First Alert FA145C User Manual

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First Alert

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SYSTEM OVERVIEW........................................................................... 3

General ............................................................................................. 3

Zones................................................................................................ 3

Burglary Protection ........................................................................... 3

Chime Feature .................................................................................. 3

Alarms ............................................................................................... 4

Fire Protection .................................................................................. 4

Memory of Alarm .............................................................................. 4

Phone Access & Voice Response Capability ................................... 4

Paging Feature ................................................................................. 4

ABOUT THE KEYPADS ...................................................................... 5

Keypad Styles................................................................................... 5

Keypad Types................................................................................... 5

FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD ........................................................... 8

SECURITY CODES............................................................................ 10

To Assign, Change, or Delete User Codes..................................... 10

Duress Code ................................................................................... 11

To Change Your Master Code ........................................................ 11

Quick Arming .................................................................................. 11

Phone (Voice) Module .................................................................... 11

ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS ....................................................................... 12

General ........................................................................................... 12

Exit Delay Alerting Sound ............................................................... 12

CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES........................................................ 13

BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES ................................................ 14

Using the BYPASS Key .................................................................. 14

Quick Bypass .................................................................................. 15

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (STAY) ............................................... 16

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY (INSTANT) ......................................... 17

ARMING ALL PROTECTION (AWAY) .............................................. 18

ARMING ALL PROTECTION (MAXIMUM) ........................................ 19

DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS .................. 20

EXIT ALARMS .................................................................................... 21

CHIME MODE..................................................................................... 21

PANIC KEYS ...................................................................................... 22

OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS ............................................................... 23

TESTING THE SYSTEM..................................................................... 24

PAGING FEATURE ............................................................................ 25

TROUBLE CONDITIONS ................................................................... 26

"CHECK" and "BATTERY" Displays ............................................... 26

Other Trouble Displays ................................................................... 27

Total Power Failure ......................................................................... 28

CALLING FOR SERVICE................................................................... 28

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)........................................... 29

Silencing Fire Alarms ...................................................................... 29

Manually Initiating a Fire Alarm ....................................................... 30

NFPA RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS ................ 31

EMERGENCY EVACUATION ............................................................ 32

QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ........................................ 33

SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS........................ 34

Alpha Display Keypads ................................................................... 34

Fixed-Word Display Keypads.......................................................... 35

PROTECTION ZONES LIST .............................................................. 36

OWNER’S INSURANCE CREDIT REQUEST FORM ........................ 37

CANADIAN (DOC) STATEMENT....................................................... 39

FCC STATEMENTS ........................................................................... 40

LIMITATIONS STATEMENT .............................................................. 42

WARRANTY ........................................................................ Back Cover

This manual is a step-by-step guide that will acquaint you with the system's features and benefits. It defines the components and their functions, describes their operation, and provides clear step-by-step instructions for normal and emergency procedures.

Keep this manual in a convenient place so that you can refer to it as necessary.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

General Congratulations on your ownership of a

Burglary Protection

Zones

Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a mes -

First Alert Professional

You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology today, including microcomputer technol ogy to monitor all system status.

Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency. Your system may consist of at least one keypad which provides full control of system operation, various sensors such as motion detectors and door and window sensing devices, plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors designed to provide early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been pro grammed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.

All system functions are controlled by your keypad(s), which are described in the next section,

The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm. Your system can be armed in one of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM. Refer to the

TEM

Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones". For example, the sensing device on your Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 06, sens ing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. These zone numbers will appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

sage 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.

ABOUT THE KEYPADS

sections for instructions in using these modes of operation.

Security System.

ARMING THE SYS-

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW (Continued)

Fire Protection

Chime Feature

Phone Access &

Voice Response

Capability

(Optional)

Paging Feature If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to

The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. When an alarm (or trouble) condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the type of alarm or trouble — FIRE and ALARM , or CHECK for trouble. The display remains until it is cleared by entering an OFF sequence (your security code + OFF key) twice.

Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is dis armed by using the CHIME mode. In this mode, three tones will sound at the Keypad(s) whenever a door or window is opened.

Your system may include a phone module that will permit you to access the system via a Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature will enable you to do the following:

• Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system.

• Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands via the telephone,

with voice confirmation provided after each command entry.

certain conditions as they occur in your system, and display code numbers indicating the type of condition that has occurred.

For detailed information, refer to

PAGING FEATURE

on page 25.

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ABOUT THE KEYPADS

General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature telephone

style digital keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all occurrences.

The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm and trouble conditions, and produces warning tones during entry and exit delay periods (if soprogrammed). The sounder also provides acknowledgment tones when keys are pressed, and confirmation tones for successful command entries.

Keypad Styles There are various styles of keypads, any of which may have been used in your system

(see page 7). Although different in appearance, all styles are functionally the same, except for their display windows (see “Keypad Types” below). The keys on some keypads are located behind a flip-down cover which can be removed, if desired.

Keypad Types There are two basic types of keypads, Alpha and Fixed-Word, either of which may have

been used in your system.

• Alpha Keypads

These feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which can display the nature and location of all occurrences in friendly English.

• Fixed-Word Keypads

These are functionally similar to the Alpha Keypads, except that their LCD display uses pre-designated (fixed) words to identify the nature and location of occurrences. Words displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that their location in the display window will vary with different models (see Styles A and B on page 6).

Unless stated otherwise, all commands and procedures described herein apply equally to all keypads.

Typical displays that would appear on both Alpha and Fixed-Word keypads are depicted throughout this manual.

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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 burglary portion of the system is

not ready for arming (due to one or more open protection zones).

READY The burglary portion of the system is ready to be

armed.

NO AC Appears when AC power has been cut off.

System is operating on backup battery power.

AC Appears when AC power is present.

CHIME Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.

BAT Low system battery (if no zone number is shown), or Low battery condition in a wireless

sensor (if zone number is

ALARM Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during

a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone in alarm.

CHECK Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected

in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.

FIRE Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.

also

shown).

ALARM CHECK

FIRE

ALARM

FIRE

FIXED-WORD KEYPAD DISPLAYS

AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS

STYLE A

AWAY

AWA Y

BYPASS

STAY

CHECK INSTANT

STYLE B

NO AC CHIME

NOT READY

CHIME BAT

BAT

NO AC

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ARMED

READY

Professional

OFF AWAY

STAY

MAXIMUM

TEST

BYPASS

INSTANT

CODE

CHIME

READY

First Alert

READY

Professional

OFF AWAY STAY

MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS

INSTANT CODE CHIME

READY

PANIC

ARMED

ALARM CHECK FIRE

AWAY STAY INSTANT BYPASS

NO AC CHIME

BAT

NOT READY

ARMED

READY

Professional

OFF AWAY

STAY

MAXIMUM TEST

BYPASS

INSTANT

CODE

CHIME

READY

45 6

First Alert

ALARM FIRE

CHECK

AWAY

NO AC

BYPASS NOT READY

STAY

CHIME BAT

INSTANT

**** DISARMED ****

READY TO ARM

ABOUT THE KEYPADS

KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED

FA550KPALPHA KEYPAD

FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD

FA210KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD

(STYLE A DISPLAY)

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FA250KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD

(STYLE B DISPLAY)

FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD

1 DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone identification, system status, and messages (see page 9).

Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words (see page 6).

2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual displays after the problem's correction.

3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and interior, with entry delay on.

4. STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter portion of burglary system only, with entry delay on. Interior protection zones are not armed, which allows movement within the premises without causing an alarm.

5. MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the AWAY mode, but without the entry delay feature, thus providing maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon opening of any protection point, including the main door.

6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder (system must be disarmed). Refer to procedures.

7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.

8. INSTANT KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature. door will cause an instant alarm.

9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional security codes for other users of the system.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

Entering via the entry/exit

for test

10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the opening of windows or doors while the sys tem is disarmed will sound 3 tones at the keypad(s).

✱

11.

12.

13. KEYS 0–9†: Used to enter your security code(s).

14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is ready

15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been

16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder mimics

17. EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS: On certain keypads,

†

Note: Keys [1] through [9] each perform their associated companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded by an entry of the security code (as described later).

READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones

# KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the system

without the use of a security code (if so programmed).

to be armed (no faults present). While the system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed and opened.

armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).

the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also sound a tone during certain system functions.

individual keys A, B, and C are present and may be used for emergency functions, if so programmed. On some keypads, individual panic keys are not present and certain key pairs may be available for emergency functions.

In addition, key D or key pair [✱ ] & [#] may have been programmed to request service from the central monitoring station. See the

PANIC KEYS

section for complete details.

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**** DISARMED ****

SHOWN WIH

SHOWN WITH

FLIP-DOWN

KEY COVER

REMOVED

15 14

READY TO ARM

ARMED

READY

First Alert

OFF AWAY

MAXIMUM

INSTANT

READY

Professional

STAY

TEST

BYPASS

CODE

CHIME

1311

TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD

Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays (see page 6).

IMPORTANT!: When entering codes and commands, se quential 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.

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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, up to 7 temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know the Master code.

assigned.

IMPORTANT! When performing any of the procedures that follow, do not allow more than 2 seconds to elapse between steps, otherwise the entry will be aborted, and the procedure must be repeated from its beginning.

Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are

To Assign, Change, or

Delete User Codes

It is recommended that obvious codes such as 1-1-1-1 or 1-2-3-4 not be assigned.

Temporary users should not be shown how to use any system function that they do not need to know (e.g., how to bypass protection zones).

The Master security code can be used to assign up to 6 secondary User codes (up to 7 if no Duress code is assigned). The Master code can also be used to change any User code or to remove (delete) any secondary User code from the system.

To Assign or Change a User Code:

1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.

2. Enter the single-digit User No. for whom a code is to be assigned or changed. Codes for User Nos. 3 to 8 may be assigned; however, if a Duress code (User No. 9) has

not

been assigned (either by your installer, or by yourself), an additional user

code may be assigned to user No. 9 . See “Duress Code” on next page. Note: User No. 8 can be assigned as a “baby-sitter” code, but will have limited

capabilities –

the “baby-sitter” code cannot be used to disarm the system if it

was armed by another user’s code.

3. Enter the desired 4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep once when a User code has been successfully entered.

To Delete a User Code:

Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then stop. In a few moments, the keypad will beep once, indicating that the existing code has been deleted.

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SECURITY CODES (Continued)

Duress Code

If a DURESS code is assigned, check

here: ➞

To Change Your Master

Code

Quick Arming

Ask your installer if "Quick Arming" is active for your system; if so, check here:

Phone (Voice) Module

Ask your installer if your system includes a phone module; if so, check here:

This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the central station of your situation, if that service has been provided.

The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 9.

To program a Duress code:

Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9 + [desired 4-digit duress code]. The keypad will beep once.

Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User’s Code.

To change the Duress code:

Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9 + [new 4-digit duress code].

To delete the Duress code:

Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9, and then stop. When the keypad beeps once it signifies that the code has been deleted.

Enter the original Master code + 8 + 2 + New Master Code + New Master Code again . The keypad will beep 3 times, indicating acceptance of the new master code.

If your system supports "Quick Arming", the "#" key can be pressed in place of the security code when arming the system. The security code is

always

required, however,

when disarming the system.

If your system includes a phone module, your installer will have programmed a 2-digit phone access code for your system. Be sure to obtain this phone code from your installer.

Complete information regarding the use of this phone access feature is provided in a separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER'S GUIDE, which accompanies the phone module.

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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 entry/exit door without setting off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry de lay period, reminding you to disarm the system.

There are two entry delays (as programmed). The first is generally used for your primary

entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a longer delay may be required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.

You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater security while you are sleeping or while you are away for extended periods of time.

See your installer for your programmed delay times and record them here:

Exit Delay: seconds Entry Delay No. 1: seconds

Entry Delay No. 2: seconds

Remember, there will be no entry delay when arming INSTANT or MAXIMUM.

Exit Delay

Alerting

Sound

When arming the system AWAY (see page 18) or MAXIMUM (see page 19), slow warning tones will sound from the keypad(s) as a warning during the exit delay, turning to fast tones during the final five seconds of the exit delay time.

Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system, and if so, check here: ➞

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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES

Using the

✱ READY Key

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

WHEN NOT READY TO ARM

DISARMED - PRE SS ✱

TO SHOW FAULTS

ALPHA

NOT READY

Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must

be closed or bypassed (see keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator light, it will not be lit. The READY key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to secure any open zone.

To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY [✱] key (do not enter code first).

Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system. A "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection zones have been either closed

or bypassed and the keypad's READY indicator light (if present) will be lit. The system can then be armed. if desired.

TO DISPLAY OPEN ZONES, PRESS THE ✱ KEY.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE

(AFTER PRESSING READY KEY)

FAULT 06 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM

BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES

READY

INDICATING "READY TO ARM"

****

ALPHA

NOT READY

section), otherwise the

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

DISARMED

READY TO ARM

ALPHA

****

READY

FIXED-WORD FIXED-WORD FIXED-WORD

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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES

Using the

6 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.

1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.

2. Enter the zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.).

Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06)

3. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display a "Bypass" message for each bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.

4. Arm the system as usual.

Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated while your system is armed.

TO BYPASS ZONES:

• ENTER CODE.

• PRESS BYPASS KEY.

• ENTER ZONE Nos.

• WAIT FOR BYPASSED ZONES TO BE DISPLAYED.

• ARM SYSTEM AS USUAL.

TYPICAL MOMENTARY DISPLAYS

OF BYPASSED ZONE

BYPASS 06 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM

ALPHA

06 BYPASS

FIXED-WORD

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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued)

Quick Bypass

Ask your installer if the "Quick Bypass" feature is active for your system, and determine which box(es) you should check.

➞➞

If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to enter zone numbers in dividually. This feature is useful if, for example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.

To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a "Bypass" message. Wait for all bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as usual.

Bypass all open (faulted) zones Bypass

all

open (faulted) zones

plus

these zones, as checked:

17, 30, 31,

Not active for your system.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

DISARMED BYPASS

BYPASS

"READY TO ARM WITH ZONES BYPASSED"

READY

READY TO ARM

FIXED-WORD ALPHA

THE SYSTEM CAN NOW BE ARMED WITH ZONE(S) BYPASSED

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Using the

3 STAY Key

BEFORE ARMING, make

sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to

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.

on page 13.

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY

WITH ENTRY DELAY ON

Use this key when 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 displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an actually takes place. See the note below.

3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter window or nonentry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

Anyone entering later can enter through an entry/exit door without causing an alarm, but they must disarm the system within the

If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming STAY, you can re start the This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.

Note:

displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay.

exit

delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person in.

When you first arm the system in the STAY mode, “You may exit now” will be

the system even when arming STAY.

now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the STAY mode.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED STAY”

STAY

entry

delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.

When the exit delay period ends, “You may exit

exit

delay in effect before arming

ARMED

***

STAY

YOU MAY E XIT NOW

This delay is in effect in

***

FIXED-WORD

The message “you may exit now” disappears when the exit delay expires.

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➚ ALPHA

Using the

7 INSTANT Key

BEFORE ARMING, make

sure all doors and windows are closed. Refer to

CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES

THE INSTANT MODE ARMS THE PERIMETER (INCLUDING THE ENTRY/ EXIT DOOR), WITH NO ENTRY DELAY.

PERSONS WITHIN THE PREMISES CAN MOVE ABOUT FREELY

on page 13.

ARMING PERIMETER ONLY

WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF

Use this key when 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 and displays the armed message. The red ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an place. See the note below.

3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.

An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.

If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming INSTANT, you can re-start the

exit

delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person in.

This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.

Note:

When you first arm the system in the INSTANT mode, “You may exit now” will be

displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay.

effect in the system even when arming INSTANT.

ends, “You may exit now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the INSTANT mode.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED INSTANT”

STAY

INSTANT

FIXED-WORD ➚ ALPHA

The message “you may exit now” disappears when the exit delay expires.

exit

delay in effect before arming actually takes

This delay is in

When the exit delay period

ARMED *INSTANT

YOU MAY E XIT NOW

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Using the

2 AWAY Key

BEFORE ARMING, make sure

all doors and windows are closed. Refer to

FOR OPEN ZONES

13.

NOTE ON ARMING “AWAY“

If the system is armed AWAY and no one has passed through an Entry/Exit zone, the system will automatically arm in the STAY mode, if so programmed. Ask if this feature is present in your system and,

if so, check here:

CHECKING

on page

➞

ARMING ALL PROTECTION

WITH ENTRY DELAY ON

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 lights.

3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.

After the exit delay expires, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if a protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.

You may re-enter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the system within the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

THE AWAY KEY ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM (INTERIOR AND PERIMETER), BUT ALLOWS USE OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.

ARMED

YOU MAY E XIT NOW

➚ The message “you may exit now” changes to

ALL SECURE when the exit delay expires.

"ARMED AWAY"

AWAY

***

ALPHA

***

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AWAY

FIXED-WORD

Using the

4 MAXIMUM Key

BEFORE ARMING, make sure

all doors and windows are closed. Refer to

FOR OPEN ZONES

13.

CHECKING

on page

ARMING ALL PROTECTION

WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF

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 interior areas.

1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM (MAX) key.

2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed MAXIMUM message. The red ARMED indicator lights.

3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm.

After the exit delay expires, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if any protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.

An alarm sounds immediately, when someone re-enters.

TYPICAL DISPLAYS

"ARMED MAXIMUM"

THE MAXIMUM KEY ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR WITH NO ENTRY DELAY).

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ARMED

MAXIMUM

YOU MAY E XIT NOW

➚ The message “you may exit now” changes to

ALL SECURE when the exit delay expires.

ALPHA

AWAY

INSTANT

FIXED-WORD

DISARMING THE SYSTEM 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 keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence.

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

A FIRE alarm is an interrupted/pulsed sound. A BURGLARY alarm is a continuous/steady sound.

TYPICAL FIRE ALARM DISPLAY TYPICAL BURGLARY ALARM DISPLAY

FIRE 05 MASTER BEDROOM

ALPHA FIXED-WORD ALPHA FIXED-WORD

The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds.

To Disarm the System

Enter your security code and press the OFF key. The "Ready" mes sage will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm

that the system is disarmed.

To Silence a Burglary Alarm

SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!

Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning tones of a Memory of Alarm).

Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a "Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.

To Silence a Fire Alarm

Simply press the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence FIRE alarms). To then clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display, enter your security code and press

the OFF key again. See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.

05

ALARM FIRE

ALARM 05 MASTER BEDROOM

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ALARM

EXIT ALARMS

Exit Alarm Warning

Displays and Sounds

Ask your installer if "Exit Alarm Warning" is active for your system, and if so, check here:

Using the

9 CHIME Key

This feature can be used only while the burglary system is disarmed.

Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature. When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing

delay ends

unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action:

•

If you disarm the system during the entry delay period that will immediately follow,

sound stops. The keypad displays "CANCELED ALARM "or "CA" as well as a zone indication. No message is transmitted to the central station.

•

If the system is NOT disarmed during the immediately following entry delay period,

sounds continue until the system is disarmed (or alarm sounder timeout occurs). The keypad displays "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" as well as a zone indication. An "exit alarm"

message will be sent to the central station.

Note:

In any of the above cases, a second OFF sequence (security code + OFF key) will clear the keypad display.

, the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an

The latter "EXIT ALARM" conditions also result if an alarm from an exit or interior zone occurs within two minutes after the end of an exit delay.

at the time the exit

the

CHIME MODE

Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is dis armed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound at the Keypad whenever a door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open protection points.

To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press the CHIME key. The CHIME message will appear.

To turn Chime Mode off, enter the security code and press the CHIME key again. The CHIME message will disappear.

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PANIC KEYS

(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS)

Using

Panic Keys

Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or pairs of keys to manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed are:

Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire. A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central sta tion*, but there is no

audible alarm or visual display. An audible emergency sends a signal to the central station* and sounds a loud, steady

alarm at your keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be connected (ALARM plus a zone number is also displayed).

A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the central station* and

sounds at keypad(s), but not at external bells or sirens. A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station* and uniquely sounds at

keypad(s) and external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a zone number is also displayed).

* If connected to a central station.

TO INITIATE A PANIC FUNCTION AT ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT:

• Press an active lettered key (A, B or C) for at least two seconds.

or, if lettered keys are not present on the keypad,

• Press both keys of an active pair at the same time.

See next page for panic functions that have been assigned to keys.

Also see

Duress Code

feature on page 10.

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PANIC KEYS (Continued)

CHECK IF PANIC ZONE

ACTIVE KEY(S) PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO PROGRAMMED FUNCTION No.

SEE YOUR INSTALLER [A] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE 95

AND NOTE HERE [B] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE 07

THE KEY(S) AND

FUNCTION(S)

PROGRAMMED

FOR YOUR SYSTEM

†

IF THE “D” KEY IS NOT PRESENT ON A KEYPAD, THE [✱] & [#] KEYS MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO SEND A

“REQUEST FOR SERVICE” MESSAGE TO THE CENTRAL MONITORING STATION (see page 28 for additional information).

✓

[C] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE 96 [D]

REQUEST FOR SERVICE (KEY “D” WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE THIS FUNCTION)

[1] & [✱] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, [✱] & [#]

[3] & [#] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE 96

NOTE: KEYS [A], [B], [C], AND [D] ARE NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS.

___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE, ___REQUEST FOR SERVICE

FIRE 95

–––

†

OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS

Programmed

Actions

(in response to

zone activity

or manual

entries)

Ask your installer to provide information on any special system actions that have been programmed during installation.

ACTION STARTED BY STOPPED BY

1 2

3 4

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TESTING THE SYSTEM

TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY

Using the

5 TEST Key

No alarm reports will be sent to the central monitoring station while the system is in the Test mode.

The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation.

1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.

2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key.

3. As the Test mode is entered, the external siren or bell will sound for one second and then turn off.

Each time a protection zone is faulted, the keypad sounds 3 beeps. The keypad will sound a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system

is in the test mode.

If these sounds do not occur, call for service immediately.

4. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for the required sounds The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the dis play.

5. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for the required sound as movement is detected. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated.

Note:

6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all

Wireless PIR (Passive Infrared) units will send signals out only if they have been inactive for 3 minutes.

are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated.

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TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued)

7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection

point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

8. Turn off the Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key.

PAGING FEATURE

If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your 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 subscriber No. (this same 4-digit number will always appear at the beginning of the display on your pager).

EEE will be a 3-digit number that describes the event that has occurred in your system (see explanation below). NNN will be a 3-digit User or zone number, depending on the type of event that has occurred.

The 3-digit Event Codes (EEE) that can be displayed are:

911 = Alarm (NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the alarm) 001 = Open, System disarmed (NNN that follows this code will be the User number) 002 = Close, System armed (NNN that follows this code will be the User number) 811 = Trouble (NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the trouble)

Example 1. Pager displays: 1234–911–004 This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an Alarm (911), due to zone 4 (004) being

faulted. Example 2. Pager displays: 1234–001–005 This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an open/disarming (001) by User 5 (005).

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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" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the CHECK display

relates to a fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

Determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the problem has been corrected, the display can be cleared if you enter the OFF se quence (security code plus OFF key) twice. If the display persists, CALL FOR

SERVICE

2. If there are wireless sensors* in your system, the CHECK condition may also be caused by some change in the environment that prevents the receiver from hearing a particular sensor. CALL FOR SERVICE if this occurs.

IF YOU CANNOT CORRECT A "CHECK" DISPLAY, OR IF IT IS FOR A FIRE ZONE, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

TYPICAL

"CHECK" DISPLAYS

CHECK 06 FRONT UPSTAIRS BEDROOM

ALPHA

06

CHECK

FIXED-WORD

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TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued)

Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads.

Other Trouble

Displays

* Any “beeping” that

accompanies a trouble display can be stopped by entering an OFF sequence (code + OFF)

** Not all systems use

wireless transmitters.

1. COMM. FAILURE Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com(or FC) munication portion of your system.

CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

2. SYSTEM LO BAT Indicates that a low system battery condition exists, and (or BAT with no zone No.) accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the

Keypad. If this condition persists for more than one day (with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE.

3. LO BAT + zone descriptor Indicates that a low battery condition exists in th e wireless (or BAT with zone No.) transmitter** number displayed, and accompanied by a

once-per-minute "beeping"* at the Keypad. Either replace the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE. If the battery is not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK display may occur.

Some wireless sensors contain a non-replaceable long-life battery which requires replacement of the entire unit at the end of battery life (e.g., 5802 Pendant and 5802CP Belt Clip Personal Emergency Transmitters and 5803 Wireless Key Transmitters).

4. MODEM COMM (or CC)

Indicates that the control is on-line with the central station's remote computer. The control will not operate while on line. Wait a few minutes. The display should disappear.

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TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued)

Other Trouble Displays

(Continued)

Total Power Failure If there is no keypad display at all (screen is blank), and all indicators are off, all

5. AC LOSS (or NO AC)

6. Busy-Standby (or dI)

7. OPEN CIRCUIT The keypad is not receiving signals from the control. (or OC )

8. Long Rng Trbl If programmed, back-up Long Range Radio communication has (or bF) failed. CALL FOR SERVICE.

9. Service Request (or Cd)

operating power for the system (from AC and back-up battery) has stopped, and the system is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

The system is operating on battery power only due to a power failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to the system.

If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, system is disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.

(See page 23 for information on this feature.) This display occurs if the “D” key is pressed to request service. Also displayed if key pair [✱] & [#] are pressed and programmed to send a “request for service” message. See

CALLING FOR SERVICE

below.

CALLING FOR SERVICE

The “D” key (if present on the keypad, and pressed for 2 seconds), will always send a “request for service” message to the central monitoring station. If key “D” is not present, key pair [✱] & [#] may have been programmed for this message (see page 23), and can then be pressed simultaneously if you wish to request service.

ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND ON PAGE 43.

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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 Keypad(s). This sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. A FIRE message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm (see below for silencing fire alarms).

* Temporal pulse sounding is produced for Fire alarms, as follows:

3 pulses–pause–3 pulses–pause–3 pulses. . . , repeated.

TYPICAL FIRE EMERGENCY DISPLAYS

FIRE 05 MASTER BEDROOM

ALPHA FIXED-WORD

ALARM FIRE

Silencing

Fire Alarms

1. You can silence the alarm at any time by pressing the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the OFF key again (to clear Memory of Alarm).

2. If the Keypad's fire indication does not clear after the second OFF sequence, smoke detectors may still be responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity. Investigate, and 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. Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds.

4. When the problem has been corrected, clear the display by entering your code and pressing the OFF key.

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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 Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the appropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed by the installer). Check below, and on page 23.

2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises.

3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately.

4. If no flames or smoke are apparent, investigate the cause of the alarm. The zone number(s) of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will be displayed at the Keypad.

Ask your installer which lettered key, or key pair, has been assigned for manually initiating a FIRE alarm, and place a check mark in the box next to the assigned key or key pair.

CHECK LETTERED KEY

ASSIGNED FOR FIRE

CHECK KEY PAIR ASSIGNED FOR FIRE

A OR PRESS 1 and ✱ AT THE SAME TIME

B OR PRESS ✱ and # AT THE SAME TIME

C OR PRESS 3 and # AT THE SAME TIME

Press and hold the lettered key assigned for Fire emergency

for 2 seconds

If the keypad does not have individual lettered keys,

Press the key pair assigned for Fire emergency.

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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS

KITCHEN

✪

DINING

✪

LIVING ROOM

✪

BEDROOM

LVNG RM

BASEMENT

▲

■

BEDROOM

■

TO BR

■

✪

BEDROOM

■ ✪

BEDROOM

✪

BEDROOM

▲

KTCHN

■

✪

BEDROOM

CLOSED

DOOR

✪

TV ROOM

BEDROOM

KITCHEN

LIVING ROOM

■

▲

✪✪

■

BDRM

DINING

✪

Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection

■

Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection

✪

Heat-Activated Detectors

▲

GARAGE

✪

With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below.

Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics.

In addition, the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms, basements and attached garages.

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Steps to Safety

CLOSET

BEDROOM

PORCH

KITCHEN

BACK DOOR

BEDROOM

1 FLOOR

•

BEDROOM

BATH

2 FLOOR

BEDROOM

BATH

•

BACK

•

FRONT

BEDROOM

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 or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all occupants.

2. Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead to the door that permits normal exit from the building. The other may be a window, should your path be unpassable. Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to the ground.

3. Sketch a floor plan of the building. Show windows, doors, stairs and rooftops that can be used to escape. Indicate escape routes for each room. Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room.

4. Make sure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape.

5. Try the door. If the door is hot, check your alternate escape route. If the door is cool, open it cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in.

6. In smoky areas, crawl close to floor, hold your breath, and/or cover mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

7. Escape quickly; don't panic.

8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your premises, where everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and ac count for those missing. Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the premises — many die going back.

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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:

Quick Arm (if programmed)

Bypass Zone(s) Enter code. Press BYPASS key.

Quick Bypass (if programmed)

Silence Sounders

Burglary:

Fire:

"Check":

Disarm System Enter code. Press OFF key. Also silences sounders. Memory of alarm remains until cleared. Clear Alarm Memory After disarming, enter code again.

Duress (if active) Arm or disarm "normally", but

Panic Alarms (as programmed)

Chime Mode

Test Mode

Phone Access (Phone Module) if applicable

Service Request Press key “D” (if present,) for 2 secs, or press

(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Press #. Press arming key desired:

(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM) Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed

(use 2-digit entries). Enter code. Press BYPASS key. Bypasses all faulted zones automatically.

Enter code. Press OFF key. Press OFF key. Press any key.

Press OFF key again. use your 4-digit Duress code to do so.

Press key [A], [B], or [C] for at least 2 sec., or (if no A, B, or C on your keypad), press keys [1] & [✱], or [✱] & [#], or [3] & [#], both at same time.

To turn ON or OFF: To turn ON:

To turn OFF:

Consult

Phone Access User's Guide

accompanies Phone Module.

[✱] & [#] keys simultaneously. (See page 23.)

Enter code. Press CHIME key. Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is

Enter code. Press TEST key.

Enter code. Press OFF key.

that

Arms system in mode selected.

Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if

violated.

Also disarms system. Memory of alarm remains until cleared. Memory of Alarm remains until cleared. Determine cause. See Page 26.

Keypad will beep rapidly upon entry if alarm has occurred. Alarm display will remain upon disarming until cleared.

Performs desired action and sends silent alarm to central station. See Page 23 for panic functions programmed for your system.

disarmed and chime mode is ON. Tests alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested.

Permits system access remotely, via Touch-tone phone (see pages 4, 11).

Sends a “Request for Service” message to the central station (if connected). See page 23 to see if [✱] & [#] keys provide this feature.

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SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS

(ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS)

SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY

LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & Ext. Sounder

LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & Ext. Sounder

ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only

ONE SHORT BEEP

every 40 secs.

Keypad only ONE BEEP

every 40 sec. Keypad only

TWO SHORT BEEPS Keypad only

THREE SHORT BEEPS Keypad only

RAPID BEEPING Keypad only

SLOW BEEPING Keypad only

*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is a steady ring.

Note:

Also see

Other Trouble Displays

FIRE ALARM BURGLARY/AUDIBLE

EMERGENCY ALARM a. SYSTEM DISARM

b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT

WITH AN OPEN ZONE

c. BYPASS VERIFY

SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE Opened Zone identifications will appear.

a. LOW BATTERY AT A XMTR b. SYSTEM MAIN BATT. WEAK

c. TROUBLE ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.

a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-

TEM IS IN CHIME MODE

c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-

TEM IS IN TEST MODE

MEMORY OF ALARM FIRE or ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING b. EXIT DELAY ALERT

(if programmed)

and

Total Power Failure

FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed. ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed..

Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21. a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit.

b. The number and descriptor of the open protection zone is displayed.

Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.

c. Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed protection zones are displayed (One beep

is heard for each zone displayed). Subsequently, the following is displayed:

DISARMED BYPASS Ready to Arm

a. LO BAT displayed with description of transmitter. b. LO BAT displayed with no transmitter description. c. CHECK displayed. Descriptor of troubled protection zone is displayed.

a. ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit. b. CHIME displayed. Pressing ✱/ READY key will display descriptor of opened zone.

c. Open protection zone descriptor is displayed.

a. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed. Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm.

b. ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast beeps during last 5 seconds of exit delay.

under

TROUBLE CONDITIONS

on pages 27 and 28.

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SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS

(FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS)

SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY

LOUD, INTERRUPTED* Keypad & Ext. Sounder

LOUD, CONTINUOUS* Keypad & Ext. Sounder

ONE SHORT BEEP (not repeated) Keypad only

ONE SHORT BEEP (once every 40 seconds)

Keypad only ONE BEEP every 40

sec. Keypad only

TWO SHORT BEEPS Keypad only

THREE SHORT BEEPS Keypad only

RAPID BEEPING Keypad only

SLOW BEEPING Keypad only

*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.

Note:

Also see

Other Trouble Displays

FIRE ALARM FIRE and ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed.

BURGLARY/AUDIBLE EMERGENCY ALARM

a. SYSTEM DISARM b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT

WITH AN OPEN ZONE

c. BYPASS VERIFY

SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE Opened Zone identifications will appear.

a. LOW BATTERY AT XMTR b. SYST. MAIN BATT. WEAK

c. TROUBLE ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM AWAY and (if MAXIMUM) INSTANT are displayed.

a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-

TEM IS IN CHIME MODE

c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-

TEM IS IN TEST MODE

MEMORY OF ALARM FIRE and/or ALARM is displayed; zone in alarm is displayed. a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING

b. EXIT DELAY ALERT

(if programmed)

and

Total Power Failure

ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed. Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21.

a. Only READY is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit. b. NOT READY is displayed, open protection zone number is displayed.

Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.

c. The bypassed protection zone numbers are displayed. (One beep for each number

displayed.) BYPASS displayed.

a. BAT displayed with ID number of transmitter. b. BAT displayed with no transmitter ID

c. CHECK displayed. Troubled protection zone is displayed.

a. STAY and (if INSTANT) INSTANT are displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit. b. CHIME displayed. Pressing READY [ ✱] key will display opened zone.

c. Open protection zone number is displayed.

a. No display during delay; Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm. b. AWAY or (if MAXIMUM) AWAY INSTANT is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast

beeps during last 5 seconds of exit delay.

under

TROUBLE CONDITIONS

on pages 27 and 28.

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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 Entry/Exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on.

Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 22). Zone numbers 08 and 09 are reserved for Duress and Tamper signal reporting to the central station.

This chart may be used to record the specific zone number assignments for your system. Your installer will assist you in recording this information.

Zone Description Zone Description Zone Description

01 15 29 02 16 30 03 17 31 04 18 32 05 19 33 06 20 34 07 Key B (or: ✱ & #†) Panic 21 35

09 Expansion Module Failure 23 37 10 24 38 11 25 39 12 26 13 27 95 Key A (or 1 & ✱) Panic 14 28 96 Key C (or 3 & #) Panic

†

The [✱]

& [#] keys

may have been programmed to send a “Call for Service” message to the central monitoring station (see page 23).

(although not every zone number can be used).

PROTECTION ZONE DESCRIPTIONS

22 36

For example, the sensing device on your

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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 System: Model FA145C

Type of Alarm: Burglary Fire Both Installed by: ______________________________________ Serviced by: ________________________________________

______________________________________ ________________________________________

B. NOTIFIES (Insert B for Burglary, F for Fire, where appropriate):

Local Sounding Device _________ Police Dept. ___________ Fire Dept. __________ Central Station __________ Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________

C. POWERED BY: A.C. With Rechargeable Power Supply D. TESTING: Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, Other_____________________________________________

name name address address

continued on other side

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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 Interior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents

G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

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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 require ments. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The cus tomer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electri cal ground connections of the power utility, tele phone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly impor tant in rural areas.

Caution: User should not attempt to make such con nec tions themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a

telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.

AVIS

L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le ministère n'assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l'utilisateur.

Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise locale de télécommunications. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l'en treprise utilisés pour un service individuel à la ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d'un dispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique interne). L'abonne ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n'em pèche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunications ne permettent pas que l'on raccorde leur matériel aux prises d'abonnés, sauf dans les cas precis prévus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises.

Les réparations du matériel homologué doivent être effectuées pas un centre d'entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise en terre de la source d'énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques de réseau de conduites d'eau, s'il y en a, soient raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements luimême; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

L'indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal pour éviter toute surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordé à un circuit téléphonique fermé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit fermé peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 100.

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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 installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.

• Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.

• Move the radio or television receiver away from the receiver/control.

• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the receiver/control.

• Plug the receiver/control into a different outlet so that it and the radio or television 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 the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "Interference Handbook."

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User's Manual. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X (CA38A in Canada) wall jack. We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones on installation of the system. Do not disconnect the phone connection inside the control/communicator. Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines. If the regular phone works correctly after the control/communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines, the control/communicator has a problem and should be returned for repair. If upon disconnection of the control/communicator, there is still a problem on the line, notify the telephone company that they have a problem and request prompt repair service. The user may not under any circumstances (in or out of warranty) attempt any service or repairs to the system. It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs.

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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 telephone company.

This equipment uses the following jacks: An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network. The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the

telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, 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 changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

There are no user serviceable components in this product, and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer. Other repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product.

This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

This equipment is hearing-aid compatible. When programming or making test calls to an emergency number, briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform

such activities in the off-peak hours; such as early morning or late evening.

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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 gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or

disconnect an alarm warning device.

• Intrusion detectors (e.g. passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices will not work without power.

Battery operated devices will not work without batteries, with dead batteries, or if the batteries are not put in properly. Dev ices powered solely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason, however briefly.

• Signals sent by wireless transmitters may be blocked or reflected by metal before they reach the alarm receiver. Even if the signal

path has been recently checked during a weekly test, blockage can occur if a metal object is moved into the path.

• A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough.

• While smoke detectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the United States, they may not activate or

provide early warning for a variety of reasons in as many as 35% of all fires, according to data published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some of the reasons smoke detectors used in conjunction with this System may not work are as follows. Smoke detectors may have been improperly 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 detectors also may not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or basement fire. Moreover, smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In general, detectors may not always warn about fires caused by careless ness and safety hazards like smoking in bed, violent explosions, escaping gas, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches, or arson. Depending upon the nature of the fire and/or the locations of the smoke detectors, the detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficient warning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death.

• 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 protec tion, and intrusion can only be de tected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams. They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behind walls, ceilings, floors, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors, or windows. Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or spraying of any material on the mirrors, windows or any part of the optical system can re duce their detection ability. Passive Infrared Detectors sense changes in temperature; however, as the ambient temperature of protected area approaches the temperature range of 90° to 105°F (32° to 40°C), the detection performance can decrease.

• 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 or alert people inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers.

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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued)

• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or

temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders.

• Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves

from the situation. In the case of a monitored alarm system, authorities may not respond appropriately.

• This 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 common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.

Wireless transmitters (used with some systems) are designed to provide long battery life under normal operating conditions. Longevity of batteries may be as much as 4 to 7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and the specific wireless device being used. External factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, as well as large swings in temperature, may all reduce the actual battery life in a given installation. This wireless system, however, can identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing time to arrange a change of battery to maintain protection for that given point within the system.

Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates, but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance. Homeowners, property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives and property.

We continue to develop new and improved protection devices. Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments.

SERVICING INFORMATION

Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging a regular program with that person is advisable. Your local service representative is:

NAME: ____________________________________________ PHONE: __________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("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 normal use and service. Seller's obligation is limited to re pairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge for parts, labor, or transportation, any product proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use and service. Seller shall have no obligation under this warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or serviced by anyone other than the Seller. In case of defect, contact the security professional who installed and maintains your security equipment or the Seller for product repair.

This one year Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties, obligations or liabilities. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL 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 NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclu sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented; that the product will prevent any personal injury or property loss by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; or that the product will in all cases pro vide adequate warning or protection. Buyer understands that a properly installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary, robbery, fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm, but it is not insurance or a guaran tee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or property loss as a result. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARN ING. HOWEVER, IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN, SELLER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. No in crease or alteration, written or verbal, to this warranty is authorized.

172 Michael Drive

Syosset, New York 11791

A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORPORATION

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