First-alert FA120C User Manual

USER'SMANUALFA120C Security SystemN5100-3V3 9/96Previous Menu

Ð10ÐSECURITY CODESGeneral At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digitMaster code, known only to you and yours. This c

Ð11ÐSECURITY CODESTo Assign, Change,or DeleteUser Codes4-DIGIT USER CODESIt is recommended thatobvious codes such as1111 or 1234 not beassigned.Import

Ð12ÐENTRY/EXIT DELAYSGeneral Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.When you arm your system, exit delay

Ð13ÐCHECKING FOR OPEN ZONESUsing theÊÊ✴ÊÊ READY KeyBefore your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and otherprotection zones must be clo

Ð14ÐBYPASSING PROTECTION ZONESUsing theÊÊ6ÊÊ BYPASS KeyLIMITATIONThe system will notallow fire zones to bebypassed.All bypasses are removedwhen an OFF

Ð15ÐBYPASSING PROTECTION ZONESQuick BypassAsk your installer if"Quick Bypass" isactive for yoursystem, and if so,check here: Ê Ê ÊIf your s

Ð16ÐARMING PERIMETER ONLYWITH ENTRY DELAY ONUsing theÊÊ3ÊÊ STAY KeyBEFORE ARMINGclose all doors and windows(see CHECKING FOR OPENZONES on page 13).Use

Ð17ÐARMING PERIMETER ONLYWITH ENTRY DELAY OFFUsing theÊÊ7ÊÊ INSTANT KeyBEFORE ARMINGclose all doors and windows(see CHECKING FOR OPENZONES on page 13)

Ð18ÐARMING ALL PROTECTIONWITH ENTRY DELAY ONUsing theÊÊ2ÊÊ AWAY KeyBEFORE ARMINGclose all doors and windows(see CHECKING FOR OPENZONES on page 13).Use

Ð19ÐARMING ALL PROTECTIONWITH ENTRY DELAY OFFUsing theÊÊ4ÊÊ MAXIMUM KeyBEFORE ARMINGclose all doors and windows(see CHECKING FOR OPENZONES on page 13)

Ð2ÐTABLE OF CONTENTSSYSTEM OVERVIEW...

Ð20ÐDISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCINGALARMSUsing theÊÊ1ÊÊ OFF KeyIMPORTANT:If you return and themain burglary sounderis on:DO NOT ENTER, butCONTACT T

Ð21ÐUSING THE KEYSWITCHGeneral Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming anddisarming. A single red light on the keyswitch plat

Ð22ÐCHIME MODEUsing theÊÊ9ÊÊ CHIME KeyThis feature can be usedonly while the burglarysystem is disarmed.Your system can be set to alert you to the ope

Ð23Ð(continued) PANIC KEYSABCDOFF AWAYSTAYMAXIMUMTESTBYPASSINSTANTCODECHIMEREADY123456789*0#{THESE KEYSNOT PRESENTON ALLKEYPADS}INDIVIDUAL PANICKEYS (

Ð24ÐTESTING THE SYSTEMTO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLYUsing theÊÊ5ÊÊ TEST KeyNO ALARM REPORTSWILL BE SENT TO THECENTRAL MONITORINGSTATION while thesystem is in

Ð25Ð(continued) TESTING THE SYSTEM6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, toensure that all are functioning proper

Ð26ÐTROUBLE CONDITIONS"Check" and"Battery" Displays Not all systems usewireless sensors.The word CHECK on the keypad's displ

Ð 27Ð(continued) TROUBLE CONDITIONS3. A display of "BAT" with no zone number or beeping indicates thatthe main standby battery in your contr

Ð 28Ð(continued) TROUBLE CONDITIONSOther Displays dl: If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, your system isdisabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMED

Ð29ÐFIRE ALARM SYSTEMIF INSTALLEDGeneralYour fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuousprotection. In the event of an emerg

Ð3Ð(continued) TABLE OF CONTENTSDISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the 1 OFF Key)... 20USING

Ð30Ð(continued) FIRE ALARM SYSTEMIF INSTALLEDSilencing Fire Alarms 1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key (security code not neededto silence fi

Ð31ÐNATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONRECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORSGeneralWith regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we s

Ð32ÐEMERGENCY EVACUATIONSteps to Safety•FRONT•BACK•BEDROOMBATHBEDROOMKITCHENBACK DOOR1 FLOORSTBEDROOMBEDROOM2 FLOORNDBATHBEDROOMPORCHCLOSETEstabl

Ð33ÐQUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONSFUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTSCheck Zones Press READY key. To view faulted zones when system not ready.Arm Syste

Ð34ÐSUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONSSOUND CAUSE DISPLAYLOUD, INTERRUPTED Keypad & ExternalFIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protecti

Ð35ÐPROTECTION ZONES LISTOne or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the variousprotection zo

Ð36ÐÐ NOTES Ð

Ð37ÐOWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUMCREDIT REQUESTThis form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible pr

Ð38ÐOWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUMCREDIT REQUEST (cont.)E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS:ÊÊ Furnace Room Ê Ê Kitchen Ê Ê Bedrooms Ê Ê AtticÊÊ Basement

Ð39ÐCANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENTNOTICEThe Canadian Department of Communications label identifiescertified equipment. This cer

Ð4ÐSYSTEM OVERVIEWGeneral Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional SecuritySystem. You've made a wise decision in choosing

Ð40ÐUL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential System.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENTThis equipment has been teste

Ð41Ð(continued) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENTIf this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company

Ð42ÐWARNING!THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEMWhile this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection again

Ð43Ð(continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM¥ Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sl

N5100-3V3 9/96ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYPittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syos

Ð5Ð(continued) SYSTEM OVERVIEWAlarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound,and a message at the keypad will identify

Ð6ÐABOUT THE KEYPADSKeypad Types All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for Fixed-Word Display keypads, however, an Alpha Displa

Ð7ÐSUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS DISPLAYSAWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, arearmed.STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windowsand door

Ð8ÐSUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone IDand system status messages.2. 1OFF KEY : Disarms burglary portion of the s

Ð9Ð15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED).Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAYINSTANT or MAXIMUM).16. INTERNAL SOUNDER:The built-in keypad sounder mimic