Magellan & Spectra SP • Installation Guide
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Alarms
Alarm Display
If an alarm has occurred on a zone, the respective zone key will flash, the
[
MEM
]
key will light up, and the zones will be stored in memory.
These respective keys will
continue to flash until disarming even if the zones are restored. To exit this mode and switch to live display mode before disarming, press the
[
CLEAR
]
key. When the
system is disarmed, the zone keys will turn off, while the
[
MEM
]
key remains lit. Press the
[
MEM
]
key to illuminate the key corresponding to the zones that were in
alarm. The alarm memory will be erased when the next alarm occurs and after a valid code is entered or upon full-arming the system.
Disarming & Deactivating an Alarm
To disarm an armed system or an alarm, press
[
OFF
]
and enter your
[
USER
CODE
]
. An entry point, like the front door, will be programmed with one of two Entry Delay
Timers. When an entry point is opened, the keypad will beep until you disarm the system. Your alarm system will not generate an alarm until this timer elapses. Any
user can disarm a partition they have been assigned to, except users assigned with the Arm Only Option or PGM Only Option.
How do I disarm the system?
•
Press the
[
]
key.
Panic Alarms
In case of an emergency, the system can provide three panic alarms that can immediately generate an alarm after simultaneously pressing and holding two specific
keys for three seconds. Based on your needs, these panic alarms can generate audible alarms (sirens or bells) or silent alarms and can communicate specific
messages to your monitoring station. For instance, pressing
[1]
and
[3]
can mean “call the police” or anything you require. This feature must be set by your installer.
Press and hold keys
[1]
and
[3]
for Panic type 1 (e.g. police).
Press and hold keys
[4]
and
[6]
for Panic type 2 (e.g. medical).
Press and hold keys
[7]
and
[9]
for Panic type 3 (e.g. fire).
Fire Alarms
Upon a fire alarm, the bell/siren will emit three “squawks” at 2 second intervals until silenced or reset by entering a valid user code. If the zone is a Delayed Fire Zone,
there is a delay before the system contacts the monitoring station. This will prevent unnecessary reporting of false alarms. If there is no fire condition, contact your
monitoring station immediately to avoid an unnecessary response.
What do I do if a delayed fire zone was set off accidentally?
1.
Press the
[
CLEAR
]
key within 30 seconds of the alarm.
2.
Try to correct the problem.
3.
If the problem persists, after 90 seconds, the alarm will sound again. Press the
[
CLEAR
]
key again.
Minimizing Fire Hazards
The three most common causes of fires:
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. It's also the leading cause of fire injuries. Cooking fires often result from unattended cooking and human error,
rather than mechanical failure of stoves or ovens. Careless smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. Smoke detectors and smolder-resistant bedding and
upholstered furniture are significant fire deterrents. Heating is the second leading cause of residential fires. However, heating fires are a larger problem in single
family homes than in apartments since the heating systems in single family homes are often not professionally maintained.
Fire Safety Tips
In the event of a fire, escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows
two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep
your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason; it may cost you your life. Finally, having at least one working smoke alarm dramatically
increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.
Providing a Fire Warning System
Household fires are especially dangerous at night. Fires produce smoke and deadly gases that can overcome occupants while they sleep. To warn against fire, smoke
detectors should be installed outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each additional story of the family living unit,
including basements.
Testing & Maintenance
With the system disarmed and the “
OFF
” light illuminated, activate motion detectors by walking in the protected area. Open and close protected doors and verify
that the corresponding lights illuminate. Your installer can advise you of the best way to test your particular system.
Do not use open flame or burning materials to test your fire detection devices. Contact your installer for safe methods of testing your system.
Under normal use, your system requires virtually no maintenance other than regular testing. It is recommended that the standby battery be changed every three
years. Speak to your installer about the necessary tests and how often they should be performed.
