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User Guide

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

Features ......................................................................................................................3

General Operation......................................................................................................4

Quick View of System Functions...............................................................................6

About the Master Keypad..........................................................................................7

About the Display and Indicators...............................................................................8

Master Keypad Definitions........................................................................................9

SECURING THE PREMISES.....................................................................................11

Checking System Status........................................................................................... 11

Arming the System...................................................................................................12

Entry/Exit Delays.....................................................................................................14

Disarming the System ..............................................................................................15

Bypassing Protection Zones.....................................................................................16

Panic Keys / Chime Mode........................................................................................17

USER FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................18

Paging Feature .........................................................................................................18

Using Powerline Carrier Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off keys) ..............19

Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control........................................................20

Aux Function............................................................................................................21

Clock/Calendar ........................................................................................................ 22

Scheduling User Interface........................................................................................23

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM..............................................................................................23

General Information.................................................................................................23

National Fire Protection Association’s Smoke Detector Recommendations............29

Emergency Evacuation............................................................................................. 30

SYSTEM FUNCTIONS................................................................................................31

Security Codes.........................................................................................................31

Testing the System...................................................................................................32

Trouble Messages....................................................................................................33

Maintaining Your System ........................................................................................34

SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION...........................................................35

FCC STATEMENTS ....................................................................................................36

OWNER’S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST....................................38

INDEX............................................................................................................................40

LIMITATIONS OF THIS A LA R M SYSTEM........................................................... 42

ONE YEAR WARRANTY...........................................................................................43

Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System. You have
made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security protection technology
available today.

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General Information

This system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire, and emergency,
depending on the configuration of your system. The system consists of a master keypad
for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and
interior burglary protection, and optional smoke or combustion detectors to provide early
fire warning. In addition, optional wireless keypads may have been installed to allow you
to control the system away from the master keypad.

The system uses microcomputer technology to monitor all protection zones and system
status, display appropriate information on the keypad display, and initiate appropriate
alarms. Your system may also have been programmed to automatically send alarm or
status messages over the phone lines to a central alarm monitoring station.

The user features of this security system are listed below. Ask your installer which
features have been programmed for your system.

•

STAY and AWAY arming modes: You can protect either the perimeter only, or the
entire premises.

•

3 panic key functions: Designated keys allow you to manually activate fire, personal
emergency, or silent alarms. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section for detailed information.

•

Paging feature: Alerts you to certain system conditions by displaying code numbers
that indicate the type of condition that has occurred. In addition, pressing the AUX key
can send a predefined message to your pager, if programmed to do so (see AUX key
function below). Refer to the PAGING FEATURE section for detailed information.

•

Real-time clock: Keypad displays current time. Refer to the CLOCK/CALENDAR
section for procedures for setting the time.

•

Voice announcement of system status: The master keypad’s built-in speaker
announces system status at the press of a key. Refer to the CHECKING SYSTEM
STATUS section for details.

•

Message center: The system allows recording and play back of brief messages. Refer
to the RECORDING/PLAYBACK MESSAGES section for procedures.

•

Device activation: Designated keys allow you to turn lights a nd/or other devices on
and off. In addition, some devices (e.g., a light) may be programmed to activate
automatically as a result of a system event such as an alarm or trouble condition. Refer
to the USING DEVICE COMMANDS section for detailed information.

•

AUX key function: Designated key lets you activate a predefined series of keystrokes
with a single press of the

feature above). Refer to the AUX FUNCTION section for detailed information.

•

Scheduling feature: Allows you to schedule the automatic activation or deactivation of
X-10 devices or program events (e.g. alarm clock, reminder, and latch key).

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Features

key plus user code, if programmed to do so (see Paging

AUX

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General Operation

Zones

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 01, sensing
devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear
on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.

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Fire Protection

The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will
sound an alarm if a fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section
for important information concerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning
emergency exit routes from the premises.

Burglary Protection

Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY
mode protects the perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within inside the premises.
AWAY mode protects the entire system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that
allows you to reenter the premises without setting off an alarm. For additional security,

you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the
combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected

zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION
ZONES section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the
opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.

You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will
sense burglary alarms. To arm the system, enter your security code then press the desired
arming key (AWAY or STAY). Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed
procedures and information.

Security Codes

At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security code. You must
enter the security code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing
other system functions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to
know your code can be assigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY
CODES section for procedures on adding security codes to the system.

Alarms

When an alarm occurs, the keypad and external sounders will sound for about 45-seconds,
and the keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 45-seconds, the siren stop
temporarily and voice announcements of the zones in alarm begin. When these zones
have been announced, the siren sounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system
is disarmed (code + OFF). If your system is connected to a central monitoring station, an
alarm message will be sent.

NO DELAY

key in

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General Operation

To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system. The zone(s) causing the alarm
remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM
section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display.

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NOTE:
SECURITY FUNCTIONS

Checking system status:
To arm in S TAY mode:
To restart exit delay:
To arm in AWAY mode:
To arm with NO DELAY:
To arm if Quick Arm is active:
To disarm the system and silence alarms:
To bypass a zone(s):
To turn Chime mode on or off:

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Security code is not required if Quick Arm is active. I nstead, press and hold down the

MESSAGE CENTER
To record a message:

To stop recording before end of 20 seconds:
To play back a message:

VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
To adjust message playback/announcement volume:

To mute system announcements:
To restore anno uncement sounding:

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Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code.

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STATUS

STAY

(

AWAY

or

--

FUNCTION

FUNCTION
OFF
FUNCTION

--------

FUNCTION
FUNCTION

*

+

only if programmed and sys tem armed in Stay mode)

*

+

*

STAY

hold down for at least 2 seconds)

(

+

+

CHIME

+

RECORD

+

PLAY

+

FUNCTION

VOLUME

+

VOLUME

+

STAY

AWAY

AWAY

+

OFF

BYPASS

+

+

+ [3] or [6]

STAY

r

o

+ 2-digit zone number(s)

VOLUME

OFF

NO DELAY

+

STAY

+ [3] or [6]

or

AWAY

key.

OTHER FUNCTIONS
To set the time and date:

To set scheduling:
To activate or deactivate devices 1-6:
To activate or deactivate devices 7 & 8:
To add a user code:
To delete a user code (except Master Code):
To turn Test mode on:
To turn Test mode off:
To use the defined AUX function:
To send message to pager:

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** Only the master code can be us ed to add or delete another user code.

FUNCTION
+ FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON

Press and hold
Press and hold

+

AUX
AUX

FUNCTION

+

FUNCTION

+

LIGHTS ON

**

+

**

+

TEST

+

OFF

+

key 2 secs (4 beeps) +
key 2 seconds (4 beeps)

r

o

CODE
CODE

LIGHTS OFF

+
+

+ [63]
+ [64]

+ device number

LIGHTS OFF

or

user no. (02-08)+ user code

user number (02-08)

+ dev. no

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RECORD VOLUME PLAY

LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS

LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME

STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION

ARMED READY

OFF

AWAY

STAY

AUX

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About the Master Keypad

IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering the premises, an alarm has oc­curred during your absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE
IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

The keypad allows you to control all system functions. The keypad features telephone­style keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location of all
occurrences.

The keypad also features a built-in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles.
The keypad also "beeps" during certain system functions, such as during entry/exit delay
times, in Chime mode, and when depressing any of the keys (to acknowledge the key
press). In addition, a built-in speaker announces system status.

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ALARM

AWAY

INSTANT

STAY

FIRE

REC MESSAGE

BYPASS

FAULT

CHIME TEST

LOW BAT AC

About the Display and Indicators

Display Definitions

ALARM: Appears when an intrusion has

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AWAY: All burglary zones, interior and

INSTANT: Entry delay is turned off.
STAY: Perimeter burglary zones, such as protected windows and doors, are armed.

ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications.

FIRE: Appears when a fire alarm or fire fault is present. Accompanied by a display of

LOW BAT: Low battery condition in a wireless sensor (if zone number is displayed) or low

AC: Appears when AC power is present. If not lit, the system is operating on backup

CHIME: Appears when the Chime feature is activated.
TEST: Appears when the system is in Test mode.
REC: Appears when in Recording mode.
MESSAGE: Appears when a message has been recorded and has not yet been played back.
BYPASS: One or more burglary protection zones have been bypassed.
FAULT: Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time; or if an

(for other displays, see

been detected and the system is
armed (also appears during a fire
alarm or audible emergency alarm).
Accompanied by the protection
zone in alarm.

perimeter, are armed.

the zone in alarm.

system battery (if no zone number is displayed). If 00 is displayed, a wireless
keypad (5827/5827BD) has a low battery condition.

battery power.

open is detected in a fire zone at any time; or when a fault in a day/night
burglary zone is discovered during a disarmed period. Accompanied by a
display of the zone number in trouble.

Trouble Messages

on page 27)

LED Meanings

ARMED LED: ON = System armed
(Red) OFF = System disarmed

READY LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm
(Green) Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)

Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists

NOTE: When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.

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Master Keypad Definitions

NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to

activate.

DISPLAY WINDOW:

1.
(LCD). Displays protection point identification
and system status, messages, and user instructions.

ARMED INDICATOR:

2.
system has been armed (STAY, AWAY, NO
DELAY). Blinks when armed and fault exists.

READY INDICATOR:

3.
system is ready to be armed; blinking indi cates
system is not ready (a zone is open).

4.
one was previously recorded. See RECORD

function.

5.
sounder.

6.
zones from being monitored by the system.

Displays currently bypassed zones.

7.
codes that can be given to other system users.

8.
off. When on, any entry through a protected delay

or perimeter zone while the system is disarmed
will cause a tone and voice descriptor to sound at
the keypad.

INTERNAL SOUNDER:

9.
sounds (see "Summary of Audible Notifications"
section).

10.
functions.

11.
function to eliminate the entry delay. Alarm

sounds immediately if entry is opened.

12.
the keypad will display all open zones, and will

announce system status.

KEY:

PLAY

KEY:

TEST

BYPASS

CODE

CHIME

FUNCTION

NO DELAY

STATUS

KEY:

KEY:

KEY:

KEY:

KEY:

KEY:

Liquid Crystal Display

(RED) Lit when the

When lit, indicates

Announces a user’s message if

Tests the system and alarm

Removes individual protection

Allows entry of additional user

Turns the Chime mode on and

Source of alarm

Allows alternate key

Used with STAY or AWAY

When pressed prior to arming,

13.

LIGHTS ON / LIGHTS OFF

lights or other devices on or off, if programmed
by the installer.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

––

KEY:

AUX

perform a predefined function or to send a preset
message to a pager.

STAY

protection, guarding protected doors, windows
and other perimeter protection points, and sounds
an alarm if one is opened. Interior protection is
not armed, which allows movement within your
house without causing an alarm. Entrance can be
made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.

AWAY

and interior burglary protection for backup
protection by sensing an intruder's movements
through protected interior areas as well as
guarding protected doors, windows, etc. Entrance
can be made through an entry delay zone without
causing an alarm if the system is disarmed before
the entry delay time expires.

OFF

the system, silences alarms and audible trouble
indicators, and clears alarm trouble display after
the problem has been corrected.

MICROPHONE:

messages up to 20 seconds long.

SPEAKER:

and confirmation sounds, status announcments,
as well as alarms (see "Summary of Audible
Notifications").

RECORD:

record personal messages.

VOLUME:

announcements and status beeps.

KEYS 0-9:

security access code(s).

Can be programmed to either

KEY:

Arms the perimeter burglary

KEY:

Completely arms both perimeter

KEY:

Disarms the burglary portion of

Used to record personal

Source of audible internal warning

Activates the recording function to

Sets the volume of system

Used to enter your individual

KEYS:

Turns

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STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION

ARMED READY

OFF

AWAY

STAY

AUX

21

18

17

16

15

14

10

11

12

3

6

7
8

9

5

2

1

4

20

LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS

LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME

19

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Master Keypad Definitions

IMPORTANT!: When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands, press the keys
within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression, the entry is
aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

NOTE: Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the
real-time clock.

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General Information

Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones
must be closed or bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pre ssing the

STATUS

system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.

READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is
ready to be armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.

key will announce all zones that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal

Press the STATUS Key

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Checking System Status

Press the
phrases may be heard depending on the current state of the system:

NOTE: Phrases in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the
current state of the system

Press the
may be heard depending on the current state of the system:

VOLUME LEVEL: The volume level of system announcements can be increased or
decreased. Refer to the MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.

STATUS

disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [message]

STATUS

fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
low battery [zone voice descriptor]
system low battery
check system
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime

†

(second press must be within 5 seco nds of first press)

key once to announce the general status of the system. The following

key twice† to announce specific system status. The following phrases

System Can Be Armed

The READY light will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as usual.

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Arming the System

Arming in Stay Mode

Use this mode when you are staying home, but expect someone to use the entrance door
later. Close all protected perimeter windows and doors before arming. The green
READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in STAY mode:

** See Quick Arming paragraph.
The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red ARMED

indicator lights and the system announces “armed STAY–exit now.”
When armed in STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or

window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. Late
arrivals can enter through the entrance door without causing an alarm, but they must
disarm the system within the entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

Restarting Exit Delay While System Armed

Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system. If active, you can restart the exit
delay at any time after arming in STAY mode. This is useful if you wish to open the
entry/exit door to let someone in after arming the system, and avoids having to disarm the
system and then re-arm it again.

+ STAY

Your security code

**

OR press and hold

STAY

**

To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode: Press

Arming In Away Mode

Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises. Close all protected perimeter
windows and doors before arming. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be
lit if the system is ready to be armed.

To arm in AWAY mode:

** See Quick Arming paragrap h.
The keypad beeps twice, or beeps continuously if exit warning has been programmed for

your system, and displays the armed AWAY message. The red ARMED indicator lights
and the system announces “armed AWAY–exit now.”

When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or
window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave
through the entrance door during the exit delay period without causing an alarm. You may
also re-enter through the entrance door, but you must disarm the system within the

entry delay period or an alarm will occur.

Your security code

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+

**

AWAY

STAY

OR press and hold

key

AWAY

**

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Arming the System With No Delay

Use NO DELAY with STAY mode when you are staying home and do not expect anyone
to use the entrance door.

Use NO DELAY with AWAY mode when the premises will be vacant for extended
periods of time such as vacations, etc.

When armed with NO DELAY, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or
window is opened, including the entrance door. You may leave through the entrance door
during the exit delay period without causing an alarm, but an alarm will sound as soon as
someone reenters.

Arming the System

Quick Arming

or

AWAY

or

hold down for at least 2 seconds

or

+

**

STAY

AWAY

To arm with NO DELAY :

** See Quick Arming paragrap h.

If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer, you do not need to enter the security code
to arm the system. Instead, simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at
least 2 seconds. The security code must always be used to disarm the system, however.

To arm if Quick Arm is active:

To arm with NO DELAY if Quick Arm is active:

IMPORTANT: The Babysitter Code and Installer Code cannot disarm the system unless

it was used to arm the system. In addition, if the system is armed by pressing and holding
the Quick-Arm buttons, neither the Babysitter Code nor Installer Code can disarm the
system.

Your security code

AWAY

hold down for at least 2 seconds

STAY

STAY

+

NO DELAY

then

NO DELAY

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Entry/Exit Delays

Exit Delay

Exit delay begins immediately after arming the system, and gives you time to leave
through the designa ted e xit door without setting off an alarm. A slow beeping will sound
throughout the exit delay period, i f programmed.

Entry Delay

Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active
To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have

been programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your
system.

Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone
is faulted when the exit delay ends (e.g., exit door left open), the system sounds an alarm
and starts the entry delay timer. If you disarm the system before the entry delay ends, the
alarm sound stops and the message "CA" is displayed on the keypad, along with a zone
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 re-secured; to clear the
display, enter your code plus OFF.

If you do not disarm the system before the entry delay ends, and an entry/exit door or
interior zone is still open, the alarm sound continues and an "exit alarm" message is sent
to the alarm monitoring company. The message "EA" is displayed on the keypad, along
with a zone number indicating the faulted zone. To stop the alarm, the system must be
disarmed (your code plus OFF); to clear the display, enter your code plus OFF a second
time. An exit alarm also results if an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted within two
minutes after the end of the exit delay.

Entry Delays give you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through the
designated entrance door. 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. There are two entry delays (if programmed). The first is for your
primary entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a longer
delay is required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.

You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using the
arming. This can provide greater security while on the premises or while away for

extended periods of time. See ARMING THE SYSTEM section for procedure.
See your installer for delay times programmed for your system.
Exit Delay:

Entry Delay 1:

00-99 seconds
00-99 seconds Entry Delay 2: 00-99 seconds

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Disarming the System

Use the
SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information, which will help you

to distinguish bet ween fire and burglary alarm sounds.

IMPORTANT: I f you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO NOT enter the
premises, but call 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
entering. This indicates that an alarm has occurred during your absence and an intruder
may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE
from a nearby safe location.

To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms:

The READY light will light (if no alarms have occurred while armed) and the keypad will
beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed.

Memory of Alarm

If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number (s) that caused the alarm and the
type of alarm (e.g., “FIRE ALARM”). These messages remain displayed until cleared by
a user.

To clear the display, note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence (enter
your security code and press the

key to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds. See the

OFF

+

OFF

OFF

* * * *

Your security code

key).

If the READY light is blinking, go to the displayed zone and correct the fault (close
windows, etc.). If the fault cannot be corrected, notify your alarm company.

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Bypassing Protection Zones

Bypassing Individual Zones

Use the
intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm

when violated while your system is armed. All bypasses are removed when an OFF
sequence (security code plus OFF) is performed. Bypasses are also removed if the
arming procedure that follows the bypass command is not successful.

The system will not allow fire zones to be by passed.
The system must be disarmed first.

BYPASS

key when you want to arm your system with one or more zones

To bypass a zone(s):

Important! All single-digit numbers must be preceded by a zero (for example, enter 01

for zone 1 ).
The keypad will provide a confirmation beep and display the word “BYPASS” along with

each bypassed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to be sure that intended
zones are bypassed.

Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.

Quick Bypass

Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open (faulted) zones without having to
enter zone numbers individually. Ask your installer if this feature is active.

To bypass a zone(s):

In a few moments, all open zones will be displayed along with the word “BYPASS.” Wait
for these zones to be displayed before arming. Arming the system before zones are
displayed eliminates all bypasses.

Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady.

Displaying Bypassed Zones

The system allows you to determine what zones have been previously bypassed. Bypassed
zones can be displayed only when the system is disarmed, and when the “BYPASS”
message described above is displayed.

+

Your security code for zone(s) to be bypassed

+

Your security code

BYPASS

(e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.)

BYPASS

2-digit zone number(s)

+

FUNCTION

+

To display bypassed zone(s):

In a few moments, all open zones will be sequentially displayed along with the word
“BYPASS.”

+

Your security code

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BYPASS

+

WAIT

Panic Keys

Your installer should
note the functions that
are active in your
system.

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Panic Keys / Chime Mode

Your system may have been programmed to use special keys to manually activate panic
functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for
the function(s) that may have been programmed for your system.

Active Panic Functi ons

Keys Zone Function

✴

1 and
3 and # 96

✴

and # 99

To use a pai red key panic function, simply press bot h keys of the assi gned pair at the
same time. If your keypad has lettered keys for panic functions, p ress the designate d key
and hold down for at least 2 seconds to activate the panic function.

Types of Panic Alarms
A silent emergency sends an alarm signal to the alarm monitoring company

will be no audible alarms or visual displays.
An audible emergency sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company

and sounds a loud, steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be
connected (“ALARM” plus a zone number are also displayed).

A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring
company

number are also displayed).
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company

activates keypad and any external sounders (“FIRE ALARM” plus a zone number are
also displayed).

†

and sounds at keypads, but not at external sounders. (“ALARM” plus a zone

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†

,

but there

†

and uniquely

†

Chime Mode

† If your system is connected to an alarm monitoring company

Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is
disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps will sound at the keypad
whenever a protected perimeter door is opened and the zone voice descriptor will be

announced. P ressing the
Note that the Chime mode can be turned on only when the system is disarmed.

To turn Chime mode on or off:
The “CHIME” message displays while Chime mode is on, and disappears from the

display when Chime mode is off.

STATUS

key will display the open protection points.

FUNCTION

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+

CHIME

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Paging Feature

Automatic Paging

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 message that indicates the
type of condition that has occurred. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained
below. The system can also be programmed to send up to 16 additional digits that will
appear in front of the 7-digit message. These 16 digits may consist of a PIN number or
special digits needed by the pager, account number, pauses, or any other special
characters you may choose (for example, you may want to use a special character code to
distinguish between security system messages and usual pager messages). See your
installer if these additional characters are desired.

Code Format

The Pager Code takes the following form:

(AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA) EEE-00NN

AAA… = Optio n al 16 digits, programmed by your inst aller.
EEE = 3-digit number describing the event that has occurred, as follows:

911 = Alarm (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the alarm)
101 = Open, system disarmed (00NN following indicates user number)
102 = Close, system armed (00NN following indicates user number)
811 = Trouble (00NN following indicates the zone that caused the trouble)

00NN = First two digits are always 00, followed by 2-digit user or zone number,

depending on the type of event that occurred. If NN = 00, it can mean an AC
loss has occurred, the system battery is low, or a 5827/5827BD wireless
keypad battery is low. The Master Keypad will indicate the specific condition.

Examples:

Pager displays: 911–0004
This indicates your system is reporting an alarm (911) due to a fault on zone 4 (0004).
Pager displays: 101–0005
This indicates that your system is reporting an open/disarm (101) by user 5 (0005).

Manual Paging

In addition, your system may have been programmed to send a unique pager message
when the

key). The actual message sent is 999-9999 (the hyphen may not appear, depending on
your pager service). This code can be used to alert the person with the pager to whatever
meaning you pre-arrange (e.g., “call home”). Ask your installer if this has been done for
your system.

To manually send the pager message, if programmed:

key is pressed (see AUX FUNCTION section for alternate function of this

AUX

(hold until 4 beeps sound)

AUX

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Using Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys)

General Information

Your system may be set up so that certain lights or other devices can be turned on or off
by using the device command from the keypad. Ask your installer if this has been done in
your system. If programmed for your system, some devices may activate automatically
upon certain system conditions. In this case, the following commands can be used to
override the device activation. See your installer for a full explanation of this feature.

To activate devices 1-6: FUNCTION
To deactivate devices 1-6:

To activate devices 7 & 8**:

device no.

To deactivate devices 7 & 8**:

+ device no.

** Devices 7 and 8 may be assigned to system devices, such as alarm bells, which should
not be activated using this command because they are activated automatically under
certain system conditions. See your installer and the table below.

Device Descriptions

See your installer for device numbers assigned for your system.

Device Description

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

+ LIGHTS ON + device no. (2 beeps)

FUNCTION + LIGHTS OFF + device no. (2 beeps)

* * * *

Your security code (2 beeps)

* * * *

Your security code (2 beeps)

+ FUNCTION + LIGHTS ON +

+ FUNCTION + LIGHTS OFF

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Message Recording/Playback/Volume Control

Recording a Message

Your system can record a brief message (up to 20 seconds) that can be played back later.
To record a message: FUNCTION

The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.” Begin speaking into the microphone.
NOTE: The Record function can only be performed from the master keypad. It cannot

be performed from any other wireless keypad (ex. 5827BD, 5827).

+ RECORD

To stop recording before the end of 20 seconds: Press OFF
Otherwise, the recording automatically stops after 20 seconds. The keypad beeps twice,

the REC display turns off, but the MESSAGE display remains on.

Message Playback

The lighted word MESSAGE indicates that a new message is in memory. After playing the
message, the MESSAGE display turns off. See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad.

To play back a message: FUNCTION

Adjusting the Volume

The volume level of message playback, system announcements, and status beeps can be
changed. You can also mute system announcements if desired. See NOTE below if using
a wireless keypad.

To adjust message playback/system announcemnt volume:

FUNCTION

[6] = decreases volume one level (The keys beep at the selected volume when pressed.)
Repeat the key sequence until the desired volume level is achieved.

To mute system announcements: FUNCTION
When muted, no system announcements will be made. Recorded messages will be

announced, though, when PLAY

+ PLAY

+ VOLUME + [3] or [6] where: [3] = increases volume one level,

+ VOLUME + OFF

is pressed.

To restore announcement sounding: FUNCTION
Volume level will be restored to the level that was selected prior to muting the sound.

NOTE: If a wireless keypad (5827/5827BD) has been installed and is programmed for
quick arming, it cannot be used to activate message playback or adjust the volume. In this
case, you must use the master keypad to perform these functions.

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+ VOLUME + [3] or [6]

General Information

The

AUX

send a preset message to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section for pager operation).
Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system.

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AUX FUNCTION

key may have been programmed to either perform a predefined function or to

Key:

AUX

If programmed fo r t he AUX funct io n, you ca n use t he
to 20 keystrokes that have been stored in the system’s memory. Typical functions

include:

•

Seldom used but repeatable sequences

•

Arming sequences that involve bypassing zones before arming

•

Device activation sequences

Defining the AUX Function

The system must be disarmed before defining a functio n.

1. Enter Master Code +

2. Press the desired command sequence, up to 20 keystrokes. Press the
between each command in the sequence.

3. Press the

For example, to bypass Zones 10 and 11 and arm AWAY with NO DELAY, enter the
following string:

Master Code +
AWAY 0 AUX AUX

Note that the

AUX

AUX

PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION

FUNCTION

key twice to end the definition.

FUNCTION + AUX

key is included in the 20 keystroke maximum.

+

(hold down until 4 beeps sound).

AUX

hold until 4 beeps sound, then 6 10 11 AUX

PAGING FUNCTION

key to activate a string of up

AUX

AUX

key

Performing the AUX function

Press and hold down the
security code.

The defined function will begin.

key at least 2 seconds until 4 beeps sound, then enter your

AUX

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Clock/Calendar

Your system can display the current time (see your installer). The date is not d isplayed,
but has an internal function. The system must be disarmed with no faults present.

To set the time and date:

NOTES:

1. The keypad beeps twice for invalid data entries (e.g., an hour greater than 12), and the
entry will not be accepted. The keypad beeps once for valid entries.

2. Clock-Setting mode automatically ends if no keys are pressed for one minute.

3. Daylight savings ti me may have b een programmed to automatically begin and end.

Hour
Enter the 2-digit hour (i.e., 01-12).

Press [*] to accept the entry and continue to the AM/PM selection.
Press [#] to exit Clock-Setting mode (keypad beeps 4 times).

AM/PM

Enter 1 for PM or 0 for AM.
Press [*] to accept the entry and continue to the minute selection.
Press [#] to return to hour-setting prompt.

Minute

Enter the 2-digit minute (i.e., 00-59).
Press [*] to accept the entry and continue to the month selection.
Press [#] to return to AM/PM setting.

Month 
Enter the 2-digit month designation (i.e., 01-12).

Press [*] to accept the entry and continue to the day selection.
Press [#] to return to the minute setting.

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(The current hour will be displayed with the AM/PM indication.)

 4

(The current AM/PM setting will display A or P.)



(The current minute will display.)

(The current month will display.)

+ FUNCTION + [63]

Master Code or Installer Code

Day
Enter the 2-digit day of the month (i.e., 01-31).

Press [*] to accept the entry and continue to the year setting.
Press [#] to return to the month setting.

Year
Enter the last two digits of the year (i.e., 00-99).

Press [*] to accept the entry and exit Clock-Setting mode (keypad beeps 4 times).
Press [#] to return to the day setting.



(The current day of the month will display.)



(The current year will display.)

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Scheduling User Interface

Upon getting into the scheduling user interface by entering master or installer code + FUNCTION
+ “64”, the following entries will be sequentially prompted to the user. Note that all inputs are
checked for validity upon entry and all invalid entries are rejected. Hitting a “*” will allow the
entries to be accepted and advance to the next field. Hitting a “#” will reject the entry and back up
one field. Hitting the “#” in the “Schedule Number” screen will exit the schedule programming.

NOTE: During the schedule programming, if three minutes passes and no key was entered, the
programming will be terminated and no values will be saved. Furthermore, if a zone is troubled
while in schedule programming, the system will abort the programming mode and show the
troubled zone, and any uncompleted program event will not be saved.

Because the keypad display does not show prompt titles, you must refer to these instructions while
programming the system. The prompts are indicated by a number/letter combination.
The prompts for option #64 are as follows:

:Ab

b:

:AE

E:

n

id

bd

Ed

dn

Schedule number -------------for selecting a sc hedule number (1-8)

Event identifier---------------for selecting a schedule action (0-5 )

Begin time (hrs, am/pm)----for selecting a schedule begin time

(hour, am/pm) entry (00-12)

Begin time (min)-------------for selecting a sc hedule begin time

(minute) entry (00-59)

Begin day--------------------- for selecti ng a schedule begin day (01-17)

End time (hrs, a m/pm)------ for select ing a schedule end time

(hour, am/pm) entry (00-12)

End time (min)--------------- for sele cting a schedule end time

(minute) entry (00-59)

End day------------------------for sel ecting a schedule end day (01-17)

Device number--------------- for selecting a X-10 device number (1-8)

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Scheduling User Interface

NOTE: The keypad beeps twice for invalid data entries (e.g.: an hour greater than 12),
and the entry will not be accepted. The keypad beeps once for valid entries and four times
when a schedule event is programmed successfully.

[x] = the value that was last stored in the memory.

xn



xid

Schedule number

[x] = schedule number 1 to 8
[*] = continue
[#] = exit schedule programm i ng
mode

Event Identifier

[x] = event identifier 0 to 5
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

Enter the 1-digit schedule number to be programmed, then press
[*] to accept and advance to the next programming field: Event
Identifier.

Press the [#] key in this entry will exit the schedule

•

programming mode. The keypad will beep four times and
exit.
Schedule number 7 and 8 are always random events that are

•

meant to work only with X-10 devices.

Note:

This feature should be implemented when the user is
trying to give the impression that a premises is “lived in”.
The events will oc cur at rando m times (0-59 minutes) within
the defined hour.

0 = Empty - no event scheduled (or schedule temporarily
disabled. Keypad will beep four times and return to Schedule
Number with the schedule number advanced.
1 = X-10 Device - the user is required to enter data up to and
include the Device Number screen. Selection #1 is a time
driven event that requires a begin and end time.
2 = Latch Key Report - the user is required to enter data up to
and include the End Day screen. Selection #2 is a window
driven event that requires a begin/end time.
3 = Automatic Stay Arming - the user is required to enter data
up to and include the Begin Day screen. Selection #3 is a time
driven event that requires a begin time to send a report.
4 = Reminder Announcements - the user is required to enter
data up to and include the Begin Day screen. This is a reminder
announcement.
5 = Alarm Clock - the user is required to enter the field values
up to and include the Begin Day screen. This is a an alarm
clock.

Note:

See figure 1 for an explanat ion of each entry of the

event identifier.

xx

:

%

Begin Time (hour)

[xx] = begin hour 00 to 12

b

[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

Begin Time (am/pm)

[0] = begin time, am (A)
[1] = begin time, pm (P)
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

•

The begin hour is a two-digit entry. To enter the hour 3,

press “0” followed by “3”.

•

The begin hour “00” indicates this schedule does not have a

begin time.

•

Press “0” to select AM or “1” to select PM.

Note:

When programming schedule number 7 and 8, do not
program turn on/off to occur within the same 1-hour period.
This will prevent this ran dom feature from causing a reversal
of the on/off times.

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b: xx

xx : bd

xx

: %)

Begin Time (minute)

[xx] = begin minute 0 to 59
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

Begin Day

[xx] = begin day 01 to 17
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

End Time (hour)

[xx] = begin hour 00 to 12
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

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Scheduling User Interface

•

If the value programmed in the Event Identifier is “3”, “4”,

or “5”, and the current entry is completed, the system will
save all field data up to this field. The system will beep four
times and go back to the first field (Schedule Number) with
the schedule number advanced.

•

If the value programmed in the Event Identifier is “1” or

“2”, and the current entry is completed, the system will
advanced to the next programming field - End Time (hour).

Note:

See figure 2 for the definition of begin day entries.

•

The end hour is a two-digit entry. To enter the hour 3, press

“0” followed by “3”.

•

The end hour “00” indicates this schedule does not have a

end time.

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xx

x

:

:

:

xx

)

d

dn

End Time (am/pm)

[0] = end time, am (A )
[1] = end time, pm (P )
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

End Time (minute)

[xx] = end minute 0 to 59
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

End Day

[xx] = end day 01 to 17
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

Device Number

[xx] = device number 1 to 8
[*] = continue
[#] = return to previous prompt

•

Press “0” to select AM or “1” to select PM.

Note:

See figure 2 for the definition of end day entries.

•

If the event identifier is set to “2” upon completion of this

field, the current schedule data will be saved and the system
will go back to the next schedule number.

[*] will accept and save the entire schedule event. The system
will beep four times and go back to the beginning of the
programming field (Schedule Number) with the schedule
number advanced. If the current schedule number is 8, the
system will wrap around and set the schedule number to 1.

Note:

For X-10 devices.

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Scheduling User Interface

Event Identifier Entries

Entry Event Comment

0 Empty No event scheduled (or schedule is temporarily disabled)
1 X-10 Device Turn an X-10 device, either on or off at begin/end times. (will

have a start and end time to program)

Note:

2 Latch Key Report Send a special pager report (7110000) indicating system not

yet disarmed. (will have a start/end time to send the report)

(window driven), (reports only to pager)

Notes:

3 Automatic Stay Arming Will arm the system automatically, and bypass any open

zones, at a given time. It will send a report to the pager and
central station, indicating system has been auto armed stay,
plus all bypass reports. (will have only a start time to send the
report)

Notes:

4 Reminder Announcements Will beep three times and then announce custom words 72,

73 and 74. This will be repeated every minute until a key is
depressed, or a button type zone does an arm or disarm.

Note:

at the time of installation.

5 Alarm Clock Will start a trouble tone on the speaker, which will continue

until a key is depressed.

SH10A siren cannot be used.

Option *49 must be programmed to be 6 or higher.

Make sure unit is armed prior to start of window time.

(time driven)

(1) Prior executing auto stay arming, force bypass will
be executed - if option *23 was enabled.
(2) If pager report is required, Option *49 must be
programmed to be 6 or higher.

Make sure installer programmed custom words 72-74

(time driven)

Figure 1.

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Scheduling User Interface

Day of Week Entries

Entry Day

00 Invalid day entry
01 Do event on next time match on the next Monday (will remove itself after

executing)

02 Do event on next time match on the next Tuesday (will remove itself after

executing)

03 Do event on next time match on the next Wednesday (will remove itself after

executing)

04 Do event on next time match on the next Thursday (will remove itself after

executing)

05 Do event on next time match on the next Friday (will remove itself after

executing)

06 Do event on next time match on the next Saturday (will remove itself after

executing)

07 Do event on next time match on the next Sunday (will remove itself after

executing)

08 Do event on next time match every day (will run continuously, remains in

schedule after executing)

09 Do event on next time match every weekday (will run continuously, remains in

schedule after executing)

10 Do event on next time match every day of the weekend (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

11 Do event on next time match on the next Monday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

12 Do event on next time match on the next Tuesday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

13 Do event on next time match on the next Wednesday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

14 Do event on next time match on the next Thursday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

15 Do event on next time match on the next Friday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

16 Do event on next time match on the next Saturday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

17 Do event on next time match on the next Sunday (will run continuously,

remains in schedule after executing)

Figure 2.

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(If Installed)

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ReadyGuard-R is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications.

/

General

Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous
protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will
automatically activate your security system, triggering a loud, intermittent sound from the
keypad. An intermittent sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders, and
interlaced with the voice descriptor, sounding every 45 seconds. A “FIRE” message will
appear at your keypad and remain on until you silence and clear the alarm display.

In Case of Fire

1. Should you become 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 installer) and hold down for at
least 2 seconds. The alarm will sound.

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 of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will appear at the keypad.

Silencing a Fire Alarm

1. Silence the alarm by pressing the CODE +
enter your code and press the

2. I f the keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF sequence, check that
smoke detectors are not responding to smoke- or heat-producing objects in their
vicinity. Should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.

3. I f 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.

OFF

OFF

key again.

key. To clear the alarm display,

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DINING

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

BDRM

BDRM

DINING

LIVING ROOM

TV ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors

National Fire Protection Association’s

Smoke Detector Recommendations

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With regard to the number and placement of smoke and 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. The equipment should be installed 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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BACK

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BEDROOM

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CLOSET

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Emergency Evacuation

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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. Position your detector or your interior and/or
exterior sounders so that they can be heard by 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
should be an alternative escape, such as a window,
should your path to that door 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. Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are
asleep. This will prevent deadly smoke from
entering while you escape.

5. T ry 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. When smoke is present, crawl on the ground. Do not
walk upright, since smoke rises and may overcome
you. Clearer air is near the floor.

7. Escape quickly; don't panic.

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

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General Information

For additional security, users other than you who do not need to know your code can be
assigned different security codes. These secondary users are identified by "user numbers"
when their codes are assigned. You can assign up to 6 user codes (2-digit user numbers
03-08). Note that the master (primary) user of the system is the only one who can assign
codes to secondary users, and is designated user no. 02; user no. 01 is the installer’s code.

All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system functions (a system
armed with one user's code can be disarmed by another user's code), with the exception of
the Babysitter Code described below.

Babysitter Code (User 07): This code can be used to arm the system, but cannot disarm
the system unless the system was armed with this code. This code is typically assigned to
someone (such as a babysitter) who needs to arm/disarm the system only at certain times.
The Babysitter Code is assigned to User 07.

Duress Code (User 08): 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 alarm monitoring company of your situation, if that service has been provided.
Duress Code is assigned to User 08.

The Duress Code is useful only when the system is connected to an alarm monitoring
company.

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Security Codes

To Add/Delete a User or Change a User's Code

Changing the Master Code

Follow the procedure for changing a user's code, but enter User No. 02 and enter the new code
twice.

IMPORTANT:

shown how to use any system function they do not need to know, such as bypassing protection
zones for example.

Sequential key depressions for all steps in a procedure must be made within 2 seconds of
one another, or else the entire entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.

Add a user code:

Delete a user code:

Wait (about 3 seconds) until the keypad beeps once before pressing any other key. The
code is automatically deleted.

Temporary users of the system (e.g., babysitters, cleaning staff) should not be

+

Master Code

+

Master Code

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CODE

CODE

Key + user number (03-08) + user’s code

Key + user number (03-08)

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Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)

Entering Test Mode

The
to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as

a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
Note: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the

following tests.
Disarm the 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.

Enter the security code then press TEST
WATCH. All LCD segments will light for 3 seconds.

LISTEN. The external sounder should sound for 2 seconds and then turn off.

If the sounder does not sound, notify your service company.

FAULT ZONES. Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three
beeps from the keypad. Identification of each faulted protection point should appear on
the display. The display will clear when the door or window is closed.
Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The
identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated, and its
voice descriptor will be announced (if programmed). The display will clear when no
motion is detected. Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute
delay between activations. This is to conserve battery life.
To test all smoke detectors, follow the manufacturer's instructions. The identification of
each detector should appear on the display when each is activated.
If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display),
notify your service company.
When all protection points have been checked and are intact (closed), there should be no
zone identification numbers displayed on the keypad.

key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point

TEST

Exit Test Mode

When testing is completed, exit the TEST mode by entering your security code and
pressing the

If the Test mode is inadvertently left active, it automatically turns off after 4 hours.

OFF

key.

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Typical Trouble Condition Displays

To silence the beeping sound for fault conditio ns, press any key.
FAULT Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by

rapid beeping. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make
them so if they are not. If the zone uses a wireless detector, check that
changes in the room (moving furniture, televisions, etc.) are not blocking
wireless signals from the detector. If the problem has been corrected, the
zone descriptor(s) and FAULT should disappear from the display. If not,
key an OFF sequence (security code plus OFF) to clear the display. A fault
condition can also indicate a wiring problem. If the “FAULT” display
persists, notify your service company. Note that the system will not allow
arming if a fault condition exists. To arm the system with a fault condition
present, you must first bypass the zone(s) having the fault condition.

FC Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone communication

portion of your system or a problem with the phone line existed when
dialing was attempted.

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.

dI If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, the system is disabled.
CA Indicates a cancelled alarm. See Entry/Exit Delay section (page 13).
EA Indicates an exit alarm. See Entry/Exit Delay section (page 13).
90 Indicates that the system has detected an RF jam condition or excessive

interference. If the condition persists, notify your service company.

LOW BAT Accompanied by a once-per 45 seconds beeping at the keypad, indicates

no zone no.

Notify your

†

service company.

(

LOW BAT Accompanied by a once-per-45 seconds beeping at the keypad, indicates

with zone no.

(

LOW BAT Accompanied by a once-per-45 seconds beeping at the keypad, indicates

with zone 00

(

)

a low system battery condition exists. Refer to the procedure on the next page
to replace the system battery.

)

a low battery condition exists in the wireless transmitter displayed.

)

a low battery condition exists in a wireless keypad.

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Trouble Messages

†

†

†

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Routine Care

• Treat the components of your security system as you would any other electrical

equipment. Do not slam sensor-protected doors or windows.

• Keep dust from accumulating on the keypad and all protective sensors, particularly on

motion sensors and smoke detectors.

• The keypad and sensors should be cleaned carefully with a dry soft cloth. Do not
spray water or any other fluid on the units.

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Maintaining your system

The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as
possible. To make sure that your system is in working condition, do the following:

1. Test your system weekly.

2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see the TESTING THE SYSTEM section).

Low Battery Conditions in Wireless Sensors

Each wireless sensor in your system has a 9-volt or 3-volt battery. The system detects low
battery conditions in wireless sensors, including smoke detectors, personal emergency
transmitter, and the portable wireless keypad, and displays a “LOW BAT” message on the
master keypad, which also beeps. (A low battery in a wireless keypad is detected as soon
as one of its keys is pressed, and the master keypad will display “00.”). In addition, a
wireless smoke detector with a low battery also emits a "chirp" sound approximately once
every 20–30 seconds, identifying itself as the smoke detector with the weak battery.

NOTE: A low battery message means that battery replacement in the indicated sensor(s)
is due within 30 days. In the meantime, a sensor with a low battery is still operational.

Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones at the Keypad: Press the
The low battery message display will remain on as a reminder. When you replace the
weak battery with a fresh one, the sensor will send a "good battery" signal to the control
when the sensor is activated (opening/closing of door, window, etc.). To clear the “LOW
BAT” enter your Master Code and press [OFF].

When replacing batteries, use only those recommended by your installer.

Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation, and in most units and applications, provide 2–4
years of service. 3-volt lithium batteries may provide from 4-7 years of operation. Actual battery life will
depend on the environment in which the sensor is used, the number of signals that the transmitter in the sensor
has had to send, and the specific type of sensor. Factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, and large
swings in temperature may all lead to the reduction of actual battery life in an installation.

OFF

key.

Changing the ReadyGuard-R System Battery

In the event of an AC power loss, the ReadyGuard-R is powered by a rechargeable, nickel-

NOTE:

Battery
should be
changed at
least once
every four
years.

metal hydride battery, located in a secure battery drawer at the back of the master keypad.
The battery should be replaced when a “LOW BAT” message with no zone number is
displayed.

The battery drawer part number RGRCHKIT must be replaced by a qualified
service technician. Do not attempt to install alkaline batteries in ReadyGuard-R.

After one minute, the “LOW BAT” message may be displayed. The rechargeable batteries
may take up to 48 hours to charge, however, the “LOW BAT” message should clear within
4 hours or by entering Test Mode.

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**

UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing

pressing

STATUS

twice.

STATUS

once, Lower case indicates announcements after

SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT**

INTERRUPTED
Speaker and external
piezo and bell
CONTINUOUS
Speaker and external
piezo and bell
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Speaker and external
piezo

ONE SHORT BEEP
(once every 45 secs)
Speaker and external
piezo

TWO SHORT BEEPS
Speaker and ext. piezo
THREE SHORT
BEEPS
Speaker and external
piezo

RAPID BEEPING
Speaker and external
piezo

SLOW BEEPING
Speaker and external
piezo

FIRE ALARM

BURGLARY/AUDIBLE

EMERGENCY ALARM

a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING

ATTEMPT WITH AN OPEN
ZONE.

c. BYPASS VERIFY

a. SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE
b. LOW BATTERY AT A

TRANSMITTER
c. SYSTEM LOW BATTERY
d. FAIL TO COMMUNICATE
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM

a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE

SYSTEM IS IN CHIME

MODE.

a. TROUBLE

b. MEMORY OF ALARM

a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
b. EXIT DELAY WARNING

Additional Announcements:

Pressing STATUS key once will announce the following primary messages, depending on the system’s status at the time:

Disarmed–Ready to Arm [check system]
Disarmed [not ready to arm]
Armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [exit now]

Pressing the STATUS key twice will announce the following secondary messages, depending on the system’s status at the time:

Fire Alarm + zone voice descriptor Chime
Alarm + zone voice descriptor Zones Bypassed the primary status messages will be announced.
Fire Fault + zone voice descriptor System Low Battery
Fault + zone voice descriptor AC Loss
Low Battery + zone voice descriptor

LED Meanings

ARMED (Red) LED: ON = System armed

OFF = System disarmed
Blinking = System armed, but a fault exists

READY (Green) LED: ON = System disarmed, ready to arm

Blinking = System disarmed, not ready to arm (a fault exists)

NOTE:

FIRE ALARM

alarm displayed.

ALARM

alarm displayed.

a. Green LED on steady
b. The number of the open protection zone

is displayed after pressing

c. Numbers of the bypassed protection

zones are displayed (One beep is heard
for each zone displayed).

a. Opened zone identifications will appear.

LOW BAT

b.

of transmitter.

LOW BAT

c.
d.FC displayed with no zone no.

AWAY or AWAY + INSTANT

Red ARMED indicator is lit.

STAY

a.

Red ARMED indicator is lit.

CHIME

b.

protection zone will be displayed if the
Status key is pressed.

FAULT

a.

protection zone is displayed.

FIRE ALARM

b.

zone number in alarm is displayed.

a. Exceeding the delay time without

disarming causes alarm.

AWAY

b.

displayed

is displayed; zone number in

is displayed; zone number in

STATUS

displayed with zone number

displayed with no zone no.

is displayed.

STAY + INSTANT

or

displayed, number of open

displayed. Number of troubled

ALARM

or

AWAY + INSTANT

or

NOTE:

is displayed.

is displayed;

is

If there are no secondary messages,

fire alarm + zone voice descriptor

(Voice descriptor is interlaced with the
siren and sounds every 45 seconds)

alarm + zone voice descriptor

(Voice descriptor is interlaced with the
siren and sounds every 45 seconds)

a. DISARMED–READY TO ARM

.

b. DISARMED–NOT READY TO

ARM

c. zones bypassed
a. No announcement
b. low battery + zone voice

descriptor
c. system low battery
d. check system
ARMED AWAY [INSTANT] –
EXIT NOW
a. ARMED STAY [INSTANT] –

EXIT NOW

b. zone voice descriptor

a. fault + zone voice descriptor

b. fire alarm or alarm + zone

voice descriptor
a. DISARM SYSTEM NOW

b. ARMED [AWAY] [INSTANT] –

EXIT NOW

When the system is armed, the READY LED turns off.

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UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" residential system.

FCC STATEMENT

FCC ID: CFS8DLLYNX

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE
THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

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 in stru ctio ns, may cause interference to rad io and televi sion recep tio n. It h as b een
type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specificatio ns
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, t he user is encouraged to try to correct the interference b y one or more of th e following
measures:

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

•

Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is redu ced or eliminated.

•

Move the receiver away from the control/communicator.

•

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

•

Plug the control/communicator into a different outlet so that it and 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 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 TELEPHO NE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS

In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X (CA38A
in Canada) telephone 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 retu rned to the factory or an au thorized service agen cy for all
repairs.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that
contains, among ot her info r matio n, the FCC r egist ra ti on numbe r a nd r inge r e q uival enc e numbe r ( REN ) fo r
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 co uld
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.

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 a s e arly morning or late evening.

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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’s ReadyGuard-R

Type of Alarm:

Burglary

Other _______________________________

Fire

Both

Installed by: Serviced by:

Name Name

Address Address

B. NOTIFIES (Insert B = Burglary, F = Fire)

Local Sounding Device Police Dept. Fire Dept.

Central Station

Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Address:
Phone:

C. POWERED BY:

D. TESTING:

A.C. With Rechargeable Power Supply

Quarterly

Monthly

continued on other side

Weekly

Other

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OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.)

E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS

Furnace Room

Kitchen

Bedrooms

Attic

Basement

F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS:

Front Door

1st Floor Windows

All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents

G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:

Signature: Date:

Living Room

Basement Door

All Windows

Dining Room

Rear Door

I

nterior Locations

Hall

All Exterior Doors

SERVICING INFORMATION

Your local First Alert Professional dealer is the person best qualified to service your
alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable.

Your local First Alert Professional dealer is:
Name:

Address:

Phone:

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,1'(;

A

AC..............................................................................8

Adjusting The Volume.............................................20

Alarm......................................................................4, 8

Alarm Monitoring Company ....................................17

An Audible Emergency ............................................17

Armed Indicator..........................................................9

Aux Function........................................................6, 21

Aux Key Function......................................................3

Away Mode............................................4, 6, 8, 12, 13

B

Babysitter Code........................................................31

Battery Conditions....................................................34

Begin Day.................................................................25

Begin Time......................................................... 24, 25

Burglary Protection ....................................................4

Bypass ........................................................................8

Bypass A Zone...........................................................6

Bypassing Protection Zones.....................................16

C

CA............................................................................14

CC ............................................................................33

Central Monitoring Station.........................................4

Chime Mode.............................................4, 6, 7, 8, 17

Clock/Calendar.........................................................22

E

EA .............................................................................14

Emergency Evacuation..............................................30

End Day....................................................................25

End Time ..................................................................25

Entry Delay...........................................................4, 14

Event Entries.............................................................26

Event Identifier.........................................................24

Exit Alarms...............................................................14

Exit Delay.................................................................14

F

Fault......................................................................8, 33

FC .............................................................................33

FCC Statement..........................................................37

Features.......................................................................3

Fire..............................................................................8

Fire Alarm System....................................................28

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

H

Hardwire...................................................................24

I

Instant .........................................................................8

Internal Sounder..........................................................9

D

Day of Week Entries.................................................27

Daylight Savings Time.............................................22

Device Activation.......................................................3

Device Commands....................................................19

Device Descriptions..................................................19

Device Number.........................................................25

Di ............................................................................33

Disarm........................................................................6

Disarming The System..............................................15

Display Definitions.....................................................8

Displaying Bypassed Zones......................................16

Duress Code .............................................................31

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L

Low Bat ....................................................8, 33, 34, 35

M

Manual Paging..........................................................18

Master Code..............................................................31

Master Keypad....................................................3, 7, 9

Memory Of Alarm.....................................................15

Message......................................................................8

Message Center.......................................................3, 6

Message Playback.....................................................20

Microphone

.................................................................9

N

T

No Delay............................................................... 6, 13

P

Pager.....................................................................6, 21

Pager Code ...............................................................18

Pager Feature............................................................21

Paging Feature......................................................3, 18

Panic Key .............................................................3, 17

Play Back A Message.................................................6

Q

Quick Arm......................................................6, 12, 13

Quick Bypass............................................................16

R

Ready Indicator..........................................................9

Ready Led.................................................................16

Ready Light..............................................................15

Ready Light..............................................................11

Real-Time Clock.........................................................3

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
Record

....................................................................8, 9

Recording A Message...........................................6, 20

Restart Exit Delay.................................................6, 12

RF Jam Condition.....................................................33

.......... 35

Test Mode.........................................................6, 8, 32

Time And Date......................................................6, 22

Trouble Messages.....................................................33

U

User Codes................................................................31

V

Voice Announcement..................................................3

Volume

.............................................................6, 9, 11

W

Wireless Keypads........................................................3

Wireless Sensors.......................................................34

Z

Zone Number............................................................24

Zones ..........................................................................4

S

Schedule Number.....................................................24

Scheduling................................................................23

Security Codes......................................................4, 31

Security Functions......................................................6

Servicing Information ...............................................42

Silence Alarm.....................................................15, 28

Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones..................... 34

Smoke Detectors.........................................................4

Speaker.......................................................................9

Status..................................................................11, 36

Stay Mode...............................................4, 6, 8, 12, 13

Stop Recording...........................................................6

System Battery....................................................34, 35

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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 su bject 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.
Devices 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 ot her side of closed d oors. 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 b asement fire. Moreover, smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sen se every kind
of fire every time. In general, detectors may not always warn about fires caused by carelessness 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 protection, and
intrusion can only be detected 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 reduce 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, 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.

• 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 emergency 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.
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.

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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 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 repairing 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 exclusion 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 provide 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 guarantee 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 GI VE WARN ING. HOW EV ER , I F S ELLE R IS H ELD LIAB LE, WH ETH ER DI REC TLY 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 increase or alteration, written or
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