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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO AVOID FALSE ALARMS

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THE BRINK’S HOME SECURITY SYSTEM

Equipment in the Standard Systems....................................................... 2
Optional Equipment................................................................................. 3
Description of the Keypad........................................................................ 5

OPERATING THE BRINK’S SYSTEM

Normal Operating Mode.......................................................................... 6
Turning the System ON........................................................................... 6
Not Ready Status.................................................................................... 7
Turning the System OFF.......................................................................... 7
Turning System OFF and Canceling a Sounding Alarm.......................... 8
Turning System OFF After an Alarm in Your Absence............................. 8
What to do in an Actual Emergency......................................................... 9
Turning System ON with Motion Detectors Off........................................ 9
Turning System ON with Delay Doors Instant.......................................... 9
Turning System ON with Motion Off and Doors Instant........................... 9
Using the Keypad’s Emergency Buttons................................................ 10

USING SYSTEM OPTIONS

Bypass.................................................................................................. 11
Door Chime........................................................................................... 11
Adding Auxiliary Codes......................................................................... 12
Deleting Auxiliary Codes....................................................................... 12
Viewing Alarm Memory.......................................................................... 12

TESTING THE BRINK’S SYSTEM

Transmission and Siren Test.................................................................. 13
Testing the Door and Window Sensors.................................................. 13
Testing the Motion Detector................................................................... 14
Testing the Smoke Detector (Optional Feature).................................... 14

TROUBLE MESSAGES

No AC Power Indication........................................................................  15
Low Battery Indication........................................................................... 15
Trouble on Fire Zone Indication............................................................. 16
Communication Problem Indication....................................................... 16

CLEANING THE SMOKE DETECTOR

 

(Optional Feature)................... 17

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

................................................... 18

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Summary of Contents for BHS-1200

Page 1: ...ning System ON with Delay Doors Instant 9 Turning System ON with Motion Off and Doors Instant 9 Using the Keypad s Emergency Buttons 10 USING SYSTEM OPTIONS Bypass 11 Door Chime 11 Adding Auxiliary Codes 12 Deleting Auxiliary Codes 12 Viewing Alarm Memory 12 TESTING THE BRINK S SYSTEM Transmission and Siren Test 13 Testing the Door and Window Sensors 13 Testing the Motion Detector 14 Testing the S...

Page 2: ... 1 800 445 0872 Customer Service is available 24 hours a day seven days a week If you experience any unexplained false alarms immediately contact Brink s Customer Service If you are going to fumigate your home or do any other work which will create a large amount of dust completely cover all motion detectors and smoke heat detectors Don t forget to uncover the smoke detectors and motion detectors ...

Page 3: ...mergency assistance is needed When pressed the police and fire buttons will cause the siren to sound When the medical button is pressed the keypad beeps but the siren does not sound In all cases an alarm signal is sent to the Brink s Monitoring Center Fire buttons are not available in commercial installations 3 Two Door Window Sensors These sensors are placed in or on the frame and body of each do...

Page 4: ...bility sign warns potential intruders that the premises is protected by a Brink s security system 9 Window Stickers You will be provided with several Protected by Brink s Home Security window stickers These stickers also warn potential intruders that the premises is protected by a Brink s security system Optional Equipment You may purchase additional keypads door and or window sensors motion detec...

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Page 6: ...D DCU 500 Keypad 1 ON Light 7 Emergency Panic Buttons 2 Instant Light Fire 3 Motion Off Light Medical 4 System Ready Light Police 5 Power Light 8 Cancel Alarm Button 6 Trouble Light 9 Motion Detector Off Button 10 ON Button 5 ...

Page 7: ... press CANCEL to silence the siren and cancel the alarm signal When turning the system ON the system allows a standard delay period of 80 seconds to exit and close a designated door If you exit and securely close your door within this delay period the system will not sound the siren or send an alarm signal to the Brink s Monitoring Center When ON the system is ready to detect intrusion in all prot...

Page 8: ...e bypasses the identified zone 6 The green ready light will flash on and off repeatedly while a zone is bypassed When the system is turned on then off all bypassed zones are restored automatically 7 You may proceed to turn the system on with the trouble zone bypassed CAUTION THE ZONE YOU BYPASSED WITH THIS PROCEDURE WILL NOT BE PROTECTED Please call Brink s Customer Service at 1 800 445 0872 for a...

Page 9: ...all DO NOT CALL BRINK S Calling Brink s may tie up your phone line resulting in Brink s notifying an emergency agency which could result in a false alarm fine Be prepared to give your code word when the Brink s operator calls You select the code word at the time of your installation and it is written on your Emergency Information Schedule TURNING SYSTEM OFF AFTER AN ALARM IN YOUR ABSENCE 1 If an a...

Page 10: ...hing TURNING SYSTEM ON WITH DELAY DOORS INSTANT 1 To turn the system ON and make all the doors INSTANT press ON then push and hold the ON button for 3 seconds 2 The instant light and the red ON light will be lighted CAUTION This feature should only be used when YOU WILL NOT BE LEAVING YOUR HOME BECAUSE YOUR DOORS WILL NOT HAVE A DELAY PERIOD If you open any door the alarm will trip and the siren w...

Page 11: ...eiving a signal from the emergency button the Brink s Home Security operator will call your home to verify the alarm If you wait for the operator to call you will have the opportunity to explain your emergency If you leave or do not answer the return call or if your phone is busy Brink s will contact the emergency agency designated by the signal you sent If you have accidentally pressed an emergen...

Page 12: ...e keypad s lights will go off 2 Enter the zone number The zone light will go on when you enter the number 3 The system can then be turned on by pressing ON The BYPASS option can also be used with the Door Chime option described below The green ready light will flash on and off until the system is turned off NOTE The BYPASS feature is automatically canceled when the system is turned off with a vali...

Page 13: ...uxiliary codes 5 Enter any user code of your choice 6 The keypad will beep to confirm the system accepted the new code You may test the code by turning the system on and off with the new auxiliary code DELETING AUXILIARY CODES 1 Press and hold the 3 key for 3 seconds 2 Enter the user master code 3 Enter the user identification number 1 6 for the auxiliary code you wish to delete 4 DO NOT ENTER THE...

Page 14: ...ive a call from the Brink s Monitoring center when you use this feature TESTING THE DOOR AND WINDOW SENSORS You can test the door and window sensors without sending alarm signals to the Brink s Monitoring Center 1 Close all protected doors and windows 2 Check the green ready light to see if on if you cannot get the READY indication call Brink s Customer Service 3 Press and hold the 2 key for 3 sec...

Page 15: ...vice A service call may need to be scheduled to adjust the motion detector 5 When you are finished testing the motion detector exit the sensor test mode by pressing CANCEL NOTE If the CANCEL key is not pressed the SENSOR TEST is automatically canceled in five minutes TESTING THE SMOKE DETECTOR Optional Feature The smoke detector can be tested without sending alarm signals to the Brink s Monitoring...

Page 16: ...iner screw from the outlet cover Plug in a small appliance to determine if the electrical outlet is working properly 7 If the outlet is not working call your electrician to repair it You may power the system from a working outlet by plugging the transformer into an extension cord that is plugged into the working outlet When the faulty outlet is repaired plug the transformer back into the outlet 8 ...

Page 17: ...rvice the Brink s system will not be able to communicate if your telephone is in use or otherwise off the hook 1 The TROUBLE light will be on Press and hold the 9 key for 3 seconds the zone 2 light will be on This indicates the system was unable to communicate a signal over the telephone line to the Brink s Monitoring Center 2 The keypad will beep every fifteen seconds 3 Press CANCEL to stop the b...

Page 18: ... on Finish vacuuming the smoke detector 3 When you have finished vacuuming the smoke detector check the keypad to see if it is still beeping and the TROUBLE light is on wait 5 minutes for the system to reset 4 The beeping can be silenced for 24 hours by pressing the CANCEL key 5 If after 30 minutes the detector fails to reset the TROUBLE light will be on and the keypad will beep Call Brink s Custo...

Page 19: ...g to the normal exit from the premises The other may be a window that opens easily An escape ladder may have to be located near the window if there is a long drop to the ground below 2 Set a meeting place outdoors for a headcount of all occupants Practice escape procedures For increased home safety sleep with the bedroom door closed It will increase your escape time If you suspect fire test the do...

Page 20: ...ut outside of the bedrooms and heat and smoke detectors in living rooms dining rooms bedrooms kitchens hallways attics furnace rooms closets utility and storage rooms basements and attached garages This equipment should be installed in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association s Standard 72 For additional information write National Fire Protection Association 1 Battery March Park Qu...

Page 21: ...4 How often do I test the system You should test the system weekly Follow the test sequence outline in the testing section of this manual on page 13 DO NOT try to test the system by intentionally activating an alarm This may result in the unnecessary dispatching of emergency response personnel to your site and a possible false alarm fine 5 Should the smoke heat detector be cleaned Yes Follow the i...

Page 22: ...er your phone line is cut the system s siren can still sound an audible alarm but our Monitoring Center will not receive a signal Your Brink s technician or Customer Service representative may be able to recommend ways for you to protect your phone line Brink s has available a cellular backup device which is designed to send a signal if phone lines are not operable Please ask a Brink s representat...

Page 23: ... system will be installed in your new location at no charge if your move is to a Brink s Service Area In addition the new owner of the home may takeover the system by signing a new agreement and paying our current reprogramming fee This will release you from the remaining contract obligations If the new owner does not wish to takeover the system and you do not choose to install a Brink s system at...

Page 24: ...hly monitoring charges and charges for repair labor Unless you choose to purchase the Standard Protective Equipment Brink s will bill you a fee once per year to reimburse Brink s for property tax assessed to Brink s by your local taxing authority This tax is generally less than 15 This is more fully explained in your Protective Service Agreement 25 What happens if I add DSL Digital Subscriber Line...

Page 25: ... AT 1 800 445 0872 OR WRITE BRINK S HOME SECURITY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPTMENT 8880 ESTERS BOULEVARD IRVING TEXAS 75063 Warranty Information This manual does not create any additional expressed or implied warranties REVISED EDITION COPYRIGHT 1999 BRINK S HOME SECURITY INC 24 ...

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