First Alert FA1220CV - Manual (Page 5)

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Alarms When an alarm occurs, both the keypad and external sounders will sound, and the keypad
displays the zone(s) causing the alarm. If your system is connected to a central monitoring
station, an alarm message is sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm the system.
Emergency (Panic)
Alarms & Duress
Code
Your system can provide special emergency key functions, programmed by your installer and
referred to as panic keys. These keys allow you to manually send silent or audible alarms, or
sound fire alarms. Your system may also include one or more wireless pushbutton panic
transmitters. Refer to the PANIC KEYS section later in this manual for more information about
panic alarms.
A special duress code may also have been programmed. You can use this code in place of
your usual security code to arm or disarm the system while under threat. The system acts
normally, but sends a silent alarm message to the central station, alerting them to your
situation. Refer to the SECURITY CODES & AUTHORITY LEVELS section for more
information about the duress code.
Memory of Alarm When an alarm condition occurs, the keypad displays the number(s) of the zone(s) that caused
the alarm, and displays the type of alarm (ex. FIRE, ALARM). It remains displayed until it is
cleared by disarming the system (see DISARMING THE SYSTEM section later in this manual).
Speed Key
(Macros)
The system can store a string of up to 16 keystrokes, which you can activate anytime by
pressing the D key. This feature can make it easy to perform a complicated procedure (such as
going to another partition to bypass a zone), or it can simplify an everyday, repeated procedure.
Refer to the SPEED KEY section for procedures.
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