First Alert FA142C Installation Instructions

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Section 13. ALPHA DESCRIPTOR PROGRAMMING ................................................................. 62
Assigning Zone Descriptors.............................................................................................. 62
Entering Zone Descriptors (in program Menu Mode
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Programming the Descriptors .................................................................................... 62
Adding Custom Words...................................................................................................... 64
Alpha Vocabulary List (For Entering Zone Descriptors) ................................................... 66
Character (ASCII) Chart ................................................................................................... 66
Section 14. SEQUENTIAL MODE (FOR 5800 TRANSMITTERS) ........................................... 67
Section 15. SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ..................................................................................... 70
Report Code Formats ....................................................................................................... 70
Table of Contact ID Event Codes............................................................................... 72
Communication Programming .......................................................................................... 72
Section 16. TESTING THE SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 77
Test Procedure ................................................................................................................. 77
To the Installer .................................................................................................................. 78
Section 17. SYSTEM OPERATION................................................................................................. 79
Security Codes ................................................................................................................. 79
Installer Code ............................................................................................................. 79
Assigning the Master Code ........................................................................................ 79
Changing the Master Code ........................................................................................ 79
User Codes ................................................................................................................ 79
Duress Code .............................................................................................................. 79
Keypad Functions ............................................................................................................. 80
General Information.................................................................................................... 80
Arming, Disarming Functions, etc. ............................................................................. 80
Panic Keys ................................................................................................................. 81
FA4285 Phone Module (if used) ................................................................................ 81
Relays Outputs (if used)............................................................................................. 81
Exit Alarm Displays (if programmed) .......................................................................... 81
Trouble Conditions ........................................................................................................... 82
General Information.................................................................................................... 82
"Check" and "Battery" Displays .................................................................................. 82
Power Failure ............................................................................................................. 82
Other Displays ........................................................................................................... 82
Section 18. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................... 83
Contacting Technical Support.......................................................................................... 85
Section 19. SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES ...................................................................... 86
Specifications ................................................................................................................... 86
Accessories (Compatible Devices) .................................................................................. 85
REGULATORY AGENCY STATEMENTS................................................................................................. 89
LIMITATIONS OF THIS ALARM SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 92
FA142C SUMMARY OF CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM ..................................................... Inside Back Cover
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................................ Back Cover
NOTE: A Programming Guide is supplied in addition to this manual.

First Alert FA142C Specifications

General

Brand	First Alert
Model	FA142C
Category	Security System
Language	English