RadioShack 49-351 - Manual

7 PREPARATION SELECTING A LOCATION For your security system to be most ef-fective, you need to install it in a locationthat meets all of the following condi-tions: • Is near an AC outlet. Note: If your best location is notnear an AC outlet, you can have anelectrician install an outlet for you. • Is ...

8 • Does not directly face a window, heating or air conditioning vent,appliance, outside wall, or otherheat source. These sources could produce rapidtemperature changes that the sys-tem might incorrectly identify as anintruder. • Is high enough not to be triggered by pets, yet is low enough to betri...

9 MOUNTING THE SYSTEM You can mount the system on a wall orsimply place it on a desk, table, or shelf. To mount the system on a wall, use thesupplied screws, or screws suitable tothe mounting surface, to secure themounting bracket at the selected loca-tion. After you connect the system to power,inst...

10 CONNECTING TO POWER 1. Plug the power adapter ’s barrel plug into the jack on the back of thesystem. 2. Plug the power adapter into an AC outlet. CONNECTING TO THE TELEPHONE LINE 1. Plug one end of the supplied mod- ular telephone cord into the jack onthe back of the system. 2. Plug the other end...

12 OPERATION ARMING THE SYSTEM You can arm your system for either de-layed or instant alert. When you arm the system for de-layed alert, the system waits for the en-try delay before sounding the alarm.The default entry delay is 30 seconds,but you can have ORCA MonitoringServices set it to be from 20...

13 • If you armed the system for instant alert, you must disarm the systemfrom a phone you can reach with-out setting off the alarm. • If the entry delay has elapsed, you must wait for the system to contactORCA Monitoring Services andbegin sounding the siren beforeyou can disarm the system. REMOTE A...

14 UNDERSTANDING SYSTEM INDICATORS Your system has three indicators and five alert tone patterns. The following tablesdescribe each. Indicator On Off Flashing Service (Yellow) N/A All Ok. Call ORCA Monitor- ing Services. Power (Green) Power OK. No power. Battery problem. Armed (Red) System armed. Sy...

15 TESTING THE SYSTEM There are three ways to test your sys-tem: • Testing Coverage • Testing the Siren • Testing the Monitoring Service TESTING COVERAGE Periodically test the coverage to be sureyour system will detect intruders. To dothis, disarm the system. Then walkaround the covered area. When t...

16 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Radio Shack Central 2000 Easy Installation Monitored Motion Detector Secu-rity System is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Follow these guide-lines to keep it working properly for years. Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids...

17 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your systemcauses problems on the phone line, thephone company can disconnect yourservice. The phone company attemptsto notify you in advance. If advance no-tice is not practical, the phone companynotifies you of your right to file a com-plaint...

18 TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your system. However, if you do,try the suggestions in this section first. If you still cannot solve the problem, call 1-800-FOR-ORCA or contact any Radio Shack store for assistance. Frequent False Alarms • Always disarm the system as...

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