First Alert FA148C Home Security System User Manual


 
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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 (see
Bypassing
Protection Zones
section). Otherwise the keypad will display a
NOT
READY
message. Pressing the [
]
key will display all zones that are
faulted, making it easier for you to secure any open zones.
NOTE:
A green READY indicator (if present) on the keypad will be
lit if the system is ready to be armed. If it is not lit, the
system is not ready.
NOT READY - PRESS
TO SHOW FAULTS
1.
Show faulted zones.
Press the [
] key. (There is no need to
enter your security code in order to reveal
faulted zones.)
2.
FAULT 05 FRONT
UPSTAIRS BEDROOM
Secure faulted zones.
Typical fault display shows open zone.
Secure or bypass the zone(s) displayed
before arming the system.
3.
***DISARMED***
READY TO ARM
Arm the system.
The
READY
message is displayed when
all protection zones have been either
closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as
described on the following pages.