First Alert FA120C User manual

USER'S
MANUAL
FA120C Security System
N5100-3V3 9/96

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 4
Keypads ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Zones....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Alarms...................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fire Protection............................................................................................................................................ 5
Burglary Protection ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Memory of Alarm ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Pager Notification ....................................................................................................................................... 5
ABOUT THE KEYPADS .............................................................................................................................. 6
Keypad Types ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Keypad Styles ........................................................................................................................................... 6
SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS ............................................................................................. 7
SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
SECURITY CODES ....................................................................................................................................10
Duress Code .............................................................................................................................................10
Quick Arming ............................................................................................................................................10
Assigning/Changing/Deleting User Codes (Using the 8 CODE Key)....................................................................11
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ...............................................................................................................................12
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES (Using the ✴READY Key)............................................................................13
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES ..........................................................................................................14
Using The 6 BYPASS Key .........................................................................................................................14
Quick Bypass ...........................................................................................................................................15
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY, WITH ENTRY DELAY ON (Using The 3 STAY Key) ........................................16
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY, WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF (Using The 7 INSTANT Key ) .................................17
ARMING ALL PROTECTION, WITH ENTRY DELAY ON (Using The 2 AWAY Key) ........................................18
ARMING ALL PROTECTION, WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF (Using The 4 MAXIMUM Key) .................................19

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(continued) TABLE OF CONTENTS
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the 1 OFF Key).............................................20
USING THE KEYSWITCH...........................................................................................................................21
CHIME MODE (Using the 9 CHIME Key) ........................................................................................................22
PANIC KEYS..............................................................................................................................................22
TESTING THE SYSTEM (Using the 5 TEST Key) ..........................................................................................24
TROUBLE CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................26
"Check" and "Battery" Displays .....................................................................................................................26
Power Failure ............................................................................................................................................27
Other Displays ..........................................................................................................................................28
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, IF INSTALLED .....................................................................................................29
In Case of Fire Alarm...................................................................................................................................29
Silencing Fire Alarms ..................................................................................................................................30
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS...........31
EMERGENCY EVACUATION......................................................................................................................32
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS......................................................................................33
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS..................................................................................34
PROTECTION ZONES LIST.......................................................................................................................35
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST..............................................................................37
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT ..................................................39
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) STATEMENTS.........................................................40
IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS..................................................................41
THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ..........................................................................................42
SERVICING INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................43
WARRANTY................................................................................................................................... Back Cover
This manual is a step-by-step guide that will aquaint you with the system's features and benefits. It defines the
components and their functions, describes their operation, and instructs you with normal and emergency procedures.
Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to it as necessary.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security
System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the
latest in security protection technology today, including microcomputer
technology to monitor all system status.
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire
and emergency. Your system may consist of at least one keypad which
provides full control of system operation, plus various devices such as
door and window sensors and motion detectors. It may also include a
selected number of smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide
early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been pro-
grammed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the
phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.
Keypads Your keypads allow you to control all system functions and feature a
telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) that
shows the nature and location of all occurrences and a built-in sounder
which sounds during alarms and troubles.
For additional information, see the following section:
ABOUT THE
KEYPADS.
Zones Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones".
For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been
assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom
to zone 02, and so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display
when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

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(continued) SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound,
and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In
addition, if your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an
alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm
the system.
Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on
and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE
ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire pro-
tection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your
premises.
Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or
"armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm.
Your system can be armed in one of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT
and MAXIMUM. Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM sections for
instructions in using these modes of operation.
Your system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting you to the opening
and closing of doors and windows while the system is disarmed.
Memory Of Alarm When an alarm or trouble condition occurs, the keypad displays the
number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type
of alarm or trouble (ex. FIRE, ALARM, CHECK). The display remains until it
is cleared by entering the OFF sequence (security code + OFF key) twice.
Pager Notification If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, a pager will
respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system, and display
code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred, as follows:
1811 = Trouble 1911 = Alarm
1001 = Open 1002 = Close
Check with your installer for additional information.

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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
Keypad Types All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for Fixed-
Word Display keypads, however, an Alpha Display keypad (with a 2-line
LCD display for more detailed protection point identification and system
status, but with similar commands and procedures) is available and might
have been used instead.
Keypad Styles
Unless noted oth-
erwise, all proce-
dures in this man-
ual apply equally to
all keypad types
and styles.
Fixed-Word keypads are available in two styles, A and B, either of which
may have been used in your system. Although different in appearance,
both styles are functionally similar. The keypads on style B keypads are
located behind a flip-down door which can be removed, if desired. Words
displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that their
location in the display window differs slightly with each style.
Note: Style B keypads are equipped with a READY indicator in place of
the POWER indicator on style A keypads. The READY indicator is lit when
the system is ready for arming (no protection zones open). While the
system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are
opened and closed.
STYLE A FIXED-WORD KEYPADS STYLE B FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
ARMED
POWER
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
OFF
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SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYS
AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are
armed.
STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows
and doors are armed.
INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry
delay is turned off.
BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have
been bypassed.
NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system
is not ready for arming (due to one or more
open protection zones).
READY The burglary portion of the system is ready to
be armed.
NO AC Appears when AC power has been cut off.
System is operating on backup battery power.
AC Appears when AC power is present.
CHIME Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
00
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
NOT READY
00
00
STYLE A KEYPAD DISPLAY
00
ALARM
FIRE
AWAY
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT
NO AC
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
00 STAY
FIRE
ALARM
AWAY
STYLE B KEYPAD DISPLAY
BAT Low system battery (if no zone number is shown), or Low battery condition in a wireless
sensor (if zone number is also shown).
ALARM Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears
during a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone in alarm.
CHECK Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is
detected in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone
during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
FIRE Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.

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SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID
and system status messages.
2. 1OFF KEY:Disarms burglary portion of the sys-
tem, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears visual display after
problem's correction.
3. 2AWAY KEY:Arms the entire burglary system,
perimeter and interior.
4. 3STAY KEY:Arms perimeter portion of burglary
system only. Interior protection is not armed,
which allows movement within premises without
causing alarm.
5. 4MAXIMUM KEY:Arms in manner similar to
AWAY mode, but without the entry delay feature,
thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will
occur immediately upon opening any protection
point, including the main door.
6. 5TEST KEY:Tests the system and alarm
sounder if disarmed. Refer to
TESTING THE
SYSTEM
section for test procedures.
7. 6BYPASS KEY:Removes individual protection
zones from being monitored by the system.
8. 7INSTANT KEY:Arms in manner similar to
STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature.
Entering via the main door will cause an instant
alarm.
9. 8CODE KEY:Used to assign additional user
codes for other users of the system.
10. 9CHIME KEY:Turns CHIME mode on and off.
When on, the opening of windows or doors while
the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the
keypad(s).
11. ✴READY KEY: Displays all open protection
zones.
12. #KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the
system without use of a security code (if so
programmed).
13. KEYS 0Ð9: Used to enter your security code(s).
14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system
is ready to be armed (no faults present). While the
system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as
protection zones are closed and opened.
Note: On some keypads (Style A) there is, instead, a
POWER INDICATOR (GREEN) which is lit when AC
power is present. If the indicator is off, the system may still
be operating, but on its backup battery power. See
Power
Failure
in TROUBLE CONDITIONS section.
†
Note: Keys 1 through 9 each perform their
associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.)
when preceded by an entry of the security code (as
described later).

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15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED).
Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY
INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER:
The built-in keypad sounder mimics the alarm
sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during
certain system functions. (see
SUMMARY OF
AUDIBLE/ VISUAL NOTIFICATION
).
17. EMERGENCY KEYS:
Individual keys A, B, and C(key D not used).
On some keypads, these keys are not present, and
the following key pairs may be available, instead, for
emergency functions:
Ê✴Ê& Ê#Ê, Ê✴Ê& Ê1Ê, Ê#Ê& Ê3Ê
Some or all of these keys/pairs may be programmed
for panic functions by your installer (see
PANIC KEYS
section).
IMPORTANT!:
When entering codes and commands, sequential
key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of
one another. If 2 seconds elapses without a key
depression, the entry is aborted and must be
repeated from its beginning.
ARMED
READY
Professional
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
1
AB
CD
23
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789
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First Alert
1
15
14
2
5
16
812
1311
9
10
7
6
4
17
3
ALARM
FIRE
AWAY
BYPASS
STAY
CHECK INSTANT
NO AC
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
STYLE B KEYPAD

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SECURITY CODES
General At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit
Master code, known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform
most system functions, including arming and disarming of the system. As an
additional safety feature, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next
page) for use by those not having a need to know the Master code. Note
that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are
assigned.
Duress Code
Ask your installer if
"Duress" is active for
your system, and if so,
check here: Ê Ê Ê
This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the
system under threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can
silently notify the central station of your situation, if that service has been
provided.
The Duress code is defined as user number 8.
Important: The Duress code is useful only when connected to a central
station.
Quick Arming
Ask your installer if
"Quick Arming" is active
for your system, and if
so, check here: Ê Ê Ê
If your system supports "Quick Arming", the "#" key can be pressed in
place of the security code when arming the system. The security code is
always required, however, when disarming the system.

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SECURITY CODES
To Assign, Change,
or Delete
User Codes
4-DIGIT USER CODES
It is recommended that
obvious codes such as
1111 or1234 not be
assigned.
Important:
Temporary users should not
be shown how to use any
system function they do not
need to know (e.g., bypassing
protection zones).
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key.
2. Enter single-digit User Number (2Ð7) for which a code is to be
assigned, changed, or deleted.
3.
If assigning or changing a user's code, enter the desired
4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep once.
If deleting a user's code, perform steps 1 & 2 and stop. In a few
moments the keypad will beep once, indicating that the existing code
has been deleted.
To assign your Duress code, do the following:
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [8] + [desired 4-digit code]. The keypad
will beep once.
The Master code can be changed by the main user of the system. To
change it, do the following:
Enter your [Master code] + [8] + [1] + [new Master code] + [new
Master code] again. The keypad will beep once.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*
0
#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
USE THE CODE
KEY TO ASSIGN
OTHER USER
CODES
“QUICK ARM” KEY
(IF PROGRAMMED )
TYPICAL KEYPAD

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ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.
When you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through
the main door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to
disarm the system when you reenter through the main door. The system
must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an
alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry delay
period, reminding you to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either
INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater
security while you are sleeping or while you are away for extended
periods of time.
See your installer for your delay times and record them here:
Exit Delay: ÊÊÊÊ seconds Entry Delay: ÊÊÊÊ seconds

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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the
ÊÊ✴ÊÊ READY Key Before your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and other
protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING
PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not
Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will
not be lit. The READY key can be used to display all faulted zones,
making it easier for you to secure any open zone.
To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY key (do
not enter code first). Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming
the system.
A "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection zones have
been either closed or bypassed and the keypad's READY indicator light (if
present) will be lit.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
TO DISPLAY
OPEN ZONES,
PRESS THE
READY KEY
TYPICAL KEYPAD
02
TYPICAL DISPLAY
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE
AC
NOT READY

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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Using the
ÊÊ6ÊÊ BYPASS Key
LIMITATION
The system will not
allow fire zones to be
bypassed.
All bypasses are removed
when an OFF sequence
(security code plus OFF)
is performed.
This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more
zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.
1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10,
13, etc.).
Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g.
05, 06) .
3. When finished, the keypad will display a "Bypass" message along
with each bypassed zone number, accompanied by a beep for each.
Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.
4. Arm the system as usual.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if
violated while your system is armed.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS TO BYPASS ZONES:
• ENTER CODE
• PRESS BYPASS KEY
• ENTER ZONE Nos.
TYPICAL KEYPAD
WAIT FOR
BYPASSED
ZONES TO BE
DISPLAYED
BEFORE ARMING
06 AC
BYPASS READY

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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Quick Bypass
Ask your installer if
"Quick Bypass" is
active for your
system, and if so,
check here: Ê Ê Ê
If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to automatically
bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers in-
dividually.
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key,
then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a
"Bypass" message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then
arm the system as usual.
AC
BYPASS READY
THE SYSTEM CAN
NOW BE ARMED WITH
ZONES BYPASSED

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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
ÊÊ3ÊÊ STAY Key
BEFORE ARMING
close all doors and windows
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13).
Use this key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to
use an entry/exit door later.
1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The
red ARMED indicator lights.
3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise
move freely throughout the premises.
Later arrivals can enter through an entry/exit door without causing
an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the entry delay
period to avoid sounding an alarm.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
TYPICAL KEYPAD
THE STAY KEY
ARMS THE
PERIMETER, BUT
ALLOWS USE OF
THE MAIN DOOR
AC
STAY
TYPICAL “ARMED STAY” DISPLAY

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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the
ÊÊ7ÊÊ INSTANT Key
BEFORE ARMING
close all doors and windows
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13).
Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect
anyone to use an entry/exit door.
1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The
red ARMED indicator lights.
3. The system arms. An alarm sounds immediately if any protected
perimeter door or window is then opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises.
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
TYPICAL KEYPAD
THE INSTANT
KEY ARMS THE
PERIMETER
(INCLUDING THE
MAIN DOOR),
WITH NO ENTRY
AC
STAY
INSTANT
TYPICAL “ARMED INSTANT” DISPLAY

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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
ÊÊ2ÊÊ AWAY Key
BEFORE ARMING
close all doors and windows
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13).
Use this key when no one will be staying inside.
1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red
ARMED indicator lights.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period
without causing an alarm.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm if a protected
window or non-entry/exit door is then opened, or if any movement is
detected inside your premises.
You may reenter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the
system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
TYPICAL KEYPAD
THE AWAY KEY
ARMS THE
ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INTERIOR AND
PERIMETER), BUT
ALLOWS USE OF
THE MAIN DOOR
AWAY
TYPICAL “ARMED AWAY” DISPLAY
AC

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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the
ÊÊ4ÊÊ MAXIMUM Key
BEFORE ARMING
close all doors and windows
(see CHECKING FOR OPEN
ZONES on page 13).
Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended
periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and
no one will be moving through protected interior areas.
1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red
ARMED indicator lights.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period
without causing an alarm.
After exit delay, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if
any protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is
detected inside your premises.
An alarm sounds immediately, when someone reenters.
AB
CD
OFF AWAY STAY
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
INSTANT CODE CHIME
READY
123
456
789
*0#
{
THESE KEYS
NOT PRESENT
ON ALL
KEYPADS
TYPICAL KEYPAD
THE MAXIMUM
KEY ARMS THE
ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INCLUDING THE
MAIN DOOR),
WITH NO ENTRY
DELAY
AWAY
INSTANT
TYPICAL “ARMED MAXIMUM” DISPLAY
AC

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DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING
ALARMS
Using the
ÊÊ1ÊÊ OFF Key
IMPORTANT:
If you return and the
main burglary sounder
is on:
DO NOT ENTER, but
CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe location.
If you return after an
alarm has occurred and
the main sounder
has shut itself off:
the keypad will beep rapidly
upon your entering, indicating
that an alarm has occurred
during your absence
(the Memory of Alarm feature).
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and
CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe location.
WHEN SAFE TO DO SO,
re-enter
and follow the procedure
for silencing an alarm.
The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and
trouble sounds.
To Disarm the System
Enter your security code and press the OFF key. The "Ready" message
will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm that the
system is disarmed.
To Silence a Burglary Alarm
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or
warning tones of a Memory of Alarm). Note the zone in alarm on the
keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now
enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the keypad's
Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide
a "Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.
To Silence a Fire Alarm simply press the OFF key (the security code is not
needed to silence FIRE alarms). To then clear the keypad's Memory of
Alarm display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.
See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.
See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATION section
for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE
(Interrupted/Pulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm
sounds.