First Alert N8891-1 manual

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– 3 – 6<67(029(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. The sy stem consists of a m aster key pad for controlling system operation, various wireless sensors which provide perimeter and interior burg lary pro[...]

– 4 – 6<67(029(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 . These num bers appear on the d[...]

– 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: ---------------------------- STATUS To arm in STAY mode: --------------------------- * + STAY To restart exit delay: ------------------------------- STAY (only if programmed and s[...]

– 6 – 6<67(029(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. The keypad allow s y ou to control all sy stem fun ctions[...]

– 7 – 6<67(029(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). A ccom panied by the protection zone in alarm. AWAY: All burglary zone[...]

– 8 – 6<67(029(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. 2. ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when t[...]

– 9 – 6<67(029(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 1 4 20 LIGHTS ON TEST BYP ASS LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME 19 13 IMPORTANT!: When you us e the key pad to enter codes and com m ands, press the keys with in [...]

– 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). Pr essing the STA TUS key w ill announce all zones that are f aulted, as well as any other abnormal sys[...]

– 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. To arm in STAY[...]

– 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. When arm ed with NO DELAY, th[...]

– 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. Exit Alarms Exit Alarm Active To minim ize false a[...]

– 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. IMPORTANT: If you return and the main burglary sounder is on, DO N[...]

– 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. All bypasses are rem oved when an OFF seq[...]

– 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. Your installer should note the funct[...]

– 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. The message appears in a 7-digit format explained below. The system c[...]

– 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 . If program m ed for y our system , som e devices[...]

– 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.” Begin speaking into the microphone. NOTE: The Record function can only be perf [...]

– 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. AUX Key: PRE-DEFINED FUNCTION PAGING FUNCTI[...]

– 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. The k eypad beeps tw[...]

– 22 – ),5($/$506<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. An intermittent soun[...]

– 23 – ),5($/$506<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. Early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installa[...]

– 24 – ),5($/$506<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. 2. Determine tw o m ean[...]

– 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. You can assig n up to 6 us er codes (2-digit u se[...]

– 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. Note: An alarm message will [...]

– 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. First, determine if the zone(s) displayed are intact and make them so if they are not. If the zone[...]

– 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. 2. Test your system after any alarm occurs (see the TESTING THE SYSTEM section ). Low Battery Co[...]

– 29 – 6XPPDU2I$XGLEOH1RWLILFDWLRQ ** 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. fire alarm + zone vo[...]

– 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. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING I[...]

– 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. If requested, this information must be provi[...]

– 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. T he De partme nt doe s not guarantee th[...]

– 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.: First Alert’s ReadyGuard Other _______________________________ Type of Alarm: Burglary [...]

– 34 – OWNER'S INSURANCE PREMIUM CREDIT REQUEST (cont.) E. SMOKE DETECTOR LOCATIONS Furnace Room Kitchen Bedrooms Attic Basement Living Room Dining Room Hall F. BURGLARY DETECTING DEVICE LOCATIONS: Front Door Basement Door Rear Door All Exterior Doors 1st Floor Windows All Windows I nterior Locations All Accessible Openings, Including Skyl[...]

– 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. Your local First Alert Professional dealer is: Name: Address: Phone:[...]

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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. F[...]

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 ty equipm ent (the " product") t o be f ree from defec ts in m aterials and workmans hip f or one year from dat e of original purchas e, unde[...]