First Alert FA1220CV manual

N7003-1V2 7/98 USER'S GUIDE FA1220CV 2-Partition Security System Previous Menu[...]

– 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 3 General ............................................................................... 3 A Partitioned System .......................................................... 3 Zones ...............................................................[...]

– 3 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. To realize the system&ap[...]

– 4 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions. When the system is armed, faulting one or more protection zones causes an alarm to sound and can allow the central station to listen-in to activity at the premises (if yo[...]

– 5 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message is sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Emergency (Panic) Alarms & Duress Code Your s[...]

– 6 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Phone Access & Voice Response Capability Your system may include a phone module that permits you to access the system via a TouchTone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature enables you to hear synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system,[...]

– 7 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, it indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a[...]

– 8 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY: All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows & doors, are armed. Interior zones are bypassed. INSTANT: Perimeter burglary zones are armed and entry delay is turned off. Interior zones are bypassed. 00 ALARM FIRE AWA Y BYP ASS[...]

– 9 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Keypads With Flip-Down Key Covers Are Shown With Cover Removed 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 AW A Y ST A Y MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INST ANT CODE CHIME READY P ANIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # ARM[...]

– 10 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD 1. ALPHA DISPLAY WINDOW: A 2-line, 32-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions. 2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual alarm trouble after th[...]

– 11 – 14. POWER/READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) On some keypads, this lights when primary power is on. If off, system is operating on its backup battery power. CALL YOUR INSTALLER IMMEDIATELY. On other types of keypads, lit indicates system is ready to be armed, while unlit indicates system not ready. 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system ha[...]

– 12 – ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. Whenever you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the designated exit door without setting off an alarm. Exit delay begins immediately after entering any arming command, and applies to all modes of arming [...]

– 13 – CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the ✱ READY Key Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message. Pressing the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you [...]

– 14 – DISPLAYING ALL ZONE DESCRIPTORS U sing the ✱ READY Key The Alpha and 2-Way Voice/Alpha Keypads can also display all the zone descriptors that are programmed in your system. The abbreviated instructions for the READY key will appear first, followed by the zone descriptors. Displaying all descriptors is useful when you need to know the z[...]

– 15 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 BYPASS Key This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. Byp[...]

– 16 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. Note: All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. To use the Quick Bypass fea[...]

– 17 – 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 door later. When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late arrivals can ent[...]

– 18 – 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 window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. The alarm will also s[...]

– 19 – 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 is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay perio[...]

– 20 – 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 a protected door or window is opened, or if [...]

– 21 – DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF Key The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See " SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION" section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is [...]

– 22 – USING THE KEYSWITCH General Your system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. A red and green light on the keyswitch plate indicate the status of your system as follows: GREEN RED Green Light: Lights when the system is disarmed and ready to be armed (no open zones). If the system is disarmed and the green li[...]

– 23 – CHIME MODE Using the 9 Key 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, the Not Ready message is displayed and three tones sound at the Keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection[...]

– 24 – VIEWING CENTRAL STATION MESSAGES General Information Users of the system may periodically receive messages on their display screens from their monitoring agency or installer. When a message is waiting to be viewed, the message shown below will appear. MESSAGE. PRESS 0 FOR 5 SECS. 1 . Press and hold down 0 key for 5 seconds. The message c[...]

– 25 – PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Panic Keys Your system may have been programmed to use special key combinations to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. See your installer for the function(s) [...]

– 26 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General Information At the time of installation, you were assigned an authority level and a personal four-digit security code, known only to you and yours. The security code must be entered when arming and disarming the system. The authority level defines the system functions that you can perform. As[...]

– 27 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS Authority Levels Authority levels define the system functions a particular user can perform. Depending on your authority, there are certain system functions you may be prohibited from performing. There are seven authority levels, each having certain system restrictions. Level 1 Master: Can perform al[...]

– 28 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS General Rules on Authority Levels and Changes • A user may not delete or change the user code of the SAME or HIGHER authority than which he is assigned. • A master/manager may only ADD users to a LOWER authority level. • A master/manager may assign access codes only to those partitions to which[...]

– 29 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User NOTE: Adding/deleting security codes can only be done from an alpha keypad. IMPORTANT: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g. bypassing protection zones). CODE 1 . Enter Master or Manager code and press the 8 key. 2 . Enter the [...]

– 30 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS To Add a User (continued) GLOBAL ARM ? 0 = NO , 1 = YES Press 1 (YES) if this user will be allowed to arm both partitions at the same time from one keypad. Press 0 if this user will arm only his assigned partition, or another partition individually. PART.2 - SHOP? 0 = NO , 1 = YES The keypad now prom[...]

– 31 – SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS To Change a User's Code CODE 1 . Enter Master/Manager code and press the 8 key + user number to be changed. 2 . Enter the new code for that user. ADD NEW USER? 0 = NO , 1 = YES The system will recognize that the user number is already in use and will prompt whether or not this is a new user. Ent[...]

– 32 – ACCESSING OTHER PARTITIONS (GOTO Command and Global Arming) To Access Another Partition Each keypad is assigned a default partition for display purposes, and will show only that partition's information. But, if the user is authorized, an alpha keypad in one partition can be used to perform system functions in the other partition by [...]

– 33 – [D] Speed Key (Macros) General Information The "D" key can activate a string of up to 16 keystrokes. These keystrokes are known as a macro and are stored in the system's memory. Typical Speed Key functions include: • Seldom used but repeatable sequences. • Arming sequences that involve bypassing certain zones before ar[...]

– 34 – USING #70 RELAY MENU MODE General Information NOTE: Using #70 Menu Mode requires an alpha keypad. Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off by using the #70 command from either a keypad or a telephone keypad (if phone module is used). Ask your installer if this has been done in your system.[...]

– 35 – FA1220CV EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES General Information The system has the ability to record various events in a history log wherein each event is recorded in one of five categories (listed on other side), with the time and date of its occurrence. The Event Log holds up to 100 events, with the oldest event being replaced by the logging of [...]

– 36 – FA1220CV EVENT LOGGING PROCEDURES (continued) 4. Use the [3] & [1] keys (for next and previous categories respectively) to display the categories of events. Press [8] to select a category and display the first event. Press [8] again for each subsequent event. Shows burglary alarm occurred in zone 3 (C03) of partition 1 (P1), at 12:02[...]

– 37 – TESTING THE SYSTEM (TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY) Using the 5 TEST Key The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. 1 . Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. READY should be displayed. TEST 2 . Enter your security code and press the 5 key. 3 . The [...]

– 38 – TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued) Testing Your System 1 . Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps. The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display. 2 . Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps as movement is detected. The ide[...]

– 39 – 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. To silence the beeping sound for "check" conditions, press any key. 1. " CHECK " accompanied by a displ[...]

– 40 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS Power Failure If the POWER indicator is off, operating power for the system has stopped and is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. If the POWER indicator is on, but the message " AC LOSS " is displayed, the keypad is operating on battery power only. If only some lights are out on the premises, check ci[...]

– 41 – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and/or heat detectors will automatically send signals to your Control/Communicator, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the keypad. An interrupted so[...]

– 42 – NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSN. RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ▲ ▲ BEDROOM BDRM BDRM DINING LIVING ROOM TV ROOM KITCHEN ■ ■ ■ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪✪ ✪ ▲ ✪ ✪ ✪ BEDROOM BEDROOM TO BR ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ LVNG RM BASEMENT KTCHN ▲ ▲ . CLOSED [...]

– 43 – 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 steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1 . Plan on your dete[...]

– 44 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Taking Care of Your System The components of your security system are designed to be as free of maintenance as possible. However, there are some things you can do to make sure that your system is in reliable working condition. 1 . Test your system weekly. 2 . Test the system after any alarm occurs (see TESTING THE[...]

– 45 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad The keypad’s warning tones can be silenced by performing an OFF sequence (code plus OFF key) , but the keypad's low battery message display will remain on as a reminder that you have a low battery condition in one or more of your sensors. When you replace th[...]

– 46 – QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Check Zones Press [ ✱ ]. To view faulted zones when system not ready. Display All Press and hold [ ✱ ] Displays all alpha descriptors programmed by installer. Descriptors for 5 seconds Arm System Enter code. Arms system in mode selected. Press arming key desired. (A[...]

– 47 – QUICK GUIDE TO FA1220CV SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS GOTO Partition Enter security code. Allows a user at one keypad to perform functions in another Press [ ✱ ]. partition, if that user is authorized to do so. Enter partition number (1-2). 0 returns to default partition. Add a User Enter master/manager code. Master &[...]

– 48 – SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION (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/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed. ONE SHORT [...]

– 49 – GLOSSARY The following glossary of 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 to become operational. However, even in a "di[...]

– 50 – 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 following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not[...]

– 51 – "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 oth er information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to[...]

– 52 – CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to [...]

– 53 – 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 other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of re asons. For example: • Intruders [...]

– 54 – WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • 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 the bedrooms, then they are less likely to wa[...]

– 55 – 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'S FA1220C ___ FA1220CV ____ Other Type of Alarm: Burglary F[...]

– 56 – 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 locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skyl[...]

– 57 – ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affili ates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workman ship for one year from date of original purchase, under normal[...]

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