Turning The System Over To The User; To The Installer - ADEMCO VISTA-120 Installation And Setup Manual

Turning the System
Over to the User

To The Installer

Other System Messages
• "COMM. FAILURE" at the keypad
Indicates that a failure occurred in the telephone communication portion of
your system.
• "LO BAT" and a zone descriptor, accompanied by a once per minute beep at
the Keypad
Indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless transmitter
displayed. The audible warning sound may be silenced by pressing any key.
• "SYSTEM LO BAT"
Indicates that a low battery condition exists with the system's backup battery.
• "RCVR SET UP ERROR" at the keypad
Indicates that the system has more wireless zones programmed than the
wireless receiver can support. If this is not corrected, none of the zones in the
system will be protected. If additional wireless zones are desired, use an
appropriate receiver.
• "MODEM COMM"
Indicates that the control is on-line with a remote computer.
• "HSENS" and zone number
Indicates a smoke detector with a high sensitivity level, which may cause false
alarms. The detector is probably dirty and should be cleaned or replaced.
• "LSENS" and zone number
Indicates a smoke detector with a low sensitivity level. Detectors with a low
sensitivity might not detect a smoke condition. The detector should be cleaned
or replaced.
Power Failure
If the POWER indicator is off, and the message "AC LOSS" is displayed, the
keypad is operating on battery power only. Check to see that the circuit breaker
for the branch circuit that your system's transformer is wired to has not been
accidentally turned off.
immediately if AC power cannot be restored.
1. Fully explain the operation of the system to the user by going over each of its
functions as well as the User's Manual supplied.
2. In particular, explain the operation of each zone (entry/exit, perimeter,
interior, fire, etc.). Be sure the user understands how to operate any
emergency feature(s) programmed into the system.
Regular maintenance and inspection (at least annually) by the installer and
frequent testing by the user are vital to continuous satisfactory operation of any
alarm system.
The installer should assume the responsibility of developing and offering a
regular maintenance programme to the user as well as acquainting the user with
the proper operation and limitations of the alarm system and its component
parts. Recommendations must be included for a specific programme of frequent
testing (at least weekly) to insure the system's proper operation at all times.
Instruct the user to call a service representative
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