First Alert FA148C Home Security System User Manual


 
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Arming Perimeter Only
(with Entry Delay OFF)
Using the 7 Key
INSTANT
Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to
use the entrance door.
When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a
protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move
freely throughout the premises. The alarm will also sound
immediately if anyone opens the entrance door.
Close all protected
perimeter windows and doors before arming
(see
Checking for
Open Zones
section). The green READY indicator (if present) on the
keypad should be lit if the system is ready to be armed.
1.
+ 7
(Security Code)
INSTANT
Enter 4-digit security code, then press
the INSTANT key.
Example: Press
7 2 9 6, t
hen
7
or, for quick arming
(if enabled):
Press the
[#]
key followed by the
INSTANT key.
2.
ARMED
*
INSTANT
*
You may exit now
Listen for 3 beeps.
The keypad beeps three times and displays the
ARMED INSTANT
message. The red ARMED
indicator also lights.
You can restart the exit delay at any time after arming in INSTANT
mode by pressing the
key. This is useful if you wish to open the
entry/exit door to let someone in or out after arming the system
without having to disarm the system and then re-arm it again.
*
Refer to the note at bottom of page 19 dealing with the automatic Exit Restart
feature.