First Alert FA148CP Series, Installation And Setup Manual

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S E C T I O N 1 3
Testing the System
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About Test Procedures
After the installation is complete, you should perform the following tests:
System Test:
Checks that all zones have been installed properly and the system properly
responds to faults.
Dialer Test: Checks that the phone connection to the central station is working properly.
Go/No Go Test: Checks that transmissions can be received from transmitters. Should be
performed before permanently mounting transmitters.
RF Sniffer Mode: Checks that RF transmitter serial numbers have been properly entered into the
system.
Battery Tests: Automatic battery tests are performed by the system. See Automatic Battery Test
paragraph for details.
System Test
With the system in the disarmed state, check that all zones are intact (not faulted). Doors and
windows with contacts should be closed, PIRs should be covered (use a cloth to mask them
temporarily if necessary). If a “NOT READY” message is displayed, press [
∗
] to display the faulted
zone(s). Restore faulted zone(s) if necessary, so that the “READY” message is displayed.
1. Enter Installer Code + 5 [TEST] , then press “0” at the prompt to start Walk Test mode.
1=DIAL, 0=WALK (no special display on Fixed-Word keypads)
The following will be displayed:
TEST IN PROGRESS (“dd” displayed on Fixed-Word Display Keypads)
A Contact ID report will also be sent (code 607)
2. Upon entering the system test mode, the outside sounder should sound for 1 second.
If the backup battery is discharged or missing, the sounder may not turn on and a “LOW
BATTERY” report will be transmitted with a “TEST” report.
The keypad will beep about every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
NOTE: Wireless motion detectors (Passive Infrared units) will send signals out only if they have
been inactive for 3 minutes (conserves battery life).
3. Test all sensors using the procedure described in the User’s Guide “Testing the System” section.
4. After checking sensors, turn off the test mode by entering installer code + OFF.
NOTE: Test mode automatically ends after 4 hours. During the final 5 minutes (after 3 hours 55
minutes of Test mode), the keypad emits a double-beep every 30 seconds to alert that the end of
Test mode is nearing.
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