How To Use This Manual - First Alert FA142C Installation Instructions Manual

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This manual is written to accommodate both the new and the experienced installer of
First Alert Professional products. A general description of the entire system is located
in the first section of this manual. This includes the various features available and the
optional peripheral devices that the system can support.
This manual is divided into separate sections. A section covering the hardwired zones
(1–6) provides complete information on the capabilities of each basic hardwired zone,
including its usage, programming, and a checkout procedure. Separate sections are
also provided for each peripheral device that can be used in the system and includes
wiring setup, programming requirements, and a checkout procedure for that device.
The checkout procedures ensure that the specific device is operational in the system
before proceeding to the next section. This "sectional" arrangement is also particularly
useful if you are making an addition to the system at a later time (e.g., adding Wireless
zones, adding an FA4285 Phone Module, etc.).
Without an understanding of the programming method for this system, you will not be
able to successfully perform the required programming. Before any programming is
attempted, we therefore urge you to read the "Mechanics of Programming" and the
"Data Field Descriptions" in the separate Programming Guide that has been
supplied.
If you are an experienced user of First Alert Professional products, you may choose to
wire and then program the entire system at one time. If so, refer to "Mechanics of
Programming" and "Data Field Descriptions" in the separate Programming Guide after
the hardware setup is complete. The Programming Guide contains all of the
information you will need to program the system (including a blank Programming
Form), except for detailed programming for hardwired zones 1–6, wired expansion
zones, and wireless zones, which are contained in the following sections in this
manual: BASIC HARDWIRED ZONES 1–6, WIRED EXPANSION ZONES, and
WIRELESS (RF) ZONE EXPANSION (5700 and 5800 RF SYSTEMS).
This manual uses various icons to denote critical notes and technical tips to assist you
with the installation of this system (see next page).
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