First Alert FA148C - Manuals

- 6 - System Overview (cont'd) Cross Zoning Cross zoning is used to prevent false alarms. Up to 10 zones can be linkedtogether in your security system (programmed by the installer). If any ofthe 10 linked zones faults in the armed state, the system will wait to seeif a second zone faults within a pr...

- 8 - Entry/Exit delay (cont'd) Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company,your system may have been programmed for this feature. Askyour installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system. Exit Alarm Active Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entr...

- 9 - About the Keypads IMPORTANT If the keypad beeps rapidly when you enter the premises, itmeans that an alarm has occurred during your absence and anintruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT THE POLICE from anearby safe location. General Information Your keypads allow y...

- 10 - About the Keypads (cont'd) ARMED READY 6 4 7 BYPASS 9 CHIME # 3 STAY 5 TEST 8 CODE 0 2 AWAY 1 OFF MAX READY INSTANT * FA 2 1 5 ALARMCHECK NIGHT FIRE NOT READY STAYINSTANT BYPASS NO AC CHIME BAT CANCELED AWAY R FA215KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD AWAY: All burglary zones, interiorand perimeter, are arme...

- 11 - About the Keypads (cont'd) NO AC: AC power has been cut off. System is operating on backupbattery power. AC: AC power is present. CHIME: The Chime feature is activated. BAT: There is a low-battery condition in a wireless sensor (ifzone number is displayed) or a low system battery (if nozone n...

- 12 - Functions of the Keypads ARMED READY FA560 A B C D 6 4 7 BYPASS 9 CHIME # 3 STAY 5 TEST 8 CODE 0 2 AWAY 1 OFF MAX READY INSTANT * R 8 11 13 14 16 15 10 12 9 7 4 17 5 2 3 1 6 FA560KP 2-LINE ALPHA KEYPAD Fixed-word keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays. 1. DISPLAY WINDOW:...

Functions of the Keypads (cont'd) - 13 - 4. STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter burglary sensors, guardingprotected doors, windows, and otherperimeter protection points, andsounds an alarm if one is opened.Interior protection is not armed,which allows movement within yourhouse without causing an alarm.Entr...

- 15 - Checking for Open Zones Using the ✱ Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and otherprotection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BypassingProtection Zones section). Otherwise the keypad will display a NOTREADY message. Pressing the [ ✱ ] key will display all zones th...

- 16 - Arming Perimeter Only (with Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 Key STAY Use this key when you are staying home, but expect someone to usethe entrance door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely throughou...

- 17 - Arming Perimeter and Selected Interior Zones (with Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 Key to Arm Night-Stay STAY Use this key when you are staying home, but would like increasedsecurity by arming preselected interior zones. When armed in NIGHT-STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected ...

- 18 - Arming Perimeter Only (with Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 Key INSTANT Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone touse the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if aprotected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise movefreely thr...

- 19 - Arming All Protection (with Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 Key AWAY Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises.When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protecteddoor or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises.You may leave through th...

- 20 - Arming All Protection (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 Key MAXIMUM Use this key when the premises will be vacant for an extended periodof time, such as during a vacation, or when no one will be movingthrough protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alar...

- 21 - Disarming and Silencing Alarms Using the 1 Key OFF Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm andtrouble sounds. See Summary of Audible Notification section forinformation to help you distinguish between fire and burglary alarmsounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burgl...

Disarming and Silencing Alarms (cont'd) - 22 - Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number(s) thatcaused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remaindisplayed until cleared by a user. To clear the display: Note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence...

- 23 - Bypassing Protection Zones Using the 6 Key BYPASS This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or morezones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected andwill not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed.All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence...

Bypassing Protection Zones (cont'd) - 24 - Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zoneswithout having to enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installerif this feature is active. 1. + 6 (Security Code) BYPASS Enter 4-digit security code, thenpress the BYPASS k...

- 25 - Chime Mode Using the 9 Key CHIME Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window†while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beepssound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window isopened. † Or selected doors or windows if chime-by-z...

- 26 - Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent and/or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys Your installer may have programmed your system to use special keysto manually activate panic functions. The functions that might beprogrammed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s)that are pro...

- 27 - Using Device Commands General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices canbe turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad.Ask your installer if this has been done in your system. Ifprogrammed for your system, some devices may activateautoma...

- 28 - Paging Feature General Information If the Paging feature has been programmed for your system, yourpager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system.This message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. You canalso send up to 16 additional digits that may consist of PIN...

Security Codes (cont’d) - 30 - Quick Arming Note that if Quick Arming was programmed by the installer, you can press the # key in place of the security code when arming the system. You must always use the security code to disarm the system,however. To Add a User or Change a User's Code Important: Te...

Security Codes (cont'd) - 31 - To Delete a User 1. + 8 (Master Code) Enter 4-digit Master code, then press the 8 key. Example: Press 2 0 5 9 then 8 2. (User Number) Enter user number.Enter the 2-digit user number (03-16) forthe user whose code you are deleting. 3. ----------- Stop.Wait (about 3 seco...

- 32 - Testing the System (To be conducted weekly) Using the 5 Key TEST The TEST key puts your system into a TEST mode, which allows eachprotection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypadsounds a single beep every 30 seconds as a reminder that the systemis in this TEST mode. NOTE: An al...

Testing the System (cont'd) - 33 - Walk in front of any interior motiondetectors (if used) and listen for threebeeps. The keypad should display theidentification of the detector when thedetector is activated. The display will clearwhen no motion is detected. Note that ifyou are using wireless motion...

- 34 - Trouble Conditions Typical Check Displays The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a rapidbeeping at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system.The displays in parentheses in the left column below may appear onnon-alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition ...

- 37 - Fire Alarm System (If Installed) General Information Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day,providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, theinstalled smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate yoursecurity system, triggering a loud, interrup...

Fire Alarm System (cont’d) - 38 - 2. If the keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF sequence, check smoke detectors to see if they are responding tosmoke or heat-producing objects in their vicinity. Should this bethe case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke. 3. If this does not ...

- 39 - Recommendations for Proper Protection THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIREAND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPERCOVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES. Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors,we su...

Recommendations for Proper Protection (cont’d) - 40 - DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ▲ ▲ BEDROOM BDRM BDRM DINING LIVING ROOM TV ROOM KITCHEN ■ ■ ■ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ▲ ✪ ✪ ✪ BEDROOM BEDROOM TOBR ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LVNG RM BASEMENT KTCHN ▲ ▲ . CLOSEDDOOR GARAGE ▲ Smoke Detector...

Recommendations for Proper Protection (cont'd) - 41 - Recommendations for Proper Intrusion Protection For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at everypossible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. Thisincludes skylights and upper windows in a multi-level building. In addi...

- 42 - Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The followingsteps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. Position your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so that they can be heard by all occupants. 2. Deter...

- 43 - Maintaining Your System Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be asmaintenance-free as possible. However, to make sure that yoursystem is in reliable working condition: 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see Test...

Maintaining Your System (cont’d) - 44 - Important: Use only batteries recommended by your installer asreplacement. Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the 1 key, OFF but the keypad's LOW BATTERY message display will remain on asa r...

- 45 - Quick Guide to System Functions FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ✴ ] Do this to view faulted zones when system isnot ready. Arm System Enter code or press # Press arming key desired (AWAY, NIGHT-STAY*, STAY,INSTANT, MAXIMUM) * Press STAY twice in rapidsuccession to arm NIGHT-ST...

- 46 - Summary of Audible Notification (Alpha Display Keypads) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm isdisplayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS * Keypad & External BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor ...

- 47 - Glossary The following terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: "Armed" simply means that the burglary portion of your systemis turned ON and is in a state of readiness. "Disarmed" meansthat the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be re-armedto become operational....

- 48 - UL NOTICE: This is a "GRADE A" system. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. TheFCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses ra...

- 49 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of thisequipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration numberand ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested,...

- 50 - WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protectionagainst burglary or fire or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, issubject to compromise or failure to warn for a vari...

- 51 - WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (cont'd) • 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 adifferent level of the residence from the b...

- 53 - OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner’s insurance carrier for possiblepremium credit. A. GENERAL INFORMATION: Insured’s Name and Address: Insurance Company: Policy No.: FA148C Other ______________________________ Type of Alarm: ...

- 55 - Index AC Loss ..................................................... 36Add a User................................................. 30Alarm ......................................................... 11Alpha Keypad .............................................. 9Audible Emergency ...................

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