OPERATING GUIDE FOR YOUR MAGNUM ALERT-825/ MAGNUM ALERT-825HS SECURITY SYSTEM N A P C O NAPCO 1880,...
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Please read this guide thoroughly to familiarize yourself with your new security system. Keep this booklet handy for future reference. Note especially the ALARM PLAN on page 15. Your alarm specialist will help you fill it out and explain the various features and operating procedures for your new Magnum Alert-825/825HS.
Abort Delay A delay period that allows the system to be reset before it reports to a central station. Alarm Plan ldentifies the areas of your premises pro- tected by each zone of protection and lists zone features. (See page 15) Ambush Code A one or two-digit code used before an arm/ disarm code that causes a silent report to...
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lndicator Lights ARMED/MEMORY (Red) Steady- system is armed. Flashes alarm condition. Flashes indicate the number of zone(s) which were violated. (see page 5, Key 2) STATUS (Green) Steady system is disarmed, all zones okay. Flashes a non-24 hour zone is in trouble.
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Keys NOTICE:Keys1,2,3,4,5,9 and S must be held down for 2 seconds (until mini-sounder beeps) to per- form their desianated ‘Hold- Down " (“Key”) functions. Key 1: TEST Momentarily sounds the burglar alarm from the battery. If no alarm is heard, or if it is weak, the battery may need replacing.
Your Magnum Alert-825/825HS Security System has three basic components: Zones Your system is capable of monitoring up to six separate areas of your premises, including Am- bush/Panic and Auxiliary zones. Each zone is an independent cir- cuit that protects a specific area of your premises.
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The Digit-Key Keypad All security system operations are carried out at the keypad. Each key hasaspecialfunction of its own (see “CONTROLS” page 5) plus the ability to arm and disarm the system they are when used in a preselected combination (codes). Personal Arm/Disarm) Codes...
Checking AC Power If the three lights of your keypad are blinking slowly, you have lost AC power. Check to see if there has been a general power outage, or if the Control Center’s trans- former is disconnected. If you must operate without AC power, press Key9 to stop the lights from blink- ing.
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If trouble is encountered on a zone programmed as a Priority- with-Bypass Zone however, enter your code to silence the Mini- Sounder and disarm; hold down Reset Key 9 until it beeps (this will bypass the alarm condition); then enter your code to rearm. Disarming When You Return When you enter through the exit/...
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Arming Wlth Selective Zone Shunting Your alarm specialist may have opted for one or more zones that can be selectively shunted (removed) from the system. Since a shunted zone cannot cause an alarm, you may wish to use this feature to turn OFF the interior areas while arming, and keeping your perimeter zones (windows, doors, etc.) active.
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Your Alarm Specialist may have EMERGENCY SERVICES MONITORS YOUR programmed your security system (Police, Medical Etc) SYSTEM 24 HOURS to be monitored a central station. The built-in digital communicator can transmit emergency signals to the central station 24 hours a day. ALERT-825/825HS COMMUNICATOR PREMISES...
Abort Delay Note which zones on your alarm plan have abort delay. This is a delay that enables you to reset the system before a zone condition report is sent to the central station. Non-24 hour zone reports are aborted by arming and then disarm- ing.
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The following information is applicable only where local ordinance permits use of your alarm Control Center for fire detection Controlling Your Fire Circuit If your alarm specialist installed smoke detectors or heat sensing thermostats, you have 24 hour fire The Mini-Sounder on the Fire protection.
Even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To pre- pare your plan: Draw floorplans of your building. Show two exits - a front or back door window from and a each room. (Make sure the window works.
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Area Protected Zone Central Station (Optional) Service Person Contacts Zone Features (doom, wlndows, etc.) Telephone Telephone...