Security codes – First Alert FA142C User Manual

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SECURITY CODES

General

At the time of installation, your installer programmed a personal four-digit Master code,
known only to you and yours. This code is used to perform most system functions,
including arming and disarming of the system. As an additional safety feature, up to 4
temporary User Codes can be assigned for use by those not having a need to know
the Master code.

Note that the Master code remains in effect even when other user codes

are assigned.
IMPORTANT! When performing any of the procedures that follow, do not allow more
than 2 seconds to elapse between steps, otherwise the entry will be aborted, and the
procedure must be repeated from its beginning.

To Assign, Change, or

Delete User Codes

It is recommended that
obvious codes such as
1-1-1-1 or 1-2-3-4 not be
assigned.

Temporary users should
not be shown how to use
any system function that
they do not need to know
(e.g., how to bypass pro-
tection zones).

The Master security code can be used to assign up to 4 secondary User codes (up to 5 if
no Duress code is assigned). The Master code can also be used to change any User code
or to remove (delete) any secondary User code from the system.
To Assign or Change a User Code:
1. Enter your Master code and press the CODE [8] key.

2. Enter the single-digit User No. for whom a code is to be assigned or changed.

Codes for User Nos. 3 to 6 may be assigned; however, if a Duress code (User No. 8)
has

not been assigned (either by your installer, or by yourself), an additional user

code may be assigned to user No. 8

.

3. Enter the desired 4-digit code for use by that User Number. The keypad will beep

once when a User code has been successfully entered.

To Delete a User Code:
Perform steps 1 and 2 above and then stop. In a few moments, the keypad will beep
once, indicating that the existing code has been deleted.

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 act normally, but can silently notify the central station of
your situation, if that service has been provided.

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