First Alert FA120C manual

USER'S MANUAL FA120C Security System N5100-3V3 9/96 Previous Menu[...]

Ð2Ð TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... ... 4 Keypads ............................................................................................................................... .................... 4 Zones ...........[...]

Ð3Ð ( continued) TABLE OF CONTENTS DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS (Using the 1 OFF Key)............................................. 20 USING THE KEYSWITCH ........................................................................................................................... 21 CHIME MODE (Using the 9 CHIME Key) ...................[...]

Ð4Ð SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system status. Basically, this system offers you three forms of protec[...]

Ð5Ð (continued) SYSTEM OVERVIEW Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a message at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition, if your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, you simply disarm the system. F[...]

Ð6Ð ABOUT THE KEYPADS Keypad Types All commands and procedures described herein are illustrated for Fixed- Word Display keypads, however, an Alpha Display keypad (with a 2-line LCD display for more detailed protection point identification and system status, but with similar commands and procedures) is available and might have been used instead. K[...]

Ð7Ð SUMMARY OF SYSTEM STATUS 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 burglary portion of th[...]

Ð8Ð SUMMARY OF KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages. 2. 1 OFF KEY : Disarms burglary portion of the sys- tem, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual display after problem's correction. 3. 2 AWAY KEY : Arms the entire burglary system , perimeter and interior. 4. [...]

Ð9Ð 15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED). Lit when the system has been armed (STAY, AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM). 16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during certain system functions. (see SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/ VISUAL NOTIFICATION ). 17. EMERGENCY KEYS: Individual keys A , B , an[...]

Ð10Ð 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, temporary user codes can be assigned (see next page) for use by those [...]

Ð11Ð SECURITY CODES To Assign, Change, or Delete User Codes 4-DIGIT USER CODES It is recommended that obvious codes such as 1111 o r 1234 not be assigned. Important: Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function they do not need to know (e.g., bypassing protection zones). 1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE key. 2 . [...]

Ð12Ð ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you arm your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the main door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you reenter through the main door. The system must be disarmed, ho[...]

Ð13Ð CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the ÊÊ ✴ ÊÊ READY Key Before your system can be armed, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will not [...]

Ð14Ð BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the ÊÊ 6 ÊÊ BYPASS Key LIMITATION The system will not allow fire zones to be bypassed. All bypasses are removed when 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 intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.[...]

Ð15Ð BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Quick Bypass Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your system, and if so, check here: Ê Ê Ê If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to automatically bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers in- dividually. To use this feature, enter your[...]

Ð16Ð ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the ÊÊ 3 ÊÊ STAY Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). Use this key when you are staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later. 1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key. 2. The keypad beeps three times and disp[...]

Ð17Ð ARMING PERIMETER ONLY WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the Ê Ê7 ÊÊ INSTANT Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). Use this key when you are staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door. 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key. 2. The keypad beeps three times an[...]

Ð18Ð ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY ON Using the Ê Ê2 ÊÊ AWAY Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING 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 . The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator li[...]

Ð19Ð ARMING ALL PROTECTION WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF Using the ÊÊ 4 ÊÊ MAXIMUM Key BEFORE ARMING close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES on page 13). Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected interio[...]

Ð20Ð DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the ÊÊ 1 ÊÊ OFF Key IMPORTANT: I f you return and the main burglary sounder is on: DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. I f you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off: the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicati[...]

Ð21Ð USING THE KEYSWITCH General Y our system may be equipped with a keyswitch for use when arming and disarming. A single red light on the keyswitch plate indicates the status of your system as follows: OFF = Disarmed, Not Ready for Arming SLOW FLASHING = Disarmed, Ready for Arming RAPID FLASHING = Armed STAY or AWAY Arming To arm in the AWAY mo[...]

Ð22Ð CHIME MODE Using the ÊÊ 9Ê Ê CHIME Key This feature can be used only while the burglary system is disarmed. Y our 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, three tones will sound at the keypad whenever a protected door or window is opened. Pressing the READ[...]

Ð23Ð (continued) PANIC KEYS A B C D OFF A W A Y ST A Y MAXIMUM TEST BYP ASS INST ANT CODE CHIME READY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * 0 # { THESE KEYS NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYP ADS } INDIVIDUAL P ANIC KEYS (“D” NOT USED) 1 3 ✱ ✱ # # & & & } P AIRED P ANIC 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 ÊÊ[...]

Ð24Ð TESTING THE SYSTEM TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY Using the ÊÊ 5 ÊÊ TEST Key NO ALARM REPORTS WILL BE SENT TO THE CENTRAL MONITORING STATION while the system is in Test mode. The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each pro- tection point to be checked for proper operation. 1 . Disarm the system and close all protected windows[...]

Ð25Ð (continued) TESTING THE SYSTEM 6 . Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated. 7 . After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identificatio[...]

Ð26Ð TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and "Battery" Displays Not all systems use wireless sensors. The 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 any key. 1. A display of "CHECK"[...]

Ð 27 Ð (continued) TROUBLE CONDITIONS 3. A display of "BAT" with no zone number or beeping indicates that the main standby battery in your control is weak. If this condition persists for more than one day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE. 4. A display of "BAT" with a zone number and a once per 40 seconds "beeping"[...]

Ð 28 Ð (continued) TROUBLE CONDITIONS Other Displays dl : If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, your system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. CC : The system is in communication with the central station for change of function or status verification. If this message persists for more than 10 minutes, CALL YOUR SERVICE COMPANY.[...]

Ð29Ð 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 automatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the keypad. An interrupted sound will also be [...]

Ð30Ð (continued) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IF INSTALLED Silencing Fire Alarms 1. Silence the alarm by pressing the OFF key (security code not needed to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the OFF key again (Memory of Alarm). 2 . If the keypad does not indicate a READY condition after the second OFF sequence, press the RE[...]

Ð31Ð NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS General With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's Standard #74 noted below. DINING KITCHEN BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM LIVING ROOM ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ [...]

Ð32Ð 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 detector [...]

Ð33Ð QUICK GUIDE TO ALARM SYSTEM FUNCTIONS FUNCTION PROCEDURE COMMENTS 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 programmed) Press #. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) A[...]

Ð34Ð SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED Keypad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS Keypad & External BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed. ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeate[...]

Ð35Ð PROTECTION ZONES LIST One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various protection 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 to zone 06, sensing devices on windows in the maste[...]

Ð36Ð Ð NOTES Ð[...]

Ð37Ð 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: _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________[...]

Ð38Ð OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E . SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS: ÊÊ Furnace Room Ê Ê Kitchen Ê Ê Bedrooms Ê Ê Attic ÊÊ Basement Ê Ê Living Room Ê Ê Dining Room Ê Ê Hall F . BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: ÊÊ Front Door Ê Ê Basement Door Ê Ê Rear Door Ê Ê All Exterior Doors ÊÊ 1st Floor Window[...]

Ð39Ð CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equip- ment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to th[...]

Ð40Ð 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 statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not ins[...]

Ð41Ð (continued) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary dis- continuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also[...]

Ð42Ð 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 may ga[...]

Ð43Ð (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 the bedrooms, then they are less likely to waken o[...]

N5100-3V3 9/96 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First Alert security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of original purchase, under norm[...]