Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
– 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW...................................................................................... 3 General.......................................................................................................... 3 Keypads....................................................
Page 3 - SYSTEM OVERVIEW; General
– 3 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You'vemade a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protectiontechnology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status.Basically, th...
Page 4 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for
– 4 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Fire Protection The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always on and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emer-gen...
Page 5 - ABOUT THE KEYPADS
– 5 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypad(s) (see page 7) allow you to control all system functions. The keypadsfeature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which showsthe nature and location of all occurrences.The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits ala...
Page 6 - Fixed-Word Keypad Displays; Appears when AC power is present.; BYPASS; STAY; STAY; FIRE; AWAY; T Y P I C A L F I X E D - W O R D D I S P L A Y S
– 6 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays A W A Y All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, arearmed. S T A Y Perimeter burglary zones, such as windowsand doors are armed. I N S T A N T Perimeter burglary zones armed and entrydelay is turned off. B Y P A S S One or more burglary protect...
Page 7 - FA210KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
– 7 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS K E Y P A D S W I T H F L I P - D O W N K E Y C O V E R S A R E S H O W N W I T H C O V E R R E M O V E D 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 ...
Page 8 - FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD; SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE; Entering; READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones.
– 8 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD SEE TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD ON NEXT PAGE 1 . D I S P L A Y W I N D O W . A l p h a K e y p a d : A 2-line, 32- character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protectionzone identification, system status, and messages (seepage 9). Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zo...
Page 9 - through 9; TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD; Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for
– 9 – † N o t e : Keys 1 through 9 each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later). I M P O R T A N T ! : When entering codes and commands, se-quential key depressions must be madewithin 2 seconds of one an...
Page 10 - SECURITY CODES; code may be assigned to user No. 8; once when a User code has been successfully entered.
– 1 0 – 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 4temporary User...
Page 13 - CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES; Using the; To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY (; TO DISPLAY OPEN ZONES, PRESS THE; PR ES S; F A U LT 0 6 F R O N T
– 1 3 – CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the ✱ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zonesmust be closed or bypassed (see B Y P A S S I N G P R O T E C T I O N Z O N E S section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and your ...
Page 14 - BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES; L I M I T A T I O N; . Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.; Single; BY P A S S 0 6 F R O N T
– 1 4 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 BYPASS Key L I M I T A T I O N The system will notallow fire zones tobe bypassed. All bypasses are removedwhen 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 intentionallyunp...
Page 16 - ARMING PERIMETER ONLY; WITH ENTRY DELAY ON; . Enter your security code and press the STAY key.; ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an; exit delay at any time – simply press the [; This delay is in effect in; S T A Y; AR M E D; Y OU M AY E X I T NOW
– 1 6 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the 3 STAY Key BEFORE ARMING, m a k esure all doors and windowsa r e c l o s e d . R e f e r t oC H E C K I N G F O R O P E NZONES on page 13. Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. 1 . Enter your ...
Page 17 - WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF; . Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.; indicator lights. Note that there is an; An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.; displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay.
– 1 7 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the 7 INSTANT Key B E F O R E A R M I N G ,make sure all doors andwindows are closed. Referto CHECKING FOR O P E N ZONES on page 13. THE I N S T A N T M O D EARMS THE PERIMETER(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR), WITH N OENTRY DELAY.PERSONS WITHIN...
Page 18 - ARMING ALL PROTECTION; Use this key when no one will be staying inside.; A W A Y
– 1 8 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the 2 AWAY Key B E F O R E A R M I N G , m a k esure all doors and windows areclosed. Refer to C H E C K I N G FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13. Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 1 . Enter your security code and press the AWAY key. 2 . ...
Page 20 - DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS; MA S T E R B E D R O O M; AL A R M 0 6; A L A R M
– 2 0 – DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF Key I M P O R T A N T : I f y o u r e t u r n a n d t h emain burglary sounder ison, DO NOT ENTER, butCONTACT THE POLICE from anearby safe location.I f y o u r e t u r n a f t e r a nalarm has occurred andt h e m a i n s o u n d e r h...
Page 21 - EXIT ALARMS; at the time the exit; CHIME MODE
– 2 1 – EXIT ALARMS Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds Ask your installer if "ExitAlarm Warning" is activefor your system, and ifso, check here: Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature. When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at ...
Page 22 - PANIC KEYS; Using; A personal emergency; alarm sends an emergency message to the central station*; TO INITIATE A PANIC FUNCTION AT ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT:
– 2 2 – PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or combinations of keys tomanually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmedare: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency,...
Page 23 - OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS; Programmed; zone activity
– 2 3 – PANIC KEYS CHECK IF PANIC P R O G R A M M E D ZONE ACTIVE KEY(S) F U N C T I O N NUMBER [ A ] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 9 5 [ B ] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 0 7 SEE YOUR INSTALLER [ C ] ____SILENT, ____AUDIBLE, ____PERSONAL, ____FIRE 9 6 AND NOTE HE...
Page 24 - TESTING THE SYSTEM; TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY; . Enter your security code and press the TEST key.; been inactive for 3 minutes.
– 2 4 – TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY Using the 5 TEST Key NO ALARM REPORTSWILL BE SENT TO THECENTRAL MONITORINGS T A T I O N w h i l e t h esystem is in Test mode. The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to bechecked for proper operation. 1 . Dis...
Page 25 - PAGING FEATURE
– 2 5 – TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) 7 . After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with anyp r o t e c t i o n p o i n t ( n o c o n f i r m i n g s o u n d s , n o d i s p l a y ) , C A L L F O...
Page 26 - TROUBLE CONDITIONS; indicates a trouble condition in the system.; To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key.; C H E C K 0 6 F R O N T
– 2 6 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and "Battery" Displays * Not all systems usewireless sensors. T he 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 ...
Page 27 - Either
– 2 7 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads. [ Other Trouble Displays * Any “beeping” that accompanies atrouble display canbe stopped byentering an OFFsequence (code + OFF) ** Not all systems use wireless t r a n s m i t t e r s ....
Page 29 - TYPICAL FIRE EMERGENCY DISPLAYS
– 2 9 – 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 au-tomatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pul...
Page 30 - Press and hold the lettered key assigned for Fire emergency
– 3 0 – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued) Manually Initiating a Fire Alarm 1 . 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 theappropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed...
Page 32 - EMERGENCY EVACUATION; S t e p s t o S a f e t y; deadly smoke from entering while you escape.
– 3 2 – EMERGENCY EVACUATION S t e p s t o S a f e t y • 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 ...
Page 33 - QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS; F U N C T I O N
– 3 3 – QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS F U N C T I O N P R O C E D U R E C O M M E N T S Check Zones Press READY key. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Arm System Enter code. Press arming key desired:(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Arms system in mode selected. Quick Arm(if programm...
Page 34 - SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS; S O U N D
– 3 4 – SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS (ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS) S O U N D C A U S E D I S P L A Y 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 di...
Page 36 - PROTECTION ZONES LIST; PROTECTION ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
– 3 6 – PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the variousprotection 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 t...
Page 37 - A . G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N :
– 3 7 – OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit. A . G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N : Insured's Name and Address: ______________________________________________________________________...
Page 38 - OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM; E . S M O K E D E T E C T O R L O C A T I O N S :
– 3 8 – OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E . S M O K E D E T E C T O R L O C A T I O N S : 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 wi...
Page 39 - CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT; N O T I C E
– 3 9 – CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT N O T I C E The Canadian Department of Communications label identifiescertified equipment. This certification means that the equipmentmeets certain telecommunications network protective, operationaland safety requirements. The Department ...
Page 40 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT; IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
– 4 0 – 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 statementfor your information:This equipment generates...
Page 41 - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT
– 4 1 – 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 otherinformation, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If reque...
Page 42 - WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
– 4 2 – 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 ot heremergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a v...
Page 43 - SERVICING INFORMATION
– 4 3 – (continued) WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM • 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 a different level of the residence from ...
Page 44 - ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
àN7229-1V2"ä N7229–1V2 Rev B 4/99 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its FirstAlert Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in ...
