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NAPCO MAGNUM 825 manual

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  • Page 1

    0 1880, NAPCO OPERATING GUIDE FOR YOUR MAGNUM ALERT-825/ MAGNUM ALERT-825HS SECURITY SYSTEM NAPCO[...]

  • Page 2

    Please read this guide thoroughly to familiarize yourself with your new security system. Keep this booklet handy for future reference. Note especially the ALARM PLAN on page 15. Your alarm specialist will help you fill it out and explain the various features and operating procedures for your new Magnum Alert-825/825HS. NOTICE You’ll probably find[...]

  • Page 3

    Abort Delay A delay period that allows the system to be reset before it reports to a central station. Alarm Plan ldentifies the areas of your premises pro- tected by each zone of protection and lists zone features. (See page 15) Ambush Code A one or two-digit code used before an arm/ disarm code that causes a silent report to be sent to a central s[...]

  • Page 4

    lndicator Lights ARMED/MEMORY (Red) l Steady- system is armed. l Flashes - alarm condition. Flashes indicate the number of zone(s) which were violated. (see page 5, Key 2) STATUS (Green) l Steady - system is disarmed, all zones okay. l Flashes - a non-24 hour zone is in trouble. Flashes indicate the number of the zone(s) that are in trouble. Note: [...]

  • Page 5

    Keys NOTICE:Keys1 , 2,3,4,5,9 and S must be held down for 2 seconds (until mini-sounder beeps) to per- form their desianated ‘Hold- Down " (“Key”) functions. Key 1: TEST Momentarily sounds the burglar alarm from the battery. If no alarm is heard, or if it is weak, the battery may need replacing. Use this test weekly. (To perform this fun[...]

  • Page 6

    Your Magnum Alert-825/825HS Security System has three basic components: 1. Zones Your system is capable of monitoring up to six separate areas of your premises, including Am- bush/Panic and Auxiliary zones. Each zone is an independent cir- cuit that protects a specific area of your premises. For example: your alarm specialist may have set aside a z[...]

  • Page 7

    The Digit-Key Keypad All security system operations are carried out at the keypad. Each key hasaspecialfunction o f its own (see “CONTROLS” page 5) plus the ability to arm and disarm the system when they are used in a preselected combination (codes). Personal ( Arm/Disarm) Codes You can choose up to4 four-digit codes which will allow you to arm[...]

  • Page 8

    Checking AC Power If the three lights of your keypad are blinking slowly, you have lost AC power. Check to see if there has been a general power outage, or if the Control Center’s trans- former is disconnected. If you must operate without AC power, press Key9 to stop the lights from blink- ing. Next, test your standby battery by pressing Key 1. I[...]

  • Page 9

    If trouble is encountered on a zone programmed as a Priority- with-Bypass Zone however, enter your code to silence th e Mini- Sounder and disarm; hold down Reset Key 9 until it beeps (this will bypass the alarm condition); then enter your code to rearm. Disarming When You Return When you enter through the exit/ entry door, the Mini-Sounder will com[...]

  • Page 10

    Arming Wlth Selective Zone Shunting Your alarm specialist may have opted for one or more zones that can be selectively shunted (removed) from the system. Since a shunted zone cannot cause an alarm, you may wish to use this feature to turn OFF the interior areas while arming, and keeping your perimeter zones (windows, doors, etc.) active. To arm, ch[...]

  • Page 11

    Your Alarm Specialist may have programmed your security system to be monitore d by a central station. The built-in digital communicator can transmit emergency signals to the central station 24 hours a day. EMERGENCY SERVICES (Police, Medical Etc) MONITORS YOUR SYSTEM 24 HOURS PR PREMISES ALERT-825/825HS COMMUNICATOR 11[...]

  • Page 12

    Abort Delay Note which zones on your alarm plan have abort delay. This is a delay that enables you to reset the system before a zone condition report is sent to the central station. Non-24 hour zone reports are aborted by arming and then disarm- ing. 24 hour zones, however, must first be repaired. Opening and Closing Reporting An optional feature t[...]

  • Page 13

    The following information is applicable only where local ordinance permits use of your alarm Control Center for fire detection Controlling Your Fire Circuit If your alarm specialist installed smoke detectors or heat sensing thermostats, you have 24 hour fire protection. This optional Fire Pro- tection Zone is always active, even though your system [...]

  • Page 14

    Even with the most advanced fire alarm system, adequate protection requires an escape plan. To pre- pare your plan: Draw floorplans of your building. Show two exit s - a front or back door and a window from each room. (Make sure the window works. You may need a special fire escape ladder if the window is high up.) Write down your outside meeting pl[...]

  • Page 15

    Zone Area Protected Zone Features Contacts (doom, wlndows, etc.) 1 6 Central Station (Optional) Service Person Telephone Telephone 15[...]