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USER'S
MANUAL
FA142C Security System
N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've
made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection
technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status.
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency.
Your system may consist of at least one keypad which provides full control of system
operation, various sensors such as motion detectors and door and window sensing
devices, plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors
designed to provide early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been pro-
grammed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a
central alarm monitoring station.
All system functions are controlled by your keypad(s), which are described in the next
section, ABOUT THE KEYPADS.
Zones 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 06, sensing
devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. These zone numbers
will appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will
sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm. Your system can be armed in one of
four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM. Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM
sections for instructions in using these modes of operation.
Your system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting you to the opening and closing of
doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on 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 emer-
gency exit routes from your house.
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message
at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition, if your system is
connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm
sounding, you simply disarm the system.
Memory Of Alarm When an alarm or trouble condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the
zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm or trouble (ex. FIRE,
ALARM, CHECK). The display remains until it is cleared by entering the OFF sequence
(security code + OFF key) twice.
Phone Access & Your system may include a phone module that will permit you to access the system via a
Voice Response Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access
Capability feature will enable you to do the following:
(Optional)
• 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.
Paging Feature 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 on page 25.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
General Your keypad(s) (see page 7) 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 feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm conditions
and produces warning tones during entry (and exit, if so programmed) delay periods. The
sounder also provides acknowledgement tones when keys are pressed, and confirmation
tones for successful command entries.
The keys are located behind a flip-down cover which can be removed, if desired.
Keypad Displays There are two basic types of keypad displays, Alpha and Fixed-Word, either of which may
have been used in your system.
• Alpha Keypads feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD) which can display the nature and location of all occurrences in friendly English.
• Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar to the Alpha Keypads, except that
their LCD display uses pre-designated (fixed) words to identify the nature and location
of occurrences. Words displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that
their location in the display window will vary with various models (see the next page).
Unless stated otherwise, all commands and procedures described herein apply equally to
all keypads.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays
AWAY
STAY
All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are
armed.
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows
and doors are armed.
Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry
delay is turned off.
One or more burglary protection zones have
been bypassed.
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 be armed.
Appears when AC power has been cut off.
System is operating on backup battery power.
00
00
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
NOT READY
STYLE A
NO AC
AWAY
AWAY
00
BYPASS
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
READY
NO AC
ALARM
STAY
M STAY
FIRE
CHECK INSTANT
FIRE
STYLE B
AC
CHIME
BAT
Appears when AC power is present.
Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
Low system battery if no zone number is shown, or Low battery condition in a wireless
sensor if zone number is also shown.
TYPICAL FIXED-WORD DISPLAYS
ALARM
CHECK
Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears
during a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone in alarm.
Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is
detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone
during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
FIRE
Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED
NO AC
AWAY
First Alert ®
BYPASS NOT READY
**** DISARMED ****
READY TO ARM
ALARM
FIRE
STAY
CHIME BAT
CHECK
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
INSTANT
ARMED
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
READY
A
C
A
C
B
D
B
D
ARMED
READY
ARMED
READY
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
Professional
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
4
6
5
TEST
5
BYPASS
6
MAXIMUM
4
MAXIMUM TEST
BYPASS
6
INSTANT CODE CHIME
4
5
9
7
8
CODE
8
CHIME
9
INSTANT
7
CHIME
9
CODE
8
INSTANT
7
READY
0
#
READY
READY
*
First Alert
First Alert
PANIC
0
#
0
#
*
*
Professional
Professional
FA210KPFIXED-WORDKEYPAD
FA250KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD
(STYLE A DISPLAY)
(STYLE B DISPLAY)
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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD
SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE
1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-
9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other
character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection
zone identification, system status, and messages (see
page 9).
users of the system.
10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the
opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will
sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).
Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and
system status messages using pre-designated words (see
page 6).
✱
11.
12.
READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.
2. OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences
alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual
display after problem's correction.
#
KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the sys-
tem without the use of a security code (if so programmed).
†
3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and 13. KEYS 0–9 : Used to enter your security code(s). See Note
interior. at top of next page.
4. STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only. 14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is
Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within
premises without causing alarm.
ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system is
disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones
are closed and opened.
5. MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in manner similar to AWAY mode,
but without the entry delay feature, thus providing maximum 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been
protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any
protection point, including the main door.
armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
16. 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).
6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder if
disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM section for test
procedures.
7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from
17. EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS:
being monitored by the system.
Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).
8. 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.
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.
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†Note: Keys
1
through
9
each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY,
etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).
1
**** DISARMED ****
READY TO ARM
17
3
15
14
A
C
B
D
ARMED
READY
IMPORTANT!:
4
When entering codes and commands, se-
quential 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.
2
STAY
OFF
AWAY
6
1
2
3
TEST
5
BYPASS
MAXIMUM
4
5
6
7
CODE
8
INSTANT
7
CHIME
9
10
16
READY
First Alert
0
#
*
9
Professional
SHOWN WITH
FLIP-DOWN
KEY COVER
REMOVED
8
11
13
12
TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD
Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for
screen displays (see page 6).
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SECURITY CODES
General At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code,
known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system functions,
including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety feature, up to 4
temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know
the Master code. Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes
are assigned.
IMPORTANT! When performing any of the procedures that follow, do not allow more
than 2 seconds to elapse between steps, otherwise the entry will be aborted, and the
procedure must be repeated from its beginning.
To Assign, Change, or The Master security code can be used to assign up to 4 secondary User codes (up to 5 if
Delete User Codes no Duress code is assigned). The Master code can also be used to change any User code
or to remove (delete) any secondary User code from the system.
It is recommended that
To Assign or Change a User Code:
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.
obvious codes such as
1-1-1-1 or 1-2-3-4 not be
assigned.
2. Enter the single-digit User No. for whom a code is to be assigned or changed.
Codes for User Nos. 3 to 6 may be assigned; however, if a Duress code (User No. 8)
has not been assigned (either by your installer, or by yourself), an additional user
code may be assigned to user No. 8 .
Temporary users should
not be shown how to use
any system function that
they do not need to know
(e.g., how to bypass pro-
tection zones).
3. Enter the desired 4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep
once when a User code has been successfully entered.
To Delete a User Code:
Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then stop. In a few moments, the keypad will beep
once, indicating that the existing code has been deleted.
Duress Code 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 central station of
your situation, if that service has been provided.
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SECURITY CODES (Continued)
Duress Code The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 8.
(Continued)
To program a Duress code:
Enter your Master Code + 8 + 8 + [desired 4-digit duress code].
The keypad will beep once.
Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User’s Code.
If a DURESS code
is assigned, check
here:
-
To change the Duress code:
Enter the Master Code + 8 + 8 + [new 4-digit duress code].
To delete the Duress code:
Enter the Master Code + 8 + 8, and then stop. When the keypad beeps once it signifies
that the code has been deleted.
To Change Your Master Enter the original Master code + 8 + 2 + New Master Code + New Master Code
Code again .
The keypad will beep 3 times, indicating acceptance of the new master code.
Quick Arming
If your system supports "Quick Arming", the "#" key can be pressed in place of the
security code when arming the system. The security code is always required, however,
when disarming the system.
Ask your installer if "Quick
Arming" is active for your
system; if so, check here:
Phone (Voice) Module If your system includes a phone module, your installer will have programmed a 2-digit
phone access code for your system. Be sure to obtain this phone code from your installer.
Ask your installer if your
system includes a phone
module; if so, check here:
Complete information regarding the use of this phone access feature is provided in a
separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER'S GUIDE, which accompanies the
phone module.
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ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you arm
your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the entry/exit door without
setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter
through the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry
delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry de-
lay period, reminding you 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 can provide greater security while you are
sleeping or while you are away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times and record them here:
Exit Delay:
seconds
Entry Delay:
seconds
Remember, there will be no entry delay
when arming INSTANT or MAXIMUM.
Exit Delay If so programmed by your installer, when arming AWAY (see page 18) or MAXIMUM (see
Alerting Sound page 19), slow beeps will sound from the keypad during exit delay, turning to fast beeps
during the final five seconds of the delay time.
Ask your installer if this is active for your system, and if so, check here:
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section),
otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and your keypad’s READY
indicator light will not be lit.
✱
READY Key
The READY (✱) key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to
secure any open zone.
To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY (✴) key (do not enter
code first). Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.
A "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection zones have been either closed
or bypassed and the keypad's READY indicator light (if present) will be lit.
READY
TO DISPLAY OPEN ZONES, PRESS THE
✱
KEY.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE
(AFTER PRESSING READY KEY)
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
WHEN NOT READY TO ARM
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
INDICATING "READY TO ARM"
DI S A R M E D - PR ES S ✱
F A U LT 0 6 F R O N T
UP S T A IR S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
DI S A R M E D
RE A D Y T O A R M
****
****
TO S HO W F AU LTS
ALPHA
ALPHA
AC
AC
AC
06
NOT READY
NOT READY
READY
FIXED-WORD
FIXED-WORD
FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Using the This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally
unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.
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BYPASS Key
1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
LIMITATION
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Single
digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06).
The system will not
allow fire zones to
be bypassed.
3. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display a "Bypass" message for each by-
passed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.
4. Arm the system as usual.
All bypasses are removed
when an OFF sequence
(security code plus OFF)
is performed.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated
while your system is armed.
TO BYPASS ZONES:
TYPICAL MOMENTARY DISPLAYS
• ENTER CODE.
OF BYPASSED ZONE
• PRESS BYPASS KEY.
• ENTER ZONE Nos.
BY P A S S 0 6 F R O N T
UP S T A IR S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
• WAIT FOR BYPASSED ZONES
TO BE DISPLAYED.
• ARM SYSTEM AS USUAL.
AC
06
BYPASS
FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued)
Quick Bypass If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass zones as checked
below, without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for
Ask your installer if "Quick
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.
Bypass" is active for your
system, and determine
which box(es) you should
Bypass all open (faulted) zones
Bypass all open (faulted) zones plus these zones, as checked:
check here. →
17,
30,
31,
46,
47
Not active for your system.
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. In a few
moments, all open zones (and others, if checked above) will be sequentially displayed
along with a "Bypass" message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the
system as usual.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
"READY TO ARM WITH ZONES BYPASSED"
BY P A S S 0 6 F R O N T
UP S T A IR S B E D R O O M
SYSTEM CAN NOW BE ARMED
WITH ZONE(S) BYPASSED.
ALPHA
AC
BYPASS
READY
FIXED-WORD
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
STAY Key
Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later.
3
1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red
ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming actually
takes place. See the note below.
BEFORE ARMING, make
sure all doors and windows
are closed. Refer to
CHECKING FOR O P E N
ZONES on page 13.
3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter window or non-
entry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the
premises.
Anyone entering later can enter through an entry/exit door without causing an alarm, but
they must disarm the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
THE STAY MODE ARMS
THE PERIMETER, BUT
ALLOWS USE OF THE
ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
PERSONS WITHIN THE
PREMISES CAN MOVE
ABOUT FREELY.
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 – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person in.
This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
Note: When you first arm the system in the STAY mode, “You may exit now” will be
displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay. This delay is in effect in
the system even when arming STAY. When the exit delay period ends, “You may exit
now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the STAY mode.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED STAY”
AC
AR M E D
Y OU M AY E X I T NOW
S TA Y
***
***
STAY
FIXED-WORD
>
ALPHA
The message “you may exit now”
disappears when the exit delay expires.
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
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INSTANT Key
1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED
indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming actually takes
place. See the note below.
BEFORE ARMING,
make sure all doors and
windows are closed. Refer
to CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13.
3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter door or window
is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.
If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming INSTANT, you can
re-start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person
in. This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
THE INSTANT MODE
ARMS THE PERIMETER
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/
EXIT DOOR), WITH N O
ENTRY DELAY.
PERSONS WITHIN THE
PREMISES CAN MOVE
ABOUT FREELY
Note: When you first arm the system in the INSTANT mode, “You may exit now” will be
displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay. This delay is in
effect in the system even when arming INSTANT. When the exit delay period
ends, “You may exit now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the
INSTANT mode.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED INSTANT”
AC
AR M E D IN S T A N T
Y OU M AY E X I T NOW
*
*
STAY
INSTANT
FIXED-WORD
>
ALPHA
The message “you may exit now”
disappears when the exit delay expires.
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
Use this key when no one will be staying inside.
2
AWAY Key
1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED
indicator lights.
BEFORE ARMING, m a k e
sure all doors and windows are
closed. Refer to CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without
causing an alarm.
After the exit delay expires, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if a
protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened, or if any movement is detected
inside your premises.
You may re-enter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the
system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
"ARMED AWAY"
THE AWAY KEY ARMS THE
AR M E D
Y OU M AY E X I T NOW
A W A Y
ENTIRE SYSTEM (INTERIOR AND
PERIMETER), BUT ALLOWS USE
OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
***
***
> The message “you may exit now” changes to
ALL SECURE when the exit delay expires.
ALPHA
AC
AWAY
FIXED-WORD
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of
time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving
4
MAXIMUM Key
through protected interior areas.
1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM (MAX) key.
BEFORE ARMING,
close all doors and windows 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13)
lights.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing
an alarm.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if any protected
door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.
An alarm sounds immediately, when someone re-enters.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS –"ARMED MAXIMUM"
AR M E D M A X IM U M
Y OU M AY E X I T NOW
*
*
THE MAXIMUM KEY ARMS
THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT
DOOR) WITH NO ENTRY DELAY.
> The message “you may exit now” changes to ALL
SECURE when the exit delay expires.
ALPHA
AC
AWAY
INSTANT
FIXED-WORD
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS
Using the
The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds.
1
OFF Key
To Disarm the System
Enter your security code and press the OFF key.
The "Ready" message will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to
confirm that the system is disarmed.
IMPORTANT:
If you return and the
main burglary sounder is
on, DO NOT ENTER, but
CONTACT 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 your
entering, indicating that an
alarm has occurred during
your absence.
To Silence a Burglary Alarm
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning
tones of a Memory of Alarm).
Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door,
window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the
keypad's Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a
"Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.
To Silence a Fire Alarm
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and
CONTACT THE POLICE from a
nearby safe location.
Simply press the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence FIRE alarms).
To then clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display, enter your security code and press
the OFF key again. See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.
A FIRE alarm is an interrupted/pulsed sound. A BURGLARY alarm is a continuous/steady sound.
TYPICAL FIRE ALARM DISPLAY
TYPICAL BURGLARY ALARM DISPLAY
AC
AC
05
FIRE
06
F IR E 0 5
MA S T E R B E D R O O M
AL A R M 0 6
MA S T E R B E D R O O M
ALARM
ALARM
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
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EXIT ALARMS
Exit Alarm Warning Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature.
Displays and Sounds
When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at the time the exit
delay ends, the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an
unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action:
Alarm Warning" is active
Ask your installer if "Exit
for your system, and if • If you disarm the system during the entry delay period that will immediately follow, the
so, check here:
sound stops. The keypad displays "CANCELED ALARM "or "CA" as well as a zone
indication. No message is transmitted to the central station.
• If the system is NOT disarmed during the immediately following entry delay period, the
sounds continue until the system is disarmed (or alarm sounder timeout occurs). The
keypad displays "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" as well as a zone indication. An "exit alarm"
message will be sent to the central station.
Note: The latter "EXIT ALARM" conditions also result if an alarm from an exit or interior
zone occurs within two minutes after the end of an exit delay.
In any of the above cases, a second OFF sequence (security code + OFF key) will clear
the keypad display.
CHIME MODE
Using the Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed
by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound at the Keypad whenever a
door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection
9
CHIME Key
points.
This feature can be used
only while the burglary
system is disarmed.
To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press the CHIME key. The
CHIME message will appear.
To turn Chime Mode off, enter the security code and press the CHIME key again.
The CHIME message will disappear.
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PANIC KEYS
(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS)
Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combinations of keys to
Panic Keys manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed
are: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire.
A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station*, but there is no
audible alarm or visual display.
An audible emergency sends a signal to the central station* and sounds a loud,
steady alarm at your keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be connected
(ALARM plus a zone number is also displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the central station*
and sounds at keypad(s), but not at external bells or sirens.
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station* and uniquely sounds at
keypad(s) and external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a zone number is also displayed).
* If connected to central station.
TO INITIATE A PANIC FUNCTION AT ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT:
Press an active lettered key for at least two seconds.
or
Press both keys of an active pair at the same time.
Also see Duress Code feature on page 10.
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PANIC KEYS
CHECK IF
ACTIVE
PANIC
KEY(S)
P R O G R A M M E D
F U N C T I O N
ZONE
NUMBER
[A]
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
95
07
96
[B]
SEE YOUR INSTALLER
AND NOTE HERE
[C]
OR
THE KEY(S) & FUNCTION(S)
PROGRAMMED
[1] & [✴]
[✴] & [#]
[3] & [#]
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE
95
07
96
FOR YOUR SYSTEM
• KEYS [A], [B], AND [C] ARE NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS.
• KEY [D], IF PRESENT ON YOUR KEYPAD, IS NOT ACTIVE HERE.
OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS
Programmed
Actions
Ask your installer to provide information on any special system actions
that have been programmed during installation.
(in response to
A C T I O N
S T A R T E D B Y
S T O P P E D B Y
zone activity
or manual entries)
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY
Using the The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be
checked for proper operation.
5
TEST Key
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY
message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.
NO ALARM REPORTS
WILL BE SENT TO THE
2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key.
CENTRAL MONITORING 3. As the Test mode is entered, the external siren or bell will sound for one second and
STATION while the
system is in Test mode.
then turn off.
Each time a protection zone is faulted during the following steps, the keypad sounds
3 beeps.
The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is
in the test mode.
If these sounds do not occur, call for service immediately.
4. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for the required
sounds The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the dis-
play.
5. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for the required sound
as movement is detected. The identification of the detector should appear on the
display when it is activated.
Note: Wireless PIR (Passive Infrared) units will send signals out only if they have
been inactive for 3 minutes.
6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all
are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the
display when each is activated.
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TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued)
7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone
identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any
protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
8. Turn off the Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key.
PAGING FEATURE
If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your 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: SSSS–EEE–NNN
SSSS will be your particular 4-digit subscriber No. (this same number will always appear at the 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 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: 1 23 4 –9 1 1 –0 0 4
This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an Alarm (911), due to zone 4 (004) being faulted.
Example 2. Pager displays:
1 23 4 –0 0 1 –0 0 5
This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an open/disarming (001) by User 5 (005).
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TROUBLE CONDITIONS
"Check" and The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad,
"Battery" Displays indicates a trouble condition in the system.
To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key.
1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a
problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the
CHECK display relates to
IMMEDIATELY.
a
fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE
Determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the
problem has been corrected, the display can be cleared if you enter the OFF se-
quence (user code plus OFF key) twice. If the display persists, CALL FOR
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
2. If there are wireless sensors* in your system, the CHECK condition may
* Not all systems use
wireless sensors.
also be caused by some change in the environment that prevents the receiver from
hearing a particular sensor. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if this
occurs.
TYPICAL
"CHECK" DISPLAYS
IF YOU CANNOT CORRECT A "CHECK"
DISPLAY, OR IF IT IS FOR A FIRE ZONE,
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
C H E C K 0 6 F R O N T
UP S T A IR S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
AC
0 6
CHECK
FIXED-WORD
–26–
TROUBLE CONDITIONS
Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads.
[
Other Trouble
Displays
Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com-
munication portion of your system.
1. COMM. FAILURE
(or FC)
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
*Any “beeping” that
accompanies a
trouble display can
be stopped by
entering an OFF
sequence (code +
OFF)
Indicates that a low system battery condition exists. This
will be accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at
the Keypad. If this condition persists for more than one
day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE.
2. SYSTEM LO BAT
(or BAT with no zone No.)
3. LO BAT + zone descriptor
(or BAT with zone No.)
Indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless
transmitter** number displayed. This will be accompanied
by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the Keypad. Either
replace the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE.
If the battery is not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK
display may occur.
**Not all systems
use wireless
transmitters.
Some wireless sensors contain a non-replaceable long-life
battery which requires replacement of the entire unit at the
end of battery life (e.g., 5802 Pendant and 5802CP Belt
Clip Personal Emergency Transmitters).
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.
4. MODEM COMM
(or CC)
–27–
TROUBLE CONDITIONS
5. AC LOSS is displayed
(or NO AC)
The system is operating on battery power only due to a
Other Trouble Displays
power failure.
(Continued)
If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit
breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary.
CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to
the system.
6. Busy-Standby
(or dI)
If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, system is
disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
7. OPEN CIRCUIT
(or OC)
The keypad is not receiving signals from the control.
8. Long Rng Trbl
(or bF)
If programmed, back-up Long Range Radio communica
tion has failed. CALL FOR SERVICE .
Total Power Failure
If there is no keypad display at all (screen blank), and the READY
indicator is not lit, operating power (from AC and back-up battery) for the system has
stopped and the system is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
FOR SERVICING INFORMATION,
SEE PAGE 43
–28–
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)
General
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the
event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will au-
tomatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from
the Keypad(s). This sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. A FIRE
message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm (see below
for silencing fire alarms).
* Temporal pulse sounding is produced for Fire alarms, as follows:
3 pulses–pause–3 pulses–pause–3 pulses. . . , repeated.
TYPICAL FIRE EMERGENCY DISPLAYS
AC
F IR E 0 5
MA S T E R B E D R O O M
05
ALARM
FIRE
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
Silencing 1. You can silence the alarm at any time by pressing the OFF key (the security code is
Fire Alarms
not needed to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the
OFF key again (to clear Memory of Alarm).
2. If the Keypad's fire indication does not clear after the second OFF sequence, smoke
detectors may still be responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity.
Investigate, and should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.
3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in the detector. Clear it
by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds.
4. When the problem has been corrected, clear the display by entering your code and
pressing the OFF key.
–29–
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued)
Manually Initiating 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the
a Fire Alarm
problem, go to your nearest Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the
appropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed by the
installer). Check below, and on page 23.
2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises.
3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire De-
partment immediately.
4. If no flames or smoke are apparent, investigate the cause of the alarm. The zone
number(s) of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will be displayed at the Keypad.
Ask your installer which lettered key, or key pair, has been assigned for manually initiating a
FIRE alarm, and place a check mark in the box next to the assigned key or key pair.
CHECK LETTERED KEY
ASSIGNED FOR FIRE
CHECK KEY PAIR ASSIGNED FOR FIRE
PRESS
[
[
A
O R
1
and
✱
AT THE SAME TIME
B
O R
PRESS
✱
and
#
AT THE SAME TIME
\X( ) C \ X (
) AT THE SAME TIME
)
O R
\X( )
PRESS \X( 3 ) and \X(
#
Press and hold the lettered key assigned for Fire emergency for 2 seconds.
If the keypad does not have individual lettered keys,
Press the key pair assigned for Fire emergency.
–30–
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS
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.
✪
▲
✪
✪
✪
✪
KITCHEN
▲
✪
KITCHEN
BDRM
DINING
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
TV ROOM
DINING
■
BDRM
LIVING ROOM
■
✪
✪
✪
■
✪
BEDROOM
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.
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
✪
▲
Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
■
✪
▲
■
BEDROOM
■
✪
BEDROOM
✪
BEDROOM
TO
BR
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.
▲
■
▲
KTCHN
GARAGE
CLOSED
DOOR
LVNG RM
.
■
BASEMENT
–31–
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Steps EtsotabSlisahfeatnyd regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps
are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association:
1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all oc-
cupants.
CLOSET
BEDROOM
2. 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 the ground.
TH
BA
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
2ND FLOOR
KITCHEN
BACK DOOR
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.
BEDROOM
TH
BA
BEDROOM
1ST FLOOR
4. Assure 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, and/or cover mouth and nose
with a wet cloth.
BACK
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.
•
FRONT
–32–
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION
Check Zones
Arm System
PROCEDURE
COMMENTS
Press READY key.
To view faulted zones when system not ready.
Arms system in mode selected.
Enter code. Press arming key desired:
(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM)
Quick Arm
Press #. Press arming key desired:
Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code.
(if programmed)
(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM)
Bypass Zone(s)
Enter code. Press BYPASS key.
Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed
(use 2-digit entries).
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
Quick Bypass
Enter code. Press BYPASS key.
Bypasses all faulted zones automatically.
(if programmed)
Silence Sounders
Burglary:
Enter code. Press OFF key.
Press OFF key.
Also disarms system. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.
Memory of Alarm remains until cleared.
Fire:
Press any key.
Determine cause. See Page 26.
"Check":
Disarm System
Enter code. Press OFF key.
Also silences sounders. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.
Clear Alarm
Memory
After disarming, enter code again.
Press OFF key again.
Keypad will beep rapidly upon entry if alarm has occurred.
Alarm display will remain upon disarming until cleared.
Duress (if active
and connected to
central station)
Arm or disarm "normally", but
use your 4-digit Duress code to do so.
Performs desired action and sends silent alarm to central station.
Panic Alarms
(as programmed)
Press key [A], [B], or [C] for at least 2 sec., or
(if no A, B, or C on your keypad)
press keys [1] & [✴], or [✴] & [#], or [3] & [#],
both at same time.
See Page 23 for functions programmed for your system.
Chime Mode
Test Mode
To turn ON or OFF: Enter code. Press CHIME key.
Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is disarmed
and chime mode is ON.
To turn ON: Enter code. Press TEST key.
To turn OFF: Enter code. Press OFF key.
Tests alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested.
Phone Access
(Voice Module)
if applicable
Consult Phone Access User's Guide that
accompanies Voice Module.
Permits system access remotely, via Touch-tone phone (see pages 4, 11).
–33–
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS
(ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS)
SOUND
LOUD, INTERRUPTED*
Keypad & External
CAUSE
FIRE ALARM
DISPLAY
FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.
LOUD, CONTINUOUS*
Keypad & External
BURGLARY/AUDIBLE
EMERGENCY ALARM
a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT
WITH AN OPEN ZONE
ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed..
Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21.
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Keypad only
a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed. Green READY indicator is lit.
b. The number and descriptor of the open protection zone is displayed.
Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.
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
c. BYPASS VERIFY
ONE SHORT BEEP every SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE
40 sec. Keypad only
Opened Zone identifications will appear.
ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
Keypad only
a. LOW BATTERY AT A XMTR
a. LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter.
b. SYSTEM MAIN BATT. WEAK b. LO BAT displayed with no transmitter description.
c. TROUBLE
c. CHECK displayed. Descriptor of troubled protection zone is displayed.
TWO SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM
ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
THREE SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
a. ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS- b. CHIME displayed. Pressing ✴/ READY key will display descriptor of opened zone.
TEM IS IN CHIME MODE
c. Open protection zone descriptor is displayed.
c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-
TEM IS IN TEST MODE
RAPID BEEPING
Keypad only
MEMORY OF ALARM
FIRE or ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.
SLOW BEEPING
Keypad only
a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
a. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed. Exceeding the delay time
without disarming causes alarm.
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT
(if programmed)
b. ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast during
last 5 sec of exit delay.
*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.
Note: Also see Other Trouble Displays and Total Power Failure under TROUBLE CONDITIONS on pages 27 and 28.
–34–
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS
(FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS)
SOUND
LOUD, INTERRUPTED*
Keypad & External
CAUSE
FIRE ALARM
DISPLAY
FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed.
LOUD, CONTINUOUS*
Keypad & External
BURGLARY/AUDIBLE
EMERGENCY ALARM
a. SYSTEM DISARM
ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed.
Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21.
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Keypad only
a. Only READY is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit.
b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT b. NOT READY is displayed, open protection zone number is displayed.
WITH AN OPEN ZONE
c. BYPASS VERIFY
Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.
c. The bypassed protection zone numbers are displayed. (One beep for each number
displayed.) BYPASS displayed.
Opened Zone identifications will appear.
ONE SHORT BEEP
(once every 40 seconds)
Keypad only
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE
ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
Keypad only
a. LOW BATTERY AT XMTR
b. SYST. MAIN BATT. WEAK
c. TROUBLE
a. BAT displayed with ID number of transmitter.
b. BAT displayed with no transmitter ID
c. CHECK displayed. Troubled protection zone is displayed.
TWO SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM
AWAY and (if MAXIMUM) INSTANT are displayed.
THREE SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
a. STAY and (if INSTANT) INSTANT are displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
b. CHIME displayed. Pressing ✴/ READY key will display opened zone.
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-
TEM IS IN CHIME MODE
c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-
TEM IS IN TEST MODE
c. Open protection zone number is displayed.
RAPID BEEPING
Keypad only
MEMORY OF ALARM
FIRE and/or ALARM is displayed; zone in alarm is displayed.
SLOW BEEPING
Keypad only
a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
a. No display during delay; Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm.
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT
(if programmed)
b. AWAY or (if MAXIMUM) AWAY INSTANT is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast during
last 5 sec of exit delay.
*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.
Note: Also see Other Trouble Displays and Total Power Failure under TROUBLE CONDITIONS on pages 27 and 28.
–35–
PROTECTION ZONES LIST
One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various
protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). For example, the sensing device on your
Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and
so on.
Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 23). Zone
numbers 08 and 09 are reserved for Duress and Tamper signal reporting to the central station.
This chart may be used to record the specific zone number assignments for your system. Your installer will assist you in
recording this information.
PROTECTION ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
Zone
Description
Zone
Description
Zone
Description
Zone
Description
01
02
03
04
05
06
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
07 Key B (or: ✴ & #) Panic
08 –Duress– (if programmed)
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
–Tamper–
95 Key A (or: 1 & ✴) Panic
96 Key C (or: 3 & #) Panic
–36–
OWNER'S 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 FA142C System
Type of Alarm:
Burglary
Fire
Both
Installed by:_______________________________________Serviced by: ________________________________________
name
name
______________________________________
________________________________________
address
address
B . NOTIFIES (Insert B for Burglary, F for Fire, where appropriate):
Local Sounding Device _________ Police Dept.___________ Fire Dept. __________
Central Station __________
Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
C . POWERED BY: A.C. With Rechargeable Power Supply
D . TESTING:
Quarterly,
Monthly,
Weekly,
Other ___________________________________________
continued on other side
–37–
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM
CREDIT REQUEST (cont.)
E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS:
Furnace Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Attic
Hall
Basement
Living Room
Dining Room
F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS:
Front Door
Basement Door
Rear Door
All Exterior Doors
1st Floor Windows
All windows
Interior Locations
All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents
G . ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________
–38–
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT
NOTICE
AVIS
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.
L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes
de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le
ministère n'assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l'utilisateur.
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.
Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise locale de télécommunications. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. Dans
certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l'entreprise utilisés pour un service individuel à la
ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d'un dispositif homologué de
raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique interne). L'abonne ne doit pas
oublier qu'il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n'em-
pèche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Actuellement, les
entreprises de télécommunications ne permettent pas que l'on raccorde leur
matériel aux prises d'abonnés, sauf dans les cas precis prévus par les tarifs
particuliers de ces entreprises.
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.
Les réparations du matériel homologué doivent être effectuées pas un centre
d'entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de
télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la
suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de
mauvais fonctionnement.
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.
Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise en
terre de la source d'énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques de réseau de
conduites d'eau, s'il y en a, soient raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
Caution: User should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection
authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-
même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou
à un électricien, selon le cas.
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.
L'indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal pour éviter toute
surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordé à un
circuit téléphonique fermé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit fermé
peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la
somme des indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.
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UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential 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:
• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.
• Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.
• Move the radio or television receiver away from the receiver/control.
• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the receiver/control.
• Plug the receiver/control into a different outlet so that it and the radio or television receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, 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 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 system. It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT
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 dis-
continuance 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, 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.
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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 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 another 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.
• 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 temperature; however, as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range
of 90° to 105°F (32° to 40°C), the detection performance can decrease.
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(continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
• 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 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 fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm
system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.
Wireless transmitters (used with some systems) are designed to provide long battery life under normal operating conditions. Longevity
of batteries may be as much as 4 to 7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and the specific wireless device being used.
External factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, as well as large swings in temperature, may all reduce the actual battery
life in a given installation. This wireless system, however, can identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing time to arrange a
change of battery to maintain protection for that given point within the system.
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.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging a
regular program with that person is advisable. Your local service representative is:
NAME: _____________________________________________PHONE: __________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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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 defects 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 service. 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 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 un-
derstands 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 warranty is authorized.
175 Eileen Way
Syosset, New York 11791
A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORP.
COPYRIGHT © 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION
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