Go/No Go Test Mode - First Alert FA142C Installation Instructions Manual

Go/No Go Test Before mounting transmitters permanently, conduct Go/No Go tests to verify
(5700/5800 adequate signal strength and reorient or relocate transmitters if necessary.
RF Systems)
During this mode, wireless receiver gain is reduced by 50%. Testing in this
mode assists in determining good mounting locations for the transmitters and
verifies that the RF transmission has sufficient signal amplitude margin for the
installed system.
1. Enter the Installer Code + # + 4
2. Once transmitters are placed in their desired locations and the approximate
length of wire to be run to sensors is connected to the transmitter's screw
terminals, fault each transmitter. Do not conduct this test with your hand
wrapped around the transmitter as this will cause inaccurate results.
• The keypad will beep three times to indicate signal reception.
• If the keypad does not beep, re-orient or move the transmitter to another
3. Mount the transmitter according to the instructions provided with the
transmitter.
4. Exit the GO/NO GO test mode by entering Installer Code + (OFF).
location. Usually a few inches in either direction is all that is required.
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