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FIRST ALERT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR FA 270 KEYPADS
SECURITY SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 FIRST ALERT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FA 270 KEYPADS SECURITY SYSTEM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Functions of the Keypad…………………………………………………………………. Purpose of Number Keys………………………………………………………………… Function Keys……………………………………………………………………………… LED Indicators……………………………………………………………………………… Entry / Exit Delays………………………………………………………………………… Checking for Faulted Zones……………………………………………………………… Arming your ATP ALARMS First Alert System………………………………….. Arming Modes……………………………………………………………………... Arming Commands……………………………………………………………….. Disarming your System………………………………………………………………...… Bypassing a Zone………………………………………………………………………… Chime Mode……………………………………………………………………………….. Trouble Alerts………………………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Page 1 Introduction Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert security system from ATP ALARMS. You’ve made a wise choice, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system provides: • Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency •...
  • Page 4: Arming & Disarming

    Page 2 Arming & Disarming Burglary Protection • The system must be armed before the burglary protection can sense intrusions. • To arm your system, enter your security code followed by the desired arming mode key. • To disarm the system, enter your user code then press the 1 key.
  • Page 5: Function Keys

    Page 3 Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior, but without the entry delay feature. Entering even via an entry/exit door will cause an instant alarm. Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed. TEST Used to assign additional user codes and attributes for other users of the system. CODE Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.
  • Page 6: Checking For Faulted Zones

    Not Ready message. Use the [ * ] READY key to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to identify and secure any open zone. Arming your ATP ALARMS First Alert System •...
  • Page 7: Arming Commands

    Page 5 • To exit the premises after the exit delay has expired, press the [ * ] key to start an exit delay. Night-Stay Mode: Arms Perimeter Only, Plus Selected Zones • Arms same as Stay mode, but also arms pre-selected interior sensors. (e.g. a basement motion detector.) •...
  • Page 8: Disarming Your System

    Page 6 • Security Code + 3 Night-Stay Mode STAY NIGHT message displayed STAY STAY • Red ARMED indicator light • Three Beeps • STAY INSTANT message Security code + 7 Instant Mode displayed INSTANT • Red ARMED indicator light •...
  • Page 9: Chime Mode

    Page 7 • The keypad will display a Bypass message for each bypassed zone number. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed. Arm the system as usual. When armed, the arming message is displayed with “BYPASS.” • To display bypassed zones: security code + 6 + [ * ] BYPASS NOTE: Once a zone(s) is bypassed, you can un-bypass the zone(s) by entering your Security Code...
  • Page 10: When A Burglary Occurs

    Page 8 In the event of accidental alarm activation: • Enter your Security Code. • This will send an Automatic Cancel Code to the Central Station. • The Central Station will cancel the Police. • No further action is required. However, you may call the Central Station and report the error. Your conversation with the operator will confirm the system is working properly.
  • Page 11: Silencing Fire Alarm And Clearing Memory

    Page 9 • Evacuate all occupants from the premises following your prearranged fire evacuation plan immediately. • Call 9-1-1 When a Fire Alarm Occurs: • The sounder(s) will pulse on and off every 2 seconds. • After 30 seconds of the Fire Alarm, a central station report will be generated. Silencing Fire Alarms and Clearing Memory of Alarm •...
  • Page 12: Pass Card

    Page 10 Pass Card This card is an aid to help occasional users remember the numbers that are important to the system. It contains: • The Central Station phone number in bold type. • The System Number. o It identifies your location to our operators. •...
  • Page 13 Page 11 jack clears the problem, a service call is required to fix the problem with the alarm. If the problem persists, there is a problem with the phone line, which is unrelated to the alarm system. Figure 1.0 Checking Zones. You can check the different zones on your alarm using the chime feature.

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