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XL”2T

Security SystemOwner’s Manual

FIRE BURGWRY INSTRUMENTS, INC.N9819 7/97

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QUICK REFERENCE .............................................. .................................................................. 3

SYSTEM REFERENCE .......................................................................... ...... ......... .............. ,,, , 5

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON ................. ..................................... ....................................... .... ... 7

TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF .... .............................................................................................10

USER CODES ........................................................................................................................ll

MISCELMNEOUS COMMANDS .............................................................................................l2

TESTING THE SYSTEM ............................................................................... .... ........... .. .. ...l4

RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS ............... ..... .............................................l5

EMERGENCY EVACUATION ......................................... ...................................................l6

GLOSSARY, .........................................................................................................................l7

FCC STATEMENT ............................... ............................................................... ................21

LIMITATIONS OF THIS AURM SYSTEM ...............................................................................22

LIMITED WARRANTY .............................................................................................................24

QUICK REFERENCE

TURN SYSTEM ON. Check to make sure the system is READY - Green ready hght is lit+

. Enter your 4-digit user codem rlrln

. The On/Off (Arm) light will tight

* Exit through a door designated by your installer as an exiffentry door

TURN SYSTEM OFF. Enter through a door designated by your installer as an exitientry door

. Enter your 4-digit user cod~l m m ~

. The System On (Arm) hght will go out

TURN SYSTEM ON AND STAY INSIDE. Check to make sure the system is READY - Green ready light is lit+

-Followed by your user code m m m m

. The OtiOff (arm) light and the Stay light will both light

REMEMBER: You must turn the syetem off if you want to open the door or leavethe premises after the exit tima has passed.

TURNTHESYSTEM ON: PERIMETERSENSORS INSTANTMODEAND STAY INSIDE

. Check to make sure the system is READY - Green ready tight is lit+

- ‘“’lowedby

-Followed by your user code ~ rl m ❑

. The On/Off Hght, the Instant tight and the Stay light will all be on

SMOKE DETECTOR RESET. Enter your 4-digit user code [1 rl n ~

t ready tight not available on all keypads

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your decision to protect your home or business with theXL-2T security system. You have chosen a reliable, state of the art securitysystem that is remarkably easy to operate. Your eystem has been professionallyinstalled by your local Security Company who can explain the specifice of yoursystem.

The keypad is the input and dsplay device for your security system. Thefollowing keypad models can interact with your system. Your Security Companywill suggest the model most appropriate for your premises and your needs.

XL4600SM -A sutiace mount keypad containing indicator lights for each of the 8zones (areas of protection). The door covering the buttons is optional and can beremoved.

6615- A surface mount keypad containing indcator lights for each of the 8possible zones (areas of protection).

The XL-2T is listed by Underwriters Laboratories for Household Hre and Burglaryappkcations.

Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to display thekeystrokes required to perform the functions.

m Button labeled STAY

mButton labeled BYPASS

mButton labeled INSTANT

m Button labeled CODE

❑ O•04-~git user coda

Please keep your manual in a convenient location so you can refer to it ifneeded.

SYSTEM REFERENCE

ZONE DESCRIPTION1

2

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4

5

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7

Entry time Door Exit time

EntW time Door

Exit time is the same for all designated Entry/Exit doors.

The following SEND HELP ALERTS are programmed into my system. BothButtons must be pressed st the same time to sctivate the aleti. The buttonsyou press depend on which type of keypad you have. Your installer will show youhow to activate these emergency keys. The keys for LED style keypads areshown below

BUTTONS DESCRIPTION[#]&~] (Right+) _[~&[9](Lefi+) _[l]&[3](Cente+) _

t Buttons on XL-4600SM keypad only

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SYSTEM REFERENCE

USER ID ASSIGNED TO12345678910111213

1415

(MASTER USER ‘ )(MASTER USER ‘ )

Door Sttike-Yes No If Noof user 13 is not assigned for door strike, then any user can ativate the door stdke)Only Turns System On -Yes If NoAmbush/Duress Code -Yes If No

‘Master Users mn Add, Change, or Erase other user codes.

Monitoring Station InformationAwount #Telephone #

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON

SYSTEM READYYou can turn the Burglar portion of your security system on and off. Before youcan turn the system on, it must be “reedy; If you hsve a protected door open, orsomeone is moving in view of a motion detector, the system will not dsplay“ready.”

The system is ready If the ready light Is on or if the display ahowe:

mTURN THE SYSTEM ON AND LEAVE

Enter your 4-@git user code ❑ oon

The System On (Arm) tight will go on or the display will show

mExit through a door designated by your installer as an exitientry door. You mustleave within the exit time programmed by your installer. Refer to the referencesheet for the time that has been set for your system.

NOT READYIf the system is not ready to be armed, the READY light will be off and the Zonelights will show which zone or zones are not ready. The zone fights indicate thefollowing conditions, or the display will show as follows:

Faat Blink AlarmSlow BlinWLow Intensity BypassSlow Pulse TroubleSolid On Not Ready

Example If the Ready fight is not tit and the zone one light ia solid on. Analarm sensor on zone one ia faulted. This might mean that a window is open orsomeone is walking in view of a motion sensor. Check all sensors on zone oneand resolve the problem. When all sensors are restored, the Ready light willcome on and the zone tight will go out. In this example, the display shows:

SYSTEM NOT READY

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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON

TO TURN THE SYSTEM ON - NOT READYDetermine which zone or zones is not ready, resolve the problem, and turn thesystem on normally. If the problem cannot be resolved, you may bypaaa thezone that is not ready. Bypassing should only be done if the problem on the zonecannot be resolved, OR if you intentionally wish to leave the zone off, Exampleyou wish to keep the window open for ventilation, Zones that are bypassed arenot protacted when the systam ia on. See Bypass for the procedure.

TURN SYSTEM ON AND STAY fNSIDETo turn the perimeter potion of your burglar alarm on and move around freelyinside the premises, use the STAY mode.

Check to make sure the system is ready when raady press:

m Followed by your user code ❑ unn

If successful, the OtiOff (arm) light and the Stay tight will be lit, or the” displayshows

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REMEMBER: You must turn the system off if you want to open the door or leavethe premises after the exit time haa passed.

TURN THE SYSTEM ON: PERIMETER SENSORS INSTANT MODE AND STAY fNSIDEIn fNSTANT STAY mode, the parimeter potiion of your burglar alarm system ison and the time delays are eliminated from your normal ent~/exit door(s), Allinterior protection is off so you are free to move around inside.

Check to make sure the system is READY, when ready press

m ‘“’’owed by

m Followed by your user code m m m rl

If successful, the OtiOff fight, the Instant light and the Stay light will all be on, orthe dsplay ahowa:

ON: STAY INSTANT[

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T(VRNING THE SYSTEM ON

TURN THE SYSTEM ON WITH ALL SENSORS IN INSTANT RESPONSE MODEIn INSTANT mode, all alarm sensors will repoti an alarm immediately ifactivated, including the doors that normally have adelayto allow youto turn thesystem oti. Chackto make eurethe system is ready when ready press

ED Followed byyour usercode mmmrl

If successful, the On/Off light and the Inetant light will be on, or the displayshows.

BYPASSBypass excludes a zone of protection from the security system until it isunbypsssed (either by using the unbypaes procedure or when you turn theeystem off). Bypassing can only be done while the system is turned off.

Press the Bypass Button followed by your user code and then the zone number(l-7) to be bypassed.

m Followed byyour usercode+ rlmmr{ + ZONE#

+ If the “Quick Bypass” feature has been enabled by the installer, the user code isnot required when bypassing zones.

NOTE: Bypassed zones are not protected when the system is turned on. Afterthe bypass command has been accepted, the keypad will sound one long beep,and the zonetight of the zone(s) bypassed will slowly blink, or the display shows:

IMPORTANT: Temporary users ~.e, baby sifters, housekeepers, etc.) should notbe shown the Bypass procedure.

UNBYPASSUnbypass returns a bypassed zone to normal operation. To unbypass a zone(s),repeat the bypass function.

m Followed byyourusercode rlnrlrl+ZONESAfter unbypassing the zone display will show the state of the zones.

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TURNING THE SYSTEM OFF

When you turn off the system, you turn off only the burglar portion of yoursystem; any smoke or heat detators and panic buttons will remain on. You mustenter through a designated entry door and turn off the system within the timeallowed. You can have different amounts of time for dfferent entry points. Seeyour system reference sheet for the times established for your system.

To turn yuour system off

Enter your 4-digit user code L—lr] rl rj

If no alarms have teken place, the On/Off tight (labeled arm) will go off, or thedisplay shows

If alarms occurred when the system was on, or if a trouble condition exists, theywill display on the zone indcator lights as follows

Faat Btink AlarmSlow BlinWLow Intensity Bypassslow Pulse TroubleSolid On Not Ready

or the display shows

Burgla~ Alarms will sound a steady sound at tha keypad(s), and fire alarms willgenerate a pulsing sound.

Important If an intrusion has taken place while you were away, do not enteruntil the location has been checked. Call for help from a neighbor’s house andwait for the potice,

After you have turned the system off with your user code, the message ondisplay keypads will show

m

To clear the display of the alarm or trouble conditions and silence the audiblealert :

Enter your 4-digit user code n ~ r! rj again.

USERCODESADDORCHANGE AUSERCODE

Users csn be added or changed directly at the keypad. Your system can have upto 15 different user codes. Users #1 and #2 are the only users allowed to add ordelete other users.

Press the Code button followed by user #1 or user #2 ~digit user code, then thenew user’s user number and the new 4-digit user code. The keypad will beepafter each dgit is pressed.

User #1 or #2 Ctie User ID New User Code

=1 ❑ UUU nn nnnn

Use the system reference sheet to record system users. On this sheet yourinstaller will indicate if you heve chosen to dedicate a user code to send anemergency signal in the case of Ambush or Duress, You may also have chosento resewe one user code that is only allowed to turn the system on. This codewill not be able to turn the system off.

DELETE A USER CODETo delete a user, press the Code button followed by the 4-digit master user code,then the user number, then press [#] to delete. For example, to delete user 3, dothe following

Master User C@e User 10 #to delete

NOTE: User #1, the master usar, cannot be deleted but it can be changed usingthe ADD OR CHANGE user procedure.

TURN SYSTEM ON ONLY (Maid Code)If you choose to have a code thet cannot turn the system off, but can turn thesystem on, have your installer program this festure. If programmed, user code14 will have System On capabihty only, and you can issue this code to atemporary ueer ao they can secure the premises when they leave.

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS

KEYPAD, SEND HELP CONDITIONSYour system can be programmed for 3 separate “Send Help” alerts which wouldsend an emergency signal to your central station. See the System Referencesheet to see which have been programmed for your system.

DURESSYour system can be programmed to send anemergency signal to the CentralStation if you are forced to enter the premises. If you choose to include thisfeature, User Code number 15 is dedicated to this function and must only be

used under a dureaa circumstance.

QUICK ON - (QUICK ARMING)If programmed by your installer, Quick On, or Quick Arming, allows you to turnthe system onto the away mode without user code. NOTE: Turning your systemOff always requires a vatid User Code.

Press [#] then [1]

QUICK FORCED ONIf programmed by your installer, Quick Forced On allows you to turn the bu’rglarportion of your alarm system on to the away mode, bypassing all zones that arenot ready.

Press [#] then [2]

NOTE: A va~d user code ia still required to turn the system off.

NOTE TMs feature is disabled on UL installations.

QUICK BYPASSIf you hava quick bypass programmed for your system, you will not have to useyour user code to bypass zones. The quick bypass procedure is

ZONE (l-7)

NOTE: Bypassed zones are not protected when the system is turned on. After thebypass command has been accepted, the keypad sounds one long beep, and thazone tight of the zone(s) bypaaaed will slowly bhnk, or the display will show:

= “-NOTE: Temporary users fi.e. baby sitters, housekeepers, etc.) should not be shown the Bypassprocedure.

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMANDS

TURN CHIME OWOFFChime is an optional feature that causes tha keypad to chime when selecteddoors are opened while the burglary protection is off or disarmed.

Only your installer can program a zone for the chime feature, but onceprogrammed, you can turn chime on or off to meet your daily needs, To turnchime on or off: Press [#] then [6]

SET AUTO ON TIMESet Auto On Time lets you set the time your system will automatically turn on.

Press [#] then [5] [user 1 or 2 code] [hr] [hrJ [mini [rein,]

The English read out keypad will prompt you for the required entries.(user code is not required if so programmed by installer)

DOOR STRIKE

VIEW TIME

SET TIME

To acfiiate door strikes

Press [#] then [9] [user code] [Door #]

where the door number is as follows12

[#l [m

(Note that ths installer may haveaeaigned user 13 as the only user thatcan perform the door etrike function.)

[#] [3] [user 1 or 2 code] [hr,] [hr,] [mini,] [min,l [mnth,l [mnth,l [day,] [dayJ[year,] [year,](user code is not required if so programmed by installer)

VIEW AUTOARM .TIME[#] .[8] [user 1 or 2 code]

m(user code is not required if so programmed by installer)

TESTING THE SYSTEM

SYSTEM TESTIt is recommended that you teet your system once a week using the following procedureNOTE: If your system is monitored, contact your Central Station before you perform this test.1. Turn your Security System on.2. Wait until your exit time is over and them activate the system by opening a protected zone.

(For example a window or door).3. Confirm that the alarm sounding device (bell or siren) sounds. If your system is connected to

a central station the keypad will sound the ringback tone to confirm that the signal wasreceived.

4. Turn the Security System off.5. Call the Central Station to tell them you are done testing.

BA~ERY TESTIt is recommended that you test your Battery once a month. In order to teat your backup/standbybattery, the following procedure should be followed1. Unplug the transformer from the AC outlet by removing the restraining screw which securesthe transformer to the wall, (Note the screw is not present on the models sold in Canada.)2. Obsewe that the AC indicator fight on the keypad goes off.3. Activate your alarm by performing the above SYSTEM TEST. Remember to contact yourCentral Station if your system is monitored.4. Plug the transformer into the AC outlet and secure with the restraining screw. (Note the screwis not present on the models sold in Canada.)The National Fire Protective Association publishes a standard for fire warning equipment (NFPApub~cafion #74). Further information can be obtained by contacting: NFPA Pubtic Affairs Dept.,Batfe~march Park, Quincy, MA 02269.If you have any further questions about the operation of your system, please contact your alarmcompany.

RECOMMENDATIONS ON SMOKE DETECTORS

With regard to the numbar and placement of amoktieat detectors, we aubacribe to therecommendations containad in the Netional Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA)

Standard #74 notad below.

Early warning fire detection ia beat achieved by tha installation of fire detectionequipment in all rooms and area of the household aa follows: A smoke detactor installsdoutside of each separate alaaping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and oneach additional story of the family living unit, including basements and excluding crawlepacea and unfiniahad attics.

In addition, the NFPA recommends that you install heat or smoka detectors in the livingroom, dining room, bedroom(s), kitchen, hallway(s), attic, furnace room, utility andstorage rooms, basemerlta and attached garagea.

o 0LIVINGROOM BEDRWM

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oBEDROOM

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❑ Smoke Det@om for Mnimum Protection

O Smoke Datetiom for Additional Protection

BEOROOM A Heat-Activated Detectom

LVNGRM

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BASEMENT

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EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Establish and regularly practice a plan of escape in the event of fire. The following steps arerecommended by the National Rre Protection Association:1.

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6.

7.6.

Position you; detector or your interior and/or esterior sounders so that they can be heard byall occupants.Determine two means of escape from each room. One path of escape should lead to thedoor that permits normal exit from the building. The other may be a window, should yourpath be unpassable. Station an escape ladder at such windows if there is a long drop to theground,Sketch a floor pan of the buil~ng. Show windows, doors, stairs and rooftops that can beused to escape. Indcate escape routes for each room. Keep these routes free fromobstruction and post copies of the escape routes in every room.Assure that all bedroom doors are shut while you are asleep. This will prevent deadly smokafrom entering while you escape.Try the door. If the door is hot, chack your alternate escape route. If the door is cool, open itcautiously. Be prepared to slam the door shut if smoka or heat rushes in.When smoke is present, crawl on tha ground, Do not walk upright, since smoke rises andmay overcome you. Clearer air is near the floor.Escape quickly don’t panic.Establish a common meeting place outdoors, away from your house, where eve~one canmeet and then take ataps to contact the authorities and account for those missing. Choosessomeone to assure that nobody returns to the house — many die going back.

GLOSSARY

AC INDICATOR: Small green light between the center buttons on the keypad. When lit, the

eystem is running on electricity when not lit, the system is running on the backup batte~.ALARM: Sound from keypad or other horn/siren indicates a burglar alarm, fire alarm or othercond!tion you should be alerted to.ARMED See ON/OFFAWAY Asystem setting that protects the premises while it is unoccupied. All burglary sensorsare active.BURGLARY/FIRE: Thetwomajor functions of a Secufity System. Fire protection is always onand cannot be turned off The Burglary sensors protect against unauthorized entry into yourpremises. The Burgla~ protection can be turned on and off and programmed for special levels ofaccess and notification.BYPASS FEATURE The Bypass Feature allows you to exclude a selected zone or zones fromthe burglar alarm protection.BYPASS BU~ON: A button on the keypad used to activate the Bypass Feature.CENTRAL STATION: Signal Monitoring Center contacted by your Security System over thetelephone and/or other communication channels when alarms are activated if your system isprogrammed to communicate alarms off site. The Central Station will follow their procedures andyour instructions for contacting the proper authorities when a signal is received.CHIME FEATURE An optional feature that causes the keypad to chime for one second whenselected doors are opaned when the burglary protection is off or disarmed. Once programmed byyour installer you can turn chime on and off with #6.DISARMED See ON/OFF.DURESS: Duress is a system feature the you may have programmed into your system. Ifsomeone should force you to turn your system off, you would use the special Duress user codeand the system would turn off and it would also send a silent duress emergency to the CentralStation so they could respond appropriately.ENTRY DELAY: The pefiod of time allowed between opening a designated enty/exit door andturning off the alarm system before the system will register an alarm condition. This is determinedat the time of installation. Your system suppotis two entry times allowing you to have a differentlength of time for different doors.EXIT DELAY The period of time allowed between turning the system on and leaving through adesignated exitient~ door. This is determined at the time of installation.INTERIOR ZONE: An interior zone is a group of points that protect the interior of your premises.You may want to turn the perimeter portion of your system on while leaving the interior zones offallowing you to move freely inside, opening interior doors and passing by motion detectorswithout causing an alarm.KEYPAD A Keypad is your link into your system. It dsplays alarm and trouble messages, showsfaulted zones and allows you to turn the system on/off by using the buttons. Your system willhave one or more keypads.

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GLOSSARY

OWOFF: These terms refer to the burglary portion of your security system. There are severallevels of operation which allow you to protect part of your premises while you remain inside. Fire

sensors and other emergency and environmental conditions are always active and ready and arenot affected in any way by turning the burglary portion of your Security System on or off. Armed,s term that is sometimes used meana system on and Disarmed means system off. SeeON-INSTANT, ON-STAY and STAY.OWOFF INDICATOR Red tight in the upper portion of the keypad labeled Armed. When tit,some part of the burglar alarm system is on; when not lit, the burglary potion of the system is off.ON-STAY A system setting that turns on the perimeter protection of the building but allowsmovement throughout the inside.PANIC BUTTON: A push button which allows you to signal the Central Station that you needimmediate asaiatance. Your system has programmable Keypad Send Help Alefls which can alsosewe as Panic buffona.PERIMETER ZONE: A perimeter zone is a group of points that” protect the exterior of yourpremises. Your outside doors and windows would be programmed as a perimeter zone.SENSOR: The actual alarm sensor, detector or device installed to detect an intrusion, fire, orenvironmental problem. Examplea include door contacts, window contacts, motion sensors,glass break sensors, smoke detectors, rate of rise heat detectors, temperature sensors,floo~water sensors, and carbon monoxide gas detectors.SILENT CONDITION: Most types of alarms and troubles alert you with the keypad sounder andthe sirens, horns, or speakers located in your premises. The intent is to advise you of the alarmor trouble and allow you to respond promptly. The audible sounds also let an intruder know thatthey have baen detected and will hopefully scare them away. In some circumstances, an audiblealarm might put your life in danger and so those alarms are programmed as silent conditions. Foran example see DURESS.SYSTEM: Your Security System ia composed of three main parts 1) the Control Panel whichfunctions as the system brain end the link to the Monitoring Agency (Central Station), 2) theKeypad(s) which provide you with system status and allow you input commands, 3) SecuritySensors such as door and window contacts, motion sensors, smoke detectors and other sensorsas required to detect intrusion, fire and other conditions as needed for your premises.USER CODE: A user code is a 4 digit code which ia required to operate the system. The systemsupports up to 6 separate user codes. The system supports one master user who can adddeleteother user codes. Two of the user codes may be dedicated to special functions as defined byyour alarm company at the time of installation. (See the User Code Ust in the back of thismanual)ZONE: A zone is a collection of aensora with common characteristics grouped together for youroperating convenience. The system will support 6 zones or groupings.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION(FCC) STATEMENT

This equipment haa baen tested to FCC requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The FCCrequires the following statement for your information:This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is.in strict accordance with the manufacturers instructions, may cause intetierence to radio and televisionreception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the hmits for a class B computing device inaccordance with the specification in Subpart J Pati 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to providsreasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radioor television reception, which can ba determined by turning the equipment on, the usar is encouraged totry and correct tha intefierence by one or more of the following measures:If using an indoor antenna, have a quality outdoor antenna installed.Re-orient the receiving antenna until intetierence is reduced or eliminated.Move the receiver away from any wire runs to the controllcommunicator.Plug the controllcommunicator into a different outlet so that it and the receiver are on diffarant branchcircuits.If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced ratioltelevieion technician for additionalsuggestions.The user or installer may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communication Commissionhelpful: “interference HandbooW.This booklet ia available from the U.S. Government Printing Offica, Washington, DC 20402.

The ussr shall not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unlese authorized by theinstallation Inatructiona or User’s Manual. Unauthofizad changee or modifications could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.

TELEPHONE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMSIn the event of telephone operational problems, disconnect the control by removing the plug from theRJ31X wall jack. We recommand that your certifiad installer demonstrate disconnecting the phones oninstallation of the ayatem. Do not disconnect the phone connation inside the controVcommunicator. Doingso will rasult in the loss of your phone tines. If the regular phone works correctly after thecontmUcommunicator has been disconnected from the phone Knas, the contmllcommunicator has aproblem and should be returned for repair. If upon disconnection of tha contro~communicator, there is stilla problem on the tine, notify the telephone company that they have a problem and raquest prompt repairsewice. Tha user may not under any circumstances on or out of warranty) attampt any sewice or rapairsto tha systam. It must be returned to the factory or an authorized sewice agency for all repairs. SYSTEMTESTINGThis control unit was manufactured under rigid quality standarda and compliaa with all ULrequirements for its intended use. Maintenance is best performed by your installing company withtrained sewice paraonnel.

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LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM

While this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protectionagainst burglaW, fire, or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential,is subject to compromise or failure to warn for a variety of reasons. For exampleIntruders may gain access through unprotected openings or have the technical sophistication tobypass an alarm sensor or disconnect an alarm warning device.Intrusion detectors (e.g. passive infrared detectors), smoke detectors, and many other sensingdevices will not work without batteries, or if the battaries are not put in properly. Devicee poweredsolely by AC will not work if their AC power supply is cut off for any reason, however briefly.Signals sent by wireless transmitters maybe blocked or reflected by metal before they reach thealarm receiver. Even if the signal path has been recently checked during a weekly test, blockagecan occur if a metal object is moved into the path.A user may not be able to reach a panic or emergency button quickly enough.While smoke datectors have played a key role in reducing residential fire deaths in the UnitedStates, they may not activate or provide early warning for a variety of reasona in as many aa 35Y.of all fires according to data published by the Faderal Emergency Management Agency. Some ofthe reasons smoke detectors usad in conjunction with the System may not work are as followsSmoke detectors may not sense fires that start where smoke cannot reach the detactors, such aein chimneys, in walls, or roofs, or on the other side of closed doors. Smoke detectors also maynot sense a fire on another level of a residence or building. A second floor detector, for example,may not sense a first floor or basemant fire. Moreover, smoke detectors have sensing imitations.No smoke detector can sense every kind of fire eve~ time. In general, detectors may not alwayswarn about fires caused by carelessness and safe~ h=ards like smoking in bed, violentexplosions, ascaping gas, improper storage of flammable matetials, overloaded electrical circuits,children playing with matches, or arson. Dependng on the nature of the fire andor the location of ithe smoke detectors, the detector, even if it operates as anticipated, may not provide sufficientwarning to allow all occupants to escape in time to prevent injury or death.Passive Infrared Motion Detectors can only detect Intrusion within the designed ranges asdiagramed in their Installation Manual. Passive Infrared Detectors do not provide volumetricarea protection. Theydo create multiple beams of protection, and lntrueion can only be detectedin unobstructed areas covered by the beams. They cannot detect motion or intrusion that takesplace behind walls, ceihngs, floors, closed doors, glass partitions, glass doors or windows.Mechanical tampering, masking, painting or spraying, of any material on the mirrors, windows orany pati of the optical systam can reduce their detection abitity. Passive Infrared Detectors sensechanges in temperature however, aa the ambient temperature of the protected area approachesthe temperature range of 90 degrees to 150 degrees Fahrenheit, the detection performance candecrease.

LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM IAlarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleeperswho are located on the other side of closed or patily open doors. If warning devices sound on adifferant level of the residence from the bedrooms, then they are less fikely to waken or aleflpeople inside the bedrooms. Even persons who are awake may not hear the warning if the alarmis muffled by noise from a 3tereo, radio, air conditioner, other appliances, or by passing traffic.Rnally, alarm warning devices, however loud, may not warn hearing-impaired people or wakendeep sleepers.Telephone Inca naeded to transmit alarm signals from a premises to a central monitoring stationmay be out of service or temporarily out of aewice. Telephone tines are also subject tocompromise by sophisticated intruders.However, even if the system responds to the emergency as intended occupants may haveinsufficient time to protect themselves from the emergency situation. In the caae of a monitored

Ialarm system, euthorifies may not respond appropriately.Ttis equipment, like other electrical devices, ie subject to component failure. Even though thisequipment is designed to last as long as 10 years, the electronic components could fail at anytime.The most common cause of an alarm system not functioning when an intrusion or fire occurs ininadequate maintenance. This alarm system should be tested weekly to make sure all sensorsare working proparly.Instalhng an alarm system may make one ehgible for lower ineurance rates, but an alarm systemis not a substitute for insurance, Homeowners, property owners and renters should continue toact prudently in protecting themselves and continue to insure their fives and propetiy.We continue to develop new and improved protection devicee. Users of alarm systems owe it tothemselves and their loved ones to learn about these developments.

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I LIMITED WARRANTY IFire Burglary lnatrumants, inc.,, a aubaidia~ of Pittway Corporation, and Rttway Corporation, its divisions,subsidiaries and affiliate ~Seller”), 149 Ellaen Way, Syosaet, New York 11791, warrants its aecutityequipment (the “product”) to be free from defects In material and workmanship for one ysar from date ofotiginal purchaae, under normal use and sewice. Sallete obligation is fimited to repaiting or replacing, at itsoption, free of charge for pana, labor, or transportation, any product proved to be defectiva in matetiak orwotimanstip under normal uae and sewice. Seller shall hava no obligation under this warranty orothewise if tha product is altered or impropar[y repaired or aewiced by anyone other than the Seller. Incase of defee!, contact the security profeeeional who installed and maintains your secudty equipment orthe Seller for product repair.

This one year Limited Warranty ia in lieu of all other expressed warranties, obhgationa or Uabitities. THEREARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHICH ExTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF. ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES MADE BY SELLER IN CONNECTION WITH THISPRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD OF ONE YEARFROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, MUST BEBROUGHT WITHIN 60 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, IN NO CASE SHALL SELLERBE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OFTHIS OR ANY oTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR UPON ANY OTHER BASIS OFLIABILITY WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLERS OWNNEGLIGENCE OR FAULT. Some atatea do not allow hmitation on how long an imphed warranty Iasta orthe exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damagas, so the above limitation or exclusionmay not apply to you.

Seller does not represent that the product may not be compromised or circumvented; that the product will

prevent any personal inju~ or propatiy Iosa by burgla~, robbe~, fire or otha~iae; or that the prodwt will

in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. Buyer underetanda that a properly installed andmaintained alarm may only reduce tha tiak of a burgla~, robbery, fire or other eventa Wcuming withoutproviding an alarm, but it ia not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be nopersonal inju~ or propetiy loss aa a result. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FORANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THEPRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE WARNING, HOWEVER, IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE, WHETHERDIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS LIMITEDWARRAN~ OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR ORIGIN, SELLERS MAXIMUM LIABILITYSHALL NOT IN ANY CASE EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHILE SHALL BETHE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER. This warranty gives you spacific legaltights, and you may also have othar righte whtch va~ from etate to state. No increase of alteration, wfittenor verbal, to this warranty ia authorized.

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