USER'S MANUAL FA145C Security System First Alert N8600 2/97
TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 3 General ............................................................................................. 3 Zones ................................................................................................ 3 Burglary Protection ........................................................................... 3 Chime Feature ...............................................................................
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 (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 — FIRE and ALARM , or CHECK for trouble. The display remains until it is cleared by entering an OFF sequence (your security code + OFF key) twice.
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 soprogrammed).
ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. NO AC AWAY CHIME STAY STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and BAT INSTANT doors are armed. ALARM BYPASS CHECK INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay FIRE NOT READY is turned off. STYLE A BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed. NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system is NO AC not ready for arming (due to one or more open AWAY protection zones).
ABOUT THE KEYPADS KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM ARMED A B READY C D First Alert AWAY First Alert ® OFF AWAY STAY 1 2 3 AWAY NO AC STAY CHIME BAT ALARM INSTANT CHECK BYPASS NOT READY FIRE Professional ARMED READY OFF AWAY 1 2 MAXIMUM TEST 5 6 TEST BYPASS 5 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 PANIC # * # D READY * Professional FA550KP KEYPAD FA550KPALPHA ALPHA KEYPAD B C 3
FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD 1 DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character 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 the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual displays after the problem's correction. 3.
1 **** DISARMED **** READY TO ARM 17 15 14 2 A B READY C D First Alert AWAY STAY 1 2 3 MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS 4 5 6 INSTANT CODE CHIME 7 8 9 0 # 6 7 10 READY * 9 Professional SHOWN WIH SHOWN WITH FLIP-DOWN FLIP-DOWN KEY COVER KEY COVER REMOVED REMOVED 4 OFF 5 16 3 ARMED 8 11 13 12 TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays (see page 6).
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. Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are assigned.
SECURITY CODES (Continued) Duress Code If a DURESS code is assigned, check here: ➞ To Change Your Master Code Quick Arming Ask your installer if "Quick Arming" is active for your system; if so, check here: Phone (Voice) Module Ask your installer if your system includes a phone module; if so, check here: This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat.
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. 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 must READY Key be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it 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 the 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 the "Quick Bypass" feature is active for your system, and determine which box(es) you should check. ➞ ➞ 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.
ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON 3 Using the STAY Key BEFORE ARMING, make sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to C H E C K I N G 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 Using the 7 INSTANT Key BEFORE ARMING, make sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR O P E N ZONES on page 13. THE INSTANT MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER (INCLUDING THE ENTRY/ EXIT DOOR), WITH NO 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, make sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13. NOTE ON ARMING “AWAY“ If the system is armed AWAY and no one has passed through an Entry/Exit zone, the system will automatically arm in the STAY mode, if so programmed. Ask if this feature is present in your system and, if so, check here: ➞ Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 1.
ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF 4 Using the MAXIMUM Key BEFORE ARMING, make sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13. Use 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 MAXIMUM message.
DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the OFF Key 1 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 pairs 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 (Continued) CHECK IF ACTIVE PANIC KEY(S) ZONE No.
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 the Test mode. The TEST key puts your system into the 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. 8. 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. 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 (Continued) 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) 2. SYSTEM LO BAT Indicates that a low system battery condition exists, and (or BAT with no zone No.) accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the Keypad.
TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) Other Trouble Displays (Continued) Total Power Failure 5. AC LOSS (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. 2. 3. 4. 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. Evacuate all occupants from the premises. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately.
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety PORCH M ET OO OS DR CL BE M M OO OO TH DR DR BA E BE B 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. One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building.
QUICK GUIDE TO 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 & Ext. Sounder LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & Ext. Sounder 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 secs. Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40 sec.
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & Ext. Sounder FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & Ext. Sounder ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only BURGLARY/AUDIBLE ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed. Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21. EMERGENCY ALARM a. SYSTEM DISARM a. Only READY is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit. b.
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. Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 22).
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 F. Living Room 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 require ments. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satis faction.
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 in formation 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.
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. • Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves from the situation.
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.