What Happens During An Alarm
What to do If an Alarm Occurs
The first thing most people want to
know about their security system is how
to turn off the sirens or stop an alarm.
Alarms can occur automatically,
intentionally, or accidently whether the
system is armed or disarmed.
Intrusion/burglary alarms and fire
alarms require different action, depend-
ing on the circumstances. This section
provides information to help prepare
you to take the correct action if an
alarm occurs.
Stopping an Alarm
Regardless of who or what caused
the alarm, this procedure silences
system sirens.
1.
At the nearest Keypad, enter
Access Code
+
YES
OR:
On any Keyfob, press the OFF button.
1.
Interior sirens sound a long beep,
indicating the system is disarmed.
The display shows INTRUSION
DETECTED.
2.
Press YES. The display shows
the device that was tripped, causing
the alarm.
3.
Press YES. The display shows the
date, time, and level.
Alarms Caused By an Intruder
The sound of sirens may or may not
scare off intruders. Also, the sirens in
your system are programmed to stop
after a specific time setting expires.
Use the following guidelines to
determine what to do.
•
If you arrive home and hear sirens
or see signs of forced entry (broken
windows, damaged doors, etc.), do not
enter the premises. An intruder may
be inside. Call for help from a cell
phone or other location and wait for
authorities to arrive.
•
If you enter the premises and
discover there was an alarm, leave
immediately. Call for help from a cell
phone or other location and wait for
authorities to arrive.
Fire Alarms
Fire alarms require being prepared
ahead of time by planning your escape
routes from each room in your home
and practicing evacuating the building.
•
Plan escape routes. Two escape
routes per room are recommended.
•
Use a different escape route if closed
doors feel warm or hot to the touch.
•
Emphasize that everyone must
escape as quickly as possible. DO NOT
gather any belongings to take with
you, which could prevent you from
getting out safely.
•
Crawl and hold your breath as
much as possible to help reduce
smoke inhalation during your escape.
•
Meet at a designated outdoor location.
•
Emphasize that no one should
re-enter the premises if a fire exists.
Warning!
Do not re-enter the building if sirens stop.
The sirens in your system are programmed to stop
after a specific time setting expires. This does not
mean it is safe to re-enter the building. Only fire
department personnel can determine when it is safe to
re-enter the building.
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