First Alert Home Security System FA120C User Manual

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USER'S  
MANUAL  
FA120C Security System  
N5100-3V3 9/96  
 
(continued)  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the 1 OFF Key).............................................20  
USING THE KEYSWITCH...........................................................................................................................21  
CHIME MODE (Using the 9 CHIME Key) ........................................................................................................22  
PANIC KEYS..............................................................................................................................................22  
TESTING THE SYSTEM (Using the 5 TEST Key) ..........................................................................................24  
TROUBLE CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................26  
"Check" and "Battery" Displays.....................................................................................................................26  
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................27  
Other Displays ..........................................................................................................................................28  
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, IF INSTALLED .....................................................................................................29  
In Case of Fire Alarm...................................................................................................................................29  
Silencing Fire Alarms ..................................................................................................................................30  
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS...........31  
EMERGENCY EVACUATION......................................................................................................................32  
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS......................................................................................33  
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS..................................................................................34  
PROTECTION ZONES LIST.......................................................................................................................35  
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST..............................................................................37  
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT ..................................................39  
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENTS.........................................................40  
IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS..................................................................41  
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ..........................................................................................42  
SERVICING INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................43  
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................... Back Cover  
This manual is a step-by-step guide that will aquaint you with the system's features and benefits. It defines the  
components and their functions, describes their operation, and instructs you with normal and emergency procedures.  
Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to it as necessary.  
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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, plus various devices such as  
door and window sensors and motion detectors. It may also include a  
selected number of 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.  
Keypads Your keypads allow you to control all system functions and feature a  
telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that  
shows the nature and location of all occurrences and a built-in sounder  
which sounds during alarms and troubles.  
For additional information, see the following 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 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom  
to zone 02, and so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display  
when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.  
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW  
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.  
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 pro-  
tection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your  
premises.  
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.  
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.  
If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, a pager will  
respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system, and display  
code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred, as follows:  
Pager Notification  
1811 = Trouble  
1001 = Open  
1911 = Alarm  
1002 = Close  
Check with your installer for additional information.  
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS  
Keypad Types All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for Fixed-  
Word Display keypads, however, an Alpha Display keypad (with a 2-line  
LCD display for more detailed protection point identification and system  
status, but with similar commands and procedures) is available and might  
have been used instead.  
Keypad Styles Fixed-Word keypads are available in two styles, A and B, either of which  
may have been used in your system. Although different in appearance,  
both styles are functionally similar. The keypads on style B keypads are  
located behind a flip-down door which can be removed, if desired. Words  
Unless noted oth-  
displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that their  
location in the display window differs slightly with each style.  
erwise, all proce-  
dures in this man-  
ual apply equally to  
all keypad types  
and styles.  
Note: Style B keypads are equipped with a READY indicator in place of  
the POWER indicator on style A keypads. The READY indicator is lit when  
the system is ready for arming (no protection zones open). While the  
system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are  
opened and closed.  
STYLE A FIXED-WORD KEYPADS  
STYLE B FIXED-WORD KEYPAD  
NO AC  
AWAY  
AWAY  
NO AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
AWAY  
NO AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
BYPASS  
STAY  
ARMED  
POWER  
NOT READY  
STAY  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
ALARM  
CHECK  
FIRE  
ALARM STAY  
CHIME BAT  
CHECK INSTANT  
FIRE  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
ALARM  
CHECK  
FIRE  
A
OFF  
AWAY  
STAY  
First Alert®  
1
2
3
B
C
D
MAXIMUM  
TEST  
BYPASS  
OFF  
AWAY  
STAY  
PROFESSIONAL  
A
C
B
D
4
5
6
ARMED  
READY  
1
2
3
ARMED  
POWER  
PROFESSIONAL  
INSTANT  
CODE  
CHIME  
MAXIMUM  
4
TEST  
BTPASS  
6
7
9
8
5
READY  
INSTANT  
7
CODE  
CHIME  
0
#
OFF  
1
AWAY  
2
STAY  
3
8
9
*
FIRST ALERT ®  
READY  
0
#
TEST  
5
BYPASS  
6
MAXIMUM  
4
*
PANIC  
CODE  
8
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
9
FA250KP  
(KEYPAD  
DOOR  
READY  
First Alert  
FA310KP  
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0
#
FA200KP  
*
Professional  
REMOVED)  
 
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS  
AWAY  
All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are  
armed.  
NO AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
AWAY  
STAY  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
STAY  
Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows  
and doors are armed.  
00  
00  
00  
ALARM  
CHECK  
FIRE  
INSTANT  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry  
delay is turned off.  
NOT READY  
One or more burglary protection zones have  
been bypassed.  
STYLE A KEYPAD DISPLAY  
Appears when burglary portion of the system  
is not ready for arming (due to one or more  
open protection zones).  
NO AC  
AWAY  
AWAY  
READY  
NO AC  
The burglary portion of the system is ready to  
be armed.  
00  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
CHIME BAT  
ALARM  
STAY  
M STAY  
Appears when AC power has been cut off.  
System is operating on backup battery power.  
CHECK INSTANT  
FIRE  
FIRE  
AC  
CHIME  
BAT  
Appears when AC power is present.  
STYLE B KEYPAD DISPLAY  
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).  
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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SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS  
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID  
and system status messages.  
9.  
8
CODE KEY : Used to assign additional user  
codes for other users of the system.  
2.  
1
OFF KEY : Disarms burglary portion of the sys-  
tem, silences alarms and audible trouble  
indicators, and clears visual display after  
problem's correction.  
10.  
9
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).  
3.  
4.  
2
3
,
AWAY KEY : Arms the entire burglary system  
perimeter and interior.  
11.  
12.  
READY KEY: Displays all open protection  
zones.  
STAY KEY : Arms perimeter portion of burglary  
system only. Interior protection is not armed,  
which allows movement within premises without  
causing alarm.  
#
KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the  
system without use of a security code (if so  
programmed)  
.
13. KEYS 0Ð9: Used to enter your security code(s).  
5.  
6.  
4
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.  
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.  
Note: On some keypads (Style A) there is, instead, a  
POWER INDICATOR (GREEN) which is lit when AC  
power is present. If the indicator is off, the system may still  
be operating, but on its backup battery power. See Power  
Failure in TROUBLE CONDITIONS section.  
TEST KEY : Tests the system and alarm  
sounder if disarmed. Refer to TESTING THE  
SYSTEM section for test procedures.  
7.  
8.  
6
7
BYPASS KEY : Removes individual protection  
zones from being monitored by the system.  
Note: Keys  
1
through  
9
each perform their  
INSTANT KEY : Arms in manner similar to  
STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature.  
Entering via the main door will cause an instant  
alarm.  
associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.)  
when preceded by an entry of the security code (as  
described later).  
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15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED).  
Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY  
INSTANT or MAXIMUM).  
1
NO AC  
AWAY  
BYPASS  
NOT READY  
CHIME BAT  
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER:  
ALARM STAY  
17  
3
CHECK INSTANT  
FIRE  
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).  
15  
14  
A
C
B
D
ARMED  
4
17. EMERGENCY KEYS:  
Individual keys A, B, and C (key D not used).  
READY  
2
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
On some keypads, these keys are not present, and  
the following key pairs may be available, instead, for  
emergency functions:  
6
1
2
3
TEST  
5
BYPASS  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
6
7
&
#
,
&
1
,
#
&
3
CODE  
8
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
Some or all of these keys/pairs may be programmed  
for panic functions by your installer (see PANIC KEYS  
section).  
9
10  
16  
READY  
First Alert  
0
#
*
9
Professional  
IMPORTANT!:  
When entering codes and commands, sequential  
key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of  
one another. If 2 seconds elapses without a key  
depression, the entry is aborted and must be  
repeated from its beginning.  
8
11  
13  
12  
STYLE B KEYPAD  
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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, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next  
page) 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.  
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  
Ask your installer if  
"Duress" is active for  
your system, and if so,  
silently notify the central station of your situation, if that service has been  
provided.  
The Duress code is defined as user number 8.  
check here:  
Important: The Duress code is useful only when connected to a central  
station.  
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  
Ask your installer if  
"Quick Arming" is active  
for your system, and if  
always required, however, when disarming the system.  
so, check here:  
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SECURITY CODES  
To Assign, Change, 1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key.  
or Delete  
User Codes  
2. Enter single-digit User Number (2Ð7) for which a code is to be  
assigned, changed, or deleted.  
3. If assigning or changing a user's code, enter the desired  
4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep once.  
4-DIGIT USER CODES  
It is recommended that  
obvious codes such as  
1 1 1 1 or 1 2 3 4 not be  
assigned.  
If deleting a user's code, perform steps 1 & 2 and stop. In a few  
moments the keypad will beep once, indicating that the existing code  
has been deleted.  
To assign your Duress code, do the following:  
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [8] + [desired 4-digit code]. The keypad  
will beep once.  
Important:  
Temporary users should not  
be shown how to use any The Master code can be changed by the main user of the system. To  
system function they do not  
need to know (e.g., bypassing  
protection zones).  
change it, do the following:  
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [1] + [new Master code] + [new  
Master code] again. The keypad will beep once.  
B
D
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
{
KEYPADS  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
2
USE THE CODE  
KEY TO ASSIGN  
OTHER USER  
CODES  
1
3
BYPASS  
6
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
“QUICK ARM” KEY  
(IF PROGRAMMED  
)
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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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 main door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to  
disarm the system when you reenter through the main 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 delay  
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  
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES  
Using the Before your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and other  
protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING  
READY Key  
PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not  
Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will  
not be lit. 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.  
TYPICAL DISPLAY  
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE  
B
D
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
{
AC  
KEYPADS  
02  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
NOT READY  
2
TO DISPLAY  
OPEN ZONES,  
PRESS THE  
READY KEY  
1
3
BYPASS  
6
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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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.  
1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.  
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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.  
The system will not  
allow fire zones to be  
bypassed.  
05, 06).  
3. When finished, the keypad will display a "Bypass" message along  
with each bypassed zone number, accompanied by a beep for each.  
Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.  
All bypasses are removed  
when an OFF sequence  
(security code plus OFF)  
is performed.  
4. Arm the system as usual.  
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if  
violated while your system is armed.  
B
D
A
C
AC  
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
06  
BYPASS  
{
READY  
KEYPADS  
TO BYPASS ZONES:  
• ENTER CODE  
• PRESS BYPASS KEY  
• ENTER ZONE Nos.  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
WAIT FOR  
BYPASSED  
ZONES TO BE  
DISPLAYED  
BEFORE ARMING  
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES  
Quick Bypass If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to automatically  
bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers in-  
dividually.  
Ask your installer if  
"Quick Bypass" is  
active for your  
system, and if so,  
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key,  
then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a  
"Bypass" message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then  
arm the system as usual.  
check here:  
AC  
THE  
SYSTEM  
CAN  
NOW BE ARMED WITH  
ZONES BYPASSED  
BYPASS  
READY  
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY  
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON  
Using the Use this key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to  
use an entry/exit door later.  
1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.  
3
STAY Key  
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The  
red ARMED indicator lights.  
BEFORE ARMING  
close all doors and windows  
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN  
ZONES on page 13).  
3. The system arms. 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.  
Later arrivals 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.  
TYPICAL “ARMED STAY” DISPLAY  
AC  
B
D
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
{
KEYPADS  
STAY  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
THE STAY KEY  
ARMS THE  
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
PERIMETER, BUT  
ALLOWS USE OF  
THE MAIN DOOR  
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY  
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF  
Using the Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect  
anyone to use an entry/exit door.  
1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.  
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INSTANT Key  
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The  
red ARMED indicator lights.  
BEFORE ARMING  
close all doors and windows  
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN  
ZONES on page 13).  
3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if any protected  
perimeter door or window is then opened, but you may otherwise move  
freely throughout the premises.  
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.  
B
D
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
TYPICAL “ARMED INSTANT” DISPLAY  
AC  
{
KEYPADS  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
STAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
THE INSTANT  
KEY ARMS THE  
PERIMETER  
(INCLUDING THE  
MAIN DOOR),  
WITH NO ENTRY  
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
INSTANT  
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION  
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON  
Using the Use this key when no one will be staying inside.  
AWAY Key 1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.  
2
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red  
ARMED indicator lights.  
BEFORE ARMING  
close all doors and windows  
(see 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 exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm if a protected  
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, or if any movement is  
detected inside your premises.  
You may reenter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the  
system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.  
B
D
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
TYPICAL “ARMED AWAY” DISPLAY  
{
AC  
AWAY  
KEYPADS  
THE AWAY KEY  
ARMS THE  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
ENTIRE SYSTEM  
(INTERIOR AND  
PERIMETER), BUT  
ALLOWS USE OF  
THE MAIN DOOR  
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
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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 through protected interior areas.  
4
MAXIMUM Key  
1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM key.  
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red  
ARMED indicator lights.  
BEFORE ARMING  
close all doors and windows  
(see 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 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 reenters.  
B
D
TYPICAL “ARMED MAXIMUM” DISPLAY  
A
C
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
{
AC  
AWAY  
KEYPADS  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
THE MAXIMUM  
KEY ARMS THE  
ENTIRE SYSTEM  
(INCLUDING THE  
MAIN DOOR),  
WITH NO ENTRY  
DELAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
INSTANT  
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
8
9
READY  
TYPICAL KEYPAD  
#
0
*
Ð19Ð  
 
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING  
ALARMS  
Using the The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and  
trouble sounds.  
To Disarm the System  
1
OFF Key  
IMPORTANT:  
If you return and the  
main burglary sounder  
is on:  
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.  
DO NOT ENTER, but  
CONTACT THE POLICE  
from a nearby safe location.  
To Silence a Burglary Alarm  
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!  
If you return after an  
alarm has occurred and  
the main sounder  
has shut itself off:  
the keypad will beep rapidly  
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  
upon your entering, indicating Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide  
that an alarm has occurred  
during your absence  
(the Memory of Alarm feature).  
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and  
CONTACT THE POLICE  
from a nearby safe location.  
a "Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.  
To Silence a Fire Alarm 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.  
See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.  
WHEN SAFE TO DO SO,  
re-enter  
and follow the procedure  
for silencing an alarm.  
See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATION section  
for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE  
(Interrupted/Pulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm  
sounds.  
Ð20Ð  
 
USING THE KEYSWITCH  
General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and  
disarming. A single red light on the keyswitch plate indicates the status of  
your system as follows:  
OFF = Disarmed, Not Ready for Arming  
SLOW FLASHING = Disarmed, Ready for Arming  
RAPID FLASHING = Armed STAY or AWAY  
Arming To arm in the AWAY mode, turn key to right for 1/2 second.  
To arm in the STAY mode, hold key turned to right for more than one  
second.  
The keypads will beep twice (AWAY mode) or 3 times (STAY mode) and  
the keyswitch light will flash rapidly.  
Disarming To disarm the system turn the key to the right and release.  
If an alarm has occurred during the armed period, the keyswitch's light will  
not flash on disarming (thus indicating memory of an alarm). Turning the  
keyswitch key to the right a second time after disarming can clear the alarm  
from memory, but it is advisable, instead, to refer to a keypad to diagnose  
and clear any problem, and to subsequently clear alarm memory. See the  
previous page for more about alarm memory.  
Ð21Ð  
 
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 protected door or window is opened.  
9
CHIME Key  
Pressing the READY key will display the open points.  
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.  
This feature can be used  
only while the burglary  
system is disarmed.  
PANIC KEYS  
Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combi-  
nations of keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The  
functions that might be programmed are: Silent Emergency, Audible  
Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire.  
Using  
Panic Keys  
(for manually activating  
silent and/or  
A silent emergency will send a silent alarm signal to the central station,  
but there will be no audible alarms or visual displays.  
An audible emergency will sound a loud, steady alarm at your  
audible alarms)  
TO INITIATE A PANIC  
FUNCTION AT ANY TIME keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be connected (ALARM  
OF DAY OR NIGHT:  
plus a zone number would also be displayed).  
Press an active lettered key A personal emergency alarm will send an emergency message to the  
for at least two seconds.  
central station (if connected) and will sound at keypad(s), but not at  
external bells or sirens.  
or  
Press both keys of an active  
pair at the same time.  
A fire alarm will send a fire alarm message to the central station and will  
uniquely sound at keypad(s) and external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a  
zone number would also be displayed).  
Ð22Ð  
 
(continued)  
PANIC KEYS  
B
A
THESE KEYS  
NOT PRESENT  
ON ALL  
INDIVIDUAL PANIC  
KEYS (“D” NOT USED)  
{ }  
D
C
KEYPADS  
STAY  
OFF  
AWAY  
2
1
3
BYPASS  
6
TEST  
MAXIMUM  
4
5
CODE  
INSTANT  
7
CHIME  
3
#
#
&
&
&
PAIRED  
PANIC  
KEYS  
8
9
1
READY  
}
#
0
*
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]  
[B]  
SILENT EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function)  
95  
07  
96  
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE  
AUDIBLE EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function)  
SEE YOUR INSTALLER  
[C]  
AND NOTE HERE  
OR  
THE KEY(S) & FUNCTION(S)  
[1] & []  
[] & [#]  
[3] & [#]  
SILENT EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function)  
____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE  
AUDIBLE EMERGENCY (Fixed-Function)  
95  
07  
96  
PROGRAMMED  
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.  
Ð23Ð  
 
TESTING THE SYSTEM  
TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY  
The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each pro-  
tection point to be checked for proper operation.  
Using the  
TEST Key  
5
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  
CENTRAL MONITORING  
2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key.  
STATION while the 3. The keypad will sound a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder  
system is in Test mode.  
that the system is in the test mode.  
Each time a protection zone is faulted, the external siren or bell should  
sound for one second and then turn off, while the keypad sounds 3 beeps.  
If this does not happen, 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 display.  
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.  
Ð24Ð  
 
(continued)  
TESTING THE SYSTEM  
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.  
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.  
Ð25Ð  
 
TROUBLE CONDITIONS  
"Check" and The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping"  
at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system.  
"Battery" Displays  
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 a fire zone, CALL FOR  
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
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 sequence (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  
 
Not all systems use  
wireless sensors.  
condition may 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.  
Ð26Ð  
 
(continued)  
TROUBLE CONDITIONS  
3. A display of "BAT" with no zone number or beeping indicates that  
the main standby battery in your control is weak. If this condition  
persists for more than one day (with AC present), CALL FOR  
SERVICE.  
4. A display of "BAT" with a zone number and a once per 40  
seconds "beeping" at the keypad indicates that a low battery  
condition exists in the wireless sensor displayed. Either replace the  
battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE. If the battery is not  
replaced within 30 days, a CHECK display may occur.  
Power Failure If there is no keypad display at all, and the POWER indicator (if  
present) is not lit, operating power for the system has stopped and the  
system is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
If the message "AC LOSS" or "NO AC" is displayed, and the  
POWER indicator (if present) is off, the keypad is operating on  
battery power only. If only some lights are out on the premises, check cir-  
cuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR  
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be restored.  
Ð27Ð  
 
(continued)  
TROUBLE CONDITIONS  
Other Displays dl: If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, your system is  
disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.  
CC: The system is in communication with the central station for change of  
function or status verification. If this message persists for more  
than 10 minutes, CALL YOUR SERVICE COMPANY.  
FC: A communication failure has occurred. CALL FOR SERVICE  
IMMEDIATELY.  
OC The keypad is not receiving signals from the control panel and sees  
an open circuit. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes,  
CALL YOUR SERVICE COMPANY.  
FOR SERVICING INFORMATION,  
SEE PAGE 43  
Ð28Ð  
 
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM  
IF INSTALLED  
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 automatically send signals to your 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 the alarm.  
General  
1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors  
sense the problem, go to your nearest keypad and manually initiate an  
alarm by pressing the panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency (if  
programmed by the installer) as indicated on page 23.  
In Case Of Fire Alarm  
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 number(s) of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will be  
displayed at the keypad.  
TYPICAL FIRE EMERGENCY DISPLAY  
AC  
05  
READY  
ALARM  
FIRE  
Ð29Ð  
 
(continued)  
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM  
IF INSTALLED  
Silencing Fire Alarms 1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key (security code not needed  
to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press  
the OFF key again (Memory of Alarm).  
2. If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second  
OFF sequence, press the READY key to display the zone(s) that are  
faulted. Be sure to 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.  
Ð30Ð  
 
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION  
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS  
General  
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the  
recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's Standard #74 noted below.  
Early warning fire detection is best  
KITCHEN  
achieved by the installation of fire  
detection equipment in all rooms and  
areas of the premises 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.  
KITCHEN  
BDRM  
DINING  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
TV ROOM  
DINING  
BDRM  
LIVING ROOM  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
LIVING ROOM  
Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection  
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection  
Heat-Activated Detectors  
In addition, it is recommended that the  
owner consider the use of 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.  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
BEDROOM  
TO  
BR  
KTCHN  
GARAGE  
CLOSED  
DOOR  
LVNG RM  
.
BASEMENT  
Ð31Ð  
 
EMERGENCY EVACUATION  
Steps to Safety  
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The  
following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection  
Association:  
1. 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 es-  
cape 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  
BEDROOM  
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.  
BACK DOOR  
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.  
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 Ñ many die going back.  
FRONT  
Ð32Ð  
 
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  
(if programmed)  
Press #. Press arming key desired:  
(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM)  
Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code.  
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:  
Fire:  
Enter code. Press OFF key.  
Press OFF key.  
Press any key.  
Also disarms system. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.  
Memory of Alarm remains until cleared.  
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  
Enter user code 8 to arm or disarm "normally."  
Performs desired action and sends silent alarm to central station.  
(if connected 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.  
Ð33Ð  
 
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS  
SOUND  
CAUSE  
DISPLAY  
 
LOUD, INTERRUPTED  
Keypad & External  
FIRE ALARM  
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.  
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  
Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.  
c. BYPASS VERIFY  
c. The bypassed protection zone numbers are displayed. (One beep for each number  
displayed.) BYPASS also displayed.  
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  
a. LOW BATTERY AT XMTR  
b. TROUBLE  
a. BAT displayed with ID number of transmitter.  
b. CHECK displayed. Troubled protection zone is displayed.  
AWAY and (if MAXIMUM) INSTANT are displayed.  
TWO SHORT BEEPS  
Keypad only  
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM  
THREE SHORT BEEPS  
Keypad only  
a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT  
a. STAY and (if INSTANT) INSTANT are displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.  
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS- b. CHIME displayed. Pressing / READY key will display opened zone.  
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  
ENTRY DELAY WARNING  
None during delay; Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm.  
 
If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring; burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.  
Notes: ¥ BAT displayed (with no beeping or zone number) indicates system main battery is weak (see page 27).  
¥ Also see Power Failure, and Other Displays under TROUBLE CONDITIONS on page 27.  
Ð34Ð  
 
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  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
07 Key B (or: & #) Panic 23  
24  
57  
58  
08  
09  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
ÐDuressÐ  
ÐTamperÐ  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
95 Key A (or 1 & ) Panic  
96 Key C (or 3 & #) Panic  
Ð35Ð  
 
Ð NOTES Ð  
Ð36Ð  
 
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 System: FA120C  
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  
Ð37Ð  
 
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM  
CREDIT REQUEST (cont.)  
E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS:  
Furnace Room  
Basement  
Kitchen  
Bedrooms  
Attic  
Hall  
Living Room  
Dining Room  
F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS:  
Front Door  
Basement Door  
All windows  
Rear Door  
All Exterior Doors  
1st Floor Windows  
Interior Locations  
All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents  
G . ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:  
_________________________________________________________________________________________  
_________________________________________________________________________________________  
_________________________________________________________________________________________  
_________________________________________________________________________________________  
Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _______________________  
Ð38Ð  
 
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT  
NOTICE  
AVIS  
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies  
certified equipment. This certification means that the equip-  
ment meets certain telecommunications network protective,  
operational and safety requirements. The Department does  
not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satis-  
faction.  
L'Žtiquette du minist•re des Communications du Canada identifie le  
matŽriel homologuŽ. Cette Žtiquette certifie que le matŽriel est conforme  
ˆ certaines normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sŽcuritŽ des rŽseaux  
de tŽlŽcommunications. Le minist•re n'assure toutefois pas que le  
matŽriel fonctionnera ˆ la satisfaction de l'utilisateur.  
Avant d'installer ce matŽriel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il est permis de  
le raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise locale de tŽlŽcommuni-  
cations. Le matŽriel doit Žgalement tre installŽ en suivant une mŽthode  
acceptŽe de raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intŽrieurs de l'en-  
treprise utilisŽs pour un service individuel ˆ la ligne unique peuvent tre  
prolongŽs au moyen d'un dispositif homologuŽ de raccordement (cordon  
prolongateur tŽlŽphonique interne). L'abonne ne doit pas oublier qu'il est  
possible que la conformitŽ aux conditions ŽnoncŽes ci-dessus n'emp•che  
pas la dŽgradation du service dans certaines situations. Actuellement, les  
entreprises de tŽlŽcommunications ne permettent pas que l'on raccorde  
leur matŽriel aux prises d'abonnŽs, sauf dans les cas precis prŽvus par  
les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises.  
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 cus-  
tomer should be aware that compliance with the above condi-  
tions may not prevent degradation of service in some situa-  
tions.  
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an autho-  
rized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the sup-  
plier. 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 rŽparations du matŽriel homologuŽ doivent tre effectuŽes pas un  
centre d'entretien canadien autorisŽ dŽsignŽ par le fournisseur. La  
compagnie de tŽlŽcommunications peut demander ˆ l'utilisateur de  
dŽbrancher un appareil ˆ la suite de rŽparations ou de modifications effec-  
tuŽes par l'utilisateur ou ˆ cause de mauvais fonctionnement.  
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electri-  
cal ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines  
and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are con-  
nected together. This precaution may be particularly impor-  
tant in rural areas.  
Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de  
mise en terre de la source d'Žnergie Žlectrique, des lignes tŽlŽphoniques  
de rŽseau de conduites d'eau, s'il y en a, soient raccordŽs ensemble.  
Cette prŽcaution est particuli•rement importante dans les rŽgions rurales.  
Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces  
raccordements lui-mme; il doit avoir recours ˆ un service d'inspection  
des installations Žlectriques, ou ˆ un Žlectricien, selon le cas.  
Caution: User should not attempt to make such connections  
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric  
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.  
L'indice de charge (IC) assignŽ ˆ chaque dispositif terminal pour Žviter  
toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut tre  
raccordŽ ˆ un circuit tŽlŽphonique fermŽ utilisŽ par ce dispositif. La  
terminaison du circuit fermŽ peut tre constituŽe de n'importe quelle  
combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge  
de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dŽpasse pas 100.  
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device de-  
notes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a  
telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent over-  
loading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combi-  
nation of devices subject only to the requirement that the total  
of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 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.  
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 in-  
formation 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.  
(continued)  
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(continued) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT  
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 opera-  
tion of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the neces-  
sary 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 trou-  
ble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the net-  
work 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. Per-  
form such activities in the off-peak hours; such as early morning or late evening.  
IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS  
If your security system has been connected to the telephone line, and there is trouble with regular telephone service,  
disconnect the security system from the telephone line by removing the plug from the RJ31X (CA38A in Canada) telephone  
wall jack (you should have been shown how to do this by your installing company). Do not attempt to disconnect the telephone  
line connection inside the control cabinet. Doing so will result in the COMPLETE disruption of your regular telephone service.  
If the regular phone works correctly after the plug has been disconnected from the RJ31X wall jack, the security system has a  
problem and you should call your service representative for service immediately. If, upon disconnection of the security  
system from the wall jack, there is still a problem with telephone service, notify the telephone company that they have a  
problem and request prompt repair service.  
IMPORTANT: A security system connected to an alarm monitoring station relies on that connection.  
¥ If the security system is at fault, reinsert the plug as soon as the security system is repaired.  
¥ If the phone service is at fault, re-insert the plug immediately, to ensure resumption of full protection upon  
restoration of phone service.  
The user may not, under any circumstances (in or out of warranty), attempt any service or repairs to the system.  
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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 acti-  
vate 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.  
(continued)  
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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 insur-  
ance. 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 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, IN-  
CLUDING 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.  
172 Michael Drive  
Syosset, New York 11791  
COPYRIGHT © 1996 PITTWAY CORPORATION  
N5100-3V3 9/96  
 

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