Function Keys; Led Indicators; Entry / Exit Delays - First Alert FA 270 Instruction Manual

4 Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior, but without the entry delay
MAX
feature. Entering even via an entry/exit door will cause an instant alarm.
5 Tests the system and alarm sounder if disarmed.
TEST
8 Used to assign additional user codes and attributes for other users of the system.
CODE
6 Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.
BYPASS
7 Arms in manner similar to the STAY mode, but without the entry delay time.
INSTANT
9 Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the
CHIME
system is disarmed sounds 3 beeps at the keypad(s)
* Used to display open protection zones.
READY

FUNCTION KEYS

The function keys on the left side of your keypad(s) have been programmed for your
convenience. Check with your installer for their function as it relates to your specific system
RED ARMED INDICATOR:
GREEN READY INDICATOR:
While the system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed or
opened.
INTERNAL SPEAKER:
"beep" during certain system functions. The speaker can also provide voice playback of recorded
messages to family members when this option has been selected.
Entry & Exit Delays
Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay.
Exit Delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door(s) without setting off an alarm.
The exit delay begins immediately after arming your system in any arming mode and displays the
message, You May Exit Now. When, You May Exit Now disappears, the system is fully armed.
Exit Delay Restart. If you wish to open the entry/exit door to leave home while other family members
remain inside, or to let someone in or out after arming in the STAY MODE you can restart the exit
delay at any time. Simply press the [ * ] key, then open the door. In addition, opening and closing
the entry/exit door before the exit delay time expires (e.g., re-entering to get a forgotten item) will
reset the exit delay time once.
Entry Delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the designated entrance
door. You must disarm the system (simply enter your security code followed by the 1
(LED) Lit when the system has been armed
(LED) Lit when the system is ready to be armed (no faults present).
The built in speaker mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also
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key) before
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