First Alert K596-1 9 Home Security System User Manual


 
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General Operation
Zones
Your system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing device on
your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the master bedroom
to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or trouble condition occurs.
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ReadyGuard-REN is not intended for UL985 Household Fire applications unless a 24-hour
backup battery (P/N LYNXRCHKIT-HC) is installed.
Fire Protection
The fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm if a
fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important information concerning
fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.
Burglary Protection
Your system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects the
perimeter only, allowing you to freely move within inside the premises. AWAY mode protects the entire
system. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without setting off
an alarm. For additional security, you can turn the entry delay off when arming the system by using the
NO DELAY
key in combination with the desired arming key. The system also allows you to bypass selected
zones before arming the system, if desired. Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section. The
system also provides a CHIME mode, for alerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows
while the system is disarmed.
You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglary
alarms. To arm the system, enter your user code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY).
Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed procedures and information.
Security Codes
At the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security or “master user” code. You must
enter the user code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other system functions. As
an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can be assigned up to 6
different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for procedures on adding security codes to
the system.
Alarms
When an alarm occurs, the keypad and external sounders will sound for about 15-seconds, and the keypad
will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the siren stops temporarily and voice