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Page 2: ...lume Control 20 Aux Function 21 Clock Calendar 22 Scheduling User Interface 23 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 23 General Information 23 National Fire Protection Association s Smoke Detector Recommendations 29 Emergency Evacuation 30 SYSTEM FUNCTIONS 31 Security Codes 31 Testing the System 32 Trouble Messages 33 Maintaining Your System 34 SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE NOTIFICATION 35 FCC STATEMENTS 36 OWNER S INSURANCE PR...

Page 3: ...re Alerts you to certain system conditions by displaying code numbers that indicate the type of condition that has occurred In addition pressing the AUX key can send a predefined message to your pager if programmed to do so see AUX key function below Refer to the PAGING FEATURE section for detailed information Real time clock Keypad displays current time Refer to the CLOCK CALENDAR section for pro...

Page 4: ...o allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system if desired Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section The system also provides a CHIME mode for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed You must turn on arm the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary alarms To arm the system enter your security cod...

Page 5: ...tion To stop the alarm sounding simply disarm the system The zone s causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm Refer to the DISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display ...

Page 6: ...recording before end of 20 seconds OFF To play back a message FUNCTION PLAY VOLUME ADJUSTMENT To adjust message playback announcement volume FUNCTION VOLUME 3 or 6 To mute system announcements FUNCTION VOLUME OFF To restore announcement sounding FUNCTION VOLUME 3 or 6 OTHER FUNCTIONS Only the master code can be used to add or delete another user code To set the time and date FUNCTION 63 To set sch...

Page 7: ...ne style keys and a Liquid Crystal Display LCD which shows the nature and location of all occurrences 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RECORD VOLUME PLAY LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME STATUS NO DELAY FUNCTION ARMED READY OFF AWAY STAY AUX The keypad also features a built in sounder which will sound during alarms and troubles The keypad also beeps during certain system functions such as during ent...

Page 8: ...ttery if no zone number is displayed If 00 is displayed a wireless keypad 5827 5827BD has a low battery condition AC Appears when AC power is present If not lit the system is operating on backup battery power CHIME Appears when the Chime feature is activated TEST Appears when the system is in Test mode REC Appears when in Recording mode MESSAGE Appears when a message has been recorded and has not ...

Page 9: ...ll open zones and will announce system status 13 LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF KEYS Turns lights or other devices on or off if programmed by the installer 14 AUX KEY Can be programmed to either perform a predefined function or to send a preset message to a pager 15 STAY KEY Arms the perimeter burglary protection guarding protected doors windows and other perimeter protection points and sounds an alarm if o...

Page 10: ...5 2 1 4 20 LIGHTS ON TEST BYPASS LIGHTS OFF CODE CHIME 19 13 IMPORTANT When you use the keypad to enter codes and commands press the keys within 2 seconds of one another If 2 seconds elapse without a key depression the entry is aborted and must be repeated from its beginning NOTE Different timeouts may occur when defining auxiliary functions and setting the real time clock ...

Page 11: ...e check system disarmed not ready to arm message armed away stay instant check system message NOTE Phrases in brackets are variable and are announced only if appropriate in the current state of the system Press the STATUS key twice to announce specific system status The following phrases may be heard depending on the current state of the system fire alarm zone voice descriptors alarm zone voice de...

Page 12: ...xit delay at any time after arming in STAY mode This is useful if you wish to open the entry exit door to let someone in after arming the system and avoids having to disarm the system and then re arm it again To restart exit delay while system is armed in STAY mode Press STAY key Arming In Away Mode Use this mode when no one will be staying on the premises Close all protected perimeter windows and...

Page 13: ...AY AWAY or STAY NO DELAY Your security code See Quick Arming paragraph Quick Arming If Quick Arm was programmed by the installer you do not need to enter the security code to arm the system Instead simply press and hold down the desired arming key for at least 2 seconds The security code must always be used to disarm the system however To arm if Quick Arm is active AWAY or STAY hold down for at le...

Page 14: ...e is still open the alarm sound continues and an exit alarm message is sent to the alarm monitoring company The message EA is displayed on the keypad along with a zone number indicating the faulted zone To stop the alarm the system must be disarmed your code plus OFF to clear the display enter your code plus OFF a second time An exit alarm also results if an entry exit door or interior zone is fau...

Page 15: ... an intruder may still be on the premises LEAVE IMMEDIATELY and CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location To disarm the system and silence burglary alarms OFF Your security code The READY light will light if no alarms have occurred while armed and the keypad will beep once to confirm that the system is disarmed Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs the keypad displays the zone number s that caus...

Page 16: ...assed zone number Wait for these zones to be displayed to be sure that intended zones are bypassed Arm the system as usual when the keypad displays the READY LED on steady Quick Bypass Your system may allow you to easily bypass all open faulted zones without having to enter zone numbers individually Ask your installer if this feature is active To bypass a zone s BYPASS FUNCTION Your security code ...

Page 17: ...unds a loud steady alarm at your keypad and at any external sounders that may be connected ALARM plus a zone number are also displayed A personal emergency alarm sends an emergency message to the alarm monitoring company and sounds at keypads but not at external sounders ALARM plus a zone number are also displayed A fire alarm sends a fire alarm message to the alarm monitoring company and uniquely...

Page 18: ... the alarm 101 Open system disarmed 00NN following indicates user number 102 Close system armed 00NN following indicates user number 811 Trouble 00NN following indicates the zone that caused the trouble 00NN First two digits are always 00 followed by 2 digit user or zone number depending on the type of event that occurred If NN 00 it can mean an AC loss has occurred the system battery is low or a ...

Page 19: ...r for a full explanation of this feature To activate devices 1 6 FUNCTION LIGHTS ON device no 2 beeps To deactivate devices 1 6 FUNCTION LIGHTS OFF device no 2 beeps To activate devices 7 8 FUNCTION LIGHTS ON device no Your security code 2 beeps To deactivate devices 7 8 FUNCTION LIGHTS OFF device no Your security code 2 beeps Devices 7 and 8 may be assigned to system devices such as alarm bells w...

Page 20: ... message FUNCTION PLAY Adjusting the Volume The volume level of message playback system announcements and status beeps can be changed You can also mute system announcements if desired See NOTE below if using a wireless keypad To adjust message playback system announcemnt volume FUNCTION VOLUME 3 or 6 where 3 increases volume one level 6 decreases volume one level The keys beep at the selected volu...

Page 21: ...olve bypassing zones before arming Device activation sequences Defining the AUX Function The system must be disarmed before defining a function 1 Enter Master Code FUNCTION AUX hold down until 4 beeps sound 2 Press the desired command sequence up to 20 keystrokes Press the AUX key between each command in the sequence 3 Press the AUX key twice to end the definition For example to bypass Zones 10 an...

Page 22: ...xit Clock Setting mode keypad beeps 4 times AM PM 4 The current AM PM setting will display A or P Enter 1 for PM or 0 for AM Press to accept the entry and continue to the minute selection Press to return to hour setting prompt Minute The current minute will display Enter the 2 digit minute i e 00 59 Press to accept the entry and continue to the month selection Press to return to AM PM setting Mont...

Page 23: ... the system will abort the programming mode and show the troubled zone and any uncompleted program event will not be saved Because the keypad display does not show prompt titles you must refer to these instructions while programming the system The prompts are indicated by a number letter combination The prompts for option 64 are as follows n Schedule number for selecting a schedule number 1 8 i d ...

Page 24: ...vice the user is required to enter data up to and include the Device Number screen Selection 1 is a time driven event that requires a begin and end time 2 Latch Key Report the user is required to enter data up to and include the End Day screen Selection 2 is a window driven event that requires a begin end time 3 Automatic Stay Arming the user is required to enter data up to and include the Begin D...

Page 25: ...me am A 1 end time pm P continue return to previous prompt The end hour is a two digit entry To enter the hour 3 press 0 followed by 3 The end hour 00 indicates this schedule does not have a end time Press 0 to select AM or 1 to select PM xx End Time minute xx end minute 0 to 59 continue return to previous prompt xx d End Day xx end day 01 to 17 continue return to previous prompt Note See figure 2...

Page 26: ...ll arm the system automatically and bypass any open zones at a given time It will send a report to the pager and central station indicating system has been auto armed stay plus all bypass reports will have only a start time to send the report time driven Notes 1 Prior executing auto stay arming force bypass will be executed if option 23 was enabled 2 If pager report is required Option 49 must be p...

Page 27: ...ting 09 Do event on next time match every weekday will run continuously remains in schedule after executing 10 Do event on next time match every day of the weekend will run continuously remains in schedule after executing 11 Do event on next time match on the next Monday will run continuously remains in schedule after executing 12 Do event on next time match on the next Tuesday will run continuous...

Page 28: ...rgency if programmed by the installer and hold down for at least 2 seconds The alarm will sound 2 Evacuate all occupants from the premises 3 If flames and or smoke are present leave the premises and notify your local Fire Department immediately 4 If no flames or smoke are apparent investigate the cause of the alarm The zone number of the zone s in an alarm condition will appear at the keypad Silen...

Page 29: ...s A smoke detector installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit including basements and excluding crawl spaces and unfinished attics In addition the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoke detectors in the living room dining room bedroom s kitchen hallway s attic furnace room utility and sto...

Page 30: ...oftops that can be used to escape Indicate escape routes for each room Keep these routes free from obstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room 4 Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep This will prevent deadly smoke from entering while you escape 5 Try the door If the door is hot check your alternate escape route If the door is cool open it cautiously Be prep...

Page 31: ...gned to User 07 Duress Code User 08 This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm the system under threat When used the system will act normally but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of your situation if that service has been provided Duress Code is assigned to User 08 The Duress Code is useful only when the system is connected to an alarm monitoring company ...

Page 32: ...ted protection point should appear on the display The display will clear when the door or window is closed Walk in front of any interior motion detectors if used and listen for three beeps The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated and its voice descriptor will be announced if programmed The display will clear when no motion is detected Note that if wirele...

Page 33: ... computer The control will not operate while on line Wait a few minutes The display should disappear dI If this remains displayed for more than 1 minute the system is disabled CA Indicates a cancelled alarm See Entry Exit Delay section page 13 EA Indicates an exit alarm See Entry Exit Delay section page 13 90 Indicates that the system has detected an RF jam condition or excessive interference If t...

Page 34: ...one the sensor will send a good battery signal to the control when the sensor is activated opening closing of door window etc To clear the LOW BAT enter your Master Code and press OFF When replacing batteries use only those recommended by your installer Alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 1 year of operation and in most units and applications provide 2 4 years of service 3 volt lithium batteri...

Page 35: ...MED AWAY INSTANT EXIT NOW THREE SHORT BEEPS Speaker and external piezo a ARM STAY OR INSTANT b ZONE OPENED WHILE SYSTEM IS IN CHIME MODE a STAY or STAY INSTANT is displayed Red ARMED indicator is lit b CHIME displayed number of open protection zone will be displayed if the Status key is pressed a ARMED STAY INSTANT EXIT NOW b zone voice descriptor RAPID BEEPING Speaker and external piezo a TROUBLE...

Page 36: ...mmunicator Move the antenna leads away from any wire runs to the control communicator Plug the control communicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal C...

Page 37: ... notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in o...

Page 38: ...lert s ReadyGuard R Other _______________________________ Type of Alarm Burglary Fire Both Installed by Serviced by Name Name Address Address B NOTIFIES Insert B Burglary F Fire Local Sounding Device Police Dept Fire Dept Central Station Name _______________________________________________________________________ Address Phone C POWERED BY A C With Rechargeable Power Supply D TESTING Quarterly Mon...

Page 39: ...or Doors 1st Floor Windows All Windows Interior Locations All Accessible Openings Including Skylights Air Conditioners and Vents G ADDITIONAL PERTINENT INFORMATION Signature Date SERVICING INFORMATION Your local First Alert Professional dealer is the person best qualified to service your alarm system Arranging some kind of regular service program with him is advisable Your local First Alert Profes...

Page 40: ...ylight Savings Time 22 Device Activation 3 Device Commands 19 Device Descriptions 19 Device Number 25 Di 33 Disarm 6 Disarming The System 15 Display Definitions 8 Displaying Bypassed Zones 16 Duress Code 31 E EA 14 Emergency Evacuation 30 End Day 25 End Time 25 Entry Delay 4 14 Event Entries 26 Event Identifier 24 Exit Alarms 14 Exit Delay 14 F Fault 8 33 FC 33 FCC Statement 37 Features 3 Fire 8 F...

Page 41: ...ding A Message 6 20 Restart Exit Delay 6 12 RF Jam Condition 33 S Schedule Number 24 Scheduling 23 Security Codes 4 31 Security Functions 6 Servicing Information 42 Silence Alarm 15 28 Silencing Low Battery Warning Tones 34 Smoke Detectors 4 Speaker 9 Status 11 36 Stay Mode 4 6 8 12 13 Stop Recording 6 System Battery 34 35 T Test Mode 6 8 32 Time And Date 6 22 Trouble Messages 33 U User Codes 31 V...

Page 42: ... injury or death Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect intrusion within the designed ranges as diagrammed in their installation manual Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetric area protection They do create multiple beams of protection and intrusion can only be detected in unobstructed areas covered by those beams They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takes place behi...

Page 43: ...BLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above ...

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