First Alert FA142C - Manual (Page 24)

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TESTING THE SYSTEM
TO BE CONDUCTED WEEKLY
Using the
5 TEST Key
NO ALARM REPORTS
WILL BE SENT TO THE
CENTRAL MONITORING
STATION while the
system is in Test mode.
The TEST key puts your system into Test mode, which allows each protection point to be
checked for proper operation.
1. Disarm the system and close all protected windows, doors, etc. The keypad's READY
message should be displayed and the READY indicator (if present) should be lit.
2. Enter your security code and press the TEST key.
3. As the Test mode is entered, the external siren or bell will sound for one second and
then turn off.
Each time a protection zone is faulted during the following steps, the keypad sounds
3 beeps.
The keypad sounds a single beep every 40 seconds as a reminder that the system is
in the test mode.
If these sounds do not occur, call for service immediately.
4. Open and close each protected door and window in turn and listen for the required
sounds The identification of each faulted protection point should appear on the dis-
play.
5. Walk in front of any interior motion detectors (if used) and listen for the required sound
as movement is detected. The identification of the detector should appear on the
display when it is activated.
N o t e : Wireless PIR (Passive Infrared) units will send signals out only if they have
been inactive for 3 minutes.
6. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to test all smoke detectors, to ensure that all
are functioning properly. The identification of each detector should appear on the
display when each is activated.
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