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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................3 ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM) ........19 General ..................... 3 DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS ....20 Zones ....................3 EXIT ALARMS ..................21 Burglary Protection ................3 CHIME MODE ..................21 Chime Feature .................. 3 PANIC KEYS .................. -
Page 3: System Overview
SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status. -
Page 4: Chime Feature
SYSTEM OVERVIEW (Continued) Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. When an alarm (or trouble) condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm or trouble —... -
Page 5: About The Keypads
ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature telephone style digital keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm and trouble conditions, and produces warning tones during entry and exit delay periods (if so- programmed). - Page 6 ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and INSTANT doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay FIRE NOT READY is turned off.
- Page 7 ABOUT THE KEYPADS KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED AWAY NO AC **** DISARMED **** First Alert ® BYPASS NOT READY STAY READY TO ARM ALARM CHIME BAT FIRE AWAY NO AC CHECK INSTANT ARMED STAY...
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Page 8: Functions Of The Keypad
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD 1 DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character 10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone opening of windows or doors while the sys tem is disarmed identification, system status, and messages (see page 9). - Page 9 **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM ARMED READY AWAY STAY TEST MAXIMUM BYPASS CODE INSTANT CHIME First Alert READY Professional SHOWN WIH SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN FLIP-DOWN KEY COVER KEY COVER REMOVED REMOVED TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays (see page 6).
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Page 10: Security Codes
SECURITY CODES General At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code, known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system functions, including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety feature, up to 7 temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know the Master code. -
Page 11: Duress Code
SECURITY CODES (Continued) Duress Code This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the central station of your situation, if that service has been provided. The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 9. -
Page 12: Entry/Exit Delays
ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the entry/exit door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the entry/exit door. -
Page 13: Checking For Open Zones
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the efore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the READY Key keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will not be lit. -
Page 14: Bypassing Protection Zones
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the his key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. BYPASS Key 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key. 2. -
Page 15: Quick Bypass
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Quick Bypass If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night. To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. -
Page 16: Arming Perimeter Only (Stay)
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. STAY Key 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights. -
Page 17: Arming Perimeter Only (Instant)
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the Use this key when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door. INSTANT Key 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. -
Page 18: Arming All Protection (Away)
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Use this key when no one will be staying inside. AWAY Key 1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key. 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. -
Page 19: Arming All Protection (Maximum)
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as va cations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected MAXIMUM Key interior areas. -
Page 20: Disarming The System And Silencing Alarms
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. OFF Key To Disarm the System Enter your security code and press the OFF key. IMPORTANT: The "Ready"... -
Page 21: Exit Alarms
EXIT ALARMS Exit Alarm Warning Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature. Displays and Sounds When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at the time the exit delay ends , the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an Ask your installer if "Exit unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action: Alarm Warning"... -
Page 22: Panic Keys
PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or pairs of keys to Panic Keys manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed are: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station*, but there is no audible alarm or visual display. -
Page 23: Output Relay Options
PANIC KEYS (Continued) CHECK IF PANIC ZONE ACTIVE KEY(S) PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO PROGRAMMED FUNCTION SEE YOUR INSTALLER ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE AND NOTE HERE ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE THE KEY(S) AND FUNCTION(S) REQUEST FOR SERVICE (KEY “D” WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE THIS FUNCTION) PROGRAMMED FOR YOUR SYSTEM [1] &... -
Page 24: 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. TEST Key 1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit. -
Page 25: Paging Feature
TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) 7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 8. -
Page 26: Trouble Conditions
TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and he word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, "Battery" Displays indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem ex ists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. -
Page 27: Other Trouble Displays
TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads. Other Trouble 1. COMM. FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com- Displays (or FC) munication portion of your system. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. -
Page 28: Total Power Failure
TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) Other Trouble Displays 5. AC LOSS The system is operating on battery power only due to a power (or NO AC) failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit (Continued) breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to the system. -
Page 29: Fire Alarm System (If Installed)
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will au- tomatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s). -
Page 30: Manually Initiating A Fire Alarm
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued) Manually Initiating 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the a Fire Alarm problem, go to your nearest Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the appropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed by the installer). -
Page 31: Nfpa Recommendations On Smoke Detectors
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS With regard to the number and placement of KITCHEN smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the KITCHEN DINING BDRM BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM DINING recommendations contained in the National Fire BDRM LIVING ROOM Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below. -
Page 32: Emergency Evacuation
EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all oc- cupants. -
Page 33: Quick Guide To System Functions
QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press READY key. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired: Arms system in mode selected. (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Quick Arm Press #. -
Page 34: Summary Of Audible/Visual Notifications
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & Ext. Sounder LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed.. Keypad &... -
Page 35: Fixed-Word Display Keypads
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed. Keypad & Ext. Sounder LOUD, CONTINUOUS* BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed. Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds"... -
Page 36: Protection Zones List
PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. -
Page 37: Owner's Insurance Credit Request Form
This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured's Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company: __________________________________ Policy No.: _______________________________________ First Alert System: Model FA145C Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by: ______________________________________ Serviced by: ________________________________________... - Page 38 OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All windows Interior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G.
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Page 39: Canadian (Doc) Statement
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines meets certain telecommunications network protective, normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité... -
Page 40: Fcc Statements
UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential 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 41 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT 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 in formation must be provided to the telephone company.
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Page 42: Limitations Statement
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. For example: •... -
Page 43: Servicing Information
WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders. •... -
Page 44: Warranty
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("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.