First Alert FA1220CV User Manual

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CHECKING FOR OPEN ZONES
Using the 
READY Key
Before arming your system, all protected doors, windows and other protection zones must be
closed or bypassed (see BYPASSING section). Otherwise the keypad will display a "Not
Ready" message. Pressing the READY key will display all zones that are faulted, making it
easier for you to secure any open zones.
To show faulted zones:
DISARMED - PRESS
Note: Some keypads light a green LED when the system
✴ 
TO SHOW FAULTS
is ready. If not lit, the system is not ready to be armed.
READY
1.
Do not enter security code, but simply press
 .
FAULT   05   FRONT
UPSTAIRS  BEDROOM
Typical fault display
2.
DISARMED
READY TO ARM
Secure or bypass the zones displayed before arming the system.
The "Ready" message will be displayed † when all protection zones
have been either closed or bypassed.
† NOTE: All or part of this message may be replaced by a customized
message programmed by the installer.  Bear this in mind whenever the
instructions indicate that the "DISARMED" or "READY" message will be
displayed.
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