USER'S
MANUAL
FA145C Security System
First Alert
N8600 2/97
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
General Congratulations on your ownership of a First Alert Professional Security System.
You've made a wise decision in choosing it, for it represents the latest in security
protection technology today, including microcomputer technology to monitor all system
status.
Basically, this system offers you three forms of protection: burglary, fire and emergency.
Your system may consist of at least one keypad which provides full control of system
operation, various sensors such as motion detectors and door and window sensing
devices, plus a selected number of strategically placed smoke or combustion detectors
designed to provide early warning in case of fire. Your system may also have been pro-
grammed to automatically transmit alarm or status messages over the phone lines to a
central alarm monitoring station.
All system functions are controlled by your keypad(s), which are described in the next
section, ABOUT THE KEYPADS.
Burglary Protection The burglary protection portion of your system must be turned on or "armed" before it will
sense burglary alarm conditions and sound an alarm. Your system can be armed in one
of four modes: STAY, AWAY, INSTANT and MAXIMUM. Refer to the ARMING THE SYS-
TEM sections for instructions in using these modes of 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 06, sensing
devices on windows in the master bedroom to zone 10, and so on. These zone numbers
will appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and a mes-
sage at the keypad will identify the zone(s) causing the alarm. In addition, if your system
is connected to a central monitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the
alarm sounding, you simply disarm the system.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW (Continued)
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. When an alarm (or trouble) condition occurs, the
keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused the problem, and displays the
type of alarm or trouble — FIRE and ALARM , or CHECK for trouble. The display remains
until it is cleared by entering an OFF sequence (your security code + OFF key) twice.
Chime Feature
Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is dis-
armed by using the CHIME mode. In this mode, three tones will sound at the Keypad(s)
whenever a door or window is opened.
Phone Access & Your system may include a phone module that will permit you to access the system via a
Voice Response Touch-tone phone, either on-premises or by call-in when away. The phone access feature
Capability will enable you to do the following:
(Optional)
• Receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the
security system.
• Arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands via the telephone,
with voice confirmation provided after each command entry.
Paging Feature If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to
certain conditions as they occur in your system, and display code numbers indicating the
type of condition that has occurred.
For detailed information, refer to PAGING FEATURE on page 25.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
General Your keypads allow you to control all system functions. The keypads feature telephone
style digital keys and a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which shows the nature and location
of all occurrences.
The keypads feature a built-in sounder which emits alarm sounds during alarm and
trouble conditions, and produces warning tones during entry and exit delay periods (if so-
programmed). The sounder also provides acknowledgment tones when keys are pressed,
and confirmation tones for successful command entries.
Keypad Styles There are various styles of keypads, any of which may have been used in your system
(see page 7). Although different in appearance, all styles are functionally the same,
except for their display windows (see “Keypad Types” below). The keys on some keypads
are located behind a flip-down cover which can be removed, if desired.
Keypad Types There are two basic types of keypads, Alpha and Fixed-Word, either of which may have
been used in your system.
• Alpha Keypads
These feature a 2-line, 32 character alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) which
can display the nature and location of all occurrences in friendly English.
• Fixed-Word Keypads
These are functionally similar to the Alpha Keypads, except that their LCD display uses
pre-designated (fixed) words to identify the nature and location of occurrences. Words
displayed on all Fixed-Word keypads are the same, except that their location in the
display window will vary with different models (see Styles A and B on page 6).
Unless stated otherwise, all commands and procedures described herein apply equally to
all keypads.
Typical displays that would appear on both Alpha and Fixed-Word keypads are depicted
throughout this manual.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
Fixed-Word Keypad Displays
AWAY All burglary zones, interior & perimeter, are
armed.
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
STAY Perimeter burglary zones, such as windows and
00
00
doors are armed.
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
INSTANT Perimeter burglary zones armed and entry delay
NOT READY
is turned off.
STYLE A
BYPASS One or more burglary protection zones have been
bypassed.
NOT READY Appears when burglary portion of the system is
not ready for arming (due to one or more open
protection zones).
NO AC
AWAY
AWAY
00
BYPASS
NOT READY
CHIME BAT
READY The burglary portion of the system is ready to be
ALARM
FIRE
FIRE
STAY
M STAY
armed.
CHECK INSTANT
NO AC Appears when AC power has been cut off.
STYLE B
System is operating on backup battery power.
AC Appears when AC power is present.
FIXED-WORD KEYPAD DISPLAYS
CHIME Appears when the CHIME feature is ON.
BAT Low system battery (if no zone number is shown), or Low battery condition in a wireless
sensor (if zone number is also shown).
ALARM Appears when an intrusion has been detected and the system is armed (also appears during
a Fire alarm). Accompanied by the ID # of the zone in alarm.
CHECK Appears when a malfunction is discovered in the system at any time or if a fault is detected
in a FIRE zone at any time or in a DAY(Trouble)/NIGHT(Alarm) burglary zone during a
disarmed period. Accompanied by a display of zone number in trouble.
FIRE Appears when a fire alarm is present. Accompanied by a display of the zone # in alarm.
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ABOUT THE KEYPADS
KEYPADS WITH FLIP-DOWN KEY COVERS ARE SHOWN WITH COVER REMOVED
NO AC
BYPASS NOT READY
CHIME BAT
INSTANT
AWAY
First Alert ®
**** DISARMED ****
READY TO ARM
ALARM
FIRE
STAY
CHECK
AWAY
STAY
INSTANT
BYPASS
NOT READY
NO AC
CHIME
BAT
ARMED
ALARM
CHECK
FIRE
READY
A
A
C
B
D
B
D
ARMED
ARMED
READY
READY
C
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
OFF
1
AWAY
2
STAY
3
Professional
MAXIMUM TEST BYPASS
4
6
5
TEST
5
BYPASS
6
MAXIMUM
4
MAXIMUM TEST
BYPASS
6
INSTANT CODE CHIME
4
5
9
7
8
CODE
8
CHIME
9
INSTANT
7
CHIME
9
CODE
8
INSTANT
7
READY
0
#
READY
READY
*
First Alert
First Alert
PANIC
0
#
0
#
*
*
Professional
Professional
FA250KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
FA210KP FIXED-WORD KEYPAD
FA550KP ALPHA KEYPAD
(STYLE A DISPLAY)
(STYLE B DISPLAY)
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FUNCTIONS OF THE KEYPAD
1
DISPLAY WINDOW. Alpha Keypad: A 2-line, 32-character
10. CHIME KEY: Turns CHIME mode on and off. When on, the
opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed
will sound 3 tones at the keypad(s).
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Displays protection zone
identification, system status, and messages (see page 9).
Fixed-Word Keypad: Displays protection zone ID and system
status messages using pre-designated words (see page 6).
✱
11.
12.
.
READY KEY: Displays all open protection zones
#
KEY: "Quick Arm" key permits ARMING of the system
2. OFF KEY: Disarms the burglary portion of the system,
silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears
visual displays after the problem's correction.
without the use of a security code (if so programmed).
†
13. KEYS 0–9 : Used to enter your security code(s).
3. AWAY KEY: Arms the entire burglary system, perimeter and
14. READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is ready
to be armed (no faults present). While the system is
disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones
are closed and opened.
interior, with entry delay on.
4. STAY KEY: Arms the perimeter portion of burglary system
only, with entry delay on. Interior protection zones are not
armed, which allows movement within the premises without
causing an alarm.
15. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been
armed (STAY, AWAY, INSTANT or MAXIMUM).
5. MAXIMUM KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the AWAY
mode, but without the entry delay feature, thus providing
maximum protection. An alarm will occur immediately upon
opening of any protection point, including the main door.
16. INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in keypad sounder mimics
the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also sound a tone
during certain system functions.
17. EMERGENCY (PANIC) KEYS: On certain keypads,
individual keys A, B, and C are present and may be used for
emergency functions, if so programmed. On some keypads,
individual panic keys are not present and certain key pairs
may be available for emergency functions.
6. TEST KEY: Tests the system and alarm sounder (system
must be disarmed). Refer to TESTING THE SYSTEM for test
procedures.
7. BYPASS KEY: Removes individual protection zones from
being monitored by the system.
In addition, key D or key pair [✱ ] & [#] may have been
programmed to request service from the central monitoring
station.
8. INSTANT KEY: Arms in a manner similar to the STAY mode,
but without the entry delay feature. Entering via the entry/exit
door will cause an instant alarm.
See the PANIC KEYS section for complete details.
†
9. CODE KEY: Used to assign additional security codes for
Note: Keys [1] through [9] each perform their associated
other users of the system.
companion functions (OFF, AWAY, STAY, etc.) when preceded
by an entry of the security code (as described later).
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1
**** DISARMED ****
READY TO ARM
17
3
15
14
A
B
D
ARMED
4
READY
C
2
STAY
OFF
AWAY
6
1
2
3
TEST
5
BYPASS
MAXIMUM
4
5
6
7
CODE
8
INSTANT
7
CHIME
9
10
16
READY
First Alert
0
#
*
9
Professional
SHOWN WITH
FLIP-DOWN
KEY COVER
REMOVED
8
11
13
12
TYPICAL ALPHA KEYPAD
Fixed-Word Keypads are functionally similar, except for screen displays (see page 6).
IMPORTANT!: When entering codes and commands, sequential key depressions
must be made within 2 seconds of one another. If 2 seconds elapses without a key
depression, the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning.
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SECURITY CODES
General At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code,
known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system functions,
including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety feature, up to 7
temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know the
Master code. Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes are
assigned.
IMPORTANT! When performing any of the procedures that follow, do not allow
more than 2 seconds to elapse between steps, otherwise the entry will be aborted,
and the procedure must be repeated from its beginning.
To Assign, Change, or The Master security code can be used to assign up to 6 secondary User codes (up to 7 if
Delete User Codes no Duress code is assigned). The Master code can also be used to change any User
code or to remove (delete) any secondary User code from the system.
To Assign or Change a User Code:
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.
It is recommended that
obvious codes such as
1-1-1-1 or 1-2-3-4 not be
assigned.
2. Enter the single-digit User No. for whom a code is to be assigned or changed.
Codes for User Nos. 3 to 8 may be assigned; however, if a Duress code (User No. 9)
has not been assigned (either by your installer, or by yourself), an additional user
code may be assigned to user No. 9 . See “Duress Code” on next page.
Temporary users should
not be shown how to use
any system function that
they do not need to know
(e.g., how to bypass pro-
tection zones).
Note: User No. 8 can be assigned as a “baby-sitter” code, but will have limited
capabilities – the “baby-sitter” code cannot be used to disarm the system if it
was armed by another user’s code.
3. Enter the desired 4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep
once when a User code has been successfully entered.
To Delete a User Code:
Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then stop. In a few moments, the keypad will beep
once, indicating that the existing code has been deleted.
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SECURITY CODES (Continued)
Duress Code
This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under
threat. When used, the system will act normally, but can silently notify the central station of
your situation, if that service has been provided.
The Duress code may be any 4-digit code assigned to User Number 9.
To program a Duress code:
Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9 + [desired 4-digit duress code]. The keypad will beep once.
Note: The Duress code must differ from the Master Code or any other User’s Code.
If a DURESS code
is assigned, check
here:
➞
To change the Duress code:
Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9 + [new 4-digit duress code].
To delete the Duress code:
Enter the Master Code + 8 + 9, and then stop. When the keypad beeps once it signifies
that the code has been deleted.
To Change Your Master Enter the original Master code + 8 + 2 + New Master Code + New Master Code again .
Code
The keypad will beep 3 times, indicating acceptance of the new master code.
Quick Arming
If your system supports "Quick Arming", the "#" key can be pressed in place of the
Ask your installer if "Quick security code when arming the system. The security code is always required, however,
Arming" is active for your
when disarming the system.
system; if so, check here:
Phone (Voice) Module If your system includes a phone module, your installer will have programmed a 2-digit
phone access code for your system. Be sure to obtain this phone code from your installer.
Ask your installer if your
Complete information regarding the use of this phone access feature is provided in a
separate manual entitled PHONE ACCESS USER'S GUIDE, which accompanies the
phone module.
system includes a phone
module; if so, check here:
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ENTRY/EXIT DELAYS
General Information Your system has preset time delays, known as exit delay and entry delay. When you arm
your system, exit delay gives you time to leave through the entry/exit door without setting
off an alarm. Entry delay gives you time to disarm the system when you re-enter through
the entry/exit door. The system must be disarmed, however, before the entry delay period
ends, or an alarm will occur. The keypad will beep slowly during the entry delay period,
reminding you to disarm the system.
There are two entry delays (as programmed). The first is generally used for your primary
entrance and the second can be used for a secondary entrance, where a longer delay
may be required to walk to the keypad to disarm the system.
You can also arm the system with no entry delay at all by using either INSTANT or
MAXIMUM arming modes. These modes can provide greater security while you are
sleeping or while you are away for extended periods of time.
See your installer for your programmed delay times and record them here:
Exit Delay:
seconds
Entry Delay No. 1:
Entry Delay No. 2:
seconds
seconds
Remember, there will be no entry delay
when arming INSTANT or MAXIMUM.
Exit Delay When arming the system AWAY (see page 18) or MAXIMUM (see page 19), slow
Alerting warning tones will sound from the keypad(s) as a warning during the exit delay, turning to
Sound fast tones during the final five seconds of the exit delay time.
Ask your installer if this feature is active for your system, and if so, check here:
➞
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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must
be closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section), otherwise the
✱
READY Key
keypad will display a "Not Ready" message, and if your keypad has a READY indicator
light, it will not be lit. The READY key can be used to display all faulted zones, making it
easier for you to secure any open zone.
To display faulted zones, simply press and release the READY [✱] key (do not enter code
first).
Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.
A "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection zones have been either closed
or bypassed and the keypad's READY indicator light (if present) will be lit. The system
can then be armed. if desired.
READY
TO DISPLAY OPEN ZONES, PRESS THE
✱
KEY.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
INDICATING OPEN PROTECTION ZONE
(AFTER PRESSING READY KEY)
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
WHEN NOT READY TO ARM
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
INDICATING "READY TO ARM"
D I S A R M E D - PRE S S ✱
F A U L T 0 6 F R O N T
U P S T A I R S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
D I S A R M E D
R E A D Y T O A R M
****
****
T O S HOW F AULT S
ALPHA
ALPHA
AC
AC
AC
06
NOT READY
FIXED-WORD
NOT READY
READY
FIXED-WORD
FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES
Using the This key is used when you want to arm your system with one or more zones intentionally
unprotected. The system must be disarmed first.
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BYPASS Key
1. Enter your security code and press the BYPASS key.
2. Enter the zone number(s) for the zone(s) to be bypassed (e.g., 06, 10, 13, etc.).
Single digit zone numbers must be preceded by a zero (e.g. 05, 06).
LIMITATION
The system will not allow
fire zones to be bypassed.
3. When finished, the keypad will momentarily display a "Bypass" message for each by-
passed zone number. Wait for these zones to be displayed, to confirm their bypass.
All bypasses are removed
when an OFF sequence
(security code plus OFF) is
performed.
4. Arm the system as usual.
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if violated while your
system is armed.
TO BYPASS ZONES:
TYPICAL MOMENTARY DISPLAYS
• ENTER CODE.
OF BYPASSED ZONE
• PRESS BYPASS KEY.
• ENTER ZONE Nos.
B Y P A S S 0 6 F R O N T
U P S T A I R S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
• WAIT FOR BYPASSED ZONES
TO BE DISPLAYED.
• ARM SYSTEM AS USUAL.
AC
06
BYPASS
FIXED-WORD
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BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES (Continued)
Quick Bypass
If your system supports "Quick Bypass", it allows you to easily bypass all open (faulted)
zones without having to enter zone numbers individually. This feature is useful if, for
example, you routinely leave certain windows open when arming at night.
To use this feature, enter your security code, press the BYPASS key, then stop. In a few
moments, all open zones will be displayed along with a "Bypass" message. Wait for all
bypassed zones to be displayed, then arm the system as usual.
Ask your installer if the
"Quick Bypass" feature is
active for your system, and
determine which box(es)
you should check.
➞
➞
Bypass all open (faulted) zones
Bypass all open (faulted) zones plus these zones, as checked:
17,
30,
31,
Not active for your system.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
"READY TO ARM WITH ZONES BYPASSED"
AC
D I S A R M E D B Y P A S S
BYPASS
READY
R E A D Y T O A R M
FIXED-WORD
ALPHA
THE SYSTEM CAN NOW BE ARMED WITH ZONE(S) BYPASSED
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
STAY Key
Use this key when staying inside, but expect someone to use an entry/exit door later.
1. Enter your security code and press the STAY key.
3
2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed STAY message. The red
ARMED indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming
actually takes place. See the note below.
BEFORE ARMING, make
sure all doors and windows
are closed. Refer to
CHECKING FOR O P E N
ZONES on page 13.
3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if a protected perimeter window or non-
entry/exit door is then opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the
premises.
Anyone entering later can enter through an entry/exit door without causing an alarm, but
they must disarm the system within the entry delay period to avoid sounding an alarm.
THE STAY MODE ARMS
THE PERIMETER, BUT
ALLOWS USE OF THE
ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
PERSONS WITHIN THE
PREMISES CAN MOVE
ABOUT FREELY.
If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming STAY, you can re-
start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person in.
This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
Note: When you first arm the system in the STAY mode, “You may exit now” will be
displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay. This delay is in effect in
the system even when arming STAY. When the exit delay period ends, “You may exit
now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the STAY mode.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED STAY”
AC
A R M E D
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW
S T A Y
***
***
STAY
FIXED-WORD
➚
ALPHA
The message “you may exit now”
disappears when the exit delay expires.
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ARMING PERIMETER ONLY
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when staying inside and do not expect anyone to use an entry/exit door.
INSTANT Key 1. Enter your security code and press the INSTANT key.
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2. The keypad beeps three times and displays the armed message. The red ARMED
indicator lights. Note that there is an exit delay in effect before arming actually takes
place. See the note below.
BEFORE ARMING, make
sure all doors and windows
are closed. Refer to
CHECKING FOR O P E N
ZONES on page 13.
3. After arming, an alarm sounds immediately if any protected perimeter door or window
is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises.
An alarm sounds immediately if anyone opens an entry/exit door.
If you wish to open the entry/exit door to let someone in after arming INSTANT, you can
re-start the exit delay at any time – simply press the [✱] key, and then let that person in.
This will avoid having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
THE INSTANT MODE
ARMS THE PERIMETER
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/
EXIT DOOR), WITH NO
ENTRY DELAY.
PERSONS WITHIN THE
PREMISES CAN MOVE
ABOUT FREELY
Note: When you first arm the system in the INSTANT mode, “You may exit now” will be
displayed on an Alpha keypad during the programmed exit delay. This delay is in
effect in the system even when arming INSTANT. When the exit delay period
ends, “You may exit now” disappears and the system is then fully armed in the
INSTANT mode.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS – “ARMED INSTANT”
AC
A R M E D I N S T A N T
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW
*
*
STAY
INSTANT
FIXED-WORD
➚
ALPHA
The message “you may exit now”
disappears when the exit delay expires.
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY ON
Using the
Use this key when no one will be staying inside.
2
AWAY Key
1. Enter your security code and press the AWAY key.
2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed message. The red ARMED
indicator lights.
BEFORE ARMING, make sure
all doors and windows are
closed. Refer to CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES on page
13.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without
causing an alarm.
After the exit delay expires, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if a
protected window or non-entry/exit door is opened, or if any movement is detected
inside your premises.
You may re-enter through an entry/exit door, but must disarm the system within
the entry delay period to avoid an alarm.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
NOTE ON ARMING “AWAY“
If the system is armed AWAY
and no one has passed
through an Entry/Exit zone, the
system will automatically arm in
the STAY mode, if so
programmed. Ask if this feature
is present in your system and,
"ARMED AWAY"
THE AWAY KEY ARMS THE
ENTIRE SYSTEM (INTERIOR
AND PERIMETER), BUT ALLOWS
USE OF THE ENTRY/EXIT DOOR.
A R M E D
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW
A W A Y
***
***
➚ The message “you may exit now” changes to
ALL SECURE when the exit delay expires.
ALPHA
if so, check here:
➞
AC
AWAY
FIXED-WORD
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ARMING ALL PROTECTION
WITH ENTRY DELAY OFF
Using the Use this key when the premises will be vacant for extended periods of time such as
vacations, etc., or when retiring for the night and no one will be moving through protected
interior areas.
4
MAXIMUM Key
1. Enter your security code and press the MAXIMUM (MAX) key.
BEFORE ARMING, make sure
all doors and windows are 2. The keypad beeps twice and displays the armed MAXIMUM message. The red
closed. Refer to CHECKING
FOR OPEN ZONES on page
13.
ARMED indicator lights.
3. You may leave through an entry/exit door during the exit delay period without causing
an alarm.
After the exit delay expires, the system arms and sounds an alarm immediately if any
protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside your premises.
An alarm sounds immediately, when someone re-enters.
TYPICAL DISPLAYS
"ARMED MAXIMUM"
THE MAXIMUM KEY
A R M E D M A X I M U M
Y OU MAY E X I T NOW
*
*
ARMS THE ENTIRE SYSTEM
(INCLUDING THE ENTRY/EXIT
DOOR WITH NO ENTRY DELAY).
➚ The message “you may exit now” changes to
ALL SECURE when the exit delay expires.
ALPHA
AC
AWAY
INSTANT
FIXED-WORD
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DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING ALARMS
Using the
OFF Key
The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds.
To Disarm the System
1
Enter your security code and press the OFF key.
IMPORTANT:
The "Ready" message will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm
that the system is disarmed.
If you return and the main
burglary sounder is on, DO
NOT ENTER, but CONTACT
THE POLICE from a nearby
safe location.
If you return after an alarm
has occurred and the main
sounder has shut itself off,
the keypad will beep rapidly
upon your entering, indicating
that an alarm has occurred
during your absence.
To Silence a Burglary Alarm
SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!
Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning tones
of a Memory of Alarm).
Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door,
window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the
keypad's Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a
"Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.
To Silence a Fire Alarm
LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and
CONTACT THE POLICE from
a nearby safe location.
Simply press the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence FIRE alarms).
To then clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display, enter your security code and press
the OFF key again. See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.
A FIRE alarm is an interrupted/pulsed sound. A BURGLARY alarm is a continuous/steady sound.
TYPICAL FIRE ALARM DISPLAY
TYPICAL BURGLARY ALARM DISPLAY
AC
AC
05
FIRE
05
FIRE 05
MASTE R BE DROOM
AL ARM 05
MASTE R BE DROOM
ALARM
ALARM
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
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EXIT ALARMS
Exit Alarm Warning Your system may support and have been programmed for this feature.
Displays and Sounds
When arming, if an exit or interior zone contains a fault during closing at the time the exit
delay ends, the alarm sounder and keypad sound continuously to alert you that an
unwanted alarm can be prevented if you take action:
Ask your installer if "Exit
Alarm Warning" is active
for your system, and if
so, check here:
• If you disarm the system during the entry delay period that will immediately follow, the
sound stops. The keypad displays "CANCELED ALARM "or "CA" as well as a zone
indication. No message is transmitted to the central station.
• If the system is NOT disarmed during the immediately following entry delay period, the
sounds continue until the system is disarmed (or alarm sounder timeout occurs). The
keypad displays "EXIT ALARM" or "EA" as well as a zone indication. An "exit alarm"
message will be sent to the central station.
Note: The latter "EXIT ALARM" conditions also result if an alarm from an exit or
interior zone occurs within two minutes after the end of an exit delay.
In any of the above cases, a second OFF sequence (security code + OFF key) will clear
the keypad display.
CHIME MODE
Using the Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window while it is dis-
armed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three tones will sound at the Keypad
whenever a door or window is opened. Pressing the READY key will display the open
9
CHIME Key
protection points.
This feature can be used
only while the burglary
system is disarmed.
To turn Chime Mode on, enter the security code and press the CHIME key. The CHIME
message will appear.
To turn Chime Mode off, enter the security code and press the CHIME key again. The
CHIME message will disappear.
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PANIC KEYS
(FOR MANUALLY ACTIVATING SILENT AND/OR AUDIBLE ALARMS)
Using Your system may have been programmed to use special keys or pairs of keys to
Panic Keys manually activate emergency (panic) functions. The functions that might be programmed
are:
Silent Emergency, Audible Emergency, Personal Emergency, and Fire.
A silent emergency sends a silent alarm signal to the central station*, but there is no
audible alarm or visual display.
An audible emergency sends a signal to the central station* and sounds a loud, steady
alarm at your keypad(s) and at any external sounders that may be connected (ALARM
plus a zone number is also displayed).
A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the central station* and
sounds at keypad(s), but not at external bells or sirens.
A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the central station* and uniquely sounds at
keypad(s) and external bells and sirens (FIRE plus a zone number is also displayed).
* If connected to a central station.
TO INITIATE A PANIC FUNCTION AT ANY TIME OF DAY OR NIGHT:
• Press an active lettered key (A, B or C) for at least two seconds.
or, if lettered keys are not present on the keypad,
• Press both keys of an active pair at the same time.
See next page for panic functions that have been assigned to keys.
Also see Duress Code feature on page 10.
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PANIC KEYS (Continued)
CHECK IF
ACTIVE
PANIC
ZONE
No.
KEY(S)
PLACE A CHECK NEXT TO PROGRAMMED FUNCTION
SEE YOUR INSTALLER
AND NOTE HERE
THE KEY(S) AND
FUNCTION(S)
[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
OR
___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE
95
07
96
___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE
___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE
✓
REQUEST FOR SERVICE (KEY “D” WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE THIS FUNCTION)
PROGRAMMED
FOR YOUR SYSTEM
[1] & [ ✱] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL,
[✱] & [#]
FIRE
–––
95
07
96
†
___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE, ___REQUEST FOR SERVICE
[3] & [#] ___SILENT, ___AUDIBLE, ___PERSONAL, ___FIRE
NOTE: KEYS [A], [B], [C], AND [D] ARE NOT PRESENT ON ALL KEYPADS.
†
IF THE “D” KEY IS NOT PRESENT ON A KEYPAD, THE [✱] & [#] KEYS MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO SEND A
“REQUEST FOR SERVICE” MESSAGE TO THE CENTRAL MONITORING STATION (see page 28 for additional information).
OUTPUT RELAY OPTIONS
Ask your installer to provide information on any special system actions that have been
programmed during installation.
Programmed
Actions
A C T I O N
S T A R T E D B Y
S T O P P E D B Y
(in response to
zone activity
1
2
3
4
entries)
or manual
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY
Using the The TEST key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point to
be checked for proper operation.
5
TEST Key
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY
message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.
No alarm reports will be
sent to the central
monitoring station while
the system is in the Test
mode.
2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key.
3. As the Test mode is entered, the external siren or bell will sound for one second and
then turn off.
Each time a protection zone is faulted, the keypad sounds 3 beeps.
The keypad will sound a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system
is in the test mode.
If these sounds do not occur, call for service immediately.
4. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for the required
sounds The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the dis-
play.
5. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for the required
sound as movement is detected. The identification of the detector should appear on
the display when it is activated.
Note: Wireless PIR (Passive Infrared) units will send signals out only if they have been
inactive for 3 minutes.
6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all
are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the
display when each is activated.
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TESTING THE SYSTEM (Continued)
7. After all protection points have been checked and restored, there should be no zone
identification numbers displayed. If a problem is experienced with any protection
point (no confirming sounds, no display), CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
8. Turn off the Test mode by entering the security code and pressing the OFF key.
PAGING FEATURE
If the paging feature has been programmed for your system, your pager will respond to certain conditions as they
occur in your system by displaying a 10-digit code that will indicate the type of condition that has occurred. The
10-digit code will use the following format: SSSS–EEE–NNN
SSSS will be your particular 4-digit subscriber No. (this same 4-digit number will always appear at the beginning
of the display on your pager).
EEE will be a 3-digit number that describes the event that has occurred in your system (see explanation below).
NNN will be a 3-digit User or zone number, depending on the type of event that has occurred.
The 3-digit Event Codes (EEE) that can be displayed are:
911 = Alarm (NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the alarm)
001 = Open, System disarmed (NNN that follows this code will be the User number)
002 = Close, System armed (NNN that follows this code will be the User number)
811 = Trouble (NNN that follows this code will be the zone number that has caused the trouble)
Example 1. Pager displays: 1 2 3 4 –9 1 1 –0 0 4
This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an Alarm (911), due to zone 4 (004) being
faulted.
Example 2. Pager displays: 1 2 3 4 –0 0 1 –0 0 5
This indicates that your system (Subscriber No. 1234) is reporting an open/disarming (001) by User 5 (005).
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TROUBLE CONDITIONS
"Check" and The word CHECK on the keypad's display, accompanied by a "beeping" at the keypad,
"Battery" Displays indicates a trouble condition in the system.
To silence the beeping for these conditions, press any key.
1. A display of "CHECK" and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem
exists with the displayed zone(s) and requires your attention. If the CHECK display
relates to a fire zone, CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
Determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the
problem has been corrected, the display can be cleared if you enter the OFF se-
quence (security code plus OFF key) twice. If the display persists, CALL FOR
SERVICE.
2. If there are wireless sensors* in your system, the CHECK condition may also be
* Not all systems use
wireless sensors.
caused by some change in the environment that prevents the receiver from hearing a
particular sensor. CALL FOR SERVICE if this occurs.
TYPICAL
"CHECK" DISPLAYS
IF YOU CANNOT CORRECT A
"CHECK" DISPLAY, OR IF IT IS FOR
A FIRE ZONE, CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
C H E C K 0 6 F R O N T
U P S T A I R S B E D R O O M
ALPHA
AC
06
CHECK
FIXED-WORD
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TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued)
Words or letters in parentheses ( ) are those that are displayed on Fixed-word keypads.
Other Trouble
Displays
1. COMM. FAILURE
(or FC)
Indicates that a failure has occurred in the telephone com-
munication portion of your system.
CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
* Any “beeping” that
accompanies a
trouble display can be
stopped by entering
an OFF sequence
(code + OFF)
2. SYSTEM LO BAT
Indicates that a low system battery condition exists, and
(or BAT with no zone No.) accompanied by a once-per-minute "beeping"* at the
Keypad. If this condition persists for more than one day
(with AC present), CALL FOR SERVICE.
3. LO BAT + zone descriptor
(or BAT with zone No.)
Indicates that a low battery condition exists in the wireless
transmitter** number displayed, and accompanied by a
once-per-minute "beeping"* at the Keypad. Either replace
the battery yourself, or CALL FOR SERVICE. If the battery
is not replaced within 30 days, a CHECK display may
occur.
** Not all systems use
wireless transmitters.
Some wireless sensors contain a non-replaceable long-life
battery which requires replacement of the entire unit at the
end of battery life (e.g., 5802 Pendant and 5802CP Belt
Clip Personal Emergency Transmitters and 5803 Wireless
Key Transmitters).
4. MODEM COMM
(or CC)
Indicates that the control is on-line with the central station's
remote computer. The control will not operate while on-
line. Wait a few minutes. The display should disappear.
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TROUBLE CONDITIONS (Continued)
Other Trouble Displays
5. AC LOSS
(or NO AC)
The system is operating on battery power only due to a power
failure. If only some lights are out on the premises, check circuit
breakers and fuses and reset or replace as necessary. CALL
FOR SERVICE if AC power cannot be restored to the system.
(Continued)
6. Busy-Standby
(or dI )
If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute, system is
disabled. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
7. OPEN CIRCUIT
(or OC )
The keypad is not receiving signals from the control.
8. Long Rng Trbl
(or bF)
If programmed, back-up Long Range Radio communication has
failed. CALL FOR SERVICE.
9. Service Request
(or Cd)
(See page 23 for information on this feature.) This display occurs
if the “D” key is pressed to request service. Also displayed if key
pair [✱] & [#] are pressed and programmed to send a “request for
service” message. See CALLING FOR SERVICE below.
Total Power Failure
If there is no keypad display at all (screen is blank), and all indicators are off, all
operating power for the system (from AC and back-up battery) has stopped, and the
system is inoperative. CALL FOR SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
CALLING FOR SERVICE
The “D” key (if present on the keypad, and pressed for 2 seconds), will always send a
“request for service” message to the central monitoring station. If key “D” is not present,
key pair [✱] & [#] may have been programmed for this message (see page 23), and can
then be pressed simultaneously if you wish to request service.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND ON PAGE 43.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)
General
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is on 24 hours a day, for continuous protection. In the
event of an emergency, the strategically located smoke and heat detectors will au-
tomatically send signals to your system, triggering a loud, interrupted pulsed sound* from
the Keypad(s). This sound will also be produced by optional exterior sounders. A FIRE
message will appear at your Keypad and remain on until you silence the alarm (see
below for silencing fire alarms).
* Temporal pulse sounding is produced for Fire alarms, as follows:
3 pulses–pause–3 pulses–pause–3 pulses. . . , repeated.
TYPICAL FIRE EMERGENCY DISPLAYS
AC
F I R E 0 5
M A S T E R B E D R O O M
05
ALARM
FIRE
ALPHA
FIXED-WORD
Silencing 1. You can silence the alarm at any time by pressing the OFF key (the security code is
Fire Alarms
not needed to silence fire alarms). To clear the display, enter your code and press the
OFF key again (to clear Memory of Alarm).
2. If the Keypad's fire indication does not clear after the second OFF sequence, smoke
detectors may still be responding to smoke or heat producing objects in their vicinity.
Investigate, and should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.
3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in the detector. Clear it
by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds.
4. When the problem has been corrected, clear the display by entering your code and
pressing the OFF key.
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (Continued)
Manually Initiating 1. Should you become aware of a fire emergency before your detectors sense the
a Fire Alarm
problem, go to your nearest Keypad and manually initiate an alarm by pressing the
appropriate panic key(s), assigned for FIRE emergency (if programmed by the
installer). Check below, and on page 23.
2. Evacuate all occupants from the premises.
3. If flames and/or smoke are present, leave the premises and notify your local Fire De-
partment immediately.
4. If no flames or smoke are apparent, investigate the cause of the alarm. The zone
number(s) of the zone(s) in an alarm condition will be displayed at the Keypad.
Ask your installer which lettered key, or key pair, has been assigned for manually initiating
a FIRE alarm, and place a check mark in the box next to the assigned key or key pair.
CHECK LETTERED KEY
ASSIGNED FOR FIRE
CHECK KEY PAIR ASSIGNED FOR FIRE
A
B
C
OR
OR
OR
PRESS
PRESS
PRESS
1
and
and
✱
#
AT THE SAME TIME
AT THE SAME TIME
AT THE SAME TIME
✱
3and
#
Press and hold the lettered key assigned for Fire emergency for 2 seconds.
If the keypad does not have individual lettered keys,
Press the key pair assigned for Fire emergency.
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS
With regard to the number and placement of
smoke/heat detectors, we subscribe to the
recommendations contained in the National Fire
Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard #74
noted below.
✪
▲
✪
✪
✪
✪
KITCHEN
▲
✪
KITCHEN
BDRM
DINING
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
TV ROOM
DINING
■
BDRM
LIVING ROOM
■
✪
✪
✪
■
✪
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
LIVING ROOM
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.
✪
▲
Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
■
✪
▲
■
BEDROOM
■
✪
BEDROOM
✪
BEDROOM
TO
BR
▲
■
▲
KTCHN
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.
GARAGE
CLOSED
DOOR
LVNG RM
.
■
BASEMENT
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EMERGENCY EVACUATION
Steps to Safety
Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following
steps are recommended by the National Fire Protection Association:
1. Plan on your detector or your interior and/or exterior sounders warning all oc-
cupants.
CLOSET
BEDROOM
2. Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead
to the door that permits normal exit from the building. The other may be a window,
should your path be unpassable. Station an escape ladder at such windows if
there is a long drop to the ground.
TH
BA
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
2ND FLOOR
KITCHEN
BACK DOOR
BEDROOM
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.
TH
BA
BEDROOM
1ST FLOOR
4. Make sure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This will prevent
deadly smoke from entering while you escape.
5. Try the door. If the door is hot, check your alternate escape route. If the door is
cool, open it cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door if smoke or heat rushes in.
•
•
6. In smoky areas, crawl close to floor, hold your breath, and/or cover mouth and
nose with a wet cloth.
BACK
7. Escape quickly; don't panic.
8. Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your premises, where
everyone can meet and then take steps to contact the authorities and account for
those missing. Choose someone to assure that nobody returns to the premises —
many die going back.
•
FRONT
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QUICK GUIDE TO SYSTEM FUNCTIONS
FUNCTION
Check Zones
Arm System
PROCEDURE
COMMENTS
Press READY key.
To view faulted zones when system not ready.
Arms system in mode selected.
Enter code. Press arming key desired:
(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM)
Quick Arm
(if programmed)
Press #. Press arming key desired:
(AWAY, STAY, INSTANT, MAXIMUM)
Arms system in mode selected, quickly and without use of code.
Bypass Zone(s)
Enter code. Press BYPASS key.
Enter zone number(s) to be bypassed
(use 2-digit entries).
Bypassed zones are unprotected and will not cause an alarm if
violated.
Quick Bypass
Enter code. Press BYPASS key.
Bypasses all faulted zones automatically.
(if programmed)
Silence Sounders
Burglary:
Fire:
Enter code. Press OFF key.
Press OFF key.
Press any key.
Also disarms system. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.
Memory of Alarm remains until cleared.
Determine cause. See Page 26.
"Check":
Disarm System
Enter code. Press OFF key.
Also silences sounders. Memory of alarm remains until cleared.
Clear Alarm Memory After disarming, enter code again.
Keypad will beep rapidly upon entry if alarm has occurred.
Alarm display will remain upon disarming until cleared.
Press OFF key again.
Duress (if active)
Arm or disarm "normally", but
use your 4-digit Duress code to do so.
Performs desired action and sends silent alarm to central station.
Panic Alarms
(as programmed)
Press key [A], [B], or [C] for at least 2 sec., or
(if no A, B, or C on your keypad),
press keys [1] & [✱], or [✱] & [#], or [3] & [#],
both at same time.
See Page 23 for panic functions programmed for your system.
Chime Mode
Test Mode
To turn ON or OFF: Enter code. Press CHIME key. Keypad will sound if doors or windows are violated while system is
disarmed and chime mode is ON.
To turn ON: Enter code. Press TEST key.
To turn OFF: Enter code. Press OFF key.
Tests alarm sounder and allows sensors to be tested.
Phone Access
(Phone Module)
if applicable
Consult Phone Access User's Guide that
accompanies Phone Module.
Permits system access remotely, via Touch-tone phone
(see pages 4, 11).
Service Request
Press key “D” (if present,) for 2 secs, or press
[✱] & [#] keys simultaneously. (See page 23.)
Sends a “Request for Service” message to the central station (if
connected). See page 23 to see if [✱] & [#] keys provide this feature.
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SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS
(ALPHA DISPLAY KEYPADS)
SOUND
CAUSE
DISPLAY
LOUD, INTERRUPTED* FIRE ALARM
Keypad & Ext. Sounder
FIRE is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.
LOUD, CONTINUOUS*
Keypad & Ext. Sounder
BURGLARY/AUDIBLE
EMERGENCY ALARM
ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is also displayed..
Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21.
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Keypad only
a. SYSTEM DISARM
b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT
WITH AN OPEN ZONE
a. DISARMED/READY TO ARM is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit.
b. The number and descriptor of the open protection zone is displayed.
Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.
c. Numbers and descriptors of the bypassed protection zones are displayed (One beep
is heard for each zone displayed). Subsequently, the following is displayed:
c. BYPASS VERIFY
DISARMED BYPASS Ready to Arm
ONE SHORT BEEP
every 40 secs.
Keypad only
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE
Opened Zone identifications will appear.
ONE BEEP
every 40 sec.
Keypad only
a. LOW BATTERY AT A XMTR
b. SYSTEM MAIN BATT. WEAK
c. TROUBLE
a. LO BATdisplayed with description of transmitter.
b. LO BATdisplayed with no transmitter description.
c. CHECK displayed. Descriptor of troubled protection zone is displayed.
TWO SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM
ARMED AWAY or ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
THREE SHORT BEEPS a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
Keypad only
a. ARMED STAY or ARMED INSTANT is displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS- b. CHIMEdisplayed. Pressing ✱/ READY key will display descriptor of opened zone.
TEM IS IN CHIME MODE
c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-
TEM IS IN TEST MODE
c. Open protection zone descriptor is displayed.
RAPID BEEPING
Keypad only
MEMORY OF ALARM
FIREor ALARM is displayed; descriptor of zone in alarm is displayed.
SLOW BEEPING
Keypad only
a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING
a. DISARM SYSTEM OR ALARM WILL OCCUR is displayed. Exceeding the delay time
without disarming causes alarm.
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT
(if programmed)
b. ARMED AWAYor ARMED MAXIMUM is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast
beeps during last 5 seconds of exit delay.
*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is a steady ring.
Note: Also see Other Trouble Displays and Total Power Failure under TROUBLE CONDITIONS on pages 27 and 28.
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SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATIONS
(FIXED-WORD DISPLAY KEYPADS)
SOUND
CAUSE
DISPLAY
LOUD, INTERRUPTED*
Keypad & Ext. Sounder
FIRE ALARM
FIREand ALARM are displayed; protection zone in alarm is displayed.
LOUD, CONTINUOUS*
Keypad & Ext. Sounder
BURGLARY/AUDIBLE
EMERGENCY ALARM
ALARM is displayed; protection zone in alarm is also displayed.
Also see "Exit Alarm Warning Displays and Sounds" on page 21.
ONE SHORT BEEP
(not repeated)
Keypad only
a. SYSTEM DISARM
a. Only READY is displayed. Green READY indicator (if present) is lit.
b. NOT READY is displayed, open protection zone number is displayed.
Green READY indicator (if present) is not lit.
b. SYSTEM ARMING ATTEMPT
WITH AN OPEN ZONE
c. The bypassed protection zone numbers are displayed. (One beep for each number
displayed.) BYPASS displayed.
c. BYPASS VERIFY
ONE SHORT BEEP
(once every 40 seconds)
Keypad only
SYSTEM IS IN TEST MODE
Opened Zone identifications will appear.
ONE BEEP every 40
sec.
Keypad only
a. LOW BATTERY AT XMTR
b. SYST. MAIN BATT. WEAK
c. TROUBLE
a. BAT displayed with ID number of transmitter.
b. BAT displayed with no transmitter ID
c. CHECK displayed. Troubled protection zone is displayed.
TWO SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
ARM AWAY OR MAXIMUM
AWAY and (if MAXIMUM) INSTANT are displayed.
THREE SHORT BEEPS
Keypad only
a. ARM STAY OR INSTANT
b. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS- b. CHIMEdisplayed. Pressing READY [ ✱] key will display opened zone.
TEM IS IN CHIME MODE
c. ZONE OPENED WHILE SYS-
TEM IS IN TEST MODE
a. STAY and (if INSTANT) INSTANTare displayed. Red ARMED indicator is lit.
c. Open protection zone number is displayed.
RAPID BEEPING
Keypad only
MEMORY OF ALARM
FIRE and/orALARM is displayed; zone in alarm is displayed.
SLOW BEEPING
Keypad only
a. ENTRY DELAY WARNING a. No display during delay; Exceeding the delay time without disarming causes alarm.
b. EXIT DELAY ALERT
(if programmed)
b. AWAY or (if MAXIMUM) AWAY INSTANT is displayed. Slow beeps change to fast
beeps during last 5 seconds of exit delay.
*If bell is used as external sounder, fire alarm is pulsed ring (see page 29); burglary/audible emergency is steady ring.
Note: Also see Other Trouble Displays and Total Power Failure under TROUBLE CONDITIONS on pages 27 and 28.
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PROTECTION ZONES LIST
One or more sensing devices will have been assigned by the installer of your alarm system to each of the various
protection zones in your system (although not every zone number can be used). 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.
Zone numbers 07, 95 and 96 represent Keypad "Panic" alarm functions assigned by the installer (see Page 22). Zone
numbers 08 and 09 are reserved for Duress and Tamper signal reporting to the central station.
This chart may be used to record the specific zone number assignments for your system. Your installer will assist you in
recording this information.
PROTECTION ZONE DESCRIPTIONS
Zone
Description
Zone
Description
Zone
Description
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
†
Key B (or: ✱ & # ) Panic
09
10
11
12
13
14
†
Expansion Module Failure
95
96
Key A (or 1 & ✱) Panic
Key C (or 3 & #) Panic
The [✱] & [#] keys may have been programmed to send a “Call for Service” message to the central monitoring station (see page 23).
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OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM
CREDIT REQUEST
This form should be completed and forwarded to your homeowner's insurance carrier for possible premium credit.
A. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Insured's Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Insurance Company: __________________________________Policy No.: _______________________________________
First Alert System: Model FA145C
Type of Alarm:
Burglary
Fire
Both
Installed by: ______________________________________ Serviced by: ________________________________________
name
name
______________________________________
________________________________________
address
address
B. NOTIFIES (Insert B for Burglary, F for Fire, where appropriate):
Local Sounding Device _________
Police Dept. ___________
Fire Dept. __________
Central Station __________
Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
C. POWERED BY: A.C. With Rechargeable Power Supply
D. TESTING:
Quarterly,
Monthly,
Weekly,
Other_____________________________________________
continued on other side
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OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM
CREDIT REQUEST (cont.)
E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS:
Furnace Room
Kitchen
Bedrooms
Attic
Hall
Basement
Living Room
Dining Room
F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS:
Front Door
Basement Door
Rear Door
All Exterior Doors
1st Floor Windows
All windows
Interior Locations
All Accessible Openings, Including Skylights, Air Conditioners and Vents
G. ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature:____________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________
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CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (DOC) STATEMENT
NOTICE
AVIS
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies
certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements. The Department does not
guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
L'étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada identifie le matériel
homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines
normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications. Le ministère n'assure toutefois pas que le matériel
fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l'utilisateur.
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is
permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The equipment must also be
installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some
cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line
individual service may be extended by means of certified
connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer
should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations.
Avant d'installer ce matériel, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer qu'il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l'entreprise locale de télécommunications. Le
matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de
raccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l'entreprise utilisés pour
un service individuel à la ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d'un
dispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphonique
interne). L'abonne ne doit pas oublier qu'il est possible que la conformité aux
conditions énoncées ci-dessus n'empèche pas la dégradation du service dans
certaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunications ne
permettent pas que l'on raccorde leur matériel aux prises d'abonnés, sauf dans
les cas precis prévus par les tarifs particuliers de ces entreprises.
Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized
Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any
repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications
company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.
Les réparations du matériel homologué doivent être effectuées pas un centre
d'entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie de
télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la
suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause
de mauvais fonctionnement.
Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical
ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and
internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected
together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural
areas.
Pour sa propre protection, l'utilisateur doit s'assurer que tous les fils de mise en
terre de la source d'énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques de réseau de
conduites d'eau, s'il y en a, soient raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.
Caution: User should not attempt to make such connections
themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric
inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
Avertissement: L'utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-
même; il doit avoir recours à un service d'inspection des installations
électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device de-
notes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a
telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent over-
loading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combi-
nation of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of
the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100.
L'indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal pour éviter toute
surcharge indique le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut être raccordé à
un circuit téléphonique fermé utilisé par ce dispositif. La terminaison du circuit
fermé peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de dispositifs,
pourvu que la somme des indices de charge de l'ensemble des dispositifs ne
dépasse pas 100.
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UL NOTICE: This is a "Grade A" Residential System.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following
statement for your information:
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are
designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.
• Reorient the receiving antenna until interference is reduced or eliminated.
• Move the radio or television receiver away from the receiver/control.
• Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the receiver/control.
• Plug the receiver/control into a different outlet so that it and the radio or television receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user or
installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "Interference Handbook."
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
The user shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless authorized by the Installation Instructions or User's
Manual. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IN THE EVENT OF TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
In the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing the plug from the RJ31X (CA38A in Canada) wall
jack. We recommend that your certified installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones on installation of the system. Do not disconnect
the phone connection inside the control/communicator. Doing so will result in the loss of your phone lines. If the regular phone works
correctly after the control/communicator has been disconnected from the phone lines, the control/communicator has a problem and
should be returned for repair. If upon disconnection of the control/communicator, there is still a problem on the line, notify the telephone
company that they have a problem and request prompt repair service. The user may not under any circumstances (in or out of
warranty) attempt any service or repairs to the system. It must be returned to the factory or an authorized service agency for all repairs.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 68 STATEMENT
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the front cover of this equipment is a label that contains, among other
information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information
must be provided to the telephone company.
This equipment uses the following jacks: An RJ31X is used to connect this equipment to the telephone network.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs
should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total
RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary dis-
continuance of service may be required. If advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon
as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary
modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the manufacturer for repair and warranty information. If the trouble is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the
problem is resolved.
There are no user serviceable components in this product, and all necessary repairs must be made by the manufacturer. Other
repair methods may invalidate the FCC registration on this product.
This equipment cannot be used on telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state
tariffs.
This equipment is hearing-aid compatible.
When programming or making test calls to an emergency number, briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform
such activities in the off-peak hours; such as early morning or late evening.
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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM
While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary or fire or other
emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons.
For example:
• Intruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication to bypass an alarm sensor or
disconnect an alarm warning device.
• Intrusion detectors (e.g. passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensing devices will not work without power.
Battery operated devices will not work without batteries, with dead batteries, or if the batteries are not put in properly. 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 other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also may
not sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second floor detector, for example, may not sense a first floor or
basement fire. Moreover, smoke detectors have sensing limitations. No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire every time. In
general, detectors may not always warn about fires caused by 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 (32° to 40°C), the detection performance can decrease.
• Alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers if they are located on the other side
of closed or partly open doors. If warning devices sound on a different level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less
likely to waken or alert people inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarm is muffled
from a stereo, radio, air conditioner or other appliance, or by passing traffic. Finally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not
warn hearing-impaired people or waken deep sleepers.
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WARNING! THE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM (continued)
• Telephone lines needed to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring station may be out of service or
temporarily out of service. Telephone lines are also subject to compromise by sophisticated intruders.
• Even if the system responds to the emergency as intended, however, occupants may have insufficient time to protect themselves
from the situation. In the case of a monitored alarm system, authorities may not respond appropriately.
• This equipment, like other electrical devices, is subject to component failure. Even though this equipment is designed to last as
long as 10 years, the electronic components could fail at any time.
The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs is inadequate maintenance. This alarm
system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensors and transmitters are working properly.
Wireless transmitters (used with some systems) are designed to provide long battery life under normal operating conditions.
Longevity of batteries may be as much as 4 to 7 years, depending on the environment, usage, and the specific wireless device being
used. External factors such as humidity, high or low temperatures, as well as large swings in temperature, may all reduce the actual
battery life in a given installation. This wireless system, however, can identify a true low battery situation, thus allowing time to ar-
range a change of battery to maintain protection for that given point within the system.
Installing an alarm system may make one eligible for lower insurance rates, but an alarm system is not a substitute for insurance.
Homeowners, property owners and renters should continue to act prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their lives
and property.
We continue to develop new and improved protection devices. Users of alarm systems owe it to themselves and their loved ones to
learn about these developments.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Your local authorized service representative is the person best qualified to service your alarm system. Arranging a
regular program with that person is advisable. Your local service representative is:
NAME: ____________________________________________ PHONE: __________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Pittway Corporation, and its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791, warrants its First
Alert Professional security equipment (the "product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of
original purchase, under normal use and service. Seller's obligation is limited to 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 GIVE WARNING. HOWEVER, IF
SELLER IS HELD LIABLE, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN, SELLER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH SHALL BE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST
SELLER. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. No increase
or alteration, written or verbal, to this warranty is authorized.
172 Michael Drive
Syosset, New York 11791
A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORPORATION
Copyright © 1997 PITTWAY
N8600 2/97
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