ADT Security Services BHS-4000A Home Security System User Manual


 
Important Notices
UL Information
This system is capable of providing either Grade A or Grade B service for residential burglary. If configured to Grade B,
performance of a weekly test as indicated in this manual is necessary. Contact ADT for more details on your particular
installation. Accessories that do not bear the UL mark have not been investigated with this system by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc.
DSL Service
If you convert your telephone line to a high-speed data format like DSL, it could affect the ability of the security system to
transmit signals to the ADT Customer Monitoring Centers. If you have switched to such a service, you should immediate-
ly conduct the Siren and Transmission Test described on page 25. If the test is not successful, call ADT Customer Care
at 800.445.0872. ADT may need to install a filter provided by your DSL company to restore communication. However,
because of the nature of DSL service, you should be aware that, even with this filter installed, the system will not be able
to communicate with an ADT Customer Monitoring Center anytime that your telephone is in use or off the hook.
VoIP Service
If you use VoIP service for your phone line, it could affect the ability of the security system to transmit signals to ADT’s
Customer Monitoring Centers. If you are using such a service, please conduct the Siren and Transmission Test described
on page 25. If the test is not successful, call ADT Customer Care at 800.445.0872. You may need to change the
settings in your VoIP service; however, some VoIP services are not compatible with alarm systems, even with custom
settings. Please visit www.MyADT.com for more information.
Alarm Permits
Your local municipality may require you to obtain an alarm permit before you can operate the ADT security
system. Please contact your city or county police department to determine the requirements in your area. For more
information, consult your local city or county website.
SIA CP-01-Compliant System Information
Once the system is armed by pressing the ON key, pressing the ON key a second time will silence the exit tone and
double the exit time.
Swinger Suppression—On SIA CP-01-compliant installations, the bypass ICON or LED will turn on after a zone is
violated indicating that the zone which caused the alarm must be disarmed, or a period of 48 hours must pass before
it can initiate another alarm from the same zone. The bypass indication may also turn on after an alarm caused by
an emergency key activation. The emergency key function will be restored after a period of 48 hours or when the
system is manually reset by pressing the CANCEL key and entering a valid keypad code. Contact ADT Customer Care
for more information on this feature and the system.
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