User manual FIRST ALERT FA1620

[. . . ] You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. Your system consists of at least one keypad which provides control of system operation, and includes various sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, plus smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire . The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system status and provides appropriate information for display on the keypad(s) used with the system, and initiates appropriate alarms. [. . . ] When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of your situation, if that service has been provided. Important: This code is useful only when the system is connected to a alarm monitoring company. Note that if "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the # key can be pressed in place of the security code when arming the system. Quick Arming – 27 – SECURITY CODES To Add a User or Change a User's Code Important: Temporary users of the system (e. ) should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection zones for example. Sequential key depressions for all steps in a procedure must be made within 2 seconds of one another, or else the entire entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning (e. (User Number) + 8 Enter your 4-digit master code then press CODE key. Enter the 2-digit User Number (03–16) for the user you are adding or changing. Enter the 2-digit User Number (03–16) for the user whose code you are deleting. Wait (about 3 seconds) until the keypad beeps once before pressing any other key. New Master Code New Master Code + 8 + 0 2 + – 28 – + Note that the new Master Code must be entered twice. TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) 5 Using the TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. Note: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the following tests. * * * DISARME D * * * RE ADY T O ARM DISARM THE SYSTEM Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The “Ready” message should be displayed and the green READY indicator lit. 5 ENTER THE SECURITY CODE THEN PRESS TEST Example: 7 2 9 6 then press the TEST key. LISTEN The external sounder should sound for 2 seconds and then turn off. FAULT ZONES Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps from the keypad. Identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display. (Continued) – 29 – TESTING THE SYSTEM Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated. [. . . ] Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers. €¢ Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders. [. . . ]