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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ............35 ONE YEAR WARRANTY ...................36 Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. -
Page 3: System Overview
Features General Information This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. -
Page 4: General Operation
General Operation Zones Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device on your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs. -
Page 5: Quick View Of System Functions
NOTE: Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code. SECURITY FUNCTIONS Checking system status: ---------------------------- STATUS To arm in STAY mode: --------------------------- STAY To restart exit delay: ------------------------------- (only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode) STAY To arm in AWAY mode: -------------------------- AWAY To arm with NO DELAY: ------------------------ AWAY... -
Page 6: About The Master Keypad
About the Master Keypad General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has oc- curred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. The keypad allows you to control all system functions. -
Page 7: About The Display And Indicators
About the Display and Indicators Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages on page 27) ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during a fire AWAY LOW BAT AC CHIME TEST INSTANT alarm or audible emergency STAY... -
Page 8: Master Keypad Definitions
Master Keypad Definitions NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to activate. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display KEYS: Turns LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF (LCD). Displays protection point identification lights or other devices on or off, if programmed and system status, messages, and user instructions. - Page 9 Master Keypad Definitions ARMED READY RECORD VOLUME PLAY AWAY LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS STAY LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
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Page 10: Securing The Premises
Checking System Status General Information Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal STATUS system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones. -
Page 11: Arming The System
Arming the System Arming in Stay Mode Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. OR press and hold To arm in STAY mode: STAY... -
Page 12: Quick Arming
Arming the System Arming the System With No Delay Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc. -
Page 13: Entry/Exit Delays
Entry/Exit Delays Exit Delay Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if programmed. Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have... -
Page 14: Disarming The System
Disarming the System Use the key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you to 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 15: Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Individual Zones Use the key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones BYPASS intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. -
Page 16: Panic Keys / Chime Mode
Panic Keys / Chime Mode Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system. Active Panic Functions Keys Zone... -
Page 17: User Functions
Paging Feature Automatic Paging If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the type of condition that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. -
Page 18: Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys)
Using Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys) General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in your system. -
Page 19: Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control Recording a Message Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later. To record a message: FUNCTION + RECORD The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.” Begin speaking into the microphone. NOTE: The Record function can only be performed from the master keypad. -
Page 20: Aux Function
AUX FUNCTION General Information key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section for pager operation). Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system. Key: PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION PAGING FUNCTION... -
Page 21: Clock/Calendar
Clock/Calendar Setting the Time and Date Your system can display the current time (see your installer). The date is not displayed, but has an internal function. The system must be disarmed with no faults present. + FUNCTION + [63] To set the time and date: Master Code or Installer Code NOTES: 1. -
Page 22: Fire Alarm System
(If Installed) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your security system, triggering a loud, intermittent sound from the keypad. -
Page 23: National Fire Protection Association's Smoke Detector Recommendations
National Fire Protection Assn./Smoke Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke and heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl... -
Page 24: Emergency Evacuation
Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants. -
Page 25: General Information
Security Codes General Information For additional security, users other than you who do not need to know your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers" when their codes are assigned. You can assign up to 6 user codes (2-digit user numbers 03-08). -
Page 26: Testing The System
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) Entering Test Mode key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point TEST to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. -
Page 27: Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages Typical Trouble Condition Displays To silence the beeping sound for fault conditions, press any key. FAULT Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by rapid beeping. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. -
Page 28: Maintaining Your System
Maintaining your system The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. To make sure that your system is in working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see the TESTING THE SYSTEM section). Low Battery Conditions in Wireless Sensors Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery. -
Page 29: Summary Of Audible Notification
UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing STATUS once. Lower case indicates announcements after pressing STATUS twice. SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT** INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM is displayed; zone number in fire alarm + zone voice descriptor Speaker and external alarm displayed. piezo and bell CONTINUOUS BURGLARY/AUDIBLE... -
Page 30: Fcc Statements
UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" residential system. FCC STATEMENT FCC ID: CFS8DLLYNX CANADA: 17481021165A THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. - Page 31 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.
- Page 32 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le meets certain telecommunications network...
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Page 33: Owner's Insurance Premium Credit Request
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST 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’s ReadyGuard Other _______________________________ Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both... - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Limitations Of This Alarm System
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: Name: Address: Phone: – 35 –... -
Page 36: One Year Warranty
1.5V “AA” Alkaline Batteries ..........28 9-Volt Alkaline Battery............28 Fault ................7, 27 Fc ..................27 AC ..................7 Fcc Statement..............30 Adjusting The Volume............19 Features................. 3 Alarm..................7 Fire Display................7 Alarm Monitoring Company..........16 Fire Alarm................16 Alarms .................. - Page 37 Quick Arming............5, 11, 12 Test Display ................7 Quick Bypass..............15 Test Mode ............... 5, 26 Time And Date..............5, 21 Trouble Messages ............... 27 Ready Light ............8, 10, 14, 15 Real-Time Clock..............3 Record Key ................8 User Codes................
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- Page 39 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.
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Page 40: One Year Limited Warranty
Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert 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. Seller's obligation is limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for parts, labor, or transportation, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service.