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FA1220CV
2-Partition Security System
N7003-1V2 7/98

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  • Page 1 Previous Menu USER'S GUIDE FA1220CV 2-Partition Security System N7003-1V2 7/98...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHIME MODE ................ 23 SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............. 3 VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES ....... 24 General ................3 PANIC KEYS ................. 25 A Partitioned System ............3 SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS ....... 26 Zones .................. 3 General ................26 Burglary Protection ............

  • Page 3: System Overview

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency.

  • Page 4: Burglary Protection

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions. When the system is armed, faulting one or more protection zones causes an alarm to sound and can allow the central station to listen-in to activity at the premises (if your system is so equipped).

  • Page 5: Alarms

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message is sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Emergency (Panic) Your system can provide special emergency key functions, programmed by your installer and Alarms &...

  • Page 6: Phone Access & Voice Response Capability

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Phone Access & Your system may include a phone module that permits you to access the system via a Voice Response TouchTone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature Capability enables you to hear synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system, and allows you to arm and disarm the system and perform most commands via the telephone just as you would from the keypad, with voice confirmation provided after each command entry.

  • Page 7: About The Keypads

    ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads 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. Keypad display backlighting is programmable to always stay on or to light only IMPORTANT: If the when a key is pressed, then turn off within a minute.
  • Page 8 ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY: All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. AWAY AWAY NO AC NO AC STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows & doors, are BYPASS BYPASS NOT READY NOT READY armed. Interior zones are bypassed. STAY ALARM STAY...
  • Page 9 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 10: Functions Of The Keypads

    FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on & off. When on, Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point any entry through a protected delay or perimeter zone identification and system status, messages, and user while the system is disarmed will cause a tone to sound at instructions.
  • Page 11 3 seconds of one another. If 3 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS seconds elapses without a key depression, the CODE entry is aborted and must be repeated from its INSTANT CHIME beginning. First Alert READY Professional SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVER REMOVED – 11 –...

  • Page 12: Entry/Exit Delays

    ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm Information your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming protection.

  • Page 13: Checking For Open Zones

    CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be Using the closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not READY Key Ready" message. Pressing the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

  • Page 14: Displaying All Zone Descriptors

    DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS The Alpha and 2-Way Voice/Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are sing the programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first, READY Key followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the zone number of a particular zone, as when bypassing zones.

  • Page 15: Bypassing Protection Zones

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally Using the unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while BYPASS Key your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.

  • Page 16: Quick Bypass

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.

  • Page 17: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door Using the later. STAY key When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 18: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Using the INSTANT Key When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 19: Arming All Protection (Away)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. Using the AWAY Key When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.

  • Page 20: Arming All Protection (Maximum)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, Using the etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. MAXIMUM Key When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.

  • Page 21: Disarming And Silencing Alarms

    DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See Using the "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION" section for information which will help you to OFF Key distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a nearby safe location.

  • Page 22: Using The Keyswitch

    USING THE KEYSWITCH General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones).

  • Page 23: Chime Mode

    CHIME MODE Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is disarmed by Using the using CHIME mode. When activated, the Not Ready message is displayed and three tones sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.

  • Page 24: Viewing Central Station Messages

    VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their General Information monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. MESSAGE. PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS.

  • Page 25: Panic Keys

    PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to manually activate Panic Keys panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.

  • Page 26: Security Codes & Authority Levels

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a personal four-digit Information security code, known only to you and yours. The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform.

  • Page 27: Authority Levels

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform. Depending on your authority, there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. There are seven authority levels, each having certain system restrictions. Level 1 Master: Can perform all system functions in assigned partitions and can add, delete or change Manager and Operator level users.
  • Page 28 SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General Rules on • A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which Authority Levels he is assigned. and Changes • A master/manager may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level. •...

  • Page 29: To Add A User

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection zones). CODE NOTE: Adding/deleting security codes can only 1. Enter Master or Manager code and press the key.

  • Page 30: Limited Use User (#84 Command)

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS Press 1 (YES) if this user will be allowed to arm both partitions at the To Add a User GLOBAL ARM ? same time from one keypad. Press 0 if this user will arm only his (continued) 0 = NO , 1 = YES assigned partition, or another partition individually.

  • Page 31: To Change A User's Code

    SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS CODE To Change a User's 1. Enter Master/Manager code and press the key + user number to be changed. Code 2. Enter the new code for that user. The system will recognize that the user number is already in use ADD NEW USER? and will prompt whether or not this is a new user.

  • Page 32: Accessing Other Partitions (Goto)

    ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS (GOTO Command and Global Arming) To Access Another Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that Partition partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, an alpha keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by using the GOTO command.

  • Page 33: [D] Speed Key (Macros)

    [D] Speed Key (Macros) The "D" key can activate a string of up to 16 keystrokes. These keystrokes are known as a General Information macro and are stored in the system's memory. Typical Speed Key functions include: • Seldom used but repeatable sequences. •...

  • Page 34: Using #70 Relay Menu Mode

    USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by General Information using the #70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad (if phone module is used). Ask your installer if this has been done in your system.

  • Page 35: Event Logging Procedures

    FA1220CV EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information To Display The Event Log: The system has the ability to record various events in a 1. Enter CODE + [#] + [6] + [0] history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five 2.
  • Page 36 FA1220CV EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES (continued) 4. Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next and previous ALARM EVENT LOG Typical Category categories respectively) to display the categories of TYPE CCC UUU Select Screen events. Any or all of the following categories may be active.

  • Page 37: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be Using the checked for proper operation. TEST Key 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be displayed.
  • Page 38 TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) Testing Your 1. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps. The System identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display. 2. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps as movement is detected.

  • Page 39: Trouble Conditions

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS Typical "Check" The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid "beeping" at the keypad, Displays indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping sound for "check" conditions, press any key. 1.

  • Page 40: Servicing Information

    NO AC = AC LOSS SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Professional dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local First Alert Professional dealer is:...

  • Page 41: Fire Alarm System

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and/or heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control/Communicator, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the keypad. An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders.

  • Page 42: Nfpa Recommendations

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

  • Page 43: Emergency Evacuation

    EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to 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 44: Maintaining Your System

    MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care of The components of your security system are designed to be as free of maintenance as Your System possible. However, there are some things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition.
  • Page 45 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low The keypad’s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence (code plus OFF Battery Warning key) , but the keypad's low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have Tones at the a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors.

  • Page 46: Quick Guide To System Functions

    QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ]. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Press and hold [ ] Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by installer. Descriptors for 5 seconds Arm System Enter code.
  • Page 47 QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS GOTO Partition Enter security code. Allows a user at one keypad to perform functions in another Press [ ]. partition, if that user is authorized to do so. Enter partition number (1-2).

  • Page 48: Summary Of Audible Notifications

    SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed. Keypad &...

  • Page 49: Glossary

    GLOSSARY The following glossary of terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: "Armed" simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. "Disarmed" means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed to become operational.
  • Page 50 UL NOTICE: This is a "GRADE A" 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 51 "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE 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 52 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme telecommunications network protective, operational and safety à...
  • Page 53 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 54: The Limitations Of This Alarm System

    WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • 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 55: 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'S FA1220C ___ FA1220CV ____ Other Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire...
  • Page 56 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 nterior locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.
  • Page 57 Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affili ates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workman ship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service.
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  • Page 60 175 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791 Copyright © 1998 PITTWAY CORPORATION àN7003-1V2]ä N7003-1V2 7/98...

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