Fire Detection; Testing; Remote Monitoring; Maintenance - DSC Security System Power 864 User Manual

Fire Detection

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and
providing a warning if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having
an adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment must be
installed in accordance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269).
Carefully review Section 6:"Fire Safety" on page 22.
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it to work.

Testing

To make sure your system continues to work as intended, you must test your system weekly.
Please refer to "Testing Your System" on page 18. If your system does not work correctly,
call your installer for service.
Remote
This system can send alarms, troubles and emergency messages over telephone lines to a
central station (this must be enabled by your installer). If you accidentally initiate an alarm,
Monitoring
immediately call the central station to prevent an unnecessary response.
By default, an alarm transmission can be cancelled by entering a valid access code within 30
seconds of the alarm.

Maintenance

With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following points:
1. Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly
2. Use the system test described in "Testing Your System" on page 18 to check the battery
3. For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or micro-
Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment for
moistened cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.
condition. We recommend, however, that the standby batteries be replaced every 3 years.
wave motion detectors or glassbreak detectors, consult the manufacturer's literature for
testing and maintenance instructions.
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