ADT Security Services DSC 1555 User Manual

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Setting the System Date and Time
To set the system time, enter [Q] [6] followed by the Master Code. Press [1]. The keypad will now
accept 10 consecutive digits:
• Enter the Time in Hours and Minutes using the 24 Hour format (00:00 to 23:59).
• Enter the Date in Months, Days and Years (MM DD YY).
NOTE: If you have an LCD keypad, your installer may have programmed your system to display the
time and date while the keypad is idle. If this is the case, you may have to press the [#] key to clear
the date...

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Door Chime Feature
The door chime feature is used to provide a tone from the keypad each time a door or window is
opened or closed. The doors and windows which will provide this indication are programmed by your
installer.
To activate the door chime from an LED Keypad:
Enter [Q][4] to turn the door chime feature ON and OFF. When the command is entered, the keypad
buzzer will beep 3 times if the door chime feature is enabled and will sound one long beep if it is
disabled.
To activate the door chime...

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Household Fire Safety Audit
Most fires occur in the home. To minimize this danger, we recommend that a household fire safety
audit be conducted and a fire escape plan be developed.
1. Are all electrical appliances and outlets in a safe condition? Check for frayed cords, overloaded
lighting circuits, etc. If you are uncertain about the condition of your electrical appliances or
household service, have a professional evaluate these units.
2. Are all flammable liquids stored safely in closed containers...

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Maintenance
With normal use, the system requires minimum maintenance. The following points should be observed.
1. Do not wash the security station with a wet cloth. Light dusting with a slightly moistened cloth should
remove normal accumulations of dust.
2. The battery / bell test is designed to determine battery condition.  We recommended, however, that the
stand-by batteries be replaced every three years.
3. For other system devices such as smoke detectors, passive infrared, ultrasonic or microwave...

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© 1997 Digital Security Controls Ltd.
1645 Flint Road, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3J 2J6
Printed in Canada   29002443 R1
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• W A R N I N G •
This manual contains information on limitations regarding product use and function and information
on the limitations as to liability of the manufacturer. The entire manual should be carefully read. 

WARNING Please Read Carefully
Note to InstallersThis warning contains vital information. As the only individual in contact
with system users, it is your responsibility to bring each item in this warning
to the attention of the users of this system.
System FailuresThis system has been carefully designed to be as effective as possible. There
are circumstances, however, involving f ire, burglary, or other types of emer-
gencies where it may not provide protection. Any alarm system of any type
may be...