First Alert FA162C - Manual (Page 14)

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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the ✱
READY Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be
closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not
Ready " message. Using the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it easier
for you to secure any open zones.
To show faulted zones:
DISARMED - PRESS ✱ Note: Keypads light a green READY indicator when system
TO SHOW FAULTS
is ready. If not lit, the system is not ready to be armed.
READY PRESS THE READY KEY
1. ✱ Do not enter the security code, but simply press the READY
key.
2. FAULT 05 FRONT
UPST AIRS BEDROOM
SECURE FAULTED ZONES
Typical fault display shows open zones. Secure or bypass
the zones displayed before arming the system.
3. * ** DISARMED * * *
READY T O ARM
SYSTEM CAN BE ARMED
The "Ready" message will be displayed when all protection
zones have been either closed or bypassed.
You may now arm the system as usual.