First Alert Home Security System FA848C User Manual

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PRELIMINARY  
Hardwired/Wireless System  
FA848C  
User Guide  
N9939 7/00  
 
Quick Reference  
TO TURN SYSTEM ON  
1. Check to make sure the system is ready, The On/Off (AR M) light will light  
(Green READY light is lit).  
2. Enter your 4-digit user code.  
3. Exit through a door designated by your installer as an exit/entry door.  
TO TURN SYSTEM OFF  
1. Enter through a door designated by your installer as an exit/entry door  
2. Enter your 4-digit user code.  
3. The system On (ARM) light will go out.  
TO TURN SYSTEM ON AND STAY INSIDE  
1. Check to make sure the system is ready (Green READY light is lit).  
2. Press  
STAY  
.
3. Enter your 4-digit user  
code.  
The On/Off (AR M) light and the STAY light will both light.  
REMEMBER: You must turn the system Off if you want to open the door or  
leave the premises after the exit time has passed.  
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON: INSTANT MODE, AND STAY INSIDE  
1. Check to make sure the system is ready (Green READY light is lit).  
4. Press INSTANT .  
5. Press  
STAY  
.
2. Enter your 4-digit user  
code.  
The On/Off (AR M) light, the INSTANT light, and the STAY light will all be on.  
TO RESET SMOKE DETECTOR  
1. Enter your 4-digit user code twice.  
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Quick Reference  
The following table lists the Quick Commands” available with this control.  
Key  
Description  
Keypads  
Comments  
#
1
2
Quick Arm - If system is ready  
All keypads  
Allows you to arm the system without requiring your user code. User  
code is always needed to disarm the system, though.  
Force Arm - bypasses faulted  
zones  
All keypads  
All keypads  
Allows you arm the system even if some zones are faulted. These  
zones will be automatically bypassed and will be unprotected.  
#
Quick Bypass -  
If not enabled requires user code with authority 1,2 or 3  
Bypass  
zone  
Set Time  
All keypads  
LCD only  
May require user code  
#
#
3
Zone Dir  
Mode terminates after last enabled zone  
4
Quick Help  
LCD only  
#
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
6
Show Time  
LCD only  
May also require code  
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Show Auto  
LCD only  
May also require code  
User log view  
LCD only  
Also, needs user code with authority level 1 or 2  
by partition, need user code  
Set Auto Time of current part.  
Display Firmware Version  
Display Key Fob Low Batteries.  
Door Strike  
All keypads  
LCD only  
All keypads  
All keypads  
All keypads  
All keypads  
May require certain user code  
Change/View Pager number  
Display/Toggle Chime Mode  
For keypad partition, only LCD shows phone number  
LCD displays current state first, then offers to toggle. All others just  
toggle the state.  
#
Assign user to other partitions  
All keypads  
Need user Auth. Of 1 or 2, Digit 4 (P) enables user to page  
Paging must be enabled and turned on.  
#
7
User Page Toggle  
User On-line  
Multi-Part  
All keypads  
All keypads  
All keypads  
Toggles if users should send page for O/C by partition  
#
#
#
8
9
0
Connects to downloader while on line, disconnects home phone.  
LCD displays current enables, 1,2,3,P - P=  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your decision to protect your home or business with the  
OMNI-848 security system. You have chosen a reliable, state-of-the-art  
security system that is remarkably easy to operate. Your system has been  
professionally installed by your local Security Company whose representative  
can explain the specifics of your system.  
The keypad is the input and display device for your security system. Your  
Security Company representative will suggest the model most appropriate for  
your premises and your needs. There are three types of keypads that can be  
used with this system:  
LCD keypad (alpha display), Fixed-Glass keypad (2-digit display), LED keypad.  
Since your system may use any of these keypads, the displays of all keypads  
are described in this manual.  
The OMNI-848 is listed by Underwriters Laboratories for Household Fire and  
Burglary applications.  
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to represent the  
keystrokes required to perform the following functions.  
STAY  
BYPASS  
INSTANT  
CODE  
Press Button labeled STAY.  
Press Button labeled BYP ASS.  
Press Button labeled INSTANT.  
Press Button labeled CODE.  
Enter 4-digit or 6-digit user code (see User Code note on page  
8).  
P lea se k eep you r m a n u a l in a con ven ien t loca tion so you ca n r efer to it  
if n eed ed .  
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System Reference  
ZONE DESCRIPTIONS  
In the following table, enter a description of the area of protection for each  
zone.  
Example: Zone 1 Windows on North side of building  
Zone 4 Main entrance to building.  
Zone  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Description  
Zone  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
Description  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
Entry time ________ Door __________ Exit time ________  
Entry time ________ Door __________  
Exit time is the same for all designated entry/exit doors.  
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System Reference (cont)  
SEND-HELP ALERT  
All k eyp a d s a r e equ ip p ed w ith em er gen cy-p a ir k eys. In or d er to  
a ctiva te th e a ler t, both k eys m u st be p r essed a t th e sa m e tim e. The  
type of keypad you have installed dictates which keys you press. Your  
installer will show you how to activate these emergency keys. The  
emergency keys used for all keypads are shown below.  
The following SEND - HELP ALERT is programmed into my system:  
KEYS  
DESCRIPTION  
[#] & [Q]  
[7] & [9]  
[1] & [3]  
__________________________________  
__________________________________  
__________________________________  
PAGER ALERT  
If programmed, a button on a designated keyfob may also be used to send  
an alert message to a pager. Ask you installer if this was done.  
MONITORING STATION INFORMATION  
Account #  
Telephone #  
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System Reference (cont)  
USER CODE ASSIGNMENTS  
In the following table, enter the names of the individuals assigned to each  
user number.  
User  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Assigned To…  
User  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
Assigned To…  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
____ ____  
4-digit 6-digit  
USER CODE NOTE: User codes can be either 4 digits or 6 digits, depending  
on installer programming. Ask your installer what type of user codes (4- or 6-  
digits) are being used in your system. When performing system functions, you  
must use the appropriate 4 or 6-digit user codes.  
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Turning The System On  
IS THE SYSTEM READY?  
You can turn the burglar portion of your security system on and off. Before  
you can turn the system on, it must be ready.” If you have a protected  
door open, or someone is moving in view of a motion detector, the system  
will not display READY.”  
The system is ready if the READY light and the display shows:  
LCD Keypad:  
SYSTEM READY  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
Ready LED lit  
LED Keypad:  
Ready LED lit  
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON AND LEAVE  
Enter your user code.  
The System On (AR M) light will go on and the display will show:  
LCD Keypad:  
ON: AWAY  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
Arm LED lit  
LED Keypad:  
Arm LED lit  
Exit through a door designated by your installer as an exit/entry door. You  
must leave within the exit time programmed by your installer. Refer to the  
reference sheet for the time that has been set for your system.  
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS NOT READY  
If the system is n ot ready to be armed, the READY light will be off and the  
display will show which zone or zones are not ready. The following  
conditions will be indicated by the zone lights (LED keypad) or described on  
the display:  
F a st Blin k .........................Alarm or tamper condition  
Slow Blin k /Low In ten sity Bypass  
Slow P u lse ........................Trouble, problem with RF receiver, or low  
battery  
Solid On .............................Zone faulted  
Exa m p le: If the READY light is n ot lit and the Zon e 1 light is solid on ,  
an alarm sensor on Zone 1 is faulted. This might mean that a door is open  
or someone is walking in view of a motion sensor. Check all sensors on Zone  
1 and resolve the problem. When all sensors are restored, the READY light  
will come on and the zone light will go out. In this example, the display  
shows:  
NOT RDY  
FRONT DOOR  
ZN 1  
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NOT READY  
PART 1  
and  
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Turning The System On (cont)  
Determine which zone or zones are not ready, resolve the problem, and  
turn the system on normally. If the problem cannot be resolved, you may  
byp a ss the zone that is not ready. Bypassing should only be done if the  
problem on the zone cannot be resolved, OR if you intentionally wish to  
leave the zone off. For example, you would leave the zone off if you plan to  
keep the window open for ventilation. Zon es th a t a r e byp a ssed a r e n ot  
p r otected w h en th e system is on . See Bypass on the following page for a  
description of the procedure.  
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON AND STAY INSIDE  
To turn the perimeter portion of your burglar alarm on and move around  
freely inside the premises, use the STAY mode.  
Check to make sure the system is ready. When it is ready, press:  
STAY  
followed by your user code.  
When the system has been turned on successfully, the On/Off (ARM) light  
and the following will display:  
LCD Keypad:  
ON: STAY  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
STAY  
LED Keypad:  
Arm and Stay LEDs lit  
REMEMBER: You must turn the system off if you want to open the door or  
leave the premises after the exit time has passed.  
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON IN INSTANT MODE AND STAY INSIDE  
In INSTANT STAY mode, the perimeter portion of your burglar alarm  
system is on but the time delays are eliminated from your normal  
entry/exit door(s). All interior protection is off, so you are free to move  
around inside.  
Check to make sure the system is READY. When it is ready, press:  
INSTANT  
followed by  
STAY  
followed by your user code.  
When the system has been turned on successfully, the On/Off (ARM) light,  
the INSTANT light, and the STAY light will all be on, and the following will  
display:  
LCD Keypad:  
ON: STAY / INS  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
STAY  
INSTANT  
LED Keypad:  
Armed, Stay, and Instant  
LEDs lit  
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NOTE: This system can be programmed by the installer for the AUTOSTAY  
feature which automatically bypasses interior zones if you arm the system  
and do not exit through a delay zone during exit time.  
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Turning The System On (cont)  
TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON IN INSTANT MODE  
In INSTANT mode, all alarm sensors including doors that normally have a  
delay to allow you to turn the system off will report an alarm immediately  
if activated. Check to make sure the system is ready. When it is ready,  
press:  
INSTANT  
followed by your user code.  
When the system has been turned on successfully, the On/Off light and the  
Instant light will be on, and the following will display:  
LCD Keypad:  
ON: INSTANT  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
INSTANT  
LED Keypad:  
Arm and Instant LED lit  
TO BYPASS A ZONE  
The Bypass function excludes a zone of protection from the security system  
until it is unbypassed (either by using the unbypass procedure or when you  
turn the system off). Bypassing can only be done while the system is turned  
off.  
Press the BYPASS button. Then enter your user code and the zone number  
(1-7) to be bypassed, as follows:  
BYPASS  
followed by your user code†  
+ ZONE #  
If the Quick Bypass feature has been enabled by the installer, do not  
enter the user code when bypassing zones.  
NOTE: Bypassed zones are NOT protected when the system is turned on.  
After the bypass command has been accepted, the keypad sounds one long  
beep, and the following will display:  
LCD Keypad:  
BYPASSED: ZN 01  
FRONT DOOR  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
BYPASS  
zone number displayed  
LED Keypad:  
zone LEDs of the  
zone(s) bypassed slowly  
blink  
TO UNBYPASS A ZONE  
Pressing the BYPASS button returns a bypassed zone to normal operation.  
To unbypass a zone(s), repeat the bypass function as follows:  
BYPASS  
followed by your user code†  
+ ZONE #.  
After unbypassing, the zone display will show the state of the zones.  
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If the Quick Bypass feature has been enabled by the installer, do not  
enter the user code when unbypassing zones.  
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Turning The System Off  
When you turn the system off, you turn off only the burglar portion of your  
system; any smoke or heat detectors and panic keys will remain on. You  
must enter through a designated entry door and turn off the system within  
the time allowed. You can have different amounts of time for different  
entry points. See your system reference sheet for the times established for  
your system.  
To turn your system off:  
Enter your user code.  
If no alarms have taken place, the On/Off light (labeled AR M) will go off, or  
the display shows:  
LCD Keypad:  
SYSTEM READY  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
Ready LED lit  
LED Keypad:  
Ready LED lit  
If alarms occurred when the system was on, or if a trouble condition exists,  
the display shows:  
LCD Keypad:  
ALM MEM  
ZN1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
Arm LED lit  
Ready LED blinks  
LED  
LEDs:  
Fast Blink = alarm or tamper  
Slow Blink = bypass  
Slow Pulse = trouble, problem  
with RF receiver, or low battery  
Solid On = zone faulted  
Keypad,  
zone  
PART 1  
Burglary alarms will sound a steady tone at the keypad(s), and fire alarms  
will generate a pulsing sound.  
IMPORTANT: If an intrusion has taken place while you were away, do not  
enter until the location has been checked. Call for help from a neighbor's  
house and wait there for the police.  
To clear the display of alarm or trouble conditions and silence the audible  
alert:  
Enter your user code again.  
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User Codes  
TO ADD OR CHANGE A USER CODE  
Users can be added or changed directly at the keypad. Your system can  
have up to 64 different user codes, with each assigned to one of four  
authority levels and to a primary partition. The authority level determines  
the functions that user can perform. In addition, your system can be set up  
for 4-digit or 6-digit user codes. Ask your installer which type of user codes  
is used in your system.  
To a d d or ch a n ge a u ser cod e, p r ess th e follow in g:  
Master User Code  
User ID (01-64)  
New User Code  
Auth. Level  
CODE  
nn  
[1-4]  
Au th or ity Levels  
Level Functions Allowed  
1
Primary Master, access all partitions, can view log and set time, assign other user codes, all  
system functions  
2
3
4
Secondary Master, same as primary master except cannot change the primary master’s code  
User, cannot assign code and cannot bypass zones  
Limited user, same as level 3, except can disarm the system only if it was armed by another  
user with level 4 authority (cannot disarm if armed with user of higher authority level).  
Assign in g P a r tition s to User s  
When a user code is assigned, that user is automatically allowed to perform  
system functions in the partition in which the users code is assigned. You  
can also allow users to access other partitions and turn on open/close  
reporting to a pager by using the #7 command as follows:  
[#] [7] [master code] [user no.] [1, 2, 3, or 4]  
where: master code = user with authority level 1 or 2  
user no. = the user that will be assigned access to other partitions  
1, 2, 3, or 4 = enter the partition(s) 1-3 you want this user to have access to  
enter 4 if you want this user to send open/close reports to a pager  
TO DELETE A USER CODE  
To delete a user, press the Code button followed by the 4-digit master user  
code. Enter the the user number, then press [*] to delete. For example, to  
delete user 3, do the following:  
Master User Code  
User ID  
* to delete  
CODE  
03  
[*]  
NOTE: User no. 1, the master user, cannot be deleted but it can be changed  
using the ADD OR CHANGE user procedure.  
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Miscellaneous Commands  
SEND HELP ALERTS  
Your system can be programmed for 3 separate keypad Send Help alerts  
that would send an emergency signal to your central station. See the  
System Reference sheet to see which have been programmed for your  
system.  
DURESS  
Your system can be programmed to send an emergency signal to the  
central station if you are forced to enter the premises under threat. If you  
choose to include this feature, assign codes to users 60-64, which are  
dedicated to this function, if programmed. Use these codes on ly under a  
duress circumstance.  
QUICK ON (QUICK ARMING)  
If programmed by your installer, Quick On, or Quick Arming, allows you to  
turn the system on to the AWAY mode without entering a user code.  
Press # ., then [1].  
NOTE: Turning your system Off always requires a valid user code.  
QUICK FORCED ON  
If programmed by your installer, Quick Forced On allows you to turn the  
system on to the AWAY mode by automatically bypassing all zones that are  
not ready.  
Press # ., then [2].  
NOTE: A valid user code is still required to turn the system off.  
NOTE: This feature is disabled on UL installations.  
QUICK BYPASS  
If you have Quick Bypass programmed for your system, you can bypass  
zones without entering your user code. The Quick Bypass procedure is:  
BYPASS  
2-digit Zone no. (e.g. 01 for zone 1)  
NOTE: Bypassed zones are not protected when the system is turned on.  
After the bypass command has been accepted, the keypad sounds one long  
beep. The, or the display will show:  
LCD Keypad:  
BYPASSED:  
PART 1  
Fixed-Glass Keypad:  
Bypass LED lit  
LED Keypad:  
Zone light of the  
bypassed zone(s) will  
slowly blink  
ZN1  
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NOTE: Temporary users (i.e. baby sitters, housekeepers, etc.) should not  
be shown the Bypass procedure.  
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Miscellaneous Commands (cont)  
QUICK EXIT  
Restarts exit delay time if the system is already armed. This allows  
someone to leave after the system has been armed, without having to  
disarm the system first. To restart the exit delay time, press: STAY ..  
TURN CHIME ON/OFF  
Chime is an optional feature that causes the keypad to beep when selected  
doors are opened while the burglary protection is off or disarmed.  
Only your installer can program a zone for the Chime feature, but once  
programmed, you can turn Chime on or off to meet your daily needs.  
To turn Chime on or off: Press # ., then [6].  
ASSIGN USERS ACCESS TO OTHER PARTITIONS  
You can assign users access to any of the partitions in a multi-partition  
system by doing the following:  
# . [7] [master code] [user number] [1, 2, 3]  
where 1, 2, 3 are the partitions to which the user is authorized to access.  
CHANGE PARTITION  
To arm or disarm other partitions from your keypad, do the following:  
# [0] [1-3, 0, 9]  
where: 1-3* = the desired partition you wish to change to  
0 = arms all partitions  
9 = disarms all partitions  
*When you enter a partition number (1-3), the system displays the current  
armed state for that partition. You can then arm or disarm by entering the  
arming/disarming command.  
SET AUTO ON TIME  
Set Auto On Time lets you set the time your system will automatically turn  
on.  
To set the Auto On Time: Press # , then [54] [code] [hour 00-23] [minute 00-  
59].  
The keypad will prompt you for the required entries.  
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Miscellaneous Commands (cont)  
TO VIEW AUTOARM TIME  
To view the autoarm time for the partition to which the keypad is assigned,  
press: # [52] [user code with authority level 1 or 2].  
AUTOARM TIME:  
05:00PM  
(The user code is not required if so programmed by installer.)  
DOOR STRIKE  
To activate door strikes:  
Press # , then [57], then [Door #]  
If programmed, certain user codes can also be used to open a door. See  
your installer for door numbers.  
VIEW TIME  
To view the system time, press: # [51]. A typical display is as follows:  
Dec 27, 1999  
08:15A  
SET TIME  
To set the time, press: # [3] [user code*], then follow the prompts and  
enter the hour, minute, month, day, and year. All entries are 2-digit  
entries.  
(*The user code is not required if so programmed by installer.)  
DISPLAY ZONE DIRECTORY  
To view a list of the zones in the current partition, press  
#
[4]. The  
zones will automatically scroll.  
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Using a Pager  
If programmed, the system can send messages to a pager. The messages  
display as follows:  
ACCT E XXX  
where:  
"ACCT"  
"E"  
= the 4-digit central station no. 2 account number.  
= is the event code. There are 4 event types: alarms, troubles,  
openings, and closings. These event codes are as follows:  
Openings = 0, Closings = 1, Alarm or Trouble = 9  
= the zone (01-48) or user (1-64) designation, depending on the  
event  
"XXX"  
If multiple events occur, the signal for the highest-priority event is sent first.  
Events ranked from highest to lowest priority are alarms, trouble, open, and  
close.  
CHANGING THE PAGER PHONE NUMBER (FOLLOW-ME)  
You can change your pager follow-me phone number as follows if your  
installer enabled this feature:  
1. Access pager number programming by pressing in sequence the [#], [5],  
and [8] keys. An acknowledgement tone sounds to indicate pager  
number programming has been accessed.  
The # [5], [8] command is accessible only while the system is disarmed and  
the dialer, dialer delay, and bell are not active.  
In pager phone number programming mode, only the alpha keypad provides  
visual display the of the numbers already programmed or numbers that are being  
changed. The LED and fixed-glass style keypads provide no visual keypad  
display of these numbers.  
2. Enter your new pager phone number. Your new pager phone number  
may consist of up to 16 characters (1-9, 0). It may be necessary to add  
time to allow the pager to answer before dialing your pager number. To  
enter a 2-second pause, press the [Code] key. (Entering a 2-second  
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pause is optional and is not required to enter your pager phone  
number.) If the [Code] key was pressed, it counts as one character. The  
keypad will emit a single acknowledgement chirp as each number is  
pressed.  
3. Press the [#] key after you have made your pager phone number  
changes. Pressing the [#] key saves your new pager number and nulls  
out the remaining locations. An acknowledgement tone sounds.  
To exit without saving changes, press the [T] key to exit pager phone  
number programming. An acknowledgement tone sounds to indicate pager  
number programming has been exited.  
If you press the [T] key without first pressing the [#] key to save your new pager  
phone number, the system exits the pager phone number programming mode  
without saving the changes.  
If no key is pressed within 10 seconds, the pager phone number programming  
mode times out and exits automatically without saving any information entered.  
TURN PAGER REPORTING ON/OFF FOR THE PARTITION  
You can turn off the open/close reporting feature for a partition by  
pressing  
[#] [8]. To turn reporting back on, simply press [#] [8] again.  
TURN PAGER REPORTING ON/OFF FOR A USER  
You can turn on/off the open.close reporting feature for a user by doing the  
following :  
[#] [7] [master code] [user number] [4]  
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Testing The System  
SYSTEM TEST  
It is r ecom m en d ed th a t you test you r system on ce a w eek u sin g th e  
follow in g p r oced u r e:  
NOTE: If your system is monitored, contact your central station before you  
perform this test.  
1. Turn your security system on.  
2. Wait until your exit time is over. Then activate the system by opening a  
protected zone (for example: a window or door).  
3. Confirm that the alarm sounding device (bell or siren) sounds. If your  
system is connected to a central station, the keypad will sound the  
ringback tone to confirm that the signal was received.  
4. Turn the security system off.  
5. Call the central station to tell them you are finished testing.  
BATTERY TEST  
It is recommended that you test your battery once a month. In order to  
test your backup/standby battery, the following procedure should be  
followed:  
1. Unplug the transformer from the AC outlet by removing the  
restraining screw that secures the transformer to the wall. (NOTE:  
The screw is not present on the models sold in Canada.)  
2. Observe that the AC indicator light on the keypad goes off.  
3. Activate your alarm by performing the above SYSTEM TEST.  
Remember to contact your central station if your system is monitored.  
4. Plug the transformer into the AC outlet and secure with the restraining  
screw. (NOTE: the screw is not present on the models sold in Canada.)  
The National Fire Protection Association publishes a standard for fire  
warning equipment (NFPA publication #72). Further information can be  
obtained by contacting: NFPA Public Affairs Dept., Batterymarch Park,  
Quincy, MA 02269.  
If you have any further questions about the operation of your system,  
please contact your alarm company.  
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Recommendations On Smoke Detectors  
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we  
subscribe to the recommendations contained in  
the National Fire  
Protection Associations (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below.  
Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire  
detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A  
smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the  
immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the  
family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and  
unfinished attics.  
In addition, the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke  
detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s),  
attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached  
garages.  
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Emergency Evacuation  
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The  
following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection  
Association:  
1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that  
they can be heard by all occupants.  
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 is an alternative route, such as through a window, should  
your normal escape path be unpassable. Station an escape ladder at  
such windows if there is a long drop to the ground.  
3. Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs, and  
rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate escape routes for each  
room. Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the  
escape routes in every room.  
4. 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 shut  
if smoke or heat rushes in.  
6. When smoke is present, crawl on the ground. Do not walk upright,  
since smoke rises and may overcome you. Clearer air is near the floor.  
7. Escape quickly; dont panic.  
8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your house,  
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 house — many die going back.  
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Glossary  
AC INDICATOR: Small green power on-off light between the center buttons  
on the keypad. When lit, the system is running on primary power; when  
not lit, the system is running off the backup battery.  
ALARM: Sound from keypad or other horn/siren indicates a burglar alarm,  
fire alarm, or other condition you should be alerted to.  
ARMED: See ON/OFF.  
AWAY: A system setting that protects the premises while it is unoccupied.  
All burglary sensors are active.  
BURGLARY/FIRE: The two major functions of a security system. Fire  
protection is always on and cannot be turned off. The burglary sensors  
protect against unauthorized entry into your premises. The burglary  
protection can be turned on and off and programmed for special levels of  
access and notification.  
BYPASS FEATURE: The Bypass feature allows you to exclude a selected  
zone or zones from the burglar alarm protection.  
BYPASS BUTTON: A button on the keypad used to activate the Bypass  
feature.  
CENTRAL STATION: The signal monitoring center contacted by your  
security system over the telephone and/or other communication channels  
when alarms are activated if your system is programmed to communicate  
alarms off site. The central station will follow their procedures and your  
instructions for contacting the proper authorities when a signal is received.  
CHIME FEATURE: An optional feature that causes the keypad to chime for  
one second when selected doors are opened when the burglary protection is  
off or disarmed. Once programmed by your installer, you can turn Chime  
on and off with #6.  
DISARMED: See ON/OFF.  
DURESS: Duress is a system feature that you m ay have programmed into  
your system. If someone forces you to turn your system off, entering the  
special Duress user code turns the system off and sends a silent duress  
emergency signal to the central station so personnel there can respond  
appropriately.  
ENTRY DELAY: The period of time allowed between opening a designated  
entry/exit door and turning off the alarm system before the system will  
register an alarm condition. This is determined at the time of installation.  
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Your system supports two entry times, allowing you to have a different  
length of time for different doors.  
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Glossary (cont)  
EXIT DELAY: The period of time allowed between turning the system on  
and leaving through a designated exit/entry door before the system will  
register an alarm condition. This is determined at the time of installation.  
INTERIOR ZONE: An interior zone is a group of points that protect the  
interior of your premises. You may want to turn the perimeter portion of  
your system on while leaving the interior zones off to allow you to open  
interior doors and pass interior motion detectors without causing an alarm.  
KEYPAD: A keypad is your link into your system. It displays alarm and  
trouble messages, shows faulted zones and allows you to turn the system  
on/off by using the buttons. Your system will have one or more keypads.  
ON/OFF: These terms refer to the burglary portion of your security  
system. There are several levels of operation that allow you to protect part  
of your premises while you remain inside. Fire sensors and other  
emergency and environmental features are always active and ready; they  
are not affected in any way by turning the burglary portion of your security  
system on or off. Other terms used are "armed" (system is on) and  
"disarmed" (system is off). See ON-INSTANT, ON-STAY, and STAY.  
ON/OFF INDICATOR: Red light in the upper portion of the keypad labeled  
"Armed." When lit, some part of the burglar alarm system is on; when not  
lit, the burglary portion of the system is off.  
ON-STAY: A system setting that turns on the perimeter protection of the  
building but allows movement throughout the interior.  
PANIC BUTTON: A push button that allows you to signal the central station  
that you need immediate assistance. Your system has programmable  
Keypad Send Help Alerts that can also serve as Panic buttons.  
PERIMETER ZONE: A perimeter zone is a group of points that protect the  
exterior of your premises. Your outside doors and windows would be  
programmed as a perimeter zone.  
SENSOR: The actual alarm sensor, detector or device installed to detect an  
intrusion, fire, or environmental problem. Examples include: door contacts,  
window contacts, motion sensors, glassbreak sensors, smoke detectors,  
rate-of-rise heat detectors, temperature sensors, flood/water sensors, and  
carbon monoxide gas detectors.  
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Glossary (cont)  
SILENT CONDITION: Most types of alarms and troubles alert you with the  
keypad sounder and the sirens, horns, or speakers located in your  
premises. The intent is to advise you of the alarm or trouble and allow you  
to respond promptly. The audible sounds also let an intruder know that he  
has been detected and will hopefully scare him away. In some  
circumstances, an audible alarm might put your life in danger. For that  
reason, those alarms are programmed as silent conditions. For an example,  
see DURESS.  
SYSTEM: Your security system is composed of three main parts: 1) the  
control panel, which functions as the system brain and the link to the  
monitoring agency (central station); 2) the keypad(s), which provide you  
with system status and allow you to input commands; 3) security sensors  
such as door and window contacts, motion sensors, smoke detectors and  
other sensors as required to detect intrusion, fire, and other conditions for  
your premises.  
USER CODE: A user code is a 4-digit code that is required to operate the  
system. The system supports up to 64 separate user codes. The system  
supports one master user who can add/delete other user codes. Two of the  
user codes may be dedicated to special functions as defined by your alarm  
company at the time of installation. (See the User Code List in the back of  
this manual)  
ZONE: A zone is a collection of sensors with common characteristics  
grouped together for your operating convenience. The system will support  
6 zones or groupings.  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)  
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 Subpart J 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 on, the user is  
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.  
Re-orient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.  
Move the receiver 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 Guide. Unauthorized changes or  
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.  
TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS  
In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing  
the plug from the RJ 31X 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 it has 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.  
Th is con tr ol u n it w a s m a n u fa ctu r ed u n d er r igid qu a lity sta n d a r d s a n d  
com p lies w ith a ll UL r equ ir em en ts for its in ten d ed u se. Ma in ten a n ce is best  
p er for m ed by you r in sta llin g com p a n y w ith tr a in ed ser vice p er son n el.  
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LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM  
While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed  
protection against burglary, 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 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 the System may not work are as follows: 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 on the nature of the fire and/or the location 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 the 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 the protected  
area approaches the temperature range of 90 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, the  
detection performance can decrease.  
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LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM  
(cont)  
Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up  
sleepers who 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 by noise from a stereo, radio,  
air conditioner, other appliances, 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.  
However, even if the system responds to the emergency as intended 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 in inadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be tested weekly to  
make sure all sensors 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.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
First Alert Professional Security Systems.,. a subsidiary of Pittway Corporation, and Pittway Corporation, its divisions,  
subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 175 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its security equipment (the  
"product") to be free from defects in material 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 proved 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 expressed 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 60 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 INJ URY, 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, WHILE 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 of alteration, written or verbal, to this warranty  
is authorized.  
First Alert Professional Security Systems  
175 Eileen Way, Syosset, NY 11791  
Subsidiary of Pittway Corporation  
Copyright © 2000 PITTWAY CORPORATION  
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