About Your Security System; Fire Detection (Must Be Enabled By Installer); Carbon Monoxide Detection (Must Be Enabled By Installer); Testing - DSC Impassa User Manual

1. About Your Security System

Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on your system's operation and on
which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be fully
instructed in its use. Fill out the "System Information" page with all of your zone information and
access codes, and store this manual in a safe place for future reference.
NOTE: Please consult your installer for further information regarding the false alarm reduction features
built into your system, as not all are covered in this manual.

1.1 Fire Detection (must be enabled by Installer)

This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and provid-
ing 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 should be installed in accor-
dance with NFPA 72 (N.F.P.A., Batterymarch Park, Quincy MA 02269). Please read the Family
Escape Planning guidelines in this manual.

1.2 Carbon Monoxide Detection (must be enabled by Installer)

This equipment is capable of monitoring carbon monoxide detectors and providing a warning if car-
bon monoxide is detected. Please read the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual and
instructions that are available with the carbon monoxide detector.

1.3 Testing

To ensure that your system continues to function as intended, you must test your system weekly.
Please refer to the "Testing your System" section in this manual. If your system does not function
properly, call your installing company for service.

1.4 Monitoring

This system is capable of transmitting alarms, troubles, and emergency information to a central sta-
tion. If you initiate an alarm by mistake, immediately call the central station to prevent an unneces-
sary response.
NOTE: The monitoring function must be enabled by the installer before it can become functional.
NOTE: Consult with your installer to determine if your system is configured with a communicator delay. A
communicator delay will prevent a report to the central station if the control panel is disarmed within 30-45 seconds
after an intrusion alarm is triggered. Note that fire-type alarms are normally reported without a delay.
NOTE: Ensure that your installer verifies that your system is compatible with the Central Station Receiver
format at yearly intervals.

1.5 Maintenance

With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. Note the following points:
• Do not wash the security equipment with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth
should remove normal accumulations of dust.
• Replace the standby battery every 3-5 years.
NOTE: Do not replace the battery or open the enclosure; there is a risk of electric shock and/or fire.
• For other system devices such as smoke detectors, motion detectors, glass break detectors or door/
window contacts, consult the manufacturer's literature for testing and maintenance instructions.

1.6 General System Operation

Your security system comprises an integrated alarm control/keypad and various sensors and detec-
tors. The keypad is mounted by the main entry/exit location. The system is self-contained; electron-
ics and standby battery are housed within the keypad unit.
NOTE: Only the installer or service professional should have access to the system.
The security system has several zones of area protection. Each of these zones communicates to a
single wireless sensor (motion detectors, glass break detectors, door contacts, etc.) or to one or more
hard-wired sensors. A sensor in alarm is indicated by messages on the LCD.
Additional features include Automatic Inhibit (Swinger Shutdown) for Alarm; Tamper and Trouble
signals after 3 occurrences in a given set period; SMS interactive operation and a Programmable
Keypad Lockout option.
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