User's Manual

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Testing Your System
NOTE: Inform your Monitoring Station when you begin and end system testing.
Household fire alarm systems shall be tested by a qualified service technician at least every 3
years in accordance with NFPA72.
It is the user’s responsibility to test the system weekly (excluding smoke detectors). Ensure you
follow all the steps in the two tests below.
NOTE: Should the system fail to function properly, call your installer immediately for service.
Siren and Keypad Display Test
The test activates all display pixels and indicator lights on the keypad and does a 4-second
check of the siren.
1. Press [
][6][Master Code][4].
The following will occur:
- The system activates the siren output for 2 seconds followed by full volume alarm for 2 sec-
onds. All display lights and LCD pixels will turn on.
- The Ready, Armed, Trouble and Power LED’s will flash for the duration of the test.
2. To exit the function menu, press [#].
Keypad Low Battery
The flashing trouble icon on a keypad will in-
dicate that keypad has a low battery.
Keypad Battery Replacement
1. Slide the keypad up and out from the mounting
plate/desk stand (removing the screws first if
required). The bay for the four AA batteries is
open and visible at the back of the keypad.
2. Insert the batteries as directed on the back of
the keypad. Ensure the correct polarity is
observed.
3. Slide the keypad back onto the mounting plate /
desk stand.
WT4901/WT8901 Siren Battery Test
To determine which siren has a low battery press and hold the test button, located at the front
of the siren, for 5 seconds.
• If the siren sounds for 4 seconds, the batteries are good.
• If the siren doesn’t sound, the batteries are low.
WT4901/WT8901 Siren Battery Replacement
• Open the front cover and remove old batteries. Once the old batteries are removed, wait 30
seconds before inserting the replacement batteries.
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nstall new batteries as shown in the polarity indicated by the engraving. If the batteries are
installed incorrectly, in the reverse polarity, the indoor siren will not work. With typical use, the
WT4901/WT8901 batteries should be replaced every two years.
NOTE: Only use Energizer (4) 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (WT5500, WT4901/WT8901).
DO NOT TRY TO RECHARGE THESE BATTERIES. DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES MUST BE
MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WASTE RECOVERY AND RECYCLING REGULATIONS IN
YOUR AREA.
Walk Test
Walk Test mode allows you to test the operation of each detector in the system. While in Walk Test
mode, the Ready, Armed, and Trouble LED's will flash to indicate that the Walk Test is active. The
Walk Test can be terminated at anytime by re-entering
[][6] [Master Code][8] on the keypad. The
system will also automatically terminate the Walk Test on completion; it will sound an audible warn-
ing (5 beeps every 10 seconds), beginning 5 minutes before the termination of the test.
1. Before testing, ensure that the system is disarmed and the Ready light is on.
2. Press [#] and close all zones to return the system to the Ready state.
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