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First Alert FA162C User Manual

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N7527-1V2 Rev B 4/99

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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL N7527-1V2 Rev B 4/99...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ... 4 General ... 4 A Partitioned System ... 4 Zones ... 4 Burglary Protection ... 5 Security Codes ... 5 Fire Protection ... 6 Alarms ... 6 Memory of Alarm ... 6 Phone Access & Voice Response ... 6 ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ...

  • Page 4: System Overview

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. Your system...

  • Page 5: Burglary Protection

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Protection Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: MAXIMUM, and allows you to BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed. You must turn on or "arm" the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms.

  • Page 6: Alarms

    SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders sound, and the keypad displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message is also sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (ex.

  • Page 7: Entry/Exit Delays

    ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming protection.

  • Page 8: Exit Alarms

    ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS Exit Alarms Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the alarm To minimize false alarms sound stops and the message "CANCEL ALARM"...

  • Page 9: About The Keypads

    ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypads also "beep"...
  • Page 10 ABOUT THE KEYPADS ARMED READY AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME First Alert READY Professional FA450KP/FA550KP Alpha Keypads (single line/2-line) First Alert ® AWAY NO AC ARMED STAY CHIME INSTANT ALARM BYPASS CHECK READY FIRE NOT READY AWAY...
  • Page 11 ABOUT THE KEYPADS AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors are armed. INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and delay is turned off. BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.

  • Page 12: Functions Of The Keypads

    FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone identification, system status, and messages. Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words. 2.

  • Page 13: Functions Of The Keypad

    •••• DISARMED **** READY TO ARM ARMED READY AWAY TEST MAXIMUM INSTANT CODE READY First Alert Professional SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVER REMOVED TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays (see page 10). – 13 –...

  • Page 14: Checking For Open Zones

    CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be Using the closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not READY Key Ready" message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

  • Page 15: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance door later. STAY key When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 16: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)

    ARMING PERIMETER ONLY Using the Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. INSTANT Key When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

  • Page 17: Arming All Protection (Away)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION Using the Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. AWAY Key When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.
  • Page 18 ARMING ALL PROTECTION 2-Partition AWAY To arm both partitions, first make sure both partitions are READY TO ARM. Arming (Continued) (Master Code) ARME D AWAY YOU MAY E XIT NOW The "You May Exit Now" portion of the message disappears when the exit delay expires.

  • Page 19: Arming All Protection (Maximum)

    ARMING ALL PROTECTION Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, MAXIMUM Key etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.

  • Page 20: Disarming And Silencing Alarms

    DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See "SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS" section for information which will help you to OFF Key distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the premises, but call the police from a nearby safe location.

  • Page 21: Bypassing Protection Zones

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally Using the unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while BYPASS Key your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed.

  • Page 22: Quick Bypass

    BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active. All open (faulted) zones All open zones, plus these zones as checked: 17 (Security Code) BYPASS 07 F RONT UPST AIRS BE DROOM...

  • Page 23: Chime Mode

    Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of any door or window † while it is disarmed Using the by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open †...

  • Page 24: Panic Keys

    (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic Panic Keys functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system. Keys A* or 1 and Your installer...

  • Page 25: Using Device Commands

    USING DEVICE COMMANDS General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in your system.

  • Page 26: Paging Feature

    PAGING FEATURE If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, a pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a 10-digit code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred. The 10-digit code will use the following format: SSSS will be your particular 4-digit subscriber No.

  • Page 27: Security Codes

    SECURITY CODES General Information As an additional safety feature, other users who do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers," which are selected when assigning a user's security code. You can assign up to 14 additional user codes (user numbers 03-16), including the babysitter and duress codes.

  • Page 28: To Add Or Change A User

    To Add a User or Important: Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff, etc.) should not be Change a User's shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection Code zones for example.

  • Page 29: Testing The System

    TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) Using the The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a TEST Key reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
  • Page 30 TESTING THE SYSTEM Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated. The display will clear when no motion is detected. Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute delay between activations.

  • Page 31: Trouble Conditions

    TROUBLE CONDITIONS Typical "Check" The word CHECK on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid " beeping " at the Keypad, Displays indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The displays in parenthesis may appear on non-alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present. To silence the beeping sound for "check"...
  • Page 32 TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) 4. SYSTEM LO BAT * The beeping that (or BAT with no zone No.) accompanies a low battery display (items 4 & 5) can be 5. LO BAT + zone descriptor stopped by entering (or BAT with zone No.) an OFF sequence (code + OFF).

  • Page 33: Fire Alarm System

    FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate you security system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the Keypad. An interrupted sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders.

  • Page 34: Nfpa Recommendations

    NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN. RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM DINING BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection Heat-Activated Detectors BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM KTCHN GARAGE CLOSED LVNG RM DOOR BASEMENT With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the KITCHEN...

  • Page 35: Emergency Evacuation

    Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the premises — many die going back. See “How to Prepare a Fire Escape Plan” , published by First Alert Professional, for more •...

  • Page 36: Maintaining Your System

    MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care of Your The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. System However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition. 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see TESTING THE SYSTEM ). Replacing Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery.
  • Page 37 MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low Battery You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the OFF key, but the keypad's low Warning Tones at the battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in Keypad one or more of your sensors.

  • Page 38: Quick Guide To System Functions

    SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE Check Zones Press [ ] Arm System Enter code Press arming key desired (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Disarm System Enter code Press OFF [1] Bypass zones Enter code Press BYPASS [6] Enter zone numbers to be bypassed (use 2-digit entries) Quick Bypass Enter code...
  • Page 39 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE Test Mode ON Enter code Press TEST [5] Test Mode OFF Enter code Press OFF [1] Add or Change Enter master code a User Press CODE [8] Enter user's 2-digit user No. Enter code for that user Delete a User Enter master code Press CODE [8]...

  • Page 40: Summary Of Audible Notifications

    SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS SOUND CAUSE LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE Keypad & External EMERGENCY ALARM ONE SHORT BEEP a. SYSTEM DISARM (not repeated) b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE. Keypad only c. BYPASS VERIFY ONE SHORT BEEP SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE (once every 40 seconds)

  • Page 41: Glossary

    The following terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: "Armed" simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. "Disarmed" means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed to become operational.
  • Page 42 CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
  • Page 43 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured's Name and Address: Insurance Company: First Alert Professional FA162C Type of Alarm: Burglary Installed by: Name Address B.
  • Page 44 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Basement Living Room F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door 1st Floor Windows All windows All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION: Signature: Bedrooms Attic...
  • Page 45 UL NOTICE: This is a "GRADE A" system. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 46 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

  • Page 47: Insurance Credit Request Form

    WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
  • Page 48 WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual. Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They do create multiple beams of protection, and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams.

  • Page 49: Servicing Information

    SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local First Alert dealer is: Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________ –...
  • Page 50 1-Line Alpha Keypads ... 9 2-Line Alpha keypads ... 9 2-Partition AWAY Arming ... 17 AC Loss ... 32 Add A User ... 28, 39 Alpha Keypad ... 9, 13 Arming ... 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 38 Audible Emergency ... 11, 24, 40 Audible Notifications ...
  • Page 51 Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affili ates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal use and service. Seller's obligation is limited to re pairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for parts, labor, or transporta tion, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and ser- vice.
  • Page 52 àN7527-1V2!ä N7527-1V2 Rev B 4/99 175 Eileen Way Syosset, New York 11791 Copyright © 1997 PITTWAY CORPORATION...

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