First Alert FA162C - Manuals

– 6 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders sound, and the keypad displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, analarm message is also sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Memo...

– 8 – ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS Exit Alarms To minimize false alarmssent to the alarmmonitoring company,your system may havebeen programmed for thisfeature. Ask your installerif "Exit Alarm" is active foryour system. Exit Alarm Active Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/e...

– 9 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephonestyle (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and locationof all occurrences.The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during a...

– 10 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS ARMED READY Professional OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY 1 A B C D 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # First Alert First Alert ® READY Professional OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY PANIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # ARMED ALARMCHECKFIRE AWAY...

– 11 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doorsare armed. INSTANT P e r i m e t e r b u r g l a r y z o n e s a r m e d a n d e n t r ydelay is turned off. BYPASS O n e o r m o ...

– 12 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zoneidentification, system status, and messages. Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and systemstatus messages usi...

– 13 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD IMPORTANT!: When entering codes and commands,sequential key depressions must be madewithin 2 seconds of one another. If 2seconds elapses without a key depression,the entry is aborted and must be repeatedfrom its beginning. ARMED READY Professional OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM...

– 14 – CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the ✱ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must beclosed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "NotReady " message. Using the READY key will display all zones that ...

– 15 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY key Use this key when you are staying home, but might expect someone to use the entrance doorlater. When armed in STAY mode , the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window isopened, but you may otherwise move freely t...

– 16 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or windowis opened, but you may otherwise move freely t...

– 17 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY Key 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 protected door or window isopened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through t...

– 18 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) 2-Partition AWAY Arming (Continued) To arm both partitions, first make sure both partitions are READY TO ARM. AWAY AWAY 1. + 2 + 2 ENTER MASTER CODE THEN PRESS AWAY (Master Code) TWICE Example: 7 2 9 6 and press the AWAY key, then press the AWAY key...

– 19 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 4 MAXIMUM Key Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations,etc., or when no one will be moving through protected interior areas. When armed in MAXIMUM mode, the system will sound an alarm if...

– 20 – DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF Key Use the OFF key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See"SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS" section for information which will help you todistinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you re...

– 21 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionallyunprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated whileyour system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequenc...

– 23 – CHIME MODE Using the 9 Key † or selected doors or windows if chime-by-zonefeature is active. Askinstaller if this featureapplies to your system. Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of any door or window† while it is disarmedby using CHIME mode . When activated, three beeps will...

– 24 – PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panicfunctions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for thefunction(s) that may have been pr...

– 25 – USING DEVICE COMMANDS General Information Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in yoursystem. If programmed for your system, some devices may activate aut...

– 26 – PAGING FEATURE If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, a pager will respond to certain conditions as theyoccur in your system by displaying a 10-digit code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred. The10-digit code will use the following format: SSSS–EEE–N...

– 27 – SECURITY CODES General Information As an additional safety feature, other users who do not have a need to know your code can beassigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers ,"which are selected when assigning a user's security code. You can a...

– 28 – SECURITY CODES To Add a User or Change a User's Code Important: Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff, etc.) should not beshown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protectionzones for example. Sequential key depressions for all...

– 29 – TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode , which allows each protection point to bechecked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as areminder that the system is in the Test mode.Note: An ...

– 30 – TESTING THE SYSTEM Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) andlisten for three beeps. The identification of the detector shouldappear on the display when it is activated. The display willclear when no motion is detected. Note that if wireless motiondetectors are used, there i...

– 31 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS Typical "Check" Displays The word CHECK on the Keypad's display, accompanied by a rapid " beeping " at the Keypad,indicates that there is a trouble condition in the system. The displays in parenthesis may appearon non-alpha keypads when the associated troubl...

– 33 – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. Inthe event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activateyou security system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound fr...

– 35 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION Steps to Safety • FRONT • BACK • BEDROOM BA TH BEDROOM KITCHEN BACK DOOR 1 FLOOR ST BEDROOM BEDROOM 2 FLOOR ND BA TH BEDROOM PORCH CLOSET Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following stepsare recommended by the National Fire Protec...

– 36 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible.However, to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition. 1. Test your system weekly. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see TES...

– 37 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low BatteryWarning Tones at the Keypad You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the OFF key, but the keypad's lowbattery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition inone or more of your sensors. When you r...

– 38 – QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ✱ ] Do this to view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code Do this to arm the system in the mode selected. Press arming key desired (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT,MAXIMUM) Disarm System Enter code Do thi...

– 40 – SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED*Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS*Keypad & External BURGLARY/AUDIBLEEMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor of...

– 41 – GLOSSARY The following terms are used throughout the manual. ARM/DISARM: "Armed" simply means that the burglary portion of your system is turned ON and is in a state of readiness. "Disarmed" means that the burglary system is turned OFF, and must be rearmed tobecome operational...

– 43 – 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. First Alert Professional FA162C Other _____________ Type of...

– 44 – OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All windows I nterior location...

– 45 – 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. The FCC requires the followingstatement for your information: This equipment generates and uses ra...

– 46 – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE 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. Ifrequested,...

– 47 – 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 fireor other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warnfor a vari...

– 48 – WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in theirinstallation manual. Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They do create multiplebeams of p...

– 49 – SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable. Your local First Alert dealer is: Name: ________________________________ ________________________________ _ Addr...

– 50 – – INDEX – 1-Line Alpha Keypads ...................... 9 2-Line Alpha keypads ....................... 9 2-Partition AWAY Arming ................ 17 AC Loss ......................................... 32 Add A User ............................... 28, 39 Alpha Keypad ............................. ...

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