+ User Instructions NOTES ATTENTION: This information is highly confidential. Keep this booklet in a Secure place. 0 1990 by C E I PN 8402 Downloaded from: http://www.guardianalarms.
CONTENTS . INTRODUCTION Master Keypad Reference Diagram (centerfold) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 Your new security system has many sophisticated features. It has been customized by your installer for your home or business. The master keypad, which is wired irectly to the control center, is your link to the system. The control center is mounted out of sight in a metal box.
Cl MONITORING SERVICE (CANCELLING ACCIDENTAL ALARMS) ARMING & DISARMING THE SYSTEM You may have elected to subscribe to a monitoring service. If so, reports will be sent via telephone lines in the event of alarms or system trouble. The service then alerts the appropriate authorities. Refer to the System Information pages for a list of the ( reports you have selected for transmitting to the service. Be aware that you need to call and cancel any accidental alarm.
Protest SAT’s: 4 quick beeps repeating every 45 seconds. These tones indicate that a trouble message or alarm has just been displayed in the master keypads windows. The keypad’s “Ready” light will also blink to indicate these conditions. See the Master Keypad Reference Diagram for further information. Press the * key to silence the protest SAT’s. The message will remain in the windows.
RESPONDING TO SYSTEM TROUBLE MESSAGES Refer to the table in the Master Keypad Reference Diagram for messages displayed if there is a system problem (“E” messages). In some cases, you will be able to take care of the trouble yourself. Major problems such as blown fuses will only clear when the trouble has been corrected. Since your system’s integrity is compromised by major problems, you should call your installer as soon as possible.
READY LIGHT On when all system functions are O.K. Fast blink for burglary violation. . Slow blink when trouble or alarm memory information is displayed in windows. * Off when a perimeter hardwire burglary loop is unsecured. l AC POWER LIGHT Indicates system has AC power. l \ FIRE ALARM KEYS 11 AUX KEY & LIGHT 0 Disabled II 0 AUX key set for AWAY LIGHT On when the system is armed to AWAY mode. Note: Both STAY and AWAY lights are on in NIGHT mode. * KEY .
IN CASE OF AN ALARM . If you are using a monitoring service, remember to immediately notify them of accidental alarms. If you return home to find your system has had an alarm, do not enter the building, because an intruder might still be inside. Call the police from a neighbor’s house or a public telephone. It is suggested that you, your family, and your employees contact your local fire and police departments, your doctor, and your alarm dealer for advice on what to do in emergency situations.
6) Establish a meeting place outside where everyone can meet and insist that all family members meet there. This will avoid the tragedy of someone re-entering the house to look for someone who is actually safe. Emphasize that no one is to return to a burning building. 7) Use a neighbor’s phone to summon the fire department. Leave the job of extinguishing the fire to trained experts. Attention! This Alarm System Has Some Limitations Capricorn Electronics, Inc.
such as children playing with matches, arson, smoking in bed, improper storage of hazardous materials, violent explosions, escaping gas, or overloaded electrical circuits. Even if a smoke detector operates as expected, due to the nature of a particular fire and the location of detectors, the detector may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to safely escape the building.
‘ r a n s m i t t e r # Locations Emergency Telephone Numbers Police Fire Doctor Neighbor Account # Monitoring Service Security Representative Service Phone Local Alarm Audible Silent Reports to Monitor Yes No Fire Alarm II cl Burglar Alarm : Police Alarm : ; Medical/Special Alarm 0 0 : (see “Notes” on back cover for other reports) : 0 Hardwire Zone Locations Zone # : 1 Alarm Siren Tones Fire Alarm cuts off in - minutes. Burglar Alarm cuts off in Police Alarm cuts off in - minutes.
