About Your Security System; The Hs Series Security System; Carbon Monoxide Detection (Must Be Enabled By Your Installer); Fire Detection (Must Be Enabled By Your Installer) - DSC HS2016 User Manual

2 A b o u t y o u r S e c u r i t y S y s t e m

2.1 The HS Series Security System

Your DSC Security System has been designed to provide you with the greatest possible flexibility and
convenience. 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 should be equally
instructed in its use. Fill out 18.1 "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 HS Series security system includes specific false alarm reduction features and is classified
in accordance with ANSI/ SIA CP-01-2000 Control Panel Standard - Features for False Alarm
Reduction. Please consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm
reduction features built into your system as all are not covered in this manual.

2.1.1 Carbon Monoxide Detection (must be enabled by your Installer)

This equipment is capable of monitoring carbon monoxide detectors and providing a warning if carbon
monoxide is detected. Please read the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual and instructions
that are available with the carbon monoxide detector.

2.1.2 Fire Detection (must be enabled by your Installer)

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a
warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of detectors
placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A.,
Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this
manual.

2.1.3 Testing

To insure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your system weekly. Please
refer to section 11 "Testing your System" in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call
your installer for service.

2.1.4 Monitoring

This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles & emergency information to a central station. If you
initiate an alarm by mistake, immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
NOTES:
The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it becomes functional.
There is a communicator delay of 30 seconds in this control panel. It can be removed, or it can
be increased up to 45 seconds, at the option of the end-user by consulting with the installer.

2.1.5 Maintenance

With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following points:
• Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth
should remove normal accumulations of dust.
• Use the system test described in "Testing Your System" to check the battery condition. We recom-
mend, however, that the standby batteries be replaced every 3-5 years.
• For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion
detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the manufacturer's literature for testing and maintenance
instructions.
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