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Testing the System (to be conducted weekly)
Entering Test Mode
The TEST
key puts your system into the Test mode, which allows each protection point
to be checked for proper operation. The keypad sounds a single beep every 45 seconds as a reminder that the system is in the Test mode.
Note: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring company during the following tests.
Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The “READY” message should be displayed and the green READY indicator (if present on the keypad) should also be lit.
Enter the security code then press TEST
WATCH: All LED display segments will light for 3 seconds.
LISTEN. The external sounder should sound for 2 seconds and then turn off.
If the sounder does not sound, notify your service company.
FAULT ZONES. Open each protected door and window in turn and listen for three beeps from the keypad. Identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the display. The display will clear when the door or window is closed.
Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for three beeps. The identification of the detector should appear on the display when it is activated, and its voice descriptor will be announced. The display will clear when no motion is detected. Note that if wireless motion detectors are used, there is a
To test all smoke detectors, follow the manufacturer's instructions. The identification of each detector should appear on the display when each is activated.
If a problem is experienced with any protection point (no confirming sounds, no display), notify your service company.
When all protection points have been checked and are intact (closed), there should be no zone identification numbers displayed on the keypad.
Exit Test Mode
When testing is completed, exit the TEST mode by entering your security code and
pressing the
OFF
key.
If the Test mode is inadvertently left active, it automatically turns off after 4 hours.
