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Testing a
Testing a
Testing a
Testing and Maintaining the System
nd Maintaining the System
nd Maintaining the System
nd Maintaining the System
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Test mode allows each protection point to be checked for proper operation.
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The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
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Alarm messages are not sent to your Central Station while Test mode is on.
1
Disarm the system and close all
protected windows, doors, etc.
The READY indicator light should come on if all zones are
intact (i.e., all protected windows, doors, etc. are closed).
2.
Security Code+ [5] then [0]
(walk)
Starts Test mode.
The Dial test (option “1”) is intended for the installer and should
not be used unless directed to do so by your Security System
Representative
If, during these tests, a problem is experienced with any
protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), call for
service immediately.
3. Listen.
The external sounder should sound for 1 second and then turn
off. If the sounder does not sound, CALL FOR SERVICE.
4. Fault
zones.
Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three
beeps from the keypad. Identification (zone number or zone
description) of each faulted protection point should appear on the
display. The display clears when the door or window is closed.
5. 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. The display clears when no motion is detected.
Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a 3-minute
delay between activations. This is to conserve battery life.
6. Test all smoke detectors, following
the manufacturer's instructions
The identification of each detector should appear on the display
when each is activated.
7. Exit
test
mode:
Security Code+ [1]
When all protection points have been checked and are intact
(closed), there should be no zone identification numbers displayed
on the keypad.
If the test mode is inadvertently left active, it automatically turns
off after 4 hours. During the final five minutes, the keypad emits a
double beep every 30 seconds.
