First Alert FA120C user manual Disarming the System and Silencing Alarms, When Safe to do SO

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DISARMING THE SYSTEM AND SILENCING

ALARMS

Using the ÊÊ1ÊÊ OFF Key

IMPORTANT:

If you return and the main burglary sounder is on:

DO NOT ENTER, but

CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

If you return after an alarm has occurred and the main sounder

has shut itself off: the keypad will beep rapidly upon your entering, indicating that an alarm has occurred during your absence

(the Memory of Alarm feature).

LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, and

CONTACT THE POLICE from a nearby safe location.

WHEN SAFE TO DO SO,

re-enter

and follow the procedure

for silencing an alarm.

The OFF key is used to disarm the system and to silence alarm and trouble sounds.

To Disarm the System

Enter your security code and press the OFF key. The "Ready" message will be displayed, and the keypad will emit a single tone to confirm that the system is disarmed.

To Silence a Burglary Alarm

SEE IMPORTANT NOTE AT LEFT!

Enter your security code and press the OFF key to silence the alarm (or warning tones of a Memory of Alarm). Note the zone in alarm on the keypad display, and make that zone intact (close door, window, etc.). Now enter the security code plus OFF sequence again to clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display. If the display will not clear and does not provide a "Ready" message, notify the alarm agency.

To Silence a Fire Alarm simply press the OFF key (the security code is not needed to silence FIRE alarms). To then clear the keypad's Memory of Alarm display, enter your security code and press the OFF key.

See page 29 for additional fire alarm information.

See the SUMMARY OF AUDIBLE/VISUAL NOTIFICATION section for information which will help you to distinguish between FIRE (Interrupted/Pulsed) and BURGLARY (Continuous/Steady) alarm sounds.

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Contents Users Manual Table of Contents Using Keyswitch Fire Alarm SYSTEM, if InstalledPanic Keys Trouble ConditionsSystem Overview System FA250KP About the KeypadsKeypad Styles Summary of System Status Displays Not ReadySummary of Keypad Functions Armed Indicator RED Internal SounderQuick Arming Security CodesGeneral Duress Code To Assign, Change Or Delete User Codes ENTRY/EXIT Delays Using the Ready Key Checking for Open ZonesUsing Bypassing Protection ZonesBypass Key LimitationQuick Bypass Acthe System can Bypassnow be Armed with Readyzones BypassedWith Entry Delay on Arming Perimeter onlyWith Entry Delay OFF Arming ALL Protection AwayUsing the ÊÊ4ÊÊ Maximum Key Disarming the System and Silencing Alarms When Safe to do SOUsing the Keyswitch To Initiate a Panic Function AT ANY Time of DAY or Night Chime ModePanic Keys Individual Panic Testing the System Using the ÊÊ5ÊÊ Test KeyTesting the System Check and Battery Displays Trouble ConditionsTrouble Conditions Call Your Service Company Typical Fire Emergency Display Fire Alarm SystemGeneral Case Of Fire Alarm Fire Alarm System General Steps to Safety Emergency EvacuationQuick Guide to Alarm System Functions Function Procedure CommentsSummary of AUDIBLE/VISUAL Notifications Protection Zones List Protection Zone Descriptions6 Ð Owners Insurance Premium Credit Request General InformationAdditional Pertinent Information Smoke Detector LocationsBurglary Detecting Device Locations Canadian Department of Communications DOC Statement I SUL Notice This is a Grade a Residential System Event of Telephone Operational Problems Limitations of this Alarm System Servicing Information ONE Year Limited Warranty

FA120C specifications

The First Alert FA120C is an essential tool for home safety and security, serving as a reliable smoke and carbon monoxide detector. It is engineered to protect you and your loved ones from the dangers of smoke and deadly carbon monoxide fumes, which can be invisible and odorless. Beyond its core functionalities, the FA120C boasts features and technologies that enhance its effectiveness and user experience.

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