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  The keypad will display a Bypass message for each bypassed zone number. Wait for all 

bypassed zones to be displayed. Arm the system as usual. When armed, the arming message 
is displayed with “

BYPASS

.”  

  To display bypassed zones: 

security code

 + 

 6 

BYPASS

 + [ 

 

NOTE: 

Once a zone(s) is bypassed, you can un-bypass the zone(s) by entering your 

Security Code 

+ 1 

OFF

 

 

Chime Mode 

To turn Chime Mode on or off: 

Security code + 9 

CHIME

 

 

Chime mode alerts you to the opening of a perimeter door or window while the system is disarmed. 
When chime mode is activated: 

  Three tones sound at the keypad whenever a perimeter door or window is opened. 

  The keypad will display 

CHIME

 

  Interior zones do not produce a tone when they are faulted. 

  Chime mode can be used only while the system is disarmed. 

 

Trouble Alerts 

The word 

CHECK 

on the keypad’s display, accompanied by a “beeping” at the keypad, indicates a 

trouble condition in the system. 
 

  To silence a system trouble, enter your security code and 

 1

 

OFF

 key.

 

  A Trouble will not prevent the arming of the system

 

 
Low Battery 

If the system notices that the battery is low, a 

BAT 

message will appear on the keypad and the 

keypad will chime. 

  To silence the trouble condition enter your security code and 

 1

 

OFF

 key.  

  Call ATP

 

 

287-2576

 

(844)

 

/

 

ATP-ALRM

 

(844)

 

at

 

Alarms

 

 
Fire Trouble 

In the event of a Fire Trouble

 

the display will read 

01 FIRE CHECK 

& the keypad will beep 

continuously.  

  To silence the trouble conditions enter your security code and 

 1

 

OFF

 key.  

  Call ATP

 

 

287-2576

 

(844)

 

/

 

ATP-ALRM

 

(844)

 

at

 

Alarms

 

 
AC Power Failure 

The Display should always read 

AC 

in the top right portion of the screen. When AC power is cut off to 

the system, the display will read 

NO AC 

in the top right part of the screen.

 

During brief power loss: 

  Your security system will function normally on its rechargeable battery. 

  Normal standby time is at least 4 hours. 

 

Accidental Alarm Activations 

Summary of Contents for FA 270

Page 1: ...FIRST ALERT INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FA 270 KEYPADS SECURITY SYSTEM...

Page 2: ...ndicators 3 Entry Exit Delays 3 Checking for Faulted Zones 4 Arming your ATP ALARMS First Alert System 4 Arming Modes 4 Arming Commands 5 Disarming your System 6 Bypassing a Zone 6 Chime Mode 7 Troubl...

Page 3: ...same as AWAY except entry delay is off You can BYPASS selected zones while leaving the rest of the system armed Chime mode alerts you to the opening of protected doors and windows even while the syste...

Page 4: ...r by calling in when away You can receive synthesized voice messages over the telephone regarding the status of the security system You can arm and disarm the system and perform most function commands...

Page 5: ...ection zones are closed or opened INTERNAL SPEAKER The built in speaker mimics the alarm sounder during alarms and will also beep during certain system functions The speaker can also provide voice pla...

Page 6: ...ey o A fault is when a window or door is open or when there is movement in front of a motion detector o Example 08 This indicates that Zone 8 is open Once you have corrected the fault i e closed the d...

Page 7: ...iately if any protected perimeter window or any door is opened including entry or exit doors To exit the premises after the exit delay has expired press the key to start an exit delay IMPORTANT Arming...

Page 8: ...Two Beeps Same as Away described above Note that entry delay is turned off Disarming your system When you return and enter through the entry exit door an entry delay timer will start usually 30 second...

Page 9: ...d by a beeping at the keypad indicates a trouble condition in the system To silence a system trouble enter your security code and 1 OFF key A Trouble will not prevent the arming of the system Low Batt...

Page 10: ...description e g 08 ALARM When the property reference enters the location the keypad will emit a Pre Alarm warning o When the property reference enters a valid security code The alarm will disarm The...

Page 11: ...m it may be necessary to reset the smoke detectors after a fire alarm has been turned off Check with your installer This reset is accomplished at a keypad as follows Enter Security Code 1 OFF Programm...

Page 12: ...4 years the battery be changed at which point we can also check your systems operation reporting and charging Smoke Detectors We recommend checking and testing your smoke detectors weekly according t...

Page 13: ...em Figure 1 0 Checking Zones You can check the different zones on your alarm using the chime feature By turning on the chime feature any time one of your perimeter zones is opened your keypad s will c...

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