Testing The System; Using The 5 Key - First Alert FA148C User Manual

Testing the System

(To be conducted weekly)
Using the 5 Key
TEST
The TEST key puts your system into a TEST mode, which allows each
protection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad
sounds a single beep every 30 seconds as a reminder that the system
is in this TEST mode.
NOTE: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring
company during the following tests.
1.
2.
(Security Code)
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TEST
Disarm the system.
Disarm the system and close all protected
windows, doors, etc. The READY message
should be displayed and the green READY
indicator (if present on the keypad) should
also be lit.
Enter 4-digit security code, then press
TEST key.
Example: Press 7 2 9 6 then 5
Listen.
The external sounder should sound for 2
seconds and then turn off.
If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Fault zones.
Open each protected door and window in
turn and listen for three beeps from the
keypad. Identification of each faulted
protection point should appear on the
display. The display will clear when the
door or window is closed.