Introduction; System Basics; Burglary Protection; Fire Protection - First Alert FA 270 Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert security system from ATP ALARMS. You've
made a wise choice, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system
provides:
•
Three forms of protection: burglary, fire* and emergency
•
At least one keypad which provides control of the system and displays system status.
•
Various sensors for perimeter and interior burglary protection
•
Smoke or combustion detectors* designed to provide early warning in case of fire.
Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or status messages over
the phone lines to our ULC co-listed Central Monitoring Station located right here in the Okanagan.
*Commercial installations and some residential systems may not include fire protection –
Confirm your system status through our office.

System Basics

Burglary Protection

•
There are several modes of burglary protection: Stay, Night-Stay, Away, Instant, & Maximum.
STAY: arms perimeter zones only the entry delay is on. INSTANT: same as STAY, except the
entry delay is off. NIGHT-STAY: arms perimeter zones and selected interior zones; entry
delay on. MAXIMUM: same as AWAY, except entry delay is off
•
You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed.
•
Chime mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows even while the system
is disarmed.

Fire Protection

•
Fire protection is always active (if installed) and an alarm sounds if a fire condition is detected.
•
Refer to the Fire Alarm System section for information regarding fire protection & smoke
detectors.

Security Codes

•
You were assigned a 4-digit security code during system installation.
•
Use your security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other
system functions.
•
Other users should be assigned different security codes, each can have different authority
levels, which define the system functions that particular user can perform.

Zones and Partitions

•
The system sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones," which are specific areas
of protection (e.g. front door, kitchen window, etc.)
•
Zone numbers are displayed at the keypad when an alarm or trouble condition occurs on a
sensor
•
Partitions provide independent areas of protection, with each partition containing a group of
zones that can be armed and disarmed without affecting other zones or users.
•
Partitioned systems can include a common zone area, which is an area shared by users of
both partitions (such as a lobby in a building)
Page 1