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USER'S
MANUAL
FA142C Security System
N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................... 3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY) 18 .................................................... General.......................................................................................................... 3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM)............................................. 19 Keypads......................................
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com 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 contro
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com SYSTEM OVERVIEW 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 protection, smoke detectors and planning emer- gency exit routes from your house. Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message at the keypad will identify
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypad(s) (see page 7) allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm conditions and produces warning tones during entry (and exit, if so programmed) delay periods. The sounder also provides acknowl
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows 00 00 BAT 00 INSTANT and doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry FIRE NOT READY delay is turned off. BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have STYLE A been bypassed. NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system i
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ABOUT THE KEYPADS KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED NO AC AWAY **** DISARMED **** ® BYPASS NOT READY First Alert ALARM STAY CHIME BAT READY TO ARM FIRE CHECK AWAY NO AC INSTANT ARMED STAY CHIME INSTANT BAT ALARM BYPASS CHECK READY A B FIRE NOT READY A B ARMED ARMED READY READY C D C D OFF AWAY STAY 1 2 3 OFF AWAY STAY OFF AWAY STAY Professional 1 2 3 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS 1 2 3 4 5 6 TEST BYPASS MAXIMUM
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Q Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32- character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection users of the system. zone identification, system status, and messages (see 10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the page 9). opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will Fixed-Word Key
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com † 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). 1 **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM 17 15 3 A B 14 ARMED IMPORTANT!: 4 READY When entering codes and commands, se- C D 2 quential key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 OFF AWAY STAY 6 seconds elapses without a key depression, 1 2 3 the entry is abort
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com 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, up to 4 temporary User Codes can be assigned 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 code
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com SECURITY CODES (Continued) Duress Code The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 8. (Continued) To program a Duress code: Enter your Master Code + 8 + 8 + [desired 4-digit duress code]. If a DURESS code The keypad will beep once. is assigned, check Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User’s Code. here: - To change the Duress code: Enter the Master Code + 8 + 8 + [new 4-digit duress
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com 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 entry/exit door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowl
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T Q Q Q Q Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), READY Key otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and your keypad’s READY indicator light 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 fault
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. 6 BYPASS Key 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key. LIMITATION 2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.). Single The system will not digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06). allow fire zones to 3. When f
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fi Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Quick Bypass If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass zones as checked below, without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for Ask your installer if "Quick example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. Bypass" is active for your system, and determine Bypass all open (faulted) zones which box(es) you should Bypass all
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Q Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. 3 STAY Key 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming actually BEFORE ARMING, make takes place. See the note below. sure all doors and windo
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Q Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the Use this key when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door. 7 INSTANT Key 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED BEFORE ARMING, indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming actually takes make sure all doors and place. See the note below. wind
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 2 AWAY Key 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. BEFORE ARMING, make sure all doors and windows are 3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without closed. Refer to CHECKING causing an alarm. FOR OPEN ZONES on
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the 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 4 MAXIMUM Key through protected interior areas. 1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM (MAX) key. BEFORE ARMING, close all doors and windows 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator (see
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Technical Manuals Online! - http://www.tech-man.com DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. 1 OFF Key To Disarm the System Enter your security code and press the OFF key. IMPORTANT: The "Ready" message will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to If you return and the confirm that the system is disarmed. main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but To Silence a Burglary Alarm CONTACT T
