User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome to the TouchScreen
- Using the TouchScreen
- Managing Your System Security
- Understanding Arming Modes
- Understanding Your Protection Against Smash & Grab Attacks
- Arming and Disarming the System
- Sending an Emergency Alarm
- Testing Your Alarms
- Managing Connectivity Between the TouchScreen and the Central Monitoring Stat...
- Managing the Passcodes in your Security System
- Managing Connectivity between Your Home Devices and the Internet
- View Your Security Account Information
- Managing Sensors
- Managing Cameras
- Adding Cameras to the Security System
- Adding Key Fobs to the Security System
- Editing Key Fobs
- Managing Environmental Devices
- Managing Wi-Fi Repeaters
- Maintaining & Configuring the TouchScreen Device
- Appendix A: TouchScreen Installation and Maintenance
- Appendix B: Using the Key Pad
- Appendix C: Wi-Fi Repeater Placement
- Appendix D: Quick Reference Tables
Appendix A: TouchScreen Installation and Maintenance
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Smoke Detector Installation Recommendations
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends the following for the number and
placement of smoke detectors.
Place smoke alarms as follows:
In every bedroom, in hallways, and on every level of the premises, including the attic and base-
ment.
High on a wall or on a ceiling (because smoke rises).
If a smoke detector is placed on a ceiling, position at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the wall.
Be careful about placing smoke detectors within 20 feet of a cooking appliance.
Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.
For maintaining your smoke detector:
Test alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button.
Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm “chirps,” warning the battery
is low, replace battery right away.
Replace all smoke alarms when they are ten years old or sooner if they do not respond properly
when tested.
Additionally we recommend:
Maintain a 3 foot (about 1 meter) distance from air supply and return vents.
DO NOT install smoke detectors in a garage or near furnaces.
Install at least 6 m (20 ft) away from kitchens or other areas where combustion particles are
present.
Install smoke detectors at least 2.5 m (8 ft) away from bathrooms.
DO NOT install in dirty, dusty, or insect infested areas.
DO NOT install near areas fresh air inlets or returns or excessively drafty areas. Heating and air con-
ditioning vents, fans, and fresh air intakes can drive smoke away from smoke detectors.
Remember that dead air spaces may prevent smoke from reaching a smoke detector.
Camera Installation Recommendations
Camera views are accessible to TouchScreen users and family members who log into the Subscriber
Portal. When placing cameras, consider whether what they are monitoring poses any privacy issues.