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TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................................................................................3 General..........................................................................................................3 Keypads.........................................................................................................3 Zones.............................................................................................................3 Burglary Protection...........................
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. Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from your house. Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm.
ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypad(s) (see page 7) allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad 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 conditions and produces warning tones during entry (and exit, if so programmed) delay periods.
ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NOT READY R EA D Y NO AC AC CHIME BAT ALARM CHECK FIRE All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows BAT INSTANT and doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry FIRE NOT READY delay is turned off. One or more burglary protection zones have STYLE A been bypassed.
ABOUT THE KEYPADS KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM ARMED A B READY C D OFF First Alert AWAY STAY AWAY First Alert ® AWAY NO AC STAY CHIME BAT ALARM INSTANT CHECK BYPASS NOT READY FIRE Professional ARMED READY OFF AWAY 1 2 3 MAXIMUM TEST MAXIMUM BYPASS 4 5 6 4 5 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 PANIC # * 0 # B C D BYPASS READY * Professional FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD FA550KP AL
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone identification, system status, and messages (see page 9). Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words (see page 6). 2. OFF KEY: Disarms burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual display after problem's correction. 3.
† Note: Keys 1 through 9 each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later). 1 **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM 17 15 IMPORTANT!: When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapses without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
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 4 temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know the Master code. Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are assigned.
SECURITY CODES (Continued) Duress Code (Continued) If a DURESS code is assigned, check here: - The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 8. To program a Duress code: Enter your Master Code + 8 + 8 + [desired 4-digit duress code]. The keypad will beep once. Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User’s Code. To change the Duress code: Enter the Master Code + 8 + 8 + [new 4-digit duress code].
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 reenter through the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur.
CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ✱ Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones READY Key must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and your keypad’s READY indicator light will not be lit. The READY (✱ ) key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to secure any open zone.
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES 6 Using the BYPASS Key LIMITATION The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. 1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key. 2. Enter zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.).
BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Quick Bypass Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your system, and determine which box(es) you should check here. → If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass zones as checked below, without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON 3 Using the STAY Key BEFORE ARMING, m a k e sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR O P E N ZONES on page 13. THE STAY MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER, BUT ALLOWS USE OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. PERSONS WITHIN THE PREMISES CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY. Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF 7 Using the INSTANT Key BEFORE ARMING, make sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13. THE INSTANT MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER (INCLUDING THE ENTRY/ EXIT DOOR), WITH N O ENTRY DELAY. PERSONS WITHIN THE PREMISES CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY Use this key when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door. 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key. 2.
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON 2 Using the AWAY Key BEFORE ARMING, m a k e sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13. Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 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. 3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF 4 Using the MAXIMUM Key BEFORE ARMING, close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13) U se this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected interior areas. 1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM (MAX) key. 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. 3.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS 1 Using the OFF Key IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
EXIT ALARMS Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm Warning" is active for your system, and if so, check here: Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature.
PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combinations of keys to 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.
PANIC KEYS CHECK IF ACTIVE PANIC KEY(S) P R O G R A M M E D F U N C T I O N ZONE NUMBER [A] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 95 [B] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 07 SEE YOUR INSTALLER [C] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 96 AND NOTE HERE OR THE KEY(S) & FUNCTION(S) [1] & [✴] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 95 PROGRAMMED [✴] & [#] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 07 FOR YOUR SYSTEM [3] & [#] ____SILENT, _
TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY 5 Using the TEST Key NO ALARM REPORTS WILL BE SENT TO THE CENTRAL MONITORING STATION while the system is in Test mode. The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. 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. 2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key. 3.
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. Turn off the Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and "Battery" Displays * Not all systems use wireless sensors. The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad, 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 exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the CHECK display relates to a fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads. [ Other Trouble Displays *Any “beeping” that accompanies a trouble display can be stopped by entering an OFF sequence (code + OFF) 1. COMM. FAILURE (or FC) Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication portion of your system. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 2. SYSTEM LO BAT (or BAT with no zone No.) Indicates that a low system battery condition exists.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS Other Trouble Displays (Continued) Total Power Failure 5. AC LOSS is displayed (or NO AC) The system is operating on battery power only due to a power failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to the system. 6. Busy-Standby (or dI) If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. 7.
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 automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from the Keypad(s). This sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. A FIRE message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm (see below for silencing fire alarms).
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued) Manually Initiating a Fire Alarm 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the 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). Check below, and on page 23. 2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises. 3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately. 4.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS ✪ KITCHEN ▲ DINING ✪ ✪ ✪ BEDROOM BEDROOM TV ROOM ▲ KITCHEN ✪ DINING LIVING ROOM ■ ■ ✪ ✪ LIVING ROOM BEDROOM ■ ✪ ✪ BDRM BDRM ✪ BEDROOM ✪ ▲ ■ Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection ✪ Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection ▲ Heat-Activated Detectors ■ BEDROOM ✪ ■ ✪ BEDROOM TO BR BEDROOM ■ ▲ ▲ KTCHN .
EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety PORCH M ET OO OS DR CL BE M M OO OO TH DR DR BA E B BE 2ND FLOOR EN CH KIT BACK DOOR M OO DR BE M OO TH DR BA BE 1ST FLOOR 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 occupants. 2. Determine two means of escape from each room.
QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Arm System Press READY key. Enter code. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Press #. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Enter code. Press BYPASS key. Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed (use 2-digit entries). Enter code. Press BYPASS key. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Arms system in mode selected. Enter code. Press OFF key. Press OFF key. Press any key. Enter code.
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & External ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM a. SYSTEM DISARM b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE c. BYPASS VERIFY ONE SHORT BEEP every 40 sec. Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & External LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & External ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed. BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM a. SYSTEM DISARM b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN ZONE c. BYPASS VERIFY ONE SHORT BEEP (once every 40 seconds) Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
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 06, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 23).
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.
OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: Furnace Room Kitchen Basement Living Room F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door 1st Floor Windows All windows Bedrooms Attic Dining Room Hall Rear Door All Exterior Doors Interior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents G .
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE AVIS The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
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.
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 information must be provided to the telephone company. This equipment uses the following jacks: An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network.
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: • Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device. • Intrusion detectors (e.g.
(continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM • Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms.
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.
