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Disarm/Alarms
How to Prevent False Alarms (continued)
8. Bypass trouble zones. If you have one or more trouble
zones (zones with sensors that may need service), bypass
them before arming your system. Have the sensor(s) in-
spected if the problem continues. Remember that bypassed
zones are not protected.
9. Make sure your system clock and calendar are accu-
rate. Many system functions, such as Kidwatch and Auto-
matic Arming, are time-related. Be sure to adjust your clock
to reflect seasonal time changes (such as Daylight Savings
Time). Also, check your system's clock and calendar after
a power failure. See Section 5 for more information.
Optional Alarm Features
Your system offers additional optional alarm features, described
below. Refer to Section 8 to see which of these options are in-
stalled on your system.
Alarm Lockout. The system automatically ignores a sensor that
repeatedly sends alarm signals.
Silent alarm. With this option, no bells or sirens sound during
an alarm, but the monitoring station is notified. If the phone lines
are down, or the monitoring station cannot be reached for some
other reason, the on-site bells or sirens may be reactivated, de-
pending upon how the system is programmed.
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