First Alert FA142C User Manual

USER'SMANUALFA142C Security System N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com

–10–SECURITY CODESGeneral At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code,known only to you and yours. This c

–11–SECURITY CODES (Continued)Duress Code(Continued)If a DURESS codeis assigned, checkhere: - The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned

–12–ENTRY/EXIT DELAYSGeneral Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you armyour system, exit delay

–13–CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONESUsing the✱ READY KeyBefore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zonesmust be closed or by

–14–BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONESUsing the6 BYPASS KeyLIMITATIONThe system will notallow fire zones tobe bypassed.All bypasses are removedwhen an OFF se

–15–BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued)Quick BypassAsk your installer if "QuickBypass" is active for yoursystem, and determinewhich box(e

–16–ARMING PERIMETER ONLYWITH ENTRY DELAY ONUsing the3 STAY KeyBEFORE ARMING, makesure all doors and windowsare closed. Refer toCHECKING FOR OPENZONE

–17–ARMING PERIMETER ONLYWITH ENTRY DELAY OFFUsing the7 INSTANT KeyBEFORE ARMING,make sure all doors andwindows are closed. Referto CHECKING FOR OPEN

–18–ARMING ALL PROTECTIONWITH ENTRY DELAY ONUsing the2 AWAY KeyBEFORE ARMING, makesure all doors and windows areclosed. Refer to CHECKINGFOR OPEN ZONE

–19–ARMING ALL PROTECTIONWITH ENTRY DELAY OFFUsing the4 MAXIMUM KeyBEFORE ARMING,close all doors and windows(see CHECKING FOR OPENZONES on page 13)Us

–2–TABLE OF CONTENTSSYSTEM OVERVIEW... 3General...

–20–DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMSUsing the1 OFF KeyIMPORTANT:If you return and themain burglary sounder ison, DO NOT ENTER, butCONTACT TH

–21–EXIT ALARMSExit Alarm WarningDisplays and SoundsAsk your installer if "ExitAlarm Warning" is activefor your system, and ifso, check here

–22–PANIC KEYS(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS)UsingPanic KeysYour system may have been programmed to use special keys or combina

–23–PANIC KEYSCHECK IF PANIC P R O G R A M M E D ZONEACTIVE KEY(S) F U N C T I O N NUMBER[A] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, __

–24–TESTING THE SYSTEMTO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLYUsing the5 TEST KeyNO ALARM REPORTSWILL BE SENT TO THECENTRAL MONITORINGSTATION while thesystem is in Tes

–25–TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued)7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zoneidentification numbers display

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

–27–TROUBLE CONDITIONSWords or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads.[Other TroubleDisplays*Any “beeping” th

–28–TROUBLE CONDITIONSOther Trouble Displays(Continued)5. AC LOSS is displayed The system is operating on battery power only due to a(or NO AC)power

–29–FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In theevent of an e

–3–SYSTEM OVERVIEWGeneral Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You'vemade a wise decision in choosing

–30–FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued)Manually Initiatinga Fire Alarm1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense theproblem,

–31–NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATIONRECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORSDININGKITCHENBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMBEDROOMLIVING ROOM✪✪✪✪✪▲▲BEDROOMBDRMBDRMDI

–32–EMERGENCY EVACUATIONSteps to Safety•FRONT•BACK•BEDROOMBATHBEDROOMKITCHENBACK DOOR1 FLOORSTBEDROOMBEDROOM2 FLOORNDBATHBEDROOMPORCHCLOSETEstabl

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

–34–SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS(ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS)SOUND CAUSE DISPLAYLOUD, INTERRUPTED*Keypad & ExternalFIRE ALARMFIRE is displaye

–35–SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS(FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS)SOUND CAUSE DISPLAYLOUD, INTERRUPTED*Keypad & ExternalFIRE ALARMFIRE and AL

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

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

–38–OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUMCREDIT REQUEST (cont.)E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Di

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

–4–SYSTEM OVERVIEWFire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound analarm if a fire conditio

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

–41–FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENTThis equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipme

–42–WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEMWhile this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection agai

–43–(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

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–5–ABOUT THE KEYPADSGeneral Your keypad(s) (see page 7) allow you to control all system functions. The keypadsfeature a telephone style (digital) keyp

–6–ABOUT THE KEYPADSFixed-Word Keypad DisplaysAWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, arearmed.STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as wind

–7–ABOUT THE KEYPADSKEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVEDARMEDREADYProfessional OFF AWAYSTAYMAXIMUMTESTBYPASSINSTANTCODECHIME

–8–FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPADSEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). D

– 9 –†Note: Keys 1 through 9 each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY,etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security co