OPERATING GUIDE FOR YOUR MAGNUM ALERT-825/ MAGNUM ALERT-825HS SECURITY SYSTEM 0 1880, NAPCO N A P C O
Please read this guide thoroughly to familiarize yourself with your new security system. Keep this booklet handy for future reference. Note especially the ALARM PLAN on page 15. Your alarm specialist will help you fill it out and explain the various features and operating procedures for your new Magnum Alert-825/825HS. NOTICE You’ll probably find items mentioned in this booklet which do not apply to your system.
Abort Delay A delay period that allows the system to be reset before it reports to a central station. Alarm Plan ldentifies the areas of your premises protected by each zone of protection and lists zone features. (See page 15) Ambush Code Dlgltal Communicator Reports burglary and emergencies directly to the central station over telephone lines. Napco’s Digit-key keypad puts Control Center functions at your fingertips. It can be mounted either at the Control Center or anywhere in your premises.
lndicator Lights Mint-Sounder ARMED/MEMORY (Red) l Steady- system is armed. l Flashes - alarm condition. Flashes indicate the number of zone(s) which were violated. (see page 5, Key 2) l STATUS (Green) Steady - system is disarmed, all zones okay. l Flashes - a non-24 hour zone is in trouble. Flashes indicate the number of the zone(s) that are in trouble. Note: to stop flashing hold down Key 3 for two seconds, l SHUNT (Yellow) ,o Steady - one or more zones manually shunted (bypassed).
Keys NOTICE:Keys1,2,3,4,5,9 and S must be held down for 2 seconds (until mini-sounder beeps) to perform their desianated ‘Hold- Down " (“Key”) functions. Key 1: TEST Momentarily sounds the burglar alarm from the battery. If no alarm is heard, or if it is weak, the battery may need replacing. Use this test weekly. (To perform this function the key must be held down until a beep is heard.) Key 2: ALARM HISTORY This will flash the red ARMED/ MEMORY light to indicate the last alarm condition.
Your Magnum Alert-825/825HS Security System has three basic components: 1. Zones 2. The Dlglt-Key Keypad 3. The Alarm Output Your system is capable of monitoring up to six separate areas of your premises, including Ambush/Panic and Auxiliary zones. Each zone is an independent circuit that protects a specific area of your premises. For example: your alarm specialist may have set aside a zone for window protection, exit/ entry delay, interior space protection, safe and valuables protection or emergencies.
The Digit-Key Keypad Selecting Your Codes All security system operations are carried out at the keypad. Each key hasaspecialfunction of its own (see “CONTROLS” page 5) plus the ability to arm and disarm the system when they are used in a preselected combination (codes). To program these codes, slide the ARM-DISARM/RUN/LOAD switch (upper left corner of the Control Center, see page 4) to the right (LOAD). The three lights on the keypad will flash rapidly, and the Mini-Sounder will beep.
Checking AC Power If the three lights of your keypad are blinking slowly, you have lost AC power. Check to see if there has been a general power outage, or if the Control Center’s transformer is disconnected. If you must operate without AC power, press Key9 to stop the lights from blinking. Next, test your standby battery by pressing Key 1. If the alarm doesn’t sound, or is weak, replace the battery. Check your battery weekly.
If trouble is encountered on a zone programmed as a Prioritywith-Bypass Zone however, enter your code to silence the MiniSounder and disarm; hold down Reset Key 9 until it beeps (this will bypass the alarm condition); then enter your code to rearm. Disarming When You Return When you enter through the exit/ entry door, the Mini-Sounder will come on during the entry period to remind you to disarm. Check the red ARMED/MEMORY light; if it is flashing, an alarm occurred while you were out.
Arming Wlth Selective Zone Shunting Your alarm specialist may have opted for one or more zones that can be selectively shunted (removed) from the system. Since a shunted zone cannot cause an alarm, you may wish to use this feature to turn OFF the interior areas while arming, and keeping your perimeter zones (windows, doors, etc.) active. To arm, check the green light to make sure no zone is in trouble.
Your Alarm Specialist may have programmed your security system to be monitored by a central station. The built-in digital communicator can transmit emergency signals to the central station 24 hours a day.
Abort Delay Note which zones on your alarm plan have abort delay. This is a delay that enables you to reset the system before a zone condition report is sent to the central station. Non-24 hour zone reports are aborted by arming and then disarming. 24 hour zones, however, must first be repaired. 12 Opening and Closing Reporting An optional feature that permits the central station to receive a signal each time the system is armed, disarmed or both (up to 4 individual users can be identified).
The following information is applicable only where local ordinance permits use of your alarm Control Center for fire detection Controlling Your Fire Circuit If your alarm specialist installed smoke detectors or heat sensing thermostats, you have 24 hour fire protection. This optional Fire Protection Zone is always active, even though your system may be disarmed. An optional Fire Supervision and Indicator Station on the Control Center provides the following fire circuit controls.
Even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To prepare your plan: Draw floorplans of your building. Show two exits - a front or back door and a window from each room. (Make sure the window works. You may need a special fire escape ladder if the window is high up.) Write down your outside meeting place. Family Rehearsal Rehearse each of the following activities: 1) Everyone in their room with the doors closed. 2) One person sound the alarm.
Zone Area Protected Zone Features Contacts (doom, wlndows, etc.
