First Alert FA148C Home Security System User Manual


 
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Security Codes
General Information
As an additional safety feature, other users who do not need to know
your code can be assigned different security codes. These secondary
users are identified by "user numbers," which you select when you
assign a user's security code. You can assign up to 14 additional user
codes (user numbers 03-16), including the Temporary and Duress
codes. Note that the master (primary) user of the system is the only
one who can assign codes to secondary (or temporary) users, and is
user number 02; user number 01 is reserved for the installer of the
system.
All codes can be used interchangeably when performing system
functions (a system armed with one user's code can be disarmed by
another user's code), except the temporary code, described below.
Temporary Code
This code can be used to arm and disarm the system. It is typically
assigned to someone (such as a babysitter) who needs to arm/disarm
the system only at certain times. The temporary code is assigned to
user 15. The user of this code should
not
use the Quick Arming
feature described below. This code will automatically be removed
when the Master code is entered.
Duress Code
This feature is intended for use when you are forced to disarm or arm
the system under threat. When used, the system will operate
normally, but can silently notify the alarm monitoring company of
your situation, if that service has been provided. Duress code is
assigned to user 16.
Important:
This code is useful only when the system is connected to
an alarm monitoring company.