First Alert K596-1 9 Home Security System User Manual


 
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Checking System Status
General Information
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows, and other protection zones must be closed or
bypassed (see the BYPASSING PROTECTION section). Pressing the
STATUS
key will announce all zones
that are faulted, as well as any other abnormal system condition, making it easier for you to secure any open
zones.
READY LIGHT: The green READY indicator on the keypad will be lit if the system is ready to be
armed. If blinking, the system is not ready.
Press the STATUS Key
Press the
STATUS
key once to announce the general status of the system. Depending on the current state of
the system the following phrases may be heard:
disarmed, ready to arm [message] [check system]
disarmed, [not ready to arm], [message]
armed [away] [stay] [instant] [check system] [message]
NOTE: The phrases shown in brackets are variable, and are announced only if appropriate in the current
state of the system.
Press the
STATUS
key a second time
to announce specific system status. Depending on the current state
of the system the following phrases may be heard:
fire alarm [zone voice descriptors]
alarm [zone voice descriptors]
fire fault [zone voice descriptors]
fault [zone voice descriptors]
low battery [zone voice descriptor]
system low battery
check system
AC loss
zones bypassed
chime
(second depression must be made within 10 seconds of the first)
VOLUME LEVEL:
The volume level of system announcements can be increased or decreased. Refer to the
MESSAGE RECORDING/PLAYBACK section for the procedure.
System Can Be Armed
The READY LED will be lit once all protection zones have been closed or bypassed. You may now arm the
system as usual.