User manual FIRST ALERT FA848C 7-00

[. . . ] Previous Menu PRELIMINARY Hardwired/Wireless System FA848C User Guide N9939 7/00 Table Of Contents QUICK REFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SYSTEM REFERENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TURNING THE SYSTEM ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 USER CODES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TESTING THE SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To exit without saving changes, press the [T] key to exit pager phone number programming. An acknowledgement tone sounds to indicate pager number programming has been exited. If you press the [T] key without first pressing the [#] key to save your new pager phone number, the system exits the pager phone number programming mode without saving the changes. If no key is pressed within 10 seconds, the pager phone number programming mode times out and exits automatically without saving any information entered. TURN PAGER REPORTING ON/OFF FOR THE PARTITION You can turn off the open/close reporting feature for a partition by pressing [#] [8]. To turn reporting back on, simply press [#] [8] again. TURN PAGER REPORTING ON/OFF FOR A USER You can turn on/off the open. close reporting feature for a user by doing the following : [#] [7] [master code] [user number] [4] - 22 - Testing The System SYSTEM TEST It is recommended that you test your system once a week using the following procedure: NOTE: If your system is monitored, contact your central station before you perform this test. Then activate the system by opening a protected zone (for example: a window or door). Confirm that the alarm sounding device (bell or siren) sounds. If your system is connected to a central station, the keypad will sound the ringback tone to confirm that the signal was received. Call the central station to tell them you are finished testing. BATTERY TEST It is recommended that you test your battery once a month. In order to test your backup/standby battery, the following procedure should be followed: 1. Unplug the transformer from the AC outlet by removing the restraining screw that secures the transformer to the wall. (NOTE: The screw is not present on the models sold in Canada. ) 2. Observe that the AC indicator light on the keypad goes off. Activate your alarm by performing the above SYSTEM TEST. Remember to contact your central station if your system is monitored. Plug the transformer into the AC outlet and secure with the restraining screw. (NOTE: the screw is not present on the models sold in Canada. ) The National Fire Protection Association publishes a standard for fire warning equipment (NFPA publication #72). Further information can be obtained by contacting: NFPA Public Affairs Dept. , Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. If you have any further questions about the operation of your system, please contact your alarm company. - 23 - Recommendations On Smoke Detectors With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #72 noted below. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in all rooms and areas of the household as follows: A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics. In addition, the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility and storage rooms, basements, and attached garages. - 24 - Emergency Evacuation Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. [. . . ] 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 in inadequate maintenance. [. . . ]