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USER MANUAL PC1550 DSC

Instruction 2: anual PC 1500/ PC 1550 *°WARNINGe This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and functionand information onthe limitations as & liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read.

About Your Security System Your security equipment has been designed to give the greatest possible flexibility and convenience. Read this manual carefully and have your installer instruct you on systemoperation and on which features have been implemented in your system. All users of this system should be equally instructed in its use. Fill out the System Information page and store this manual in a safe place for future reference. Fire Detection This equipment is capable of monitoring fire detection devices such as smoke detectors and providing a waming if a fire condition is detected. Good fire detection depends on having adequate number of detectors placed in appropriate locations. This equipment should be installed in accordance with N.F.P.A. standard #74. (N.F.P.A. Batterymarch Park, Quincey MA 02269). Carefully review the Family Escape Planning guidelines in this manual. NOTE: Your installer must enable the fire detection portion of this equipment before it becomes functional. Testing Toinsure that your system continues to functions as intended, itis importantthat you test your system weekly. See the testing procedure elsewhere in this manual. If your system does not function properly, call your installing company for service. General System Operation Your security system is made up ofa PC1500 or PC1550 control panel, one or more PC1500RK keypads and various sensors and detectors. The control panel will be mounted outofthe wayin a utility closetorin a basement. The metal cabinet contains the system electronics, fuses and stand-by battery. There is nommally no reason for anyone butthe installer or serviceman to have access to the control panel. The PC1500RK keypads have an audible indicator (buzzer), a group of zone and systemstatus lights and command entry keys. The keypad is used to send commandés to the system and to display the current system status. The security station(s) will be mounted in a convenient location inside the protected premises close to the entry/exit door(s). The security system has several zones of area protection and each of these zones will have one or more sensors connected to it (motion detectors, glassbreak detectors, door contacts, etc.). When a sensoris in alarmthe zone of alarm will be indicated on the PC1500RK (zone lights 1 through 6). IMPORTANT NOTICE A security system cannot prevent emergencies. It is only intended to alert you and, if included, a monitoring station, of an emergency situation. Security systems are generally very reliable but they may not work under all conditions and they are not a substitute for prudent security practices or life and property insurance. Your security system should be installed and serviced by qualified security professionals who should instruct you on the level of protection that has been provided and on system operations.

Master Code The 4 digit Master Code is used to arm and disarm the security system, to program additional security codes and to change other system features. The Master Code will be supplied to you by your installer. All keypad entries are made by pressing one key at a time. (See Additional Codes section) Arming the System Check the following items before arming the system: Bypass light Ifthe ‘Bypass”light is ON, insure that zones are intentionally bypassed before arming the system (See zone bypassing section). Trouble light Ifthe “Trouble” light is ON, check to see what the trouble condition is and call for service. (See Viewing Trouble Conditions section). Ready light If the ‘Ready”light is NOT ON, check to see that all doors and windows are closed and that motion is stopped in areas covered by motion detectors. The systemcannotbe ammed unless the ‘Ready"lightis ON indicating that all zones are closed. NOTE: _ The system may be armed with a zone bypassed or a trouble present but your security protection will be reduced. To Amm Enter your 4 digit access code. As each digit is entered, the keypad sounder will beep. Ifthe correct access code is entered, the keypad sounder will beep quickly and the ‘Armed” light will come ON. Ifthe access code was entered incorrectiy or the ‘Ready”light comes ON, the keypad buzzer will sound steadily for 2 seconds. Ifthis occurs, press the [# key and re-enter your access code. When the correct access code is entered and the ‘Armed”light comes ON, exit the premises through the door indicated by your installer as the Exit-Entry door. Atthe end ofthe exit delay period, all lights, except the ‘Armed”light, will go out andthe systemwill be amed. The exittime delay can be changed by yourinstaller. Auto-Bypass Option - Home-Away Arming This feature, ifselected by your installer, will allow you to arm your system with any valid user code and the system will automatically bypass the interior zones. The “Bypass”light will come on. If you exit within the allowed exit time, the system will automatically activate the interior zones and the ‘Bypass”light will go out. This feature is designed to save the customer from having to manually bypass interior zones each time they wish to arm the system and remain at home. In residential applications where the system has been armed and the interior zones are automatically bypassed, the interior zones can be reactivated from a keypad that is outside the interior zone's protection area. To reactivate the interior zones, press [ K then [1] and the ‘Bypass”light will go out. WARNING picase Read Carefully Note to Installers “This weaming contains vital infommation. As the only individuel in contact with system user, it is your responsibility to bring each Atemin this waming to the attention of the users of his system System Failures “This system has boon carofully designed to be as effoctive as possible. There are ciroumstances, however involving fire, burglay, or other types of emerencies where it may not pro. vide protection. Any alarm system of any type may be compro- misod deliberataly or may fall to operate as expocter| for a va nety of reasons, Some but not all of these roxsons may be Minadequate Installation A security system must be installed proper in order to pro- vide adoquate protection, Every installation should be evalu- atod by a socurity professional to ensure that all acocss points and'arees ar covered. Lodks and latches on windows and doors rat be secure and opera as intended. Windows, door, walls, csilings and other building materials must bo of sufficient strength and construction to provide the level of protection ex- pected. À reevaluation must be done during and after any con. Stuction activity. An evaluation by the fire and/or police de- partment is highly recommended if this service is available. M Criminal Knowledge “This system contains security features which were known to be effective at the time of manufacture. It is possible for per. sors with crimiral intent 10 develop techniques which reduce the effectiveness of these features. is important that a secu- ty system be raviewed parñodically to ensure that it features remain effective and thatit be updated orreplaced if tis found that it docs not provide the protection expactod. access by Intruders Intruders may enter through an unprotocted access point, cir. aumvent asensing device, evade detection by moving through an area of insufficient coverage, disconnect a waming device, orinterfere with or prevent the proper operation of the system. BPover Failure Control units, intrusion detectors, smoke detectors and many other security devices roquire an adequate power supply for proper operation. If a device operates from batteries, itis pos- sie forthe battenes to fail. Evenf the batteries have not flo, they must bo chargod, in good condition and installed correctly. If a device operates only by AC power any interruption, how. averbrief, wil renderthat device inoperative while it does not he power. Power intemuptions of any length are often ac- companied by voltage fluctuations which may damage eleo- tronic equipment such as a sccurity system. After a power in. teruption has occurred, immediately conduct a complete system testto ensure that the system opera as intended. BFailure of Replacoable Batteries “This systems wireless transmitters have boen designed to pro- vide soveral years of battery life under normal conditions. The expected battery Life is a function of the device environment, usage and type. Ambient conditions such as high buridity, high orlow temperatures, or large tempereture fluctuations may re- duce the expected battery life, While each transmitting dvico has a low battary monitor which identifies when tho batteries nocd to be replacod, this monitor may fail to opernte as ex. poctod. Regular testing and maintenance will kocp the systam in good operating condition. M Compromiss of Radio Frequency (Wireless) Devices. Sicpals may notreoch the roceiverunder all circurrstances which could inclue metal objects placed on or naar the radio path or ddibartr jammingor otherinodventent radio sigpel interforence, M System Users AA user may notbe able to operate a panic or emergency sutch possibly due to permanent or temporary physical dissblity, inablity to reach the device in time, arunfailiarity with the correct operation. Itis important that ll system users be trained in the correct operation of the alarm system and that thay know how to respond when the system indicates an alarm, BSmoke Detectors Smoke detoctors that are a part of his system may not propary alert occupants of a fire for a rumber of reasons, some of which follow: Thesmoke detoctors may have been impropery installed orpositioned. Smoke may not be able to rerch the smoke detoc- tors, such es when the fre is in a chimney, wall or roofs, oran. the other side of dosed doors. Smoke detoctors may not detect. smoke from fires on another Level of the residence or building. Every fire is different in the amount of smoke produced and the rate of buming. Smoke detectors cannot sense all types of fes equally well. Smoke detectors may not. provide timely waming of fires caused by carelessness or safety hazartis such es smoking in bod, violent explosions, escaping ges, improper storage of flammable materials, averoaded electrical circuits, children playing with matches or arson. Even if the smoke detector operates as intended, there may bo Grcumstances when there is isufficient weming to allow all occupants tp Escape in time 19 avoid injury or deeth. Motion Detectors Motion detectors can only detect motion within the designated ares es shoun intheirrespoctive installation instructions, They cannot discriminate between intruders and intended occupents. Motion detectors do not provide volumetic area protection. They have multiple beams of detection and motion can only be detected in unohstructer areas covered by these beam. They cannot detert motion which oocurs behind walls, ceilings, f100F, dosor doors, gless partitions, less doors arwindows. Any type of tampering whatherintentional orunintentional suches mask- ing, painting, or spraying of any material on the lenses, mir. rors, windows or any other part of the detection system wall impairits proper operation. Passiveinfrared motion detectors operale by sensing changes in temperature, However their effoctveness can be reduced when the ambient temperature rises near or above body temperature or if there are intentional or unintentional sources of heat in or near the detection ares. Some of these heat sources could bo heaters, radiators, stoves, barbeques, fireplaces, sunlight, steam vents, lighting and so on. M Warning Devices Waming devices such as sirens, bells, hors, or strübes may not wam poople or waken someone slecping if there is an in- tervening wall or door If waming devices are located on a dif. ferent level of the residence or premise, then it is less likely that the occupants will be alerted or ewakenor. Audible wa ing devices may be interferod with by other noise sources such 28 stervos, radios, talevisions, air conditioners or other appli- ances, or pessing traffic. Audible waming devices, however loud, may not be heard by à hearingr-impaired person. Brciephone Lines 1 telephone lines are used to transit alarm, they may be out Of service or busy for certain periods of time. Also an intrucler may it the telephone line or defent its operation by more sophisti- cated mens which my bo difficult to detoct. Minsufficient Time There may be circurstances when the system will opera as intended, et the occupants will not be protected from the emer. gency due to their inability to respond to the wamings in a. Himely manner If the system is monitored, the response may not occur in time to protect the occupants or their belongings. B Component Failure Although every effort has been made to make this system es réliable es possible, the system may al t function as intended due to the failure of a component. Minadequate Testing Most problems that would provent an alarm system from oper. ting es intended can be found by regular testing and mainte- mance. The complete system should be tested weeliy and im- mediately after a brezk-in an attemptod break in, a fire, a storm, an carthquake, an accident, orany kind of construction activity inside or outside the premises. The testing should include all sensing devices, keypads, consoles, alarm indicating devices. and any other operational devices that are part of the system. Security and Insurance Rogarrlless of its capabilities, an alarm system is not a substi- tute for property orlife insurance. An alarm system also is not. a substitute for property owners, renters, or other occupants to ect prudenty to prevent or minimize the hammful effects of an. emergency situation.

LIMITED WARRANTY Digital Security Controls Ltd. warrants the original purchaser that for a period of twelve months from the date of purchase, the product shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use: During the warranty period, Digital Security Controls Ltd. shall, at its option, repair or replace any defec- tive product upon retum of the product to its factory, at no charge for labour and materials. Any replace- ment and/or repaired parts are warranted for the re- mainder of the original warranty or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. The original owner must promplly notify Digital Security Controls Ltd. in writ- ing that there is defect in material or workmanship, such written notice to be received in all events prior to expiration of the warranty period. Intermational Märranty ‘The warranty for intemational customers is the same s for any customer within Canada and the United States,_with the exception that Digital Security Con- tols Ltd. shall not be responsible for any customs fees, tæxes, or VAT that may be due. Märranty Procedure To obtain service-under this warranty, please retum the item(s) in question to the point of purchase. AI autho- rized distibutors and dealers have a warranty program. Anyone retuming goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization number Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment. whatsoever for which prior authorization has not been obtained. Conditions to Void Warranty This warranty applies only to defects in parts andworie- manship relating to normal use. It does not cover: + damage incured in shipping or handling; + damage caused by disastersuch as fire, flood, wind, earthquake or lightning: + damage due to causes beyond the control of Digital Security Controls Ltd. such as excessive voltage, mechanical shock or water damage; + damage caused by unauthorized attachment, alter- ations, modifications or foreign objects; + damage caused by peripherals (unless such periph- erals were supplied by Digital Security Controls Ltd); + defects caused by failure to provide a suitable in- stallation environment for the products; + damage caused by use of the products for purposes other than those for which it was designed! + damage from improper maintenance; + damage arising out of any other abuse, mishandlling or improper application of the products: Digital Security Controls Ltd's liability for failure to repair the product under this warranty after a rea- sonable number of attempts will be limited to a re- placement of the product, as the exclusive remedy for breach of warranty. Under no circumstances shall Digital Security Controls Ltd. be liable for any spe- cial, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. Such dam- ages include, but are not limited to, loss of profits, loss of the product or any associated equipment, cost. of capital, cost of substitue or replacement. equip- ment, facilities or services, down time, purchaser’s time, the claims of third parties, including custom- es, and injury to property. Disdaimer of Märranties This warranty contains the entire warranty and shall be in lieu of any and all other warranties, whether expressed or implied Gncludingall implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for à par- ticular purpose) And of all other obligations or l- abilities on the part of Digital Security Controls Ltd. Digital Security Controls Ltd. neither assumes nor to assume for it any other warranty or liability con- cerning this product. This disclaimer of warranties and limited warranty are governed by the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada.

WARNING: Digital Security Controls Ltd. recom-

mends that the entire system be completely tested on a regular basis. However despite frequent testing, and due to, but not limited to, criminal tampering or élec- tical disruption, it is possible for this product to fail to perform as expected. Out of Märranty Repairs Digital Security Controls Ltd. will atits option repair or replace out-of-warranty products which are re- tumed to its factory according to the following con- ditions. Anyone retuming goods to Digital Security Controls Ltd. must first obtain an authorization num- ber Digital Security Controls Ltd. will not accept any shipment whatsoever for which prior authorization has. not been obtained. Products which Digital Security Controls Ltd. deter- mines to berepairable will be repaired and retumed. A set fee which Digital Security Controls Ltd. has prede- termined and which may be revised from time to time, will be charged for each unit repaired. Products which Digital Security Control Ltd. deter- mines not to be repairable will be replaced by the near- est equivalent product available at that time. The cur- rent market price of the replacement product will be charged for each replacement unit. Entry Delay Off Arming If you wish to arm your systemand eliminate the entry delay, enter [ K[9] before your access code. The ‘Armed”light will flash as a reminder that the system is armed and has no entry delay. An entry through any zone programmed as a delay zone will create an instant alarm. e.g. To arm without entry delay, press [ Hf9laccess code] Disarming the System Enter the premises only through the door(s) designated by your installer as the entry door. Entering by any other door will sound an immediate alarm. As soon as the entry door is opened, the keypad sounder will come on to indicate that the system should be disarmmed. Go to the keypad and enter your four digit access code. If an error is made entering the code, press the [# key and enter your code again. As soon as the correct code is entered, the ‘Armed”light will go out and the keypad sounder will silence. The correct access code must be entered before the entry time expires. The entry time delay may be changed by your installer. If an alarm occurred during the period the system was armed, the “Memory” light and the zone light of the zone thatcaused the alammwill flash fortwo minutes. Afterthe two minute period, the “Memory” light and zone light will stop flashing and the panel will retum to the ready state. Pressing the [# key during the two minute period will cancel the alarm memory display. If a trouble is present when the panel is disarmed, the ‘trouble”light will come ON (See Viewing Trouble Conditions section to determine the source of the trouble.) Note that troubles will not display while the system is in the Alarm Memory Display Mode. If you retum home and find that an alarm has occurred while you were away, it is possible that an intruder may still be on the premises. Go to a neighbours house, and call the local police to investigate. Quick Arm Feature When the Quick-Arm feature is enabled, the system may be armed by simply pressing [ [0] instead ofthe 4 digit access code. This feature allows a person to arm but not disarm the system. Enter[ KiGlIMaster Code][4] to turn the Quick-Arm feature ON and OFF. When the command is entered, the keypad buzzer will beep 3 times if Quick-Arm is being enabled and will sound one long beep if it is being disabled. Press [# to retum to Ready. Door Chime Feature The door chime feature is used, while the panel is disarmed, to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is opened or closed. The doors and windows which will provide this indication are programmed by your installer. Enter[ XKiGIIMaster Code][6] to tum the door chime feature ON and OFF. When the command is entered, the keypad buzzer will beep 3 times if the door chime feature is being enabled, and will sound one long beep if it is being disabled. Press [# to retum to Ready.

Alarm Test Enter [ K[61[Master Codel[8] for a 2-second test ofthe keypad lights, keypad buzzer, battery and the bell/siren. Press [# to retum to Ready. Programming Security Codes The Master Code Enter [ K{5]current Master Code][1][new Master Code] Press [# to retum to ready Record your new Master Code on the System Information page in this booklet. Additional Codes Up to 5 additional access codes (2 through 6) may be programmed. The 6th access code may be established by your installer as a One-Time use code. To program a new code: Enter [ K{5][Master Codellcode number 1 to 6][new 4 digit code] The [code number] is a single digit either 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Press [# to retum to Ready. If an access code already exists, it will be replaced by the new code. Record your new code(s) on the System Information page in this book. To remove a code: Enter [ K{5I[Master Code]lcode numberll Hot The [code number] is a single digit either 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Press [# to retum to Ready. Do not erase the Master Code (code number 1). NOTE: lItis recommended that the factory default Master Code [1234] not be used. One-Time Use Code The one-time code is designed for entry and exit of the premises for one occasion only. The panel mustbe programmed by the installer for this option to be enabled. The 6th access code is the one-time code. To use this code, enter your one-time code as the 6th access code using the previously described commands. When you leave the premises, arm your systemwith any access code exceptthe newly entered one-time use code. This one-time code is given to a person (e.g. a maid) who will enter the premises while the system is ammed and you are away. The one-time code user enters the premises and disarms the system using the one-time access code. Upon leaving, the same code is used to armthe system. AS soon as the system is armed, the one-time code is erased and can not be used to re-enter the premises. À different code can be provided each time for the one-time user.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digital Security Controls Lu. could void your authority to use this equipment. {This equipment has boon testod and found 10 comply with tho limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Pat 15 of üno FCC Rules. Theso limits are designod 1 provide mesonahle protection agrinst harful inteference in à residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiale radio frequency enry and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harnful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee Wat interference will not occur in à particular installation. If this equipment does cause hamnful intexferance to radio or tlevision reception, which can be detemmined by tuming the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to uy Lo comect the interforenco by one or more of the following mesures: Ro-orient the racaiving antenna. “Inervase the separation beton the equipment and roceiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the roceiver is connocted. Consult ho dealer or an experienced radio/talevision tochnician for help. ‘Theo user may find the following bookdet prepared by the FCC useful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio/Television Interference Problems”. This bookdet is availaie from the U.S, Govemment Prning Office, Washington D.C. 20402, Stock. #004-000-00845-4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ‘This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other infomration the FCC registration number Of this equipment. NOTIFICATION TO TELEPHONE COMPANY The customer shall notify the telephone company of the particular line 10 which the connection will be made, and provide the FCC registration number and the ringer équivalence of 1he protective cireuit. FCC Registration Number FSICAN-GI0L-ALE | Ringer Ecivalence Number 0.18 USOC Jack: RJS1X TELEPHONE CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS Excopt for the lalephono company provided ringers, all connoctions 10 üe telephone network shall be made through standard plugs and tslephone company provided jack, or equivalent, in such a manner as 19 allow for easy, imamodiate disconnoction of the terminal equipment. Standard jack shall be s0 arranged thaï, he plug connected thereto is within, no interferance 1 the operation of he oquipment ai the customers promises Which remains connected 19 the lalephone network shall occur by raason of such withdrawal INCIDENCE OF HARM Should teemirel equipment or protctive dreuihy cause han 10 1h telephone network, 1ho telephone company shal, where practicable, notfy the customer ai temporany disconnoction Of savice may be required however, were por notice is mot practical, th telephone company ray lemporasily discontinue service if such action is demod reasonable in he creumstances. In io ces Of such terrporary discontinuance, ho telephone company shal prompy nobfy he customer and ll Le given the opportunity Lo comect the situation. ADDITIONAL TELEPHONE COMPANY INFORMATION The security control panel must be properly connected 10 the udephone line with a USOC RJ-31X telephone jai. he ROC prohibits customer provided terra equipement be connected 10 party lines or 1) be used in conjuntion with coin dphone savice, Interconnoct rues may vary from sta 10 state. CHANGES INTELEPHONE COMPANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES The tslephone company ay make Changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations or procedures, where such actions are reasonably required and proper in its business, Should any such changes render the customers teninal equipment incompatible with the telephone comparsy facilities the customer shall be given adoquate notice to the effect modifications to maintain uninterupted service. RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN) Tho REN is useful 1) determine the quantity of devices Ut you may connect your talephone line and st have all of those devices Hng when your telephone number is called. In rnost, but not al arcs, he sum of the RENS of all devices connect 19 one line should not exceod five (5.0). To be certain Of Uno number of devices: at you may connect lo your line, you may want 1) contact your local talepihone company. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE FACILITY Lf you experience trouble with His telephone equipment, pleas contact tho facility indicated baow forinformation on cbtaining sevion ar repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disoonnect this equipment from the netnoñe until th problem has been comoctod or until vou are sure that te equipment is oi malfunctioning, Digital Socuity Controls Ltd. 160 Washbum St, Lockgport, NY 14094

FOR SERVICE: Call: Phone: Alarm Memory Display Ifthe ‘Memory’lightis ON, an alarmhas occurred during the lastarmed period. The alammmemory will automatically be displayed when the systemis disarmed (See Disarming the System). Press [ 3k then [3] to display the zone which caused the alarm. Press [# to retum to Ready. NOTE: The alarmmmemory is cleared each time the panel is armed so that any alarms showing are alarmes that occurred only during the last armed period. If An Alarm Sounds Fire Alarm If your system has been installed with fire detectors and the alarm sounds in a pulsing mode, follow your Emergency Evacuation Plan immediately. See guide for family escape planning elsewhere in this manual. intrusion Alarm If an intrusion alarm sounds (continuous Bell/Siren), the alarm may be silenced by entering your access code. If the alamm was unintentional, call local authorities immediately to avoid and unnecessary response. You can determine the source of the alarm by following the instructions in the: Alarm Viewing section of this manual. Once the source of the alarm has been corrected, the panel can be restored to its original armed state. Zone Bypassing Use zone bypassing when access is needed to partofthe protected area while the system is armed. Bypassed zones will not cause an alarm. Zones that are temporarily out of service due to damaged wiring or contacts may be bypassed to allow system arming (partial protection) until repairs can be made. Zones cannot be bypassed after the system is armed. To bypass zones: Enter [ >KILIZone number(s) to be bypassed] Enter zone number(s) as single digits (1-6). As each zone is bypassed, the zone light will come ON. If a zone is bypassed in error, press that zone number again and the zone light will go OFF indicating that the zone is not bypassed. Press [# to retum to Ready. To recall last group of zones bypassed: Enter [ K{ 11191 Zone lights for the last group of zones bypassed will come ON to show which zones are bypassed. If you wish to add or delete a zone fromthe group, press [# to exit then go to zone bypass as described above. Press [# to retum to Ready.

Zone Bypassing (Continued) For security reasons, your installer may prevent the bypass command from working on certain zones. The ‘“Bypass” light is ON as long as ONE or more zones are bypassed. Donotunintentionallyarmthe systemwithzones bypassed. Zone bypasses are automatically cancelled each time the systemis disarmed and must be re-applied before the next arming. Viewing Trouble Conditions The PC1500/PC1550 continuously monitors a number of possible trouble conditions. If one of these trouble conditions occur, the keypad will beep twice every 10 seconds and the keypad ‘Trouble”indicator will light. Pressing any key onthe keypad will silence the sounder butthe ‘Trouble”light will remain ON until the trouble condition is cleared. If you cannot determine the cause ofthe trouble condition, contact your installer for assistance. To view type of trouble: Press [ [21 to display the type of trouble. A zone light will come on to indicate which type of trouble exists. Press [# to retum to Ready.

ZONE LIGHT TYPE OF TROUBLE

. Loss of AC power (‘Trouble”light will come ON, but keypad buzzer will not sound). . Fuse open (BELL or AUX fuse). . Fail to communicate with monitoring station. . Fire loop(s) trouble. . Loss of time on system clock.

Keypad Zones There are three keys on the keypad labelled [F] Fire, [A] Auxiliary and [P] Panic. These keys are only functional ifthey have been programmed by your installer. The installer should indicate which of these keys are functional by placing a coloured label next to the key symbol on the keypad door label. [F] Fire Holding this key down for two seconds will sound a Fire Alarm. The alarm will sound pulsing. The keypad will sound three beeps once the panel has accepted the alarm. An auxiliary waming device is also activated if your installer has connected it to your system. To silence the alarm, enter a valid access code. [A] Auxiliary Holding this key down for two seconds activates this function if your installer has programmed it. There is no audible alarmand no lights on the keypad will come on. When the panel has accepted the alarm, the keypad will sound a series of beeps. An auxiliary waming device is activated ONLY IF connected to your system by your installer. + Exits on the ground level should be kept clear. Be sure to remove snow from exterior patio doors in winter; outdoor fumiture or equipment should not block exits. + The familyshould have a predetermined assembly pointwhere everyone can be accounted for; for example, across the street or at a neighbour's house. + Once everyone is out of the house, call the Fire Department. + A good plan emphasizes quickescape. Do notinvestigate firstor attempt to fight the fire, and do not attempt to rescue belongings or pets as this takes up valuable time. Once outside, do notre-enterthe house. Wait for the fire department. + Writethe plan down and rehearse frequentiy, sothatshould an emergency arise, everyone will know what they are to do. Revise the plan as conditions change: for example, when there are more or fewer family members in the home, or if there are changes to the house. + Make sure your fire warning systems operational by conducting weekly tests as noted elsewhere in this manual. !f you are unsure about system operation, contact your installing dealer. + It is recommended that you contact your local fire department and request further information on home fire safety and escape planning. If available, have your local fire prevention officer conduct an in-house fire safety inspection.

Maintenance With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. The following points should be observed.

1. Do not wash the keypad with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a barely damp

cloth should remove normal accumulations of dust.

The battery/bell test is designed to determine battery condition, however it is recommended that the standby battery be replaced every three years.

For other system devices such as passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave motion detectors, glassbreak detectors or smoke detectors, consult the respective manufacturers literature for testing and maintenance. Fire Safety In The Home Mostfires occur in the home and to minimize this danger itis recommended that a household fire safety audit be conducted and a family escape plan be developed. Household Fire Safety Audit

1. Areallelectrical appliances and outiets in a safe condition? Check for frayed

cords, over-loaded lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or household service, have a professional evaluation.

2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers in a well

ventilated cool area? Cleaning with flammable liquids should be avoided.

3. Are fire hazardous materials (matches) well out of reach of children?

4. Are fumaces and wood buming appliances proper installed, clean and in

good working order? Have a professional evaluation. Family Escape Planning There is often very little time between the detection of a fire and the time it becomes deadly. It is thus very important that a family escape plan be developed and rehearsed.

1. Every family member should participate in developing the escape plan.

2. Study the possible escape routes from each location within the house and

since many fires occur at night, special attention should be given to the escape routes from sleeping quarters.

3. itis essential that escape from a bedroom be possible without opening the

interior door. Consider the following when making your escape plans: + Make sure that doors and windows that open to the outside are easily opened. Ensure that they are are not painted shut, and that their locking mechanisms operate smoothly. + Ifopening the exit or using the exitis too difficult for children, the elderly or handicapped, plans for rescue should be developed. This includes making sure that those who are to perform the rescue can promptiy hear the fire waming signal. + If the exit is above the ground level, an approved fire ladder or rope should be provided as well as training in its use.

[P]Panic Holding this key down for two seconds causes a steady tone on your siren or bel if your installer has programmed this key for audible operation. An auxiliary waming device is also activated if your installer has connected itto yoursystem. Enter a valid access code to silence the alarm. Fire Alarm Operations Alarm On a fire alarm, the bell/siren will sound pulsing. The digital communicator transmission is delayed for 30 seconds. Ifthe alarmis notacknowiedged within the 30 second delay, the communicator will transmit to the monitoring station. Silence Tosilence the bell/siren, press the [# key. Ifthe alammis silenced and the smoke detector is not reset, the alarm will resound after 90 seconds. Reset To restore the smoke detector(s) to normal, press [ 71. Ifthe detectorstill has smoke in it, the alarm will resound and the sequence described above will repeat. If the detector is clear of smoke, the system will retum to normal. NOTE: If you suspectthatthe communicator has transmitted and there is no fire condition, call the monitoring station to avoid an unnecessary response. ffafire condition is apparent, follow your evacuation plan immediately. _ If the alarm sounds at night, evacuate immediately. Testing Your System It is recommended that you test your system weekly. NOTE: Performsystemtests inthe off-peak hours, such as early moming or late evening.

1. Informthe monitoring station that you are testing your system.

2. Disarm the system (‘Ready”light ON).

3. Perform a bell/battery test by pressing [ Kf6l[Master Code][81. The signal

will sound for about 2 seconds. Ifa trouble occurs after the test, press [ Ke21 to view the trouble condition.

4. Activate each sensor in tum (e.g. open a door/window or walk in motion

detector areas). Observe the zone light come ON whenthe zone is activated. The zone light will go OFF when the system restores to normal (i.e. door or window closed).

5. Ifthey are programmed for operation, press the [F], [A], and [P] keys in tum.

The [F]key will sound the bell/siren in a pulsed mode. Enter the access code to silence the alarm. The [A] key is silent. The [P] key may be programmed as silent or audible. If the alarm sounds, enter the access code to silence.

6. If the panel has a zone programmed for fire, activation will cause the alarm

signal t sound in a pulsed mode. CAUTION: Do notuse an open flame or bum materials to test a smoke detector. Contact your alarm installer for information on safe methods to activate a smoke detector.

7. Should the system fail to operate propery, call your alarm dealer for service.

8. When testing is complete, call and advise the monitoring station.

O UT BB WU N H Ready Amed Memoi Ready light ON - Systemis ready for arming. Ready light OFF - System has an open zone which must be closed or bypassed before arming. Bypass Touble Armed light will come ON indicating the system is armed. To arm, ensure “Ready” light is ON - enter 4 digit code. Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone O OU PB w ND Zone Memory light ON means an alarm has occurred. Press [k then [31. Zone light will come ON to indicate which zone caused the alarm. Bypass light comes ON when you bypass a zone. To bypass a zone, press ['K[1] and then the zone(s) you wish to bypass. Enter 1 for zone 1....6 for zone 6. Press [# to retum to Ready. Press [F] for 2 seconds to activate FIRE transmission. Press [A] for 2 seconds to activate an AUXILIARY transmission. Press [P] for 2 seconds to activate PANIC transmission. Press [#4 When an error is made in entering code, then enter code again. To retum to ready state after using [> commandes. Trouble light is ON when there is a fault in the system. Press any key to silence the keypad beeping. Press [ # then [21 to display the trouble type . ZoneLight Trouble Type

AC fail (buzzer does not sound) use open (BELL or AUX fuse) Fail to communicate Fire loop(s) trouble .Clock needs resetting CRCENTAN

THESE BUTTONS WLL NOT FUNCTION

UNLESS PROGRAMMED BY YOUR

INSTALLER. Zone light(s) when ON in the disarmed mode, indicate an open zone. e.g. open door, window, etc. Refer to zone chart on the keypad door for zone information.