First Alert FA162C manuel d'utilisation

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– 3 – TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW .............................................................. 4 General ............................................................................... 4 A Partitioned System .......................................................... 4 Zones ...............................................................[...]

– 4 – 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. Your system consists of [...]

– 5 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW Burglary Protection Your system provides four modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT a n d MAXIMUM, and allows you to BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed. You must turn on or "arm" the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms. The syst[...]

– 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, an alarm message is also sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, t[...]

– 7 – 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 p[...]

– 8 – ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have been programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm" is active for your system. Exit Alarm Active Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted [...]

– 9 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature a telephone style (digital) keypad and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences. The keypads also feature a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles. The keypads also "[...]

– 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 A WA Y STA Y MAXIMUM TEST BYP ASS INST ANT CODE CHIME READY P ANIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # ARMED ALARM CHECK FIRE AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS NO AC CHIME BAT N[...]

– 11 – ABOUT THE KEYPADS Fixed-Word Keypad Displays AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are armed. STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and doors are armed. INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned off. BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed. NOT READY Appears when burgla[...]

– 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 zone identification, system status, and messages. Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words. 2. OFF KEY: Disarms[...]

– 13 – FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD IMPORTANT! : When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions must be made within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapses without a key depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning. ARMED READY Professional OFF AWAY STAY MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS INSTANT CODE CHIME READY 1 [...]

– 14 – 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. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier for you to[...]

– 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 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 en[...]

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

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

– 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 again. 2. ARME D ** AWAY ** YOU MAY E X I T N[...]

– 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 a protected door or window is opened, or 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 to distinguish between FIRE and BURGLARY alarm sounds. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on,[...]

– 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 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 . By[...]

– 22 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) 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. All open (faulted) zones All open zones, plus these zones as checked: 17 3 0 31 BYPASS 1. + 6 ENTER SECURITY CODE THEN PRE[...]

– 23 – CHIME MODE Using the 9 Key † or selected doors or windows if chime-by-zone feature is active. Ask installer if this feature applies to your system. Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of any door or window † while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode . When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad whenever a prote[...]

– 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 panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system. Your installer sho[...]

– 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 your system. If programmed for your system, some devices may activate automatically upon certain system conditions. In[...]

– 26 – PAGING FEATURE If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, a pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a 10-digit code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred. The 10-digit code will use the following format: SSSS–EEE–NNN SSSS will be your particular 4-digit [...]

– 27 – SECURITY CODES General Information As an additional safety feature, other users who do not have a need to know your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers , " which are selected when assigning a user's security code. You can assign up to 14 additional user codes[...]

– 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 be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection zones for example. Sequential key depressions for all steps in a procedure must be made with[...]

– 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 be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode. Note: An alarm message will not be sent to your alar[...]

– 30 – TESTING THE SYSTEM Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated. The display will clear when no motion is detected. Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute delay between activations. Th[...]

– 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 appear on non-alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present. To silence [...]

– 32 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) * The beeping that accompanies a low battery display (items 4 & 5) can be stopped by entering an OFF sequence (code + OFF). 4. SYSTEM LO BAT Indicates that a low system battery condition exists; (or BAT with no zone No.) this is accompanied by a trouble sound* at the Keypad. CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE. 5.[...]

– 33 – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate you security system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the Keypad. An interrupted sound will als[...]

– 34 – 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 [...]

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

– 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 TESTING THE SYSTEM ). Replacing Batteries in W[...]

– 37 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad You can silence the keypad’s warning tones by pressing the 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 the weak battery with a fres[...]

– 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 this to disarm the system and silences alarms.[...]

– 39 – QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS (Continued) FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS Test Mode ON Enter code Do this to enter test mode. Sounds alarm sounder and allows Press TEST [5] sensors to be tested. Test Mode OFF Enter code Do this to turn test mode off. System returns to normal mode. Press OFF [1] Add or Change Enter master code Do this to ad[...]

– 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/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed. ONE SHORT[...]

– 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 to become operational. However, even in a "disarmed"[...]

– 42 – 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 [...]

– 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 Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Inst[...]

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

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

– 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. If requested, this information must be provided to the te[...]

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

– 48 – WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) • Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual. Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection. They do create multiple beams of protection, and intrusion can only be detec[...]

– 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: ________________________________ ________________________________ _ Address: ________________________________ ________[...]

– 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 ............................. 9, 13 Arming ......... 13, 15, 16, 17, 18,[...]

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 Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under norma[...]

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