Nortek Security & Control 2GIG GC2

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Summary

System Overview

System Features

Basic Operation

Explains general operational concepts of the security system.

Control Panel Features

Describes the components and indicators of the control panel.

Main Display Screens

Explains navigation and operation via the touch screen.

Burglary Protection

Sensor Status

Explains how the system monitors doors and windows as open or closed.

Viewing Sensor Status

Handling False Alarms

Provides guidance on testing and addressing false alarms.

Sensor Bypassing

Explains how to temporarily disable sensors for arming.

Stay Mode

Stay Mode Entry Delay

Explains the delay for authorized entry before an alarm.

Stay Mode Quick Exit

Arming in Stay Mode

Steps to arm the system when individuals are occupying the premises.

Away Mode

Away Mode Delays

Details delays for exiting and entering while armed in Away mode.

Away Mode Exit Delay Restart

Away Mode Quick Exit

Arming in Away Mode

Steps to arm the system when everyone is leaving the premises.

Disarming the System

Disarming from Stay Mode

Steps to disarm the system when armed in Stay mode.

Disarming from Away Mode

Steps to disarm the system when armed in Away mode.

Key Fob Operation

Disarm with Key Fob

Steps to disarm the system using a key fob.

Activate Emergency Alarm with Key Fob

How to trigger an emergency alarm with a key fob.

Wireless Keypad Operation

Arming with Wireless Keypad

Steps to arm using a wireless keypad.

Disarming with Wireless Keypad

Steps to disarm using a wireless keypad.

Activate Fire Emergency with Keypad

Activate Police Emergency with Keypad

Smoke, Heat, and Freeze Protection

Manual Fire Alarm Initiation

Steps to manually trigger a fire alarm.

Silencing False Fire Alarms

Recommended Fire Alarm Locations

Emergency Action Plan

Steps for creating and practicing a home fire escape plan.

Emergency Functions

24-Hour Emergency Buttons

Details the Panic, Fire, and Emergency buttons on the Control Panel.

Panic Button Operation

Fire Button Operation

Emergency Button Operation

System Trouble Alerts

Viewing Trouble Alerts

How to display and acknowledge current trouble alerts.

System Toolbox

User Management

How to manage user codes and access schedules.

Recurring User Access Schedules

Date User Access Schedule

Date Range User Access Schedule

Changing a User Code

Duress User Code Setup

How to set up a duress code for silent alarms.

Secret Duress Button

Describes the secret duress button function on the Home screen.

System History

How to view and filter the log of system events.

System Test

How to test sensors and the system.

Sensor Test

Procedure to test each individual sensor.

Panel Test

Procedure to test the control panel's indicators and sounder.

Chime Setup

Sensor Chime Setup

Adjusting Brightness and Volume

Setting Date and Time

Dealer Info and Call Back

Installer Programmed Options

Siren Run Time

Fire Horn Run Time

Installer Exit Delay

Installer Entry Delay

Installer 24-Hour Emergency Functions

Installer Quick Arming

Installer Quick Bypass

Installer Quick Exit

Installer Auto Stay

Installer Key Fob Disarm Sound

Installer Key Fob Options

Installer Wireless Keypad Emergency Keys

Installer Exit Delay Restart

Installer Dialer Delay

Installer 2-Way Voice

Important Notice

Alarm System Limitations

Details system limitations and potential failure points.