Protect america simon xt security system installation manual and user guide (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Protect America Simon XT
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The Simon XT Easy Installation Manual This manual is the property of Protect America, Inc. This installation manual contains confidential information which is proprietary to Protect America, Inc. You may not disclose this information to third parties and you may not copy all or any part of this installation manual.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connections to party lines are subject to tariffs. SERVICE If you have any questions about your security system or if you need service, please contact your security dealer. Company Name: Protect America 1-800-951-5111, option 2 Phone Number: 1-877-274-0604...
Easy Installation Steps Step 1: Package Contents Step 2: Connect the Simon XT Step 3: Familiarize Yourself with the Simon XT Step 4: Set the Clock, Chime, & Alarm Step 5: Install Line Grabbers & Sensors Step 6: Activate Your System...
Check Package Contents Find a convenient location for your Simon XT control panel. It should be located near a phone jack and a non-switched electrical outlet. It should be in a location that can be accessed easily when entering or leaving the home.
Simon XT will power on and beep. DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR SIMON XT! You must connect the battery before plugging your Simon XT into the wall outlet. 2.2 — Plug in the Power Supply Make sure you properly secure the power supply to a non-switched and non-GFCI outlet faceplate.
Familiarize Yourself with the Simon XT 3.1 — The Controls Motions Press to arm interior sensors. Doors + Windows LCD Display Press to arm perimeter sensors. The LCD display can show a variety of Siren phrases and icons. The piezo siren is used for status beeps and alarms.
Set the Chime If the chime is on and the system is disarmed, the Simon XT panel will use voice notification when doors or windows are opened. When the chime is on, a bell icon is shown on the display.
5.1 — Install Line Grabbers (Landline users only) — DO NOT CONNECT A LINE GRABBER TO THE SIMON XT! Repeat this step for every phone in the home. For additional line grabbers please contact Protect America at 1-800-951-5111, option 2.
Activate Your System Additional Equipment If you purchased additional equipment that is not found in this manual, please visit us online at www.protectamerica.com/support for equipment installation guides and manuals. Congratulations! Your system is now installed and ready to be activated. Call to Activate Your system is not yet active—you must call Protect America to activate your system!
2) Close all doors and windows and make sure that the status light on your Simon XT is off. 3) Use the keypad to enter the master or a valid user code. Your display should read “System Disarmed” or “Sub Disarmed”...
• Tell the monitoring station that you had an accidental alarm activation and ask them to cancel the dispatch. • DO NOT CALL 911. DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE MONITORING STATION. Contact the Protect America Service Department when you... • Need to perform your monthly system test.
After the exit delay has expired, the alarm will sound immediately when a door is opened. Disarming the system Use the KEYPAD to enter your 4-digit master or user code. The Simon XT will voice "System Disarmed." For advanced programming tips, frequently asked questions, and further help with your system, visit www.protectamerica.com/support...
Your system will display a low battery when either the batteries in your sensors or the back-up battery in your Simon XT becomes low. Make sure that your battery is connected (see page 3 of this manual). The back-up battery is rechargeable and should be fully charged within 24 hours of regaining electrical power.
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The phone line labeled "Wall" is connected to the wall phone jack; it is necessary to communicate to the monitoring station. The second phone line can be used to plug in a telephone. The Simon XT comes equipped with an internal line grabber. Do not connect an additional line grabber to the Simon XT.
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