounds alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested Do this to turn test mode off System returns to normal mode Do this to add or change a user code Do this to delete a user code from the system Do this to change the existing master code 39 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS SOUND CAUSE 990 XV _ _ LOUD INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed eee LOUD CONTINUOUS ALARM is displayed descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed Keypad amp External EMERGENCY ALARM ONE SHORT BEEP a SYSTEM DISARM DISARMED READY TO is displayed not repeated b SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT b The number and descriptor of the open protection zone is displayed Keypad only WITH AN OPEN ZONE c BYPASS VERIFY
41. ed periods of time such as vacations etc or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas When armed in MAXIMUM mode the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened or if any movement is detected inside the premises You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm but an alarm will be sounded as soon as someone re enters Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES section The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed MAXIMUM 1 4 Security Code 2 ARMED MAXIMUM SOU RAY EXIT NOU The You May Exit Now portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS MAXIMUM Example 7 2 9 6 then press the MAXIMUM key LISTEN The keypad will beep twice or beep continuously if exit warning has been programmed for your system and will display the armed MAXIMUM message AWAY INSTANT on fixed word keypads The red ARMED indicator also lights 19 DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds See 1 OFFKey SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds IMPORTANT
42. es ci dessus n emp chet pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Actuellement les entreprises de t l communications ne permettent pas que l on raccorde leur mat riel aux prises d abonn s sauf dans les cas precis pr vus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises Les r parations du mat riel homologu doivent tre effectu es pas un centre d entretien canadien autoris d sign par le fournisseur La compagnie de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques de r seau de conduites d eau s il y en soient raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas L indice de charge IC assign chaque dispositif terminal pour viter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre raccord un circuit t l phonique boucl utilis par ce dispositif La terminaison du circuit boucl peut tre constitu e de n importe quelle combinaison de
43. es intentionally unprotected Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence security code plus OFF is performed Bypasses are also removed if the arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed To bypass zones the system must be disarmed first BYPASS 1 6 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS Security Code Example 7 2 9 6 then press the BYPASS key 2 ENTER ZONE NUMBERS Zone Numbers Enter the zone number s for the zones to be bypassed e g 01 02 03 etc Important All single digit numbers must be preceded by a zero for example enter 01 for zone 1 BYPASS OTERONT WAIT UPSTAIRS BEGROGH The keypad will display the word BYPASS along with each bypassed zone number Wait for these zones to be Typical bypass message 3 7 displayed to be sure that intended zones are bypassed 4 DISARAED BYPASS ARM AS USUAL READY TO ARR Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the Ready message Continued 21 BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Continued Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open faulted zones without having to enter zone numbers individually Ask your installer if this feature is active All open faulted zones
44. fire occurs is inadequate maintenance This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance Homeowners property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property We continue to develop new and improved protection devices Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments 48 SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable Your local First Alert dealer is Name Address 49 1 Line Alpha Keypads 9 2 Line Alpha keypads 9 2 Partition AWAY 17 AG LOSS ur ne ue 32 AGJA USEN 28 39 Alpha Keypad 9 13 Arming 13 15 16 17 18 19 38 Audible Emergency 11 24 40 Audible Notifications 40 5 11 12 17 26 38 40 Away 12 17 26 38 Babysitter Code 27 Burglary Protection 4 5 41 Bypass 1
45. her level of a residence or building A second floor detector for example may not sense a first floor or basement fire Moreover smoke detectors have sensing limitations No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time In general detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness and safety hazards like smoking in bed violent explosions escaping gas improper storage of flammable materials overloaded electrical circuits children playing with matches or arson Depending upon the nature of the fire and or the locations of the smoke detectors the detector even if it operates as anticipated may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death 47 WARNING THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM continued Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They do create multiple beams of protection and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls ceilings floors closed doors glass partitions glass doors or windows Mechanical tampering masking painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors windows or any part of the optical system can reduce their detection ability Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in
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47. on Actual battery life will depend on the environment in which the sensor is used the number of signals that the transmitter in the sensor has had to send and the specific type of sensor Factors such as humidity high or low temperatures or large swings in temperature may all lead to the reduction of actual battery life in an installation If you have a low battery in a wireless sensor a low battery message is displayed on the keypad In addition a battery operated smoke detector with a low battery also emits a single chirp sound approximately once every 20 30 seconds identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery Note The low battery message comes on as a warning that battery replacement in indicated sensor s is due within 30 days In the meantime a sensor causing a low battery indication is still fully operational Important Use only batteries recommended by your installer as replacement 26 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low You can silence the keypad s warning tones by pressing the OFF key but the keypad s low Battery Warning battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in Tones atthe or more of your sensors When you replace the weak battery with a fresh one the sensor Keypad will send good battery signal to the control as soon as the sensor is activated opening closing of door window etc causing the low battery display to turn off If
48. otected doors and windows while the system is disarmed Refer to the other sections of this manual for procedures for using these features The following table lists the four different arming modes and the results of each Arming Features For Each Arming Mode Mode Exit Delay Entry Delay Perimeter Armed Interior Armed AWAY STAY INSTANT At the time of installation you were assigned a personal four digit security code known only to you You must enter the security code when arming and disarming the system and when performing other system functions As an additional safety feature other users who do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for procedures on adding security codes to the system The fire protection portion of your security system if used is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises Alarms Memory of Alarm Phone Access amp Voice Response Capability Paging Feature SYSTEM OVERVIEW When an alarm occurs both the keypad and external sounders sound and the keypad displays the zone s causing the alarm If your system is connected to a central monitoring station an alarm message is also sent To stop the alarm sounding simply disarm the system
49. ser of the system is the only one who can assign codes to secondary or temporary users and is user number 02 user number 01 is reserved for the installer of the system All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system functions a system armed with one user s code can be disarmed by another user s code with the exception of the babysitter code described below This code can be used to arm the system in assigned partitions but cannot disarm the system unless the system was armed with this code This code is typically assigned to someone such as a babysitter who has a need to arm disarm the system only at certain times The babysitter code is assigned to user 15 The user of this code should not use the Quick Arming feature described below This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat When used the system will act normally but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of your situation if that service has been provided Duress code is assigned to user 16 Important This code is useful only when the system is connected to a alarm monitoring company Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer the key can be pressed place of the security code when arming the system The security code must always be used to disarm the system however 27 SECURITY CODES To Add a User Important Temporary users of the system e g bab
50. t remedy the problem there may still be smoke in the detector Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds When the problem has been corrected clear the display by entering your code and pressing the OFF key 33 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS KITCHEN A TV ROOM DINING BEDROOM o LIVING ROOM BEDROOM Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection A Heat Activated Detectors a BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM o JE CLOSED GARAGE DOOR TO BR LVNG 24 With regard to the number and placement of smoke heat detectors we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association s NFPA Standard 74 noted below Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In addition the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room dining room bedroom s kitchen hallway s attic furnace room utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages Steps to Safety 9
51. tem It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs 45 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This equipment uses the following jacks An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment
52. temperature however as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range of 90 to 105 F the detection performance can decrease Alarm warning devices such as sirens bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo radio air conditioner or other appliance or by passing traffic Finally alarm warning devices however loud may not warn hearing impaired people or waken deep sleepers Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended however occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency situation In the case of a monitored alarm system authorities may not respond appropriately This equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or
53. the sensor is not activated the display will automatically clear within approximately 1 hour Routine Care Treat the components of your security system as you would any other electrical equipment Do not slam sensor protected doors or windows Keep dust from accumulating the keypad and all protective sensors particularly on motion sensors and smoke detectors keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth Do not spray water or any other fluid on the units 47 QUICK GUIDE SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Press Do this to view faulted zones when system not ready Arm System Enter code Do this to arm the system in the mode selected Press arming key desired AWAY STAY INSTANT MAXIMUM Disarm System Enter code Do this to disarm the system and silences alarms Press OFF 1 Enter code Do this to bypass protection zones Bypassed zones are un Press BYPASS 6 protected and will not cause an alarm if violated Enter zone numbers to be bypassed use 2 digit entries Quick Bypass Enter code Do this to bypass all faulted zones automatically if programmed Press BYPASS 6 and stopZones 17 30 and 31 will also be bypassed even if not faulted depending on programming and if used in your particular system Chime Mode ON Enter code Do this to turn on chime mode Keypad will sound if doors or Press CHIME 9 windows are violated while system disarmed Chime Mo
54. tors are used there is a 3 minute delay between activations This is to conserve battery life To test all smoke detectors follow the manufacturer s instructions The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated If a problem is experienced with any protection point no confirming sounds no display CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY When all protection points have been checked and are intact closed there should be no zone identification numbers displayed on the keypad When testing is completed exit the TEST mode by continuing with step 5 EXIT TEST MODE Enter your security code and press the OFF key If the test mode is inadvertently left active it automatically turns off after 4 hours 30 Typical Check Displays Note that zone number 9 represents a problem with wireless receivers or other system devices which are not user serviceable CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY 1 TROUBLE CONDITIONS The word CHECK on the Keypad s display accompanied by a rapid beeping at the Keypad indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system The displays in parenthesis may appear on non alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present To silence the beeping sound for check conditions press any key CHECK Zone No and or descriptor or CHECK Indicates that a problem exists with those zone s First determine if the zone s displaye
55. ts in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase under normal use and service Seller s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing at its option free of charge for parts labor or transportation any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and ser vice Seller shall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller In case of defect contact the security professional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for product repair This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties obligations or liabilities THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE
56. xit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command and applies to all modes of arming protection Slow beeps will sound throughout the exit delay period if programmed Restarting Exit Delay While Armed Your system may have been programmed to allow you to restart the exit delay after the system has been armed in STAY mode This is useful if you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in after arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re arm it again If programmed you can restart the exit delay by pressing the key Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re enter through the designated entrance door But you must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends or an alarm will occur The keypad beeps during the entry delay period reminding you to disarm the system There are two entry delays if programmed The first is for your primary entrance and the second may be used for a secondary entrance where a longer delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes These modes provide greater security while on the premises or while away for extended periods of time See your installer for your delay times Partition 1 Exit Delay seconds Entry Delay 1
57. ysitters cleaning staff etc should not be or Change a shown how to use any system function they do not need to know such as bypassing protection User s Code zones for example Sequential key depressions for all steps in a procedure must be made within 2 seconds of one another or else the entire entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning 0 perform steps 1 2 and 3 below with no delay between steps Master Code CODE 1 8 Enter your 4 digit master code then press CODE key 2 Enter 2 digit user number User Number Enter the 2 digit User Number 03 16 for the user you are adding or changing 3 Enter 4 digit user s code User s Code Enter the new 4 digit security code for that user To Delete a User Master Code CODE 8 Enter master code then press CODE key 2 Enter 2 digit user number to be deleted User Number Enter the 2 digit User Number 03 16 for the user whose code you are deleting Wait about 3 seconds until the keypad beeps once before pressing any other key The code is automatically deleted To Change Your Master Code Original Master Code CODE Master s User No New Master Code New Master Code Note that the new Master Se CNET be 28 Using the 5 TEST Key TESTING THE SYSTEM TO B
58. ystems use wireless transmitters 4 10 SYSTEM LO BAT or BAT with no zone No LO BAT zone descriptor or BAT with zone No MODEM COMM or CC POWER indicator if present is off AC LOSS is displayed or NO AC Busy Standby or dl OPEN CIRCUIT or OC Long Rng Trbl 32 Indicates that a low system battery condition exists this is accompanied by a trouble sound at the Keypad CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE Indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless transmitter displayed accompanied by by a once per minute beeping at the Keypad Replace the battery in the affected wireless transmitter as soon as possible see page 00 or CALL FOR SERVICE Indicates that the control is on line with the central station s remote computer The control will not operate while on line Wait a few minutes The display should disappear The system is operating on battery power only II only some lights are out on the premises check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored to the system If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute the system is disabled CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY The keypad is not receiving signals from the control CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY If programmed your back up Long Range Radio communication has failed CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IF INSTALLED
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