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1.DISPLAY WINDOW.

Alpha Display Keypads: 2-line, 32- character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) keypads that display protection point identification, system status, and messages.

Fixed-Word Display Keypads: Display protection zone ID and system status messages using pre-designated words in the LCD display.

2.

1 OFF

Disarms burglary portion of the

system, silences alarms and audible trouble indicators, and clears visual display after problem's correction.

3.

2 AWAY

Arms the entire burglary system,

perimeter and interior.

4.3 STAY Arms perimeter portion of burglary

system only. Interior protection is not armed, allowing movement within premises without causing an alarm.

5.5 TEST Tests the system and alarm

sounder if disarmed. Refer to Testing The System section for test procedures.

6.6 BYPASS Removes individual protection zones from being monitored by the system.

7. 9 CHIME Turns CHIME mode on and off.

When on, the opening of windows or doors while the system is disarmed will sound 3 beeps at the keypad(s).

8.# This key can be used for "Quick

Arming" of the system without use of a security code (if programmed).

9.8 CODE Used to assign additional user

codes for other users of the system.

10.KEYS 0–9:Used to enter your security code(s) and to perform their associated system functions after the security code has been entered.

11.7 INSTANT Arms in manner similar to the

STAY mode, but without the entry delay feature. Entering via an entry/exit door will cause an alarm.

12.✱ READY Used to display all open protection zones.

13.FUNCTION KEYS: Keys A, B, C, D may have been programmed for a variety of functions, including panic (emergency) functions. For details, see the Function Keys section.

14.4 MAXIMUM Arms the entire burglary

system, perimeter and interior, but without entry delay feature. Entering via an entry/exit door will cause an alarm.

15.INTERNAL SOUNDER: The built-in sounder mimics the alarm sounder during alarms, and will also "beep" during certain system functions.

16.READY INDICATOR: (GREEN) Lit when the system is ready to be armed (no faults present). While the system is disarmed, this indicator will go on and off as protection zones are closed and opened.

17.ARMED INDICATOR: (RED) Lit when the system has been armed.

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FA168C-CN, FA148CP, FA168C, FA148CP-CN specifications

The First Alert FA168CP-CN, FA168C-CN, FA168C, and FA168CP are standout models in the realm of fire alarm technology, presenting an effective blend of advanced features, reliable performance, and user-friendly design.

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In terms of installation, these models offer a user-friendly design that makes setup and maintenance straightforward. The unit typically features a single test/silence button, allowing users to quickly test the alarm's functionality or silence false alarms with ease.

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