Section 8. Fa4285 Phone Module; Installing The Fa4285 Phone Module; General Information; Mounting The Fa4285 Phone Module - First Alert FA142C Installation Instructions Manual

Section 8. FA4285 PHONE MODULE

Installing the Phone Module

General Information

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Mounting The FA4285 Phone Module

Phone Module Wiring
This section provides instructions for mounting the FA4285 Phone Module,
wiring the Phone Module and for programming the system for phone access
via the Phone Module.
The FA4285 Phone Module is an add-on accessory for the FA142C that
permits access to the security system via a Touch-tone phone (either on
premises or by a call-in when away).
The Phone Module can announce many of the same words that would
normally be displayed on an Alpha keypad under the same system conditions.
Only one Phone Module can be used in this security system,
When properly connected, the FA4285 Phone Module will enable the user to
do the following via a Touch-tone telephone:
a. Receive synthesized voice messages over the phone regarding the status
of the security system.
b. Arm and disarm the security system and perform most other commands
using the telephone keypad, with voice annunciation being provided over
the phone as confirmation after a command is entered.
The phone used for phone access must have Touch-tone capability, though
Touch-tone service is not necessary (if premises uses PULSE dialing,
switchable phones must be set for Touch-tone temporarily before attempting
phone access).
A Phone Access User's Guide is provided with the Phone Module for the
user of the system.
The Phone Module is not Listed for UL installation use..
The Phone Module may be mounted in the control cabinet if space is available
or, if this is not possible, on the side of the cabinet or adjacent to it.
When mounting the Module outside the cabinet, use the screw holes at its rear
which will permit it to be mounted horizontally or vertically (2-faced adhesive
tape may be used, if preferred). Wires can be brought out from the side or
back (a round breakout is also available on the back).
Affix the Phone Module's connections label (supplied separately) to the inside
of the Phone Module's cover if the cover is used. If you have installed the
module within the cabinet, affix the label to the inside of the control cabinet's
door.
The FA4285 Phone Module is wired between the control panel and the
premises handset(s). It listens for touch tones on the phone line and reports
them to the control panel. During on-premises phone access, it powers the
premises phones; during off-premises phone access, it seizes the line from the
premises phones and any answering machines.
Note: The phone lines must be in service for the phone module to function,
even when accessing the system from an on-premises phone.
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