About Your Security System; Fire Detection; Carbon Monoxide Detection; Testing Your System - DSC iOtega User Manual

Chapter 1.0 About your security system

1.0 About your security system

Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system's operation and on
which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system must be fully instruc-
ted in its use. Fill out the System Information page with all of your zone information and access
codes, and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Note: The iotega security system includes specific false alarm reduction features and is classified
in accordance with ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm
Reduction. Consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction fea-
tures built into your system, as this manual does not cover all features.

1.1 Fire detection

If your installer enables this feature, this system can monitor fire detection devices, such as smoke
detectors, and provide a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on hav-
ing an adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Care-
fully review the Fire Escape Planning section in this manual.

1.2 Carbon monoxide detection

If your installer enables this feature, this system can monitor carbon monoxide detectors and
provide a warning if carbon monoxide is detected. Refer to the Fire escape planning and Carbon
monoxide detectors sections for more information.

1.3 Testing your system

The system test activates a 4-second check of the system status LEDs, keypad LEDs, buzzer, and
siren. I t is a partition-based test and must be done when the system is disarmed.
You can perform a system test from the web portal.
The following events happen during a system test:
All system status LEDs flash for 4 seconds.
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A system test transmits to the monitoring station.
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The system checks the backup battery level.
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The keypad LEDs illuminate for 4 seconds.
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The system buzzer sounds for 4 seconds, or the partition buzzer and siren sound for 2
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seconds each in series.
Test your system weekly to ensure that it functions as intended. Inform your monitoring station
when you begin and end system testing.
A qualified service technician must test household fire alarm systems at least every 3 years in
accordance with NFPA72. It is your responsibility to test the system weekly, excluding smoke
detectors.
If the system fails to function properly, call your installation company for service.
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