ADT Security Services SAVS20ADT-1 manual

N7527–5V3 Rev. B 1/01 Model SAVS20ADT-1 or SAVS20ADTG UL File No. S1632 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y S S y y s s t t e e m m U s e r ' s M a n u a l Safewatch Pro ® 2000[...]

– 2 – IMPORTANT! PROPER INTRUSION PROTECTION For proper intrusion coverage, sensors should be located at every possible point of entry to a home or commercial premises. This would include any skylights that may be present, and the upper windows in a multi-level building. In addition, we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system s[...]

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

– 4 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW General Congratulations on your ownership of an ADT Partitioned Security System. You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, and millions of premises are protected by ADT systems. This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and [...]

– 5 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW (Continued) Burglary Protection Your system provides three modes of burglary protection: STAY, AWAY, and INSTANT, 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 s[...]

– 6 – SYSTEM OVERVIEW (Continued) Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, the touchpad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system (see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section). Phone Access & Voice Response Cap[...]

– 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 (Continued) Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the Customer Care Center, your system may have been programmed for this fea- ture. 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 i[...]

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

– 10 – ABOUT THE TOUCHPADS (Continued) English Display Touchpad AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and perimeter, are armed. STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed. INSTANT: Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay is turned off. BYPASS: This appears when one or more burglary protection zones have b[...]

– 11 – FUNCTIONS OF THE TOUCHPADS 1. DISPLAY WINDOW. Custom English Display Touchpads: These 2-line, 32- character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) touchpads display protection point identification, system status, and messages. English Display Touchpads: Display protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words. 2. 1 OFF KEY:[...]

– 12 – ARMED READY 6 BYPASS 7 INSTANT 1 OFF AWAY STAY 23 4 TEST CODE CHIME READY 9 8 5 # 0 A C D B 1 4 3 2 17 5 18 8 11 15 14 16 6 7 9 10 12 13 English Display Touchpad ARMED READY 6 BYPASS 7 INSTANT 1 OFF AWAY STAY 23 4 TEST CODE CHIME READY 9 8 5 # 0 A C D B KEYPAD SHOWN WITHOUT SWING-DOWN FRONT DOOR 1 4 3 2 17 5 18 8 11 15 14 16 6 7 9 10 12 [...]

– 13 – CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES Using the ✱ READY Key B efore arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the touchpad will display a "Not Ready" message, and the READY indicator light on your touchpad will not be lit. The R[...]

– 14 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 STAY Key BEFORE ARMING, close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ). THE STAY MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER, BUT ALLOWS USE OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR. PERSONS WITHIN THE PREMISES CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY. † Ask your installer if this feature is programmed in your system. If so,[...]

– 15 – ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (With Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 INSTANT Key BEFORE ARMING, close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ) THE INSTANT MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER (INCLUDING ENTRY/EXIT DOOR), WITH NO ENTRY DELAY. PERSONS WITHIN THE PREMISES CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY † Ask your installer if this feature is programmed in your[...]

– 16 – ARMING ALL PROTECTION (With Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 AWAY Key BEFORE ARMING, close all doors and windows (see CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES ) Use this key when no one will be staying inside. 1 . Enter your security code and press the AWAY [ 2 ] key. In some systems, pressing the “ A ” key on the touchpad for 2 seconds will arm the syste[...]

– 17 – DISARMING AND SILENCING ALARMS Using the 1 OFF Key IMPORTANT : If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT ENTER, but CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location. If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off, the touchpad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm[...]

– 18 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES Using the 6 BYPASS Key LIMITATION The system will not allow fire zones to be by- passed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. T his key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally unprotected. The system must be disarmed first. 1 [...]

– 19 – BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued) Quick Bypass Ask your installer if "Quick Bypass" is active for your system, and if so, check here: If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for ex[...]

– 20 – CHIME MODE Using the 9 CHIME Key This feature can be used only while the burglary system is disarmed. Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound at the touchpad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened. Interior zon[...]

– 21 – PANIC KEYS (FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS) Using Panic Keys * If connected to the Customer Care Center. Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The emergency functions that can be programmed are: Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergen[...]

– 22 – PANIC KEYS (Continued) See your installer and note here any functions programmed for your system. CHECK IF PANIC ZONE ACTIVE KEY(S) PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO PROGRAMMED FUNCTION DISPLAY [A] ___SILENT, ___ AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___ FIRE, ___ ARM AWAY * 95† [B] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE, ___ ARM STAY * 99† [C] ___SILENT, [...]

– 23 – 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 touchpad. 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. [...]

– 24 – PAGING FEATURE If the paging feature has been programmed, a pager will respond to certain conditions as they occur in your system by displaying a 7-digit system status code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred. In some cases, the 7- digit code may be preceded by 16 digits, which can consist of a PIN number, Subscrib[...]

– 25 – 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 14 additional user codes (use[...]

– 26 – SECURITY CODES To Add a User or Change a User's Code Changing your Master Code Follow this procedure: Enter your existing Master code + [8] + [0][2] + new Master code + new Master code again. Important: Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff) should not be shown how to use any system function they do not ne[...]

– 27 – 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 touchpad 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 Cus[...]

– 28 – TESTING THE SYSTEM (CONTINUED) 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 act[...]

– 29 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS "Check" and "Battery" Displays * Not all systems use wireless sensors. T he word CHECK on the touchpad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the touchpad, indicates a trouble condition in the system. To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key. 1. A display of "[...]

– 30 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued ) Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on English Display Touchpads . Other Trouble Displays * Any “beeping” that accompanies a trouble display can be stopped by depress- ing any key on the touchpad or by entering an OFF sequence (code + OFF) ** Not all systems use wireless se[...]

– 31 – TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued) Other Trouble Displays (Continued) 7. AC LOSS is displayed The system is operating on battery power only due to an (or NO AC ) AC power failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. If AC power cannot be restored and a “low system[...]

–32– 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 pulsed sound* from the Touchpad(s). This sound will a[...]

– 33 – 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 Touchpad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the panic key assigned for FIRE emergency for 2 seconds. Check below, and in the PANIC KEYS section. 2 . Evacuate al[...]

–34– NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 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 ▲ ▲ . CLO[...]

–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 detect[...]

– 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). Silencing Low Battery War[...]

– 37 – MAINTAINING YOUR SYSTEM (Continued) In addition, a battery-operated smoke detector with a low battery also emits a single "chirp" sound approximately once every 20–30 seconds, identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery. Note: The low battery message comes on as a warning that battery replacement in indicat[...]

– 38 – QUICK GUIDE TO 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) Arms system in mode selected. Quick Arm (if programmed) Press #. Press arming key desired: (AWAY, STAY, INSTANT) Arms system in mode s[...]

– 39 – S UM MARY O F AUDI BL E /VI S U AL NO T I F I CAT ION S (ENGLISH DISPLAY TOUCHPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED * Touchpad & External FIRE ALARM FIRE is displayed; zone number of zone in alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone number 95 will be displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS * Touchpad & External BU[...]

– 40 – S UM MARY O F AUDI BL E /VI S U AL NO T I F I CAT ION S (CUSTOM ENGLISH DISPLAY TOUCHPADS) SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Touchpad & External FIRE ALARM. FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. If a fire alarm is manually activated, zone number 95 will be displayed. LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Touchpad & Extern[...]

– 41 – 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[...]

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

– 43 – 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 [...]

– 44 – 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 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 gain [...]

– 45 – WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued) Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors, windows or any part of the optical system can reduce their detection ability. Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature; however, as the ambient temperature of protected area approach[...]

– 46 – –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– LIMITED WARRANTY –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Terms and Conditions Applying to Sale of Equipment 1 . Limited Warranty. Any part of the system, including the wiring, installed under this Agreement which pr[...]

– 47 – This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. Any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to a period of 90 days from the date of completion of installation. The exclusive remedy of the customer hereunder shall be repair or replacement as stated above. Under no circum[...]

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