First Alert FA148C, User Manual

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Page 2: ...rms 21 Using the 1 Key 21 Memory of Alarm 22 Bypassing Protection Zones 23 Using the 6 Key 23 Quick Bypass 24 Displaying Bypassed Zones 24 Chime Mode 25 Using the 9 Key 25 Panic Keys 26 Using Panic Ke...

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Page 4: ...nes to a central alarm monitoring station All system functions are controlled by your keypad s which are described in the next section ABOUT THE KEYPADS Zones Your system s sensing devices have been a...

Page 5: ...unctions As an additional safety feature other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned different security codes Refer to the Security Codes section for procedures on adding security co...

Page 6: ...of the zone s that caused the problem and displays the type of alarm e g FIRE ALARM It remains displayed until it is cleared by disarming the system see the Disarming and Silencing Alarms section Pho...

Page 7: ...the designated entrance door But you must disarm the system before the entry delay period ends or an alarm will occur The keypad beeps during the entry delay period reminding you to disarm the system...

Page 8: ...number indicating the faulted zone No message is sent to the alarm monitoring company To clear the exit alarm condition the open zone must be made intact To clear the display enter your 4 digit securi...

Page 9: ...ctions such as during entry exit delay times in CHIME mode and when you depress any of the keys to acknowledge the key press There are two basic types of keypads the fixed word keypad and the alpha ke...

Page 10: ...y zones NIGHT STAY such as protected windows and doors are armed as well as selected interior zones INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones are armed and Entry Delay is turned off AWAY INSTANT All burglary z...

Page 11: ...larm The protection zone in alarm is also displayed CHECK A malfunction has been discovered in the system at any time or an open has been detected in a Fire zone at any time or a fault has been detect...

Page 12: ...tion and system status 2 Line Alpha keypads also may display messages and user instructions 2 OFF KEY Disarms the burglary portion of the system silences alarms and audible trouble indicators and cle...

Page 13: ...iding maximum protection An alarm will occur immediately upon opening any protection point including entry delay zones 6 TEST KEY Tests the system and alarm sounder 7 BYPASS KEY Removes individual pro...

Page 14: ...armed in the STAY NIGHT STAY AWAY INSTANT or MAXIMUM mode 16 INTERNAL SOUNDER Source of audible internal warning and confirmation sounds as well as alarms see Summary of Audible Notification section...

Page 15: ...the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be armed If it is not lit the system is not ready NOT READY PRESS TO SHOW FAULTS 1 Show faulted zones Press the key There is no need to enter your secu...

Page 16: ...e system is ready to be armed 1 3 Security Code STAY Enter 4 digit security code then press the STAY key Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 3 or for quick arming if enabled Press the key followed by the STAY...

Page 17: ...on The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed 1 3 3 Security Code STAY STAY Enter 4 digit security code then press STAY key twice Example Press 7 2 9 6 th...

Page 18: ...ad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed 1 7 Security Code INSTANT Enter 4 digit security code then press the INSTANT key Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 7 or for quick arming if enabled Press t...

Page 19: ...tor if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed 1 2 Security Code AWAY Enter 4 digit security code then press the AWAY key Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 2 or for quick armin...

Page 20: ...windows and doors before arming see Checking for Open Zones section The green READY indicator if present on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed 1 4 Security Code MAXIMUM Enter...

Page 21: ...an alarm has occurred and the main sounder has shut itself off the keypad will beep rapidly when you enter indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the...

Page 22: ...umber displayed and enter an OFF sequence 1 Security Code OFF Enter 4 digit security code then press the OFF key Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 1 If the READY message will not display go to the displayed...

Page 23: ...system must be disarmed first 1 6 Security Code BYPASS Enter 4 digit security code then press the BYPASS key Example Press 7 2 9 6 then 6 2 Zone Numbers Enter zone numbers Enter the zone number s for...

Page 24: ...es to be displayed before arming Arming the system before zones are displayed eliminates all bypasses 3 DISARMED BYPASS Ready to Arm Arm as usual Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the R...

Page 25: ...r system Pressing the key will display the open protection points Note that the CHIME mode can be activated only when the system is disarmed To turn CHIME mode on 1 9 Security Code CHIME Enter 4 digit...

Page 26: ...econds to activate the panic function Types of Panic Alarms A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company but there are no audible alarms or visual displays An audible emerg...

Page 27: ...staller for a full explanation of this feature To Activate Devices Enter security code then press 7 device number 7 Security Code Device Number Example Press 7 2 9 6 then press then press 7 then enter...

Page 28: ...age the user and recipient have decided is appropriate Code Format The 7 digit condition code that follows takes the following form SSS 00EE SSS 3 digit event code 911 Alarm 811 Trouble 101 Opening di...

Page 29: ...with one user s code can be disarmed by another user s code except the temporary code described below Temporary Code This code can be used to arm and disarm the system It is typically assigned to some...

Page 30: ...procedure within 2 seconds of one another e g perform steps 1 2 and 3 below with no delay between steps or else the entire entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning 1 8 Master Code Ent...

Page 31: ...de then press the 8 key Example Press 2 0 5 9 then 8 2 User Number Enter user number Enter the 2 digit user number 03 16 for the user whose code you are deleting 3 Stop Wait about 3 seconds until the...

Page 32: ...e system and close all protected windows doors etc The READY message should be displayed and the green READY indicator if present on the keypad should also be lit 2 5 Security Code TEST Enter 4 digit...

Page 33: ...manufacturer s instructions The keypad should display the identification of each detector when each is activated If you experience a problem with any protection point no confirming sounds no display...

Page 34: ...less detector check that changes in the room moving furniture televisions etc are not blocking wireless signals to from the detector If the problem has been corrected the zone descriptor s and CHECK s...

Page 35: ...EDI ATELY SYSTEM LO BAT or BAT with no zone no Indicates that a low system battery condition exists and is accompanied by a once per minute beeping at the keypad CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY You can s...

Page 36: ...CUIT or OC The keypad is not receiving signals from the control CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE Long Rng Trbl or bF If programmed backup Long Range Radio communication has failed CALL FOR SERVICE AT ONCE Bel...

Page 37: ...ecome aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the problem go to your nearest keypad and press the single panic key or panic key pair assigned as FIRE emergency if programmed by the insta...

Page 38: ...g to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity Should this be the case eliminate the source of heat or smoke 3 If this does not remedy the problem there may still be smoke in the detector Clea...

Page 39: ...is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows For minimum protection a smoke detector should be installed outside of each separat...

Page 40: ...ne sleeps with the door partly or completely closed Smoke could be blocked by the closed door Also an alarm in the hallway outside may not wake up the sleeper if the door is closed Install a smoke det...

Page 41: ...ome or commercial premises This includes skylights and upper windows in a multi level building In addition we recommend that radio backup be used in a security system so that alarm signals can still b...

Page 42: ...eep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room 4 Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering whi...

Page 43: ...its and applications provide 2 4 years of service Three volt lithium batteries provide up to 4 or more years of operation Actual battery life depends on the environment in which the sensor is used the...

Page 44: ...d a good battery signal to the control as soon as the sensor is activated opening closing of door window etc causing the LOW BATTERY display to turn off If the sensor is not activated the display will...

Page 45: ...matically if programmed Chime Mode ON Enter code Press CHIME 9 Do this to turn on CHIME mode Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is disarmed Chime Mode OFF Enter code Press...

Page 46: ...WO SHORT BEEPS Keypad only ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM displayed Red ARMED indicator lit THREE SHORT BEEPS Keypad only a ARM STAY NIGHT STAY OR INSTANT b ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEM I...

Page 47: ...erform other functions described in this manual ZONE A specific area of protection BYPASS To disarm a specific area of burglary protection while leaving other areas operational DELAY ZONE An area of p...

Page 48: ...the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find t...

Page 49: ...cal the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make c...

Page 50: ...y installed and positioned Smoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detectors such as in chimneys in walls or roofs or on the other side of closed doors Smoke detect...

Page 51: ...is equipment like other electrical devices is subject to component failure Even though this equipment is designed to last as long as 10 years the electronic components could fail at any time The most...

Page 52: ...te tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications Le minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonc...

Page 53: ...d Address Insurance Company Policy No FA148C Other ______________________________ Type of Alarm Burglary Fire Both Installed by Serviced by Name Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fir...

Page 54: ...tic 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 Interior locations All Accessible Op...

Page 55: ...one 11 23 Fixed Word Keypad 9 12 Fixed Word Keypad Display 10 Instant 4 Key Functions 12 Keypads 9 12 Lo Bat 35 46 Low Battery 11 35 43 Maximum 4 20 Maximum Mode 20 Memory of Alarm 6 22 46 Modem Comm...

Page 56: ...SEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NE...