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Table Of Contents
QUICK REFERENCE............................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 5
SYSTEM REFERENCE............................................................................................................ 6
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON................................................................................................... 9
TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF...............................................................................................12
USER CODES........................................................................................................................13
MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS ......................................................................................... 14
TESTING THE SYSTEM........................................................................................................ 19
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS.............................................................20
EMERGENCY EVACUATION ............................................................................................... 21
GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................22
FCC STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. 20
TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS........................................................................20
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM...........................................................................21
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................... 23

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TO TURN SYSTEM ON
1. Check to make sure the system is ready, The On/Off (ARM) 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 (ARM) 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 (ARM) 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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The following table lists the “Quick Commands” available with this control.
Key Description Keypads Comments
# 1 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.
# 2 Force Arm - bypasses faulted
zones All keypads Allows you to arm the system even if some zones are faulted. These zones will be automatically bypassed and will be
unprotected.
Bypass
zone Quick Bypass - All keypads If not enabled requires user code with authority 1,2 or 3
# 3 Set Time All keypads May require user code
# 4 Zone Dir LCD only Mode terminates after last enabled zone
# 50 Quick Help LCD only
# 51 Show Time LCD only May also require code
# 52 Show Auto LCD only May also require code
# 53 User log view LCD only Also, needs user code with authority level 1 or 2
# 54 Set Auto Time of current
part. All keypads by partition, need user code
# 55 Display Firmware Version LCD only
# 56 Display Key Fob Low
Batteries. All keypads
# 57 Door Strike All keypads May require certain user code
# 58 Change/View Pager number All keypads For keypad partition, only LCD shows phone number
# 6 Display/Toggle Chime Mode All keypads LCD displays current state first, then offers to toggle. All
others just toggle the state.
# 7 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.
# 8 User Page Toggle All keypads Toggles if users should send page for O/C by partition
# 9 User On-line All keypads Connects to downloader while on line, disconnects home phone.
# 0 Multi-Part All keypads 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 Press Button labeled STAY.
BYPASS Press Button labeled BYPASS.
INSTANT Press Button labeled INSTANT.
CODE Press Button labeled CODE.
Enter 4-digit or 6-digit user code (see User Code note on page 8).
Please keep your manual in a convenient location so you can refer to it if
needed.

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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 Description Zone Description
125
226
327
428
529
630
731
832
933
10 34
11 35
12 36
13 37
14 38
15 39
16 40
17 41
18 42
19 43
20 44
21 45
22 46
23 47
24 48
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 keypads are equipped with emergency-pair keys. In order to
activate the alert, both keys must be pressed at the same time. 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
[#] & [✱] __________________________________
[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 Assigned To… User Assigned To…
133
234
335
436
537
638
739
840
941
10 42
11 43
12 44
13 45
14 46
15 47
16 48
17 49
18 50
19 51
20 52
21 53
22 54
23 55
24 56
25 57
26 58
27 59
28 60
29 61
30 62
31 63
32 64
____ ____ USER CODE NOTE: User codes can be either 4 digits or 6 digits, depending
4-digit 6-digit 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 (ARM) 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 not 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:
Fast Blink .............................Alarm or tamper condition
Slow Blink/Low Intensity Bypass
Slow Pulse ............................Trouble, problem with RF receiver, or low battery
Solid On .................................Zone faulted
Example: If the READY light is not lit and the Zone 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 READY
PART 1 and NOT RDY ZN 1
FRONT DOOR

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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 bypass 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. Zones that are bypassed are not protected when the 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
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.
†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 ARM) 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
PART 1
Fixed-Glass Keypad:
Arm LED lit
Ready LED blinks
LED Keypad, zone LEDs:
Fast Blink = alarm or tamper
Slow Blink = bypass
Slow Pulse = trouble, problem
with RF receiver, or low battery
Solid On = zone faulted
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 add or change a user code, press the following:
Master User Code User ID (01-64) New User Code Auth. Level
CODE nn [1-4]
Authority Levels
Level Functions Allowed
1 Primary Master, access all partitions, can view log and set time, assign other user codes, all
system functions
2 Secondary Master, same as primary master except cannot change the primary master’s code
3 User, cannot assign code and cannot bypass zones
4 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).
Assigning Partitions to Users
When a user code is assigned, that user is automatically allowed to perform
system functions in the partition in which the user’s 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 only 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: ZN1
PART 1
Fixed-Glass Keypad:
Bypass LED lit LED Keypad: Zone light of the
bypassed zone(s) will
slowly blink
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" = the 4-digit central station no. 2 account number.
"E" = 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
"XXX" = the zone (01-48) or user (1-64) designation, depending on the event
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 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.

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3. Press the [#] key after you have made your pager phone number changes.
Pressing the [#] key saves your new pager number. An acknowledgement
tone sounds.
To exit without saving changes, press the [✴] key to exit pager phone number
programming. An acknowledgement tone sounds to indicate pager number
programming has been exited.
If you press the [✴] 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]
NOTE: The [#] [7] command is also used to assign a user to a different partition
(see page 15).

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Testing The System
SYSTEM TEST
It is recommended that you test your system once a week using the
following procedure:
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
Association’s (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.
DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
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LIVING ROOM BEDROOM
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DINING
LIVING ROOM
TV ROOM KITCHEN
BEDROOM BEDROOM
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DOOR GARAGE
Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors