First Alert FA148C Operation & User’s Manual

Index AC Loss.....................................................36 Add a User.................................................30 Alarm .........................................................11 Alpha Keypad ..............................................9 Audible Emergency .......................11, 26, 46 Away......................................4 ...

First Alert FA148C Chime Mode Using the 9 Key CHIME Your system can be set to alert you to the opening of a door or window† while it is disarmed by using CHIME mode. When activated, three beeps sound at the keypad whenever a protected perimeter door or window is opened. † Or selected doors or windows if chime-by-zone feature is active. Ask the installer if this fe ...

First Alert FA148C Entry/Exit delay (cont'd) Exit Alarms To minimize false alarms sent to the alarm monitoring company, your system may have been programmed for this feature. Ask your installer if Exit Alarm is active for your system. Exit Alarm Active Whenever you arm the system, the exit delay begins. If an entry/exit door or interior zone is faulted when the e ...

System Overview (cont'd) Cross Zoning Cross zoning is used to prevent false alarms. Up to 10 zones can be linked together in your security system (programmed by the installer). If any of the 10 linked zones faults in the armed state, the system will wait to see if a second zone faults within a programmed period of time. When the second zone faults, ala ...

First Alert FA148C - 14 - 12. # KEY: Permits arming of the system without entering a security code (“Quick Arm,” if programmed). Also used to view the second line of single-line alpha keypads. 13. KEYS 0-9: Used to enter your individual security access code(s). 14. POWER/READY INDICATOR: On keypads with a "Power" LED, primary power i ...

First Alert FA148C - 38 - 2. If the keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF sequence, check smoke detectors to see if they are responding to smoke or heat-producing objects in their vicinity. Should this be the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke. 3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in the dete ...

First Alert FA148C - 22 - Memory of Alarm If an alarm occurs, the keypad displays the zone number(s) that caused the alarm and the type of alarm. These messages remain displayed until cleared by a user. To clear the display: Note the zone number displayed and enter an OFF sequence. + 1 * (Security Code) OFF Enter 4-digit se ...

First Alert FA148C Arming All Protection (with Entry Delay ON) Using the 2 Key AWAY Use this key when no one will be staying on the premises. When armed in AWAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, or if any movement is detected inside the premises. You may leave through the entrance door during the exit delay period without ...

Panic Keys (For Manually Activating Silent and/or Audible Alarms) Using Panic Keys Your installer may have programmed your system to use special keys to manually activate panic functions. The functions that might be programmed are listed below. See your installer for the function(s) that are programmed for your system. ACTIVE PANIC FUNCTIONS KEYS ZONE ...

First Alert FA148C Arming Perimeter and Selected Interior Zones (with Entry Delay ON) Using the 3 Key to Arm Night-Stay STAY Use this key when you are staying home, but would like increased security by arming preselected interior zones. When armed in NIGHT-STAY mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected window or door is opened, or if one of the selected i ...

First Alert FA148C UL NOTICE: This is a "GRADE A" system. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Part 15 STATEMENT This equipment has been tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCC requires the following statement for your information: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that i ...

First Alert FA148C Arming Perimeter Only (with Entry Delay OFF) Using the 7 Key INSTANT Use this key when you are staying home and do not expect anyone to use the entrance door. When armed in INSTANT mode, the system will sound an alarm if a protected door or window is opened, but you may otherwise move freely throughout the premises. The alarm will also sound imme ...