First Alert FA 270 User manual

FIRST ALERT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR FA 270 KEYPADS
SECURITY SYSTEM

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Table of Contents
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………… 1
System Basics…………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Burglary Protection……………………………………………………………….. 1
Fire Protection…………………………………………………………………….. 1
Security Codes……………………………………………………………………. 1
Zones and Partitions……………………………………………………………… 1
Arming & Disarming…………………………………………………………….… 2
Alarms……………………………………………………………………………… 2
Memory of Alarm………………………………………………………………….. 2
Phone Access…………………………………………………………………….. 2
Functions of the Keypad…………………………………………………………………. 2
Purpose of Number Keys………………………………………………………………… 2
Function Keys……………………………………………………………………………… 3
LED Indicators……………………………………………………………………………… 3
Entry / Exit Delays………………………………………………………………………… 3
Checking for Faulted Zones……………………………………………………………… 4
Arming your ATP ALARMS First Alert System………………………………….. 4
Arming Modes……………………………………………………………………... 4
Arming Commands……………………………………………………………….. 5
Disarming your System………………………………………………………………...… 6
Bypassing a Zone………………………………………………………………………… 6
Chime Mode……………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Trouble Alerts……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Low Battery……………………………………………………………………….. 7
Fire Trouble……………………………………………………………………….. 7
AC Power………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Accidental Alarms…………………………………………………………………………. 7
When a Burglary Occurs…………………………………………………………………. 8
Fire Alarm………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Silencing Fire Alarm and Clearing Memory……………………….……………………. 9
Smoke Detector Reset……………………………………….…………………………… 9
Programming Security Codes…………………………………………………………… 9
Arming Difficulty…………………………………………………………………………… 9
Pass Card…………………………………………………………..…………….. 10
Alarm Maintenance and Testing…………………………………………………………. 10

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Introduction
Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert security system from ATP ALARMS. You’ve
made a wise choice, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system
provides:
•Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
•At least one keypad which provides control of the system and displays system status.
•Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
•Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over
the phone lines to our ULC co-listed Central Monitoring Station located right here in the Okanagan.
*Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire protection –
Confirm your system status through our office.
System Basics
Burglary Protection
•There are several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, & Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only the entry delay is on. INSTANT: same as STAY, except the
entry delay is off. NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry
delay on. MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
•You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
•Chime mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows even while the system
is disarmed.
Fire Protection
•Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire condition is detected.
•Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection & smoke
detectors.
Security Codes
•You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.
•Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other
system functions.
•Other users should be assigned different security codes, each can have different authority
levels, which define the system functions that particular user can perform.
Zones and Partitions
•The system sensing devices have been assigned to various “zones,” which are specific areas
of protection (e.g. front door, kitchen window, etc.)
•Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs on a
sensor
•Partitions provide independent areas of protection, with each partition containing a group of
zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users.
•Partitioned systems can include a common zone area, which is an area shared by users of
both partitions (such as a lobby in a building)

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Arming & Disarming Burglary Protection
•The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions.
•To arm your system, enter your security code followed by the desired arming mode key.
•To disarm the system, enter your user code then press the 1 OFF key.
Alarms
•When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounder will sound, and the keypad will
display the zone(s) causing the alarm
•An alarm message will also be sent to our monitoring station.
•To stop the alarm from sounding, and to cancel the police response, simply disarm the
system. A “Cancel Alarm” signal will be sent to our monitoring station.
Memory of Alarm
•When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that
caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (e.g. 01 ALARM FIRE or 05 Alarm for a
burglary.)
•The message remains displayed even after disarming the system. To clear the memory, enter
your security code into the keypad and select 1 OFF again.
Phone Access
•If included, a phone Module permits you to access the system via a touch-tone phone, either
on-premises or by calling-in when away.
•You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the
security system
•You can arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands remotely via the
telephone, with voice confirmation provided after each command.
•Refer to the Phone Access User’s Guide supplied with the Phone Module for information
regarding the use of this feature.
Functions of the Keypads
NOTE: The numbers printed boldly directly on the keys indicate their primary purpose; the functions
printed smaller on the keys indicate their alternate or secondary purpose.
Primary Purpose of Number Keys
KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your security code(s) and to perform their associated system function
after the security code has been entered.
Secondary Purpose of Number Keys
1 OFF Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators,
and clears visual display after problem’s correction
2 AWAY Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior.
3 STAY Arms perimeter portion of burglary system only. Interior protection is not armed,
allowing movement within premises without causing an alarm. If pressed twice in
succession and your system is set up for Night-Stay Mode arming, your alarm will be
armed in Night-Stay mode.

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4 MAX Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior, but without the entry delay
feature. Entering even via an entry/exit door will cause an instant alarm.
5 TEST Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed.
8 CODE Used to assign additional user codes and attributes for other users of the system.
6 BYPASS Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.
7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the STAY mode, but without the entry delay time.
9 CHIME Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the
system is disarmed sounds 3 beeps at the keypad(s)
* READY Used to display open protection zones.
FUNCTION KEYS
The function keys on the left side of your keypad(s) have been programmed for your
convenience. Check with your installer for their function as it relates to your specific system
RED ARMED INDICATOR: (LED) Lit when the system has been armed
GREEN READY INDICATOR: (LED) 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 or
opened.
INTERNAL SPEAKER: The built in speaker mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also
“beep” during certain system functions. The speaker can also provide voice playback of recorded
messages to family members when this option has been selected.
Entry & Exit Delays
Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.
Exit Delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door(s) without setting off an alarm.
The exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode and displays the
message, You May Exit Now. When, You May Exit Now disappears, the system is fully armed.
Exit Delay Restart. If you wish to open the entry/exit door to leave home while other family members
remain inside, or to let someone in or out after arming in the STAY MODE you can restart the exit
delay at any time. Simply press the [ * ] key, then open the door. In addition, opening and closing
the entry/exit door before the exit delay time expires (e.g., re-entering to get a forgotten item) will
reset the exit delay time once.
Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance
door. You must disarm the system (simply enter your security code followed by the 1 OFF key) before

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the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad beeps 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 the INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming
mode. These modes can provide greater security while on the premises with all family members
inside or while away for extended periods of time.
Checking For Faulted Zones
Using the [ * ] Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed
or bypassed, otherwise the keypad(s) will display a Not Ready message. Use the [ * ] READY key to
display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to identify and secure any open zone.
Arming your ATP ALARMS First Alert System
•Ensure that the green Ready Light is illuminated. The display should only read AC (simply to
show that there is AC power to the system.
•If the green Ready Light is not on, the display will read NOT READY. You can see which
zones are faulted by pressing the “star” key [*]
oA fault is when a window, or door is open, or when there is movement in front of a
motion detector.)
oExample: 08.
This indicates that Zone 8 is open.
•Once you have corrected the fault (i.e. closed the door) the green ready light will turn on and
the display will read AC and the green Ready Light will be illuminated.
•If the fault condition cannot be corrected:
oCall ATP Alarms at [phone]
(844)/ATP-ALRM-OR-
oYou may also choose to bypass the zone using the procedure listed in on page 6.
Arming Modes
The alarm can be armed to several “modes” or levels of armed. These are:
Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Entry Delay On
•Used when you want to arm the system with persons staying inside or if there are pets
that are moving through the premises.
•The perimeter windows and doors are armed while the interior sensors are left inactive.
•The exit delay begins when you arm the system (you may leave through the entry/exit
door if desired)
•An alarm sounds if any protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened.
•You may otherwise move freely within the premises.
•Persons entering later can enter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the system
within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.

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•To exit the premises after the exit delay has expired, press the [ * ] key to start an exit
delay.
Night-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones
•Arms same as Stay mode, but also arms pre-selected interior sensors. (e.g. a basement
motion detector.)
•Persons entering later can use entry/exit doors but they must disarm the system and must
not violate any of the programmed interior zones to avoid sounding an alarm.
•IMPORTANT: When Night-Stay mode is on, the selected interior zones are armed and
cause an alarm if anyone enters those areas. (e.g. , walking in the middle of the night). To
avoid sounding an alarm, you must disarm the system before any activity takes place in
those interior zones.
•To exit the premises after the exit delay has expired, press the [ * ] key to start an exit
delay.
Instant Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, No Entry Delay
•Used when staying inside and you do not expect anyone else to come home.
•Arms the same zones as stay mode
•An alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter window or any door is opened,
including entry or exit doors.
•To exit the premises after the exit delay has expired, press the [ * ] key to start an exit
delay.
•IMPORTANT: Arming in this mode greatly increases the chance of accidental activation.
Away Mode: Arms Entire System Entry Delay On.
•Used when nobody will be staying inside.
•The entire system (interior and perimeter) is armed.
•Exit delay begins when you arm the system allowing you to leave through the entry/exit
door.
•An alarm sounds if there is any movement detected inside the premises or if any door or
window is opened.
•You can reenter through the entry/exit door only and must disarm the system within the
entry delay time.
Maximum Mode: Arms Entire System, Entry Delay Off
•Used when leaving the premises for extended periods (e.g., vacation)
•Arms the same zones as Away mode, but entry delay is off.
•An alarm sounds same as Away mode, and sounds upon opening entry/exit doors.
NOTE: This mode should only be used if Phone Module is installed.
Arming Commands
Mode Press these Keys… Keypad Confirms By…
Stay Security code + 3 STAY •STAY message displayed
•Red ARMED indicator light
•Three Beeps

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Night-Stay Mode Security Code + 3 STAY + 3 STAY •STAY NIGHT message displayed
•Red ARMED indicator light
•Three Beeps
Instant Mode Security code + 7 INSTANT •STAY INSTANT message
displayed
•Red ARMED indicator light
•Three Beeps
•Note that entry delay is turned off
Away Mode Security Code + 2 AWAY •AWAY message displayed
•Red ARMED indicator light
•Two Beeps
•Leave premises through an
entry/exit door during the exit delay
period to avoid causing an alarm.
The keypad beeps rapidly during
the last 10 seconds of the exit
delay to warn you that it is ending.
Maximum Mode Security Code + 4MAX •AWAY INSTANT message
Displayed
•Red ARMED indicator light
•Two Beeps
•Same as Away (described above)
•Note that entry delay is turned off.
Disarming your system
•When you return and enter through the entry/exit door an entry delay timer will start
(usually 30 seconds.)
•A “pre-alarm” entry warning will sound.
•Enter your Security Code + 1 OFF
1. the red armed light will go off
2. The key pad will “beep” once
Bypassing a Zone
The 6 BYPASS key is used to disable individual zones.
•You can only bypass and un-bypass zones when the system is not armed.
•You cannot bypass 24-hour fire and emergency zones.
•Bypassed zones will automatically become un-bypassed when the system is disarmed.
•Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated.
To Bypass:
•Enter your security code + 6 BYPASS
•Enter the 2-digit zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed. Single digit zones must be
preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06)

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•The keypad will display a Bypass message for each bypassed zone number. Wait for all
bypassed zones to be displayed. Arm the system as usual. When armed, the arming message
is displayed with “BYPASS.”
•To display bypassed zones: security code + 6 BYPASS + [ * ]
NOTE: Once a zone(s) is bypassed, you can un-bypass the zone(s) by entering your Security Code
+ 1 OFF
Chime Mode
To turn Chime Mode on or off:
Security code + 9 CHIME
Chime mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed.
When chime mode is activated:
•Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened.
•The keypad will display CHIME
•Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted.
•Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed.
Trouble Alerts
The word CHECK on the keypad’s display, accompanied by a “beeping” at the keypad, indicates a
trouble condition in the system.
•To silence a system trouble, enter your security code and 1 OFF key.
•A Trouble will not prevent the arming of the system
Low Battery
If the system notices that the battery is low, a BAT message will appear on the keypad and the
keypad will chime.
•To silence the trouble condition enter your security code and 1 OFF key.
•Call ATP 287-2576(844)/ATP-ALRM(844)atAlarms
Fire Trouble
In the event of a Fire Trouble the display will read 01 FIRE CHECK & the keypad will beep
continuously.
•To silence the trouble conditions enter your security code and 1 OFF key.
•Call ATP 287-2576(844)/ATP-ALRM(844)atAlarms
AC Power Failure
The Display should always read AC in the top right portion of the screen. When AC power is cut off to
the system, the display will read NO AC in the top right part of the screen.
During brief power loss:
•Your security system will function normally on its rechargeable battery.
•Normal standby time is at least 4 hours.
Accidental Alarm Activations

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In the event of accidental alarm activation:
•Enter your Security Code.
•This will send an Automatic Cancel Code to the Central Station.
•The Central Station will cancel the Police.
•No further action is required. However, you may call the Central Station and report the error.
Your conversation with the operator will confirm the system is working properly.
•Be prepared to give the operator your system number and your access code.
* NOTE: When in doubt, assume that the alarm condition is real.
When a Burglary Alarm Occurs
•The siren will sound for 4 minutes.
•The system will automatically dial the Central Monitoring Station and report the nature
and location of the alarm.
oThe system will seize your phone line and report the alarm.
•The Central Station personnel will:
oDispatch the proper authorities.
oContact a property reference to attend.
•After 4 minutes:
oThe alarm siren will turn off.
oThe keypad will read Alarm followed by a zone description. (e.g. 08 ALARM )
•When the property reference enters the location, the keypad will emit a “Pre-Alarm”
warning.
oWhen the property reference enters a valid security code:
The alarm will disarm.
The system will report an “Automatic Cancel Code” to the Central Station.
The phone will be temporarily disconnected as the Cancel Code is reported.
NOTE: The property reference should not enter the site unless accompanied by the police.
IMPORTANT: Whenever you return and see the display: “ALARM” LEAVE IMMEDIATELY
and call the Central Station or the police.
Fire Alarm
General
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of
an emergency, the strategically located smoke and/or heat detectors will sound their alarms and
automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound from the
keypad(s) and any external sounders. A FIRE message will appear at your Keypad and remain on
until you silence the alarm (see below for silencing fire alarms).
When a Fire Alarm occurs or you become aware of a fire emergency before your smoke or heat
detectors sense the problem: