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Page 1: User Guide
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ............42 ONE YEAR WARRANTY...................43 Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology available today. -
Page 3: System Overview
Features General Information This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency, depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early fire warning. -
Page 4: General Operation
02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs. ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications. 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. - Page 5 General Operation To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display. – 5 –...
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Page 6: Quick View Of System Functions
NOTE: Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code. SECURITY FUNCTIONS ---------------------- Checking system status: STATUS --------------------- To arm in STAY mode: STAY ------------------------- only if programmed and system armed in Stay mode) To restart exit delay: STAY -------------------- To arm in AWAY mode: AWAY ------------------... -
Page 7: About The Master Keypad
About the Master Keypad General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has oc- curred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. The keypad allows you to control all system functions. -
Page 8: About The Display And Indicators
Entry delay is turned off. STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed. ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications. FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone in alarm. -
Page 9: Master Keypad Definitions
Master Keypad Definitions NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to activate. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display KEYS: Turns LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF (LCD). Displays protection point identification lights or other devices on or off, if programmed and system status, messages, and user instructions. - Page 10 Master Keypad Definitions ARMED READY RECORD VOLUME PLAY AWAY LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS STAY LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
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Page 11: Securing The Premises
Checking System Status General Information Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal STATUS system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones. -
Page 12: Arming The System
Arming the System Arming in Stay Mode Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed. OR press and hold To arm in STAY mode: STAY... -
Page 13: Quick Arming
Arming the System Arming the System With No Delay Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc. -
Page 14: Entry/Exit Delays
Entry/Exit Delays Exit Delay Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if programmed. Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have... -
Page 15: Disarming The System
Disarming the System Use the key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information, which will help you to 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 16: Bypassing Protection Zones
Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Individual Zones Use the key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones BYPASS intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. -
Page 17: Panic Keys / Chime Mode
Panic Keys / Chime Mode Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic 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. Active Panic Functions Keys Zone... -
Page 18: User Functions
Paging Feature Automatic Paging If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a message that indicates the type of condition that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. -
Page 19: Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys)
Using Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys) 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 20: Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control
Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control Recording a Message Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later. To record a message: FUNCTION + RECORD The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.” Begin speaking into the microphone. NOTE: The Record function can only be performed from the master keypad. -
Page 21: Aux Function
AUX FUNCTION General Information key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section for pager operation). Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system. Key: PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION PAGING FUNCTION... -
Page 22: Clock/Calendar
Clock/Calendar Your system can display the current time (see your installer). The date is not displayed, but has an internal function. The system must be disarmed with no faults present. + FUNCTION + [63] To set the time and date: Master Code or Installer Code NOTES: 1. -
Page 23: Scheduling User Interface
Scheduling User Interface Upon getting into the scheduling user interface by entering master or installer code + FUNCTION + “64”, the following entries will be sequentially prompted to the user. Note that all inputs are checked for validity upon entry and all invalid entries are rejected. Hitting a “*” will allow the entries to be accepted and advance to the next field. - Page 24 Scheduling User Interface NOTE: The keypad beeps twice for invalid data entries (e.g.: an hour greater than 12), and the entry will not be accepted. The keypad beeps once for valid entries and four times when a schedule event is programmed successfully. [x] = the value that was last stored in the memory.
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Page 25: Begin Day
Scheduling User Interface Begin Time (minute) [xx] = begin minute 0 to 59 b : xx [*] = continue [#] = return to previous prompt Begin Day If the value programmed in the Event Identifier is “3”, “4”, or “5”, and the current entry is completed, the system will [xx] = begin day 01 to 17 xx : bd save all field data up to this field. - Page 26 Scheduling User Interface Event Identifier Entries Entry Event Comment Empty No event scheduled (or schedule is temporarily disabled) X-10 Device Turn an X-10 device, either on or off at begin/end times. (will have a start and end time to program) (time driven) SH10A siren cannot be used.
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Page 27: Day Of Week Entries
Scheduling User Interface Day of Week Entries Entry Invalid day entry Do event on next time match on the next Monday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Tuesday (will remove itself after executing) Do event on next time match on the next Wednesday (will remove itself after executing) -
Page 28: Fire Alarm System
(If Installed) ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications. 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 your security system, triggering a loud, intermittent sound from the keypad. -
Page 29: National Fire Protection Association's Smoke Detector Recommendations
National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications. With regard to the number and placement of smoke and heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below. -
Page 30: Emergency Evacuation
Emergency Evacuation ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications. Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants. -
Page 31: System Functions
Security Codes General Information For additional security, users other than you who do not need to know your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers" when their codes are assigned. You can assign up to 6 user codes (2-digit user numbers 03-08). -
Page 32: Testing The System
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) Entering Test Mode key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point TEST to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. -
Page 33: Trouble Messages
Trouble Messages Typical Trouble Condition Displays To silence the beeping sound for fault conditions, press any key. FAULT Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by rapid beeping. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. -
Page 34: Maintaining Your System
Changing the ReadyGuard-R System Battery In the event of an AC power loss, the ReadyGuard-R is powered by a rechargeable, nickel- metal hydride battery, located in a secure battery drawer at the back of the master keypad. -
Page 35: Summary Of Audible Notification
UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing STATUS once, Lower case indicates announcements after pressing STATUS twice. SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT** INTERRUPTED FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM is displayed; zone number in fire alarm + zone voice descriptor Speaker and external alarm displayed. (Voice descriptor is interlaced with the siren and sounds every 45 seconds) piezo and bell... -
Page 36: Fcc Statements
UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" residential system. FCC STATEMENT FCC ID: CFS8DLLYNX THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. - Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Owner's Insurance Premium Credit Request
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: Policy No.: First Alert’s ReadyGuard-R Other _______________________________ Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both... -
Page 39: Servicing Information
G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION: Signature: Date: SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Professional 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 Professional dealer is: Name:... -
Page 40: Index
AC ................8 EA................14 Adjusting The Volume ..........20 Emergency Evacuation..........30 Alarm..............4, 8 End Day ..............25 Alarm Monitoring Company ........17 End Time ..............25 An Audible Emergency ..........17 Entry Delay ............4, 14 Armed Indicator............9 Event Entries.............26 Aux Function............6, 21 Event Identifier ............24 Aux Key Function ............ - Page 41 No Delay............... 6, 13 Test Mode ............6, 8, 32 Time And Date............6, 22 Trouble Messages .............33 Pager..............6, 21 Pager Code ............... 18 Pager Feature............21 User Codes..............31 Paging Feature............3, 18 Panic Key ............. 3, 17 Play Back A Message ..........6 Voice Announcement..........3 Volume .............6, 9, 11 Quick Arm ............
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Page 42: Limitations Of This Alarm System
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 43: One Year Warranty
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its 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 repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for parts, labor, or transportation, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. - Page 44 175 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791 http://www.firstalertpro.com Copyright © 1999 PITTWAY CORPORATION N8891-1V1 9/99...