First Alert FA148CPSIA, FA168CPSSIA manual Checking For Open Zones, Using the ∗ Key

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Checking For Open Zones

Using the [∗] Key

Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be closed or bypassed, otherwise the keypad will display a "Not Ready" message.

Use the READY key to display all faulted zones, making it easier for you to identify and secure any open zone.

1.Press [∗] (do not enter code first) to display faulted zones.

2.Secure or bypass the zones displayed.

3.The keypad’s READY indicator lights when all protection zones have been either closed or bypassed.

4.Arm the system as desired.

Alpha Display:

DISARMED

HIT ∗ FOR FAULTS

Fixed-Word Display:

Zone no. and “NOT READY”

Voice Status: Voice Keypads (if installed), can announce system status and faulted zones (up to 3 zone descriptors) if the Voice Status feature is turned on.

To turn the Voice Status feature on/off: #

(also turns on Voice Chime mode; see Chime mode section)

+ 0 + 2 + 4

To announce Status: Press [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [∗] STATUS key. (Announces current system status; e.g., “Disarmed Ready to Arm.”)

To announce faults Press [#] FUNCTION + [0] VOICE + [∗] STATUS + [∗] again.

and Status: (Announces up to three faulted zones with their zone

descriptors, if programmed.)

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Contents FA168CPS / FA168CPSSIA FA148CP / FA148CPSIA About This Manual Table of Contents Panic Keys Macro Key Programming & Usage Using Device Commands Paging FeatureEvent Logging Procedures Security Codes & Authority LevelsSystem Basics System OverviewIntroduction Zones and Partitions AlarmsMemory of Alarm Arming, Step-Arming and Disarming Burglary ProtectionMessage Center Functions Using the Voice Message Center if Voice Keypad is installedPhone Access About The Keypads General InformationFixed-Word Display Keypad Functions of the Keypads Display WindowStay Entry Delay Entry/Exit DelaysExit Delay Exit Alarms Exit Error ConditionsChecking For Open Zones Using the ∗ KeyTo turn the Voice Status feature on/off # Arming the System Quick Arming Arming CommandsModes of Arming Press these keys… Keypad Confirms By… Function Key ArmingKey First Press Second Press Third Press Step Arming FeatureSingle Button Arming To arm in the Away mode Using the KeyswitchUsing the Keyswitch To arm in the Stay modeDisarming and Silencing Alarms Using the OFF keyUsing the Bypass Key Bypassing Protection ZonesQuick Bypass To turn Chime Mode off Chime ModeTo turn Chime Mode on To turn Voice Chime Mode on or offViewing the Current Date and Time Setting the Date and TimeDate and Time Panic Keys Using Panic KeysThis Function Sends this signal With This Sounding… To activate a Panic FunctionMacro Key Programming & Usage About Macro KeysUsing a Programmed Macro Key Example of Macro ProgrammingTo Activate Devices Using Device CommandsAbout Device Commands To Deactivate DevicesPaging Feature About Automatic PagingManual Paging Latch Key PagingAuthority Level Definitions Security Codes & Authority LevelsAbout Security Codes How to Assign Security Codes and Attributes Accessing Other Partitions FA168CPS About Accessing PartitionsMulti-Partition Arming Accessing Other PartitionsUsing the GoTo Command Common Zone Operation Creating Schedules SchedulingAbout Scheduling Group Number Partition Start Smtwtfs Viewing the Event Log Event Logging ProceduresAbout Event Logging Understanding the Type of Event DisplayedTesting the System To Be Conducted Weekly About Testing the SystemCheck and Battery Displays Trouble ConditionsRcvr Jam AlarmFault Or CheckBusy-Standby Long Rng TrblSilencing Low Battery Warning Tones at Keypad Maintaining Your SystemFire Alarm System If Installed This Section Applies only to Residential SystemsIndividual Keys Key PairsKitchen Dining Emergency Evacuation Function Procedure Comments Quick Guide to Basic System FunctionsSummary of Audible/Visual Notifications Fixed-Word Display KeypadsSummary of Audible/Visual Notifications Industry Canada Regulatory Statements and WarningsFederal Communications Commission FCC Part FCC PartRegulatory Statements Industrie CanadaCharts of Your System’s Features Function Keys CommentsCharts of Your System’s Features User User’s Parts Security Auth Access RF Zone Pager No. † Paging Setup List of Output Devices Page Page Page Page OWNER’S Insurance Premium Credit Request Cont Limitations of this System ÊK5309-5V4DŠ