Honeywell control panel VISTA15 Security System User Manual

Security Codes (contd)
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To Delete a User
1.            +   8
 
(Master Code)
Enter 4-digit Master code, then press
the 
 8
  key.
Example: Press  2 0 5 9 then 
 8
 
2.         
(User Number)
Enter user number.
Enter the 2-digit user number (03-16) for
the user whose code you are deleting.
3.-----------Stop.
Wait (about 3 seconds) until the keypad
beeps once before pressing any other key.
The code is automatically deleted. 

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Testing the System
(To be conducted weekly)
Using the    5   Key
TEST
The TEST
 key puts your system into a TEST mode, which allows each
protection point to be checked for proper operation. The keypad
sounds a single beep every 30 seconds as a reminder that the system
is in this TEST mode.
NOTE: An alarm message will not be sent to your alarm monitoring
company during the following tests.
1.**** DISARMED****
READY TO ARMDisarm the system.
Disarm the system and close all protected
windows, doors,...

Testing the System (contd)
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Walk in front of any interior motion
detectors (if used) and listen for three
beeps. The keypad should display the
identification of the detector when the
detector is activated. The display will
clear when no motion is detected. Note
that if you are using wireless motion
detectors, there is a 3-minute delay
between activations. This is to conserve
battery life.
To test all smoke detectors, follow the
manufacturers instructions. The keypad
should display the...

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Trouble Conditions
Typical Check Displays
The word 
CHECK on the keypads display, accompanied by a rapid
beeping at the keypad, indicates a trouble condition in the system.
The displays in parentheses in the left column below may appear on
non-alpha keypads when the associated trouble condition is present.
To silence the beeping sound for “check” conditions, press any key.
CHECK + Zone
Descriptors
Indicates that a problem exists with those
zone(s)*. First, determine why the zone(s)
displayed are...

Trouble Conditions (contd)
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Telco Fault
(or
 CHECK and
zone
 94)If the telephone line monitor feature has been
programmed for your system, this display
indicates that the telephone line has been
disconnected or cut. In some systems, this
display is accompanied by a trouble sound from
the keypad and an external sounder.
CONTACT YOUR SERVICE COMPANY
IMMEDIATELY.
To silence the trouble sound, enter your
security code plus OFF.
COMM. FAILURE
(or 
FC)
Indicates that a failure has occurred in the...

Trouble Conditions (cont’d)
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POWER indicator
(if present) is off.
AC LOSS is
displayed.The system is operating on battery power only.
If only some lights are out on the premises,
check circuit breakers and fuses and reset or
replace as necessary. 
CALL FOR SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY if AC power cannot be
restored to the system.
Busy-Standby
(or 
dI)
If this remains displayed for more than 1
minute, system is disabled. 
CALL FOR
SERVICE AT ONCE.
OPEN CIRCUIT
(or 
OC)
The keypad is not receiving signals...

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Fire Alarm System
(If Installed)
General Information
Your fire alarm system (if installed) is active 24 hours a day,
providing continuous protection. In the event of an emergency, the
installed smoke and heat detectors will automatically activate your
security system, triggering a loud, interrupted sound from the
keypad. Optional exterior sounders will also produce an interrupted
sound. Your keypad will display a 
FIRE message (with zone location)
until you silence and clear the alarm display.
In...

Fire Alarm System (cont’d)
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2. If the keypad indicates a trouble condition after the second OFF
sequence, check smoke detectors to see if they are responding to
smoke or heat-producing objects in their vicinity. Should this be
the case, eliminate the source of heat or smoke.
3. If this does not remedy the problem, there may still be smoke in
the detector.  Clear it by fanning the detector for about 30 seconds.
4. When the problem has been corrected, clear the display by entering
your code and...

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Recommendations for Proper Protection
THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF FIRE
AND BURGLARY DETECTION DEVICES HELP PROVIDE PROPER
COVERAGE FOR THE PROTECTED PREMISES.
Recommendations for Smoke and Heat Detectors
With regard to the number and placement of smoke/heat detectors,
we subscribe to the recommendations contained in the National Fire
Protection Associations (NFPA) Standard #72, noted below.
Early-warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation
of fire detection...

Recommendations for Proper Protection (cont’d)
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Smoke Detectors for Minimum Protection
Smoke Detectors for Additional Protection
Heat-Activated Detectors
In addition, we recommend the following:
• Install a smoke detector inside every bedroom where a smoker
sleeps.
• Install a smoke...