Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product N8891-1 First Alert
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– 2 – 7$%/(2)&217(176 SYSTEM OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 3 Features ........................................................................................
– 3 – 6<67(029(59,(: Features General Information This sy stem of fers y ou three f orms of protection: burglary , fi re, and em ergency , depending on th e conf iguration of your sy stem.
– 4 – 6<67(029(59,(: General Operation Zones Your system's sensing devices have be en assigned to var ious " zones. " Fo r exa mple, the sensin g device on you r entry /exit door m ay have been assig ned to zone 01, s ensing devices on w i ndow s in th e mas ter bedroom to zone 02, and so on .
– 5 – 48,&.9,(:2)6<67(0)81&7,216 NOTE: = Boxes represent the entering of your 4-digit security code. SECURITY FUNCTIONS Checking system status: ---------------------------- .
– 6 – 6<67(029(59,(: About the Master Keypad General IMPORTANT: If the keypad beeps rapidly upon entering th e premises, an alarm h as oc- curred during y our absence and an intruder may still be on the premises. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.
– 7 – 6<67(029(59,(: About the Display and Indicators Display Definitions (for other displays, see Trouble Messages on page 27) ALARM: Appears w hen an intrusion has been detected and the sy stem is armed (also appears during a fire alarm or au dible emergen cy alarm).
– 8 – 6<67(029(59,(: Master Keypad Definitions NOTE: The system functions described below are for reference only, and require additional key entries to activate. 1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection point identification and system status, messages, and user instructions.
– 9 – 6<67(029(59,(: Master Keypad Definitions 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 # * RECORD VOLUME PLA Y ST A TUS NO DELA Y FUNCTION ARMED READ Y OFF AWAY ST A Y AUX 21 18 17 16 15 14 10 11 12 3 6 7 8 9 5 2 .
– 10 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Checking System Status General Information Before arm in g y our sy st em, all protected doors , wi ndow s, and othe r protection zones mu st be closed or by passed (s ee the BYPASSING PROTECTION section).
– 11 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Arming the System Arming in Stay Mode Use this m ode w hen y ou are st ayin g hom e, but expect someon e to use the entrance door later. Close all protected perim eter w indow s and doors before arm in g. The green READY indicator on the keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
– 12 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Arming the System Arming the System With No Delay Use NO DELAY w ith STAY mode w h en y ou are staying hom e and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. Use NO DELAY w ith AWAY m ode w hen the prem ises w ill be vacant for ex tended periods of time such as vacations, etc.
– 13 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Entry/Exit Delays Exit Delay Exit dela y begins im mediately after arm ing th e system , and gives y ou time to leave through the designated exit door w ithout setting of f an alarm . A slow beeping will sound throughout the exit delay period, if programmed.
– 14 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Disarming the System Use the OFF key to disarm th e system and to silen ce alarm an d trouble sounds. See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION section for information w hich w ill help you to distinguish between fire and burglary alarm sounds.
– 15 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Bypassing Protection Zones Bypassing Individual Zones Use the BYPA SS key w hen you wan t to arm your sy stem w ith one or more zones intentionally unprotected. Bypassed zo nes are unprotected and will not cause an alarm wh en v iolated w hile you r system is arm ed.
– 16 – 6(&85,1*7+(35(0,6(6 Panic Keys / Chime Mode Panic Keys 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.
– 17 – 86(5)81&7,216 Paging Feature Automatic Paging If the Paging feature has been programm ed for your system , y our 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.
– 18 – 86(5)81&7,216 Using Device Commands (Lights On/Lights Off Keys) General Information Your sy stem m ay be set up so that certain light s or other devices can be turned on or of f by using the device com mand from the key pad. Ask y our installer if this has been done in your system .
– 19 – 86(5)81&7,216 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 + RECORD The keypad beeps and displays “REC MESSAGE.
– 20 – 86(5)81&7,216 AUX FUNCTION General Information The AU X key may ha ve been prog ramm ed to either perf orm a predefined f unction or to send a preset m essage to a pager (see PAGER FEATURE section f or pager operation). Ask your installer which function has been assigned for your system.
– 21 – 86(5)81&7,216 Clock/Calendar Setting the Time and Date Your system can display the current tim e (see your installer). The date is not displayed, but has an internal function. The system must be disarmed with no faults present. To set the time and date: + FUNCTION + [63] Master Code or Installer Code NOTES: 1.
– 22 – ),5($/$506<67(0 (If Installed) General Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day, providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your security system, triggering a loud, intermittent sound from the keypad.
– 23 – ),5($/$506<67(0 National Fire Protection Assn./Smoke Detectors With regard to th e num ber and placem ent of smok e and heat detectors, w e subscribe to the recomm endations contained in the National Fire Pr otection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74 noted below.
– 24 – ),5($/$506<67(0 Emergency Evacuation Establish and regu larly practice a plan of escape in th e event of fire. The followin g steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association: 1. P osition your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders so th at they can be heard by all occupants.
– 25 – 6<67(0 )81&7,216 Security Codes General Information For additional security, users other than y ou w ho do not need to kno w y our code can b e assigned differen t security codes. These secondary us ers are identified by "user num bers" wh en their codes are assig ned.
– 26 – 6<67(0 )81&7,216 Testing the System (to be conducted weekly) Entering Test Mode The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
– 27 – 6<67(0 )81&7,216 Trouble Messages Typical Trouble Condition Displays To silence the beeping sound for fault conditions, press any key. FAULT Indicates that a problem exists with the zone(s) displayed, accompanied by rapid beeping.
– 28 – 6<67(0 )81&7,216 Maintaining your system The components of your security system are designed to be as maintenance-free as possible. To make sure that your system is in working condition, do the following: 1. Test your system weekly.
– 29 – 6XPPDU2I$XGLEOH1RWLILFDWLRQ ** UPPER CASE indicates announcements after pressing STATUS once. Lower case indicates announcements after pressing STATUS twice. SOUND CAUSE DISPLAY ANNOUNCEMENT** INTERRUPTED Speaker and external piezo and bell FIRE ALARM FIRE ALARM is displayed; zone number in alarm displayed.
– 30 – UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" residential system. FCC STATEMENT FCC ID: CFS8DLLYNX CANADA: 17481021165A THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES.
– 31 – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 NOTICE This equipment com plies w ith Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover o f this equipment is a label that contains, among ot her infor mation, the FCC re gistra tion number and r inge r eq uivale nce number (RE N) fo r this equipment.
– 32 – CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT NOTICE The Canadian Depar tme nt of Comm unications labe l identif ies certif ied e quipment. T his ce rtificatio n means that the e quipment mee ts ce rtain tel eco mmunications netw or k prote ctive , oper ational and safe ty r equir eme nts.
– 33 – 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.
– 34 – OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F.
– 35 – SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Profession al dealer is the person best qualif ied to service your alarm system. Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable.
– 36 – ,1'(; 1.5V “AA” Alkaline Batteries ............................................ 28 9-Volt Alkaline Battery....................................................... 28 A AC .............................................................
– 37 – Q Quick Arming ........................................................... 5, 11, 12 Quick Bypass ...................................................................... 15 R Ready Light ......................................................
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– 39 – WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM Whil e this sy ste m is an adv anced de sign se curity sy ste m, it doe s not o ffe r g uarantee d prote ction ag ainst burg lary o r fir e or ot he r emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercia l or residenti al, i s subj ect to c ompromise or failu re to warn for a vari ety of reasons.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Pitt way Corporation, and its divis ions, subsidi aries and aff iliat es ("S eller"), 165 E ileen Way, Syos set, New York 11791, warrants it s Firs t Alert securi t.
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