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18.0 Appendix 3 – 3500 Operation Quick Reference Guide
18.1 Entering Access Level 2
Using the keypad enter the user code (supplied with the control panel’s documentation), or turn the
key-switch (depending on the model purchased).
18.2 Returning to Access Level 1
Press the ‘’ key.
18.3 Testing the Front Panel Indicators and Internal Buzzer
From access level 2, press button '3' to activate lamp test mode. Check all indicators illuminate and
the internal buzzer sounds.
18.4 Performing a Weekly Test
From access level 2 press button '2' to activate weekly test mode. Test a device on the relevant
zone. The alarms will sound for 10 seconds, then the 3500 will automatically reset and exit test
mode.
18.5 Muting the Internal Buzzer and accepting Current Faults
From access level 2 press the 'Mute Buzzer' button.
18.6 Sounding the Alarms
From access level 2 press the 'Sound Alarms' button.
18.7 Silencing the Alarms
From access level 2 press the 'Silence Alarms' button. A further activation will re-sound the alarms.
18.8 Resetting after an alarm
Determine the cause of the alarm before resetting the panel
Ensure the cause of the alarm has been removed, and any Manual Call Points locally reset.
From access level 2 press the 'Silence Alarms' button then press the 'Reset Panel' button.