First Alert Home Security System FA162C User Manual
USER'S  
MANUAL  
FA162C Security System  
N7527-1V2 Rev B 4/99  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 4  
USING DEVICE COMMANDS ............................................... 25  
PAGING FEATURE ............................................................... 27  
General ............................................................................... 4  
A Partitioned System .......................................................... 4  
Zones .................................................................................. 4  
Burglary Protection ............................................................ 5  
Security Codes.................................................................... 5  
Fire Protection .................................................................... 6  
Alarms ................................................................................. 6  
Memory of Alarm................................................................. 6  
Phone Access & Voice Response ...................................... 6  
SECURITY CODES ............................................................... 27  
General ............................................................................. 27  
Babysitter Code ................................................................ 27  
Duress Code ..................................................................... 27  
Quick Arming .................................................................... 27  
To Add or Change A User ................................................ 28  
To Delete A User .............................................................. 28  
TESTING THE SYSTEM........................................................ 29  
TROUBLE CONDITIONS ...................................................... 31  
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ......................................................... 33  
NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................... 34  
EMERGENCY EVACUATION ............................................... 35  
MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM ............................................ 36  
QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS............................ 38  
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS......................... 40  
GLOSSARY ........................................................................... 41  
INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM.............................. 47  
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ............................................................ 7  
General Information ............................................................ 7  
Exit Alarms .......................................................................... 8  
COMMON ZONE OPERATION ............................................... 8  
ABOUT THE KEYPADS .......................................................... 9  
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADS .......................................... 12  
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ........................................... 14  
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (STAY)................................... 15  
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (INSTANT)............................. 16  
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY) .................................. 17  
2-Partition Away Arming ................................................... 17  
ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM) ........................... 19  
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS ............................. 20  
Memory of Alarm............................................................... 20  
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES .................................... 21  
Quick Bypass .................................................................... 22  
Displaying Bypassed Zones.............................................. 22  
CHIME MODE ........................................................................ 23  
PANIC KEYS ......................................................................... 24  
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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.  
General  
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 monitoring station.  
A Partitioned System  
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.  
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 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.  
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW  
Burglary Protection  
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 protected 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.  
Features For Each Arming Mode  
Arming  
Mode  
Exit Delay  
Entry Delay  
Perimeter Armed  
Interior Armed  
AWAY  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
STAY  
INSTANT  
MAXIMUM  
No  
No  
Yes  
Security Codes  
Fire Protection  
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.  
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW  
Alarms  
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.  
Memory of Alarm  
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).  
Phone Access &  
Voice Response  
Capability  
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.  
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 section later in this manual.  
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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. Exit 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.  
General Information  
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.  
Exit Delay Restart  
Active:  
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  
Partition 2  
Exit Delay:  
Exit Delay:  
seconds  
seconds  
Entry Delay 1:  
Entry Delay 2:  
seconds  
seconds  
Entry Delay 1:  
Entry Delay 2:  
seconds  
seconds  
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ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS  
Exit Alarms  
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" or "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 ""EXIT 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 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.  
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  
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.  
Ask your  
installer if a common  
zone was assigned.  
• 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.  
• Faults on the common zone are displayed on keypads in both partitions.  
• Either partition can clear and restore the common zone after an alarm.  
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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.  
General  
The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The  
keypads also "beep" 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 Keypad  
1-Line Alpha Keypad  
2-line Alpha keypads feature a 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 3 seconds.  
After pressing the key, wait at least 3 seconds before entering a command.  
#
Fixed-Word Keypad  
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.  
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS  
NO AC  
First Alert ®  
AWAY  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
CHIME BAT  
ALARM STAY  
AWAY  
STAY  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
NO AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
ARMED  
CHECK INSTANT  
FIRE  
ALARM  
CHECK  
FIRE  
READY  
A
C
B
D
NOT READY  
ARMED  
READY  
A
C
B
D
ARMED  
READY  
OFF  
1
AWAY  
2
STAY  
3
OFF  
1
AWAY  
2
STAY  
3
Professional  
STAY  
3
OFF  
1
AWAY  
2
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS  
4
6
5
TEST  
5
BYPASS  
6
MAXIMUM  
4
TEST  
5
BYPASS  
6
MAXIMUM  
4
INSTANT CODE CHIME  
7
8
9
CODE  
8
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
9
CODE  
8
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
9
READY  
0
#
READY  
*
READY  
First Alert  
First Alert  
PANIC  
0
#
0
#
*
*
Professional  
Professional  
FA450KP/FA550KP Alpha Keypads  
(single line/2-line)  
FA210KP Fixed-Word Keypad  
FA250KP Fixed-Word Keypad  
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS  
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays  
All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed.  
AWAY  
STAY  
Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors  
are armed.  
NO AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
AWAY  
STAY  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
ALARM  
CHECK  
FIRE  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
Perimeter burglary zones armed and  
delay is turned off.  
entry  
NOT READY  
One or more burglary protection zones have  
been bypassed.  
STYLE A KEYPAD DISPLAY  
NOT READY  
Appears when burglary portion of the system is not  
ready for arming (due to one or more open protection  
zones).  
NO AC  
AWAY  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
ALARM STAY  
CHIME BAT  
CHECK INSTANT  
READY  
The burglary portion of the system is ready  
to be armed.  
FIRE  
STYLE B KEYPAD DISPLAY  
NO AC Appears when AC power has been cut off.  
System is operating on backup battery power.  
AC  
Appears when AC power is present.  
CHIME  
BAT  
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).  
ALARM  
CHECK  
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  
a 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.  
FIRE  
Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm.  
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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD  
SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE  
1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character  
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).  
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.  
✱
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 system  
without the use of a security code (if so programmed).  
13. KEYS 0–9: Used to enter your security code(s). See Note on  
3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and  
next page.  
interior.  
14. 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  
and opened.  
4. STAY KEY: Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only.  
Interior protection is not armed, which allows movement within  
premises without causing alarm.  
5. 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.  
15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been  
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).  
On some keypads, these keys are not present and certain key  
pairs may be available for emergency functions.  
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.  
For further information, refer to the PANIC KEYS section.  
9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other  
users of the system.  
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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD  
1
•••• DISARMED ****  
READY TO ARM  
17  
3
15  
14  
A
C
B
D
ARMED  
READY  
4
IMPORTANT!:  
2
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.  
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 10).  
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES  
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be  
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.  
Using the ✱  
READY Key  
To show faulted zones:  
✱
DIS ARMED- PRESS  
T O SH OW F AUL TS  
Note: Keypads light a green READY indicator when system  
is ready. If not lit, the system is not ready to be armed.  
READY  
PRESS THE READY KEY  
1.  
2.  
✱
Do not enter the security code, but simply press the READY  
key.  
SECURE FAULTED ZONES  
Typical fault display shows open zones. Secure or bypass  
the zones displayed before arming the system.  
F AULT 05 F RONT  
UPS T AI RS BE DROOM  
3.  
SYSTEM CAN BE ARMED  
DI S ARME D  
RE ADY T O ARM  
* * *  
* * *  
The "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection  
zones have been either closed or bypassed.  
You may now arm the system as usual.  
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY  
(With Entry Delay ON)  
Using the  
3
Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door  
later.  
STAY key  
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  
Example: 7 then press the STAY key.  
(Security Code)  
2
9
6
2.  
LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS  
ARME D S T AY  
* * *  
* * *  
The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed  
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 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 to disarm the system and then re-arm it  
again.  
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY  
(With Entry Delay OFF)  
Using the  
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door.  
7
INSTANT Key  
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.  
2.  
+
7
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS INSTANT  
Example: 7 then press the INSTANT key.  
(Security Code)  
2
9
6
LISTEN FOR 3 BEEPS  
The keypad will beep three times and will display the armed  
INSTANT message. The red ARMED indicator also lights.  
ARME D I NS T ANT  
*
*
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 to disarm the system and then re-arm it  
again.  
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION  
(With Entry Delay ON)  
Using the  
Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises.  
2
AWAY Key  
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.  
+
2
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS AWAY  
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6
then press the AWAY key.  
LISTEN  
ARME D AWAY  
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW  
* *  
* *  
The keypad will beep twice, or beep continuously if an exit  
warning has been programmed for your system, and  
displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED  
indicator also lights.  
The "You May Exit Now"  
portion of the message  
disappears when the exit  
delay expires.  
2-Partition AWAY  
Arming  
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 both partitions. You can do this from either partition's keypad.  
This procedure is not applicable to disarming or any other system function.  
(Continued)  
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION  
(With Entry Delay ON)  
2-Partition AWAY  
Arming  
To arm both partitions, first make sure both partitions are READY TO ARM.  
AWAY  
AWAY  
(Continued)  
1.  
+
2
+
2
ENTER MASTER CODE THEN PRESS AWAY  
TWICE  
(Master Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6 and 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.  
2.  
ARME D AWAY  
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW  
* *  
* *  
The "You May Exit Now"  
portion of the message  
disappears when the exit  
delay expires.  
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.  
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION  
(With Entry Delay OFF)  
Using the  
Key  
Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations,  
etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas.  
4
MAXIMUM  
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.  
2.  
+
4
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS MAXIMUM  
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6
then press the MAXIMUM key.  
LISTEN  
ARME D MAX I MUM  
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW  
*
*
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.  
The "You May Exit Now"  
portion of the message  
disappears when the exit  
delay expires.  
– 19 –  
 
DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS  
Using the  
Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See  
"SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS" section for information which will help you to  
distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds.  
1
OFF Key  
IMPORTANT: 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.  
2.  
+
1
ENTER SECURITY CODE, THEN PRESS OFF  
Example: 7 then press the OFF key.  
LISTEN FOR 1 BEEP  
The “Ready” message will be displayed (if no alarms have  
occurred while armed) and the keypad will beep once to  
confirm that the system is disarmed.  
(Security Code)  
2
9
6
DI S ARME D  
* * *  
* * *  
RE ADY T O ARM  
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  
This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones 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.  
Using the  
6
BYPASS Key  
The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed.  
To bypass zones, the system must be disarmed first.  
BYPASS  
1.  
2.  
+
6
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS  
Example: 7 then press the BYPASS key.  
ENTER ZONE NUMBERS  
(Security Code)  
(Zone Numbers)  
2
9
6
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).  
3.  
WAIT  
BY PAS S 07 F RONT  
The keypad will display the word BYPASS along with each  
bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be  
displayed, to be sure that intended zones are bypassed.  
UPS T AI RS BE DROOM  
Typical bypass message  
4.  
ARM AS USUAL  
Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the  
"Ready ” message.  
DI S ARME D BY PAS S  
RE ADY T O ARM  
(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  
All open zones, plus these zones as checked: 17  
30  
31  
BYPASS  
1.  
2.  
+
6
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS  
Example: 7 then press the BYPASS key.  
(Security Code)  
2
9
6
WAIT. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed  
along with the word BYPASS. Wait for these zones to be  
displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones  
are displayed eliminates all bypasses.  
BY PAS S 07 F RONT  
UPS T AI RS BE DROOM  
Typical bypass message  
3.  
ARM AS USUAL. Arm the system as usual when the  
keypad displays the "Ready" message.  
DI S ARME D BY PAS S  
RE ADY T O ARM  
Displaying Bypassed  
Zones  
Previously bypassed zones can be displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the  
“Bypass” message shown in step 3 above is displayed.  
BYPASS  
1.  
2.  
+
6
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS BYPASS  
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6
then press the BYPASS key.  
WAIT  
BY PAS S 07 F RONT  
UPS T AI RS BE DROOM  
Typical bypass message  
In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially  
displayed along with the word BYPASS.  
– 22 –  
 
CHIME MODE  
†
Using the  
9
Key  
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of any door or window while it is disarmed  
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.  
†
or selected doors or  
windows if chime-by-zone  
feature is active. Ask  
installer if this feature  
applies to your system.  
Note that the Chime mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed.  
To turn Chime Mode on:  
CHIME  
1.  
2.  
+
9
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS CHIME  
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6
then press the CHIME key.  
VIEW  
DI S ARME D C HI ME  
RE ADY T O ARM  
The “Chime” message displays while chime mode is on.  
To turn Chime Mode off:  
CHIME  
1.  
+
9
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS CHIME  
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
2
9
6
then press the CHIME key.  
2.  
VIEW  
DI S ARME D  
RE ADY T O ARM  
* * *  
* * *  
The “Chime” message disappears from the display.  
– 23 –  
 
PANIC KEYS  
(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS)  
Using  
Panic Keys  
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  
Zone  
95  
99  
Active Panic Function  
A* or 1 and ✱  
B* or ✱ and #  
C* or 3 and #  
Your installer  
should note the  
functions that  
are active in  
96  
* Not present on certain Fixed-word keypads, which use paired keys to activate panic alarms (e.g., 1 and ✱, etc.).  
your system.  
If 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.  
Types of Panic  
Alarms  
A silent emergency sends an alarm signal  
to the alarm monitoring company,* but there  
will be no audible alarms or visual displays.  
An audible emergency sends an  
emergency message to the alarm monitoring  
company* and sounds a loud, steady alarm  
at your keypad 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 alarm monitoring  
company* and sounds at keypads, but not at  
external sounders (ALARM plus a zone  
number is also displayed).  
* If your system is  
connected to an  
alarm monitoring  
company.  
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to  
the alarm monitoring company* and uniquely  
activates the keypad and any external  
sounders (FIRE plus a zone number is also  
displayed).  
– 24 –  
 
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 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.  
General Information  
To activate devices  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS  
+ 7  
#
+
7
+ DEVICE NUMBER  
+
#
+
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
device you wish to activate. See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system.  
ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS + DEVICE NUMBER  
(Device Number)  
2
9
6 then press [#] , then press [7], then enter the number representing the  
To de-activate  
devices  
#
+
8
+
#
+
8
+
(Security Code)  
Example: 7  
(Device Number)  
2
9
6 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
2
3
4
5
6
7
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:  
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 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: 1 2 3 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 2 3 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).  
– 26 –  
 
SECURITY CODES  
General Information  
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) user 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.  
Babysitter Code 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.  
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 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.  
Quick Arming  
pressed in  
key can be  
Note that if "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the  
#
place of the security code when arming the system. The security code must  
disarm the system, however.  
always be used to  
– 27 –  
 
SECURITY CODES  
Important: Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff, etc.) should not be  
shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection  
zones for example.  
To Add a User or  
Change a User's  
Code  
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 (e.g.,  
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.  
Enter 2-digit user number to be deleted.  
2.  
(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  
Code must be entered twice.  
+
8
+
0
2
+
+
– 28 –  
 
TESTING THE SYSTEM  
(TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY)  
Using the  
TEST Key  
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.  
5
Note: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the  
following tests.  
DISARM THE SYSTEM  
1.  
DI S ARME D  
RE ADY T O ARM  
* * *  
* * *  
Disarm the system and close all protected windows,  
doors, etc. The “Ready” message should be displayed and the  
green READY indicator lit.  
TEST  
2.  
3.  
+
5
ENTER THE SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS TEST  
(Security Code)  
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.  
4.  
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  
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  
detectors 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.  
OFF  
5.  
+
1
EXIT TEST MODE  
(Security Code)  
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 –  
 
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.  
Typical "Check"  
Displays  
1. CHECK +  
Zone No.  
and/or  
Indicates that a problem exists with those zone(s)*. First, determine  
if the zone(s) displayed 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  
*
Note that zone  
number 9 represents  
a problem with  
wireless receivers or  
other system devices,  
which are not user  
serviceable. CALL  
FOR SERVICE  
descriptor  
(or CHECK  
and Zone No. descriptor(s) and CHECK should disappear. If not, key an OFF  
sequence (security code plus OFF) to clear the display. A CHECK  
condition can also indicate a wiring problem. If the “check” display  
persists, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
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.  
2. Telco Fault  
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.  
(or CHECK  
and zone 94)  
To silence the trouble sound, enter your security code plus OFF.  
3. COMM.  
Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication  
portion of your system. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
FAILURE  
(or FC)  
– 31 –  
 
TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued)  
4. SYSTEM LO BAT  
Indicates that a low system battery condition exists;  
this is accompanied by a trouble sound* at the Keypad.  
CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE.  
* The beeping that  
accompanies a low  
battery display  
(or BAT with no zone No.)  
(items 4 & 5) can be  
stopped by entering  
an OFF sequence  
(code + OFF).  
5. LO BAT + zone descriptor  
(or BAT with zone No.)  
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.  
6. MODEM COMM  
(or CC)  
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.  
** Not all systems use  
wireless  
transmitters.  
7. POWER indicator (if present)  
is off. AC LOSS is displayed  
(or NO AC)  
The system is operating on battery power only. If 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.  
8. Busy-Standby (or dI)  
9. OPEN CIRCUIT (or OC )  
10. Long Rng Trbl (or bF)  
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.  
– 32 –  
 
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)  
General  
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.  
In Case Of Fire  
2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises.  
3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire  
Department immediately.  
4. 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.  
Silencing A Fire Alarm  
1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key. To clear the alarm display, enter your code and  
press the OFF key again.  
2. 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.  
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.  
– 33 –  
 
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN.  
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS  
With regard to the number and placement of  
✪
▲
✪
✪
✪
✪
KITCHEN  
▲
✪
KITCHEN  
BDRM  
DINING  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the  
recommendations contained in the National Fire  
Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74  
noted below.  
TV ROOM  
DINING  
■
BDRM  
LIVING ROOM  
■
✪
✪
✪
■
✪
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
LIVING ROOM  
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.  
✪
▲
Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection  
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection  
Heat-Activated Detectors  
■
✪
▲
■
BEDROOM  
■
✪
BEDROOM  
✪
BEDROOM  
TO  
BR  
▲
■
▲
KTCHN  
GARAGE  
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.  
CLOSED  
DOOR  
LVNG RM  
.
■
BASEMENT  
– 34 –  
 
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:  
Steps to Safety  
1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all occupants.  
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  
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.  
KITCHEN  
BACK DOOR  
BEDROOM  
TH  
BA  
4. Make sure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This will prevent deadly  
smoke from entering while you escape.  
BEDROOM  
1ST FLOOR  
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.  
•
7. Escape quickly; don't panic.  
BACK  
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.  
•
FRONT  
– 35 –  
 
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.  
Taking Care of Your  
System  
1. Test your system weekly.  
2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see TESTING THE SYSTEM ).  
Replacing  
Batteries in  
Wireless Sensors  
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”.)  
Wireless sensors  
may not have  
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 operation.  
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.  
been used in your  
security system  
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.  
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MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM  
Silencing Low Battery  
Warning Tones at the  
Keypad  
You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the OFF key, but the keypad's low  
battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in  
one or more of your sensors. When you replace the weak battery with a fresh one, the sensor  
will send a "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 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 on the keypad and all protective sensors, particularly on motion  
sensors and smoke detectors.  
• The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth. Do not spray water  
or any other fluid on the units.  
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QUICK GUIDE TO  
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS  
FUNCTION  
PROCEDURE  
COMMENTS  
Check Zones  
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  
Bypass zones  
Enter code  
Press OFF [1]  
Do this to disarm the system and silences alarms.  
Enter code  
Press BYPASS [6]  
Do this to bypass protection zones. Bypassed zones are un-  
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  
Press CHIME [9]  
Chime Mode OFF Enter code  
Press CHIME [9]  
Do this to turn on chime mode. Keypad will sound if doors or  
windows are violated while system disarmed.  
Do this to turn chime mode off.  
– 38 –  
 
QUICK GUIDE TO  
SYSTEM FUNCTIONS  
(Continued)  
FUNCTION  
PROCEDURE  
COMMENTS  
Test Mode ON  
Enter code  
Press TEST [5]  
Do this to enter test mode. Sounds alarm sounder and allows  
sensors to be tested.  
Test Mode OFF  
Enter code  
Press OFF [1]  
Do this to turn test mode off. System returns to normal mode.  
Add or Change  
a User  
Enter master code  
Press CODE [8]  
Enter user's 2-digit user No.  
Enter code for that user  
Do this to add or change a user code.  
Delete a User  
Enter master code  
Press CODE [8]  
Enter user number. to be  
deleted  
Do this to delete a user code from the system.  
Do this to change the existing master code.  
Change a Master  
Code  
Enter master code  
Press CODE [8]  
Press [0] + [2] (master user no.)  
Enter new 4-digit master code  
Enter new master code again  
– 39 –  
 
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS  
(ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS)  
SOUND  
CAUSE  
FIRE ALARM  
DISPLAY  
LOUD, INTERRUPTED*  
Keypad & External  
LOUD, CONTINUOUS*  
Keypad & External  
FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.  
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.  
ONE SHORT BEEP  
(not repeated)  
Keypad only  
a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed.  
b. The number and descriptor of the open protection zone is displayed.  
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  
(once every 40 seconds)  
Keypad only  
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE  
Opened Zone identifications will appear.  
ONE BEEP every 40 sec.  
Keypad only  
LOW BATTERY AT A TRANSMITTER LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter.  
TWO SHORT BEEPS  
Keypad only  
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM  
a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT  
ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is  
lit.  
THREE SHORT BEEPS  
Keypad only  
a. ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT is displayed. Red ARMED  
indicator is lit.  
b. CHIME displayed, descriptor of open protection zone will be displayed if  
the [✱] key is pressed.  
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE  
SYSTEM IS IN CHIME MODE.  
RAPID BEEPING  
Keypad only  
a. TROUBLE  
b. MEMORY OF ALARM  
a. CHECK displayed. Descriptor of troubled protection zone is displayed.  
b. FIRE or ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.  
SLOW BEEPING  
Keypad only  
a. EXIT DELAY WARNING (if  
programmed)  
a. ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed along with You May  
Exit Now  
b. ENTRY DELAY WARNING  
b. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed.  
the delay time without disarming causes alarm.  
Exceeding  
* If a bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring; burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.  
– 40 –  
 
GLOSSARY  
The following terms are used throughout the manual.  
ARM/DISARM: "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.  
KEYPAD: 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.  
ZONE: A specific area of protection.  
PARTITION: An independent group of zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones  
or users.  
BYPASS: To disarm a specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational.  
DELAY ZONE: 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.  
DAY/NIGHT ZONE: An area of protection whose violation causes a trouble indication during the disarmed (DAY)  
mode and an alarm during the armed (NIGHT) mode.  
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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.  
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'abonné ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que la conformité aux  
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n'empèchet 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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 bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit  
bouclé 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.  
– 42 –  
 
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.  
Both  
First Alert Professional FA162C  
Other _____________  
Fire  
Type of Alarm:  
Burglary  
Installed by:  
Serviced by:  
Name  
Address  
Name  
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  
Other  
(continued on other side)  
– 43 –  
 
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  
I nterior locations  
All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents  
G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:  
Signature:  
Date:  
– 44 –  
 
UL NOTICE: This is a "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:  
• If using an indoor antenna, have 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 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 (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 system. 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, 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 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.  
– 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 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 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: _______________________________________________________________  
_______________________________________________________________  
Phone: _______________________________  
– 49 –  
 
– INDEX –  
1-Line Alpha Keypads ......................9  
2-Line Alpha keypads .......................9  
2-Partition AWAY Arming................17  
Exit Alarm ......................................... 8  
Fire .......... 4, 6, 11, 20, 21, 33, 35, 41  
Fire Alarm .......................... 24, 33, 40  
Fire Protection ..................... 6, 34, 35  
Fire Emergency .............................. 33  
Fire Escape .................................... 35  
Fixed-Word Keypads ................. 9, 11  
Quick Bypass............................ 22, 38  
Quick Guide to System Functions .. 38  
Replacing Batteries in Wireless  
Sensors ....................................... 36  
Ready Key ............................... 14, 33  
AC Loss .........................................32  
Add A User ...............................28, 39  
Alpha Keypad .............................9, 13  
Arming .........13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 38  
Audible Emergency ............11, 24, 40  
Audible Notifications .......................40  
Away ............5, 11, 12, 17, 26, 38, 40  
Away Mode ..................12, 17, 26, 38  
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 Mode ................... 12, 15, 26, 38  
System Lo Battery ......................... 32  
Summary of Audible Notifications .. 40  
Instant ............... 5, 11, 12, 16, 38, 40  
Instant Mode ........................... 16, 38  
Keypads .................. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13  
Keyswitch ...................................... 26  
Babysitter Code .............................27  
Burglary Protection .................4, 5, 41  
Bypass ...................12, 14, 21, 38, 41  
Lo Bat ...................................... 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  
Check .......................................11, 31  
Chime ...............................5, 7, 23, 38  
Chime Mode .........5, 9, 11, 23, 38, 40  
Comm. Failure ................................32  
Common Zone ..................................8  
Delete A User ...........................28, 39  
Telephone Problems ...................... 42  
Temporary Users ........................... 28  
Test Key ........................................ 29  
Test Mode .................... 29, 30, 39, 40  
Trouble Conditions .................. 31, 32  
National Fire Protect Assn. ..... 34, 35  
Not Ready ............. 11, 14, 18, 26, 38  
Off Key .......................................... 20  
Disarming .....................20, 26, 38, 41  
Displaying Bypassed Zones............22  
Duress Code ............................13, 27  
Panic Functions ............................. 24  
Panic Keys ......................... 13, 33, 24  
Partitioned System .......................... 4  
Personal Emergency ..................... 24  
User Codes .............................. 12, 27  
User Number ..................... 27, 38, 39  
Emergency Evacuation ..................35  
Entry Delay .............................5, 7, 11  
Exit Delay ...5, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 40, 41  
Voice Module ................................... 6  
Wireless Sensor ...................... 11, 36  
Zones .............................................. 4  
Quick Arming ................................. 27  
– 50 –  
 
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 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 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 warranty is authorized.  
 
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Syosset, New York 11791  
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