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USER'S
MANUAL
N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW..................3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY) ............ 18 General......................3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM)..........19 Keypads......................3 DISARMING, AND SILENCING ALARMS ..........20 Zones......................3 EXIT ALARMS ....................21 Burglary Protection..................4 CHIME MODE ....................21 Fire Protection ....................

  • Page 3: System Overview

    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.

  • Page 4: Burglary Protection

    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.

  • Page 5: About The Keypads

    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.

  • Page 6: Fixed-Word Keypad Displays

    ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME S T A Y Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows STAY INSTANT and doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry FIRE NOT READY delay is turned off.
  • Page 7 ABOUT THE KEYPADS KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED AWAY NO AC **** DISARMED **** First Alert ® BYPASS NOT READY ALARM STAY READY TO ARM CHIME BAT FIRE AWAY NO AC CHECK INSTANT ARMED STAY...

  • Page 8: Functions Of The Keypad

    FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32- 9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional user codes for other character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection users of the system. zone identification, system status, and messages (see 10.
  • Page 9 AWAY seconds elapses without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS from its beginning. INSTANT CODE CHIME First Alert READY Professional SHOWN WIH SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN FLIP-DOWN KEY COVER KEY COVER REMOVED REMOVED...

  • Page 10: Security Codes

    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.

  • Page 11: To Change Your Master Code

    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.

  • Page 12: Entry/Exit Delays

    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.

  • Page 13: Checking For Open Zones

    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.

  • Page 14: Bypassing Zones

    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. BYPASS Key 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key. L I M I T A T I O N 2.

  • Page 15: Quick Bypass

    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.

  • Page 16: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)

    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. 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.

  • Page 17: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)

    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. 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 indicator lights.

  • Page 18: Arming All Protection (Away)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 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.

  • Page 19: Arming All Protection (Maximum)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the se 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 MAXIMUM Key through protected interior areas.

  • Page 20: Disarming, And Silencing Alarms

    DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. OFF Key To Disarm the System Enter your security code and press the OFF key. IMPORTANT: The "Ready"...

  • Page 21: Exit Alarms

    EXIT ALARMS Exit Alarm Warning Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature. Displays and Sounds When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at the time the exit delay ends , the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an Ask your installer if "Exit unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action: Alarm Warning"...

  • Page 22: Panic Keys

    PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combinations of keys to Panic Keys manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed are: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station*, but there is no audible alarm or visual display.

  • Page 23: Output Relay Options

    PANIC KEYS CHECK IF PANIC P R O G R A M M E D ZONE ACTIVE KEY(S) F U N C T I O N NUMBER ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE SEE YOUR INSTALLER ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE AND NOTE HERE THE KEY(S) &...

  • Page 24: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY Using the The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. TEST Key 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.

  • Page 25: Paging Feature

    TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) 7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 8.

  • Page 26: Trouble Conditions

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, "Battery" Displays indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE CONDITIONS Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads. Other Trouble Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com- 1. COMM. FAILURE Displays munication portion of your system. (or FC) CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

  • Page 28: Total Power Failure

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS 5. AC LOSS is displayed The system is operating on battery power only due to a Other Trouble Displays (or NO AC) power failure. (Continued) If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to the system.

  • Page 29: Fire Alarm System (If Installed)

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will au- tomatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s).

  • Page 30: Manually Initiating A Fire Alarm

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued) Manually Initiating 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the a Fire Alarm problem, go to your nearest Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the appropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed by the installer).

  • Page 31: Nfpa Recommendations

    NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat KITCHEN detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations KITCHEN DINING BDRM BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM DINING contained in the National Fire Protection Association's BDRM LIVING ROOM (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below.

  • Page 32: Emergency Evacuation

    EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps Safety Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all oc- cupants.

  • Page 33: Quick Guide To Alarm System Functions

    QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected. (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Quick Arm Press #.

  • Page 34: Summary Of Audible/Visual Notifications

    SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) S O U N D C A U S E DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed.. Keypad &...
  • Page 35 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) S O U N D C A U S E DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed. Keypad &...

  • Page 36: Protection Zones List

    PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on.

  • Page 37: Insurance Credit Request Form

    This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A . GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured's Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company: __________________________________ Policy No.: _______________________________________ First Alert Professional FA142C System Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both...
  • Page 38 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All windows Interior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents...

  • Page 39: Canadian (Doc) Statement

    CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT N O T I C E A V I S The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment homologué.

  • Page 40: Fcc Statements

    UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential System. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 41 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

  • Page 42: Limitations Statement

    WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For example: •...

  • Page 43: Servicing Information

    (continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM • Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.

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