ADT Safewatch User Manual

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– 7 –SYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWSYSTEM OVERVIEWGeneral OperationZonesYour system's sensing devices have been assigned to various "zones." For example, the sensing deviceon your entry/exit door may have been assigned to zone 01, sensing devices on windows in the masterbedroom to zone 02, and so on. These numbers appear on the display when an alarm or troublecondition occurs.Fire ProtectionThe fire protection portion of your security system (if used) is always active and will sound an alarm ifa fire condition is detected. Refer to the FIRE ALARM SYSTEM section for important informationconcerning fire protection, smoke detectors and planning emergency exit routes from the premises.Burglary ProtectionYour system provides two modes of burglary protection: STAY and AWAY. STAY mode protects theperimeter only, allowing you to freely move within the premises. AWAY mode protects the entiresystem. Both modes provide an entry delay time that allows you to reenter the premises without settingoff an alarm. The system also allows you to bypass selected zones before arming the system, if desired.Refer to the BYPASSING PROTECTION ZONES section. The system also provides a CHIME mode, foralerting users to the opening of protected doors and windows while the system is disarmed.You must turn on ("arm") the burglary protection portion of your system before it will sense burglaryalarms. To arm the system, enter your user code then press the desired arming key (AWAY or STAY).Refer to the ARMING THE SYSTEM section for detailed procedures and information.Security CodesAt the time of installation, you were assigned a personal 4-digit security or “master user” code. Youmust enter the user code when arming and disarming the system, and when performing other systemfunctions. As an additional security feature, other users who do not need to know your code can beassigned up to 6 different security codes. Refer to the SECURITY CODES section for procedures onadding security codes to the system.AlarmsWhen an alarm occurs, the keypad and optional external sounders will sound for about 15-seconds, andthe keypad will display the zone(s) causing the alarm. After 15-seconds, the siren stops temporarily andvoice announcements of the zones in alarm begins. When these zones have been announced, the sirensounds again and the cycle repeats itself, until the system is disarmed (code + OFF) or until alarm belltimeout occurs. (To reduce false alarms message reporting is delayed 30 seconds. The delay can bereduced to 15 seconds, or increased up to 60 seconds at your option. Consult with your installer toensure that the correct delay has been programmed.) If your system is connected to a centralmonitoring station, an alarm message will be sent. To stop the alarm sounding, simply disarm thesystem. The zone(s) causing the alarm remain displayed indicating memory of alarm. Refer to theDISARMING THE SYSTEM section for information about clearing the memory of alarm display