Summary of XL-20
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Xl-20 security system owner’s manual n9824 11/97.
Page 2: Table of Contents
Quick reference................................................................................................................. 1 turn system on ................................................................................................................... 1 turn system off .......................
Page 3: Quick Reference
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 1 quick reference turn system on check to make sure the system is ready - green ready light is lit enter your four digit user code (or press the arm button on your keyfob). The on/off (arm) light will light . Exit through a door designated by your installer as an exit/ent...
Page 4: Introduction
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 2 introduction congratulations on your decision to protect your home or business with the xl- 20 security system. You have chosen a reliable, state of the art security system that is remarkably easy to operate. Your system has been professionally installed by your local s...
Page 5: System Reference
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 3 system reference the following send help alerts are programmed into my system. Both buttons must be pressed at the same time to activate the alert. The buttons you press depend on which type of keypad you have. Your installer will show you how to activate these emergenc...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 4 user id 1 2 3 4 5 assigned to account # telephone # *master user can add, change, or erase other user codes. (master user 1) 6 monitoring station information.
Page 7: Xk-108 Keypad
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 5 xk-108 keypad 1) zone status leds these leds display the current zone status including alarms, bypasses, troubles and faults. Each condition will cause these leds to operate differently as follows: alarms fast blink (approx. 150 ms. On - 150 ms. Off). Troubles slow puls...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 6 3) stay led this led displays whether the system has been armed in the stay mode or the stay/instant mode. If the instant led is on and the stay led is on, then the system is in the stay/instant mode. If the instant led is off and the stay led is on, then the system is ...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 7 allowing full access throughout the interior. 8) bypass button the bypass button is used to temporarily exclude protection of a specific zone. 9) instant button the instant button enables arming the system elimenating entry/exit delays. If enabled with the stay button, ...
Page 10: Turning The System On
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 8 turning the system on you can turn the burglar portion of your security system on and off. Before you turn the system on it must be ready. If you have a protected door open, or someone is moving by a motion detector the system will not show ready. The system is ready if...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 9 turn system on and stay inside to turn the perimeter portion of your burglar alarm on and move around freely inside is the stay mode. Check to make sure the system is ready; when ready press: followed by your user code. If successful the on/off (arm) light will be lit a...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 10 bypass bypass excludes a zone of protection from the security system until it is unbypasssed or until the next time you disarm the system. Bypassing can only be done while the system is turned off. Press the bypass button followed by your user code and then the zone # ...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 11 if alarms occurred when the system was on , or if a trouble condition exists they will display on the zone indicator lights as follows: fast blink alarm slow blink/low intensity bypass slow pulse trouble solid on not ready burglary alarms will sound a steady sound thro...
Page 14: User Codes
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 12 user codes add or change a user code users can be entered or modified directly through the keypad. Your system can have up to 6 different user codes. User #1 is the master user and is the only one allowed to add, or delete other users. Press the code button followed by...
Page 15: Keypad Functions
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 13 keypad functions turn system on only (maid code) if you choose to have a code that cannot turn the system off, but can turn the system on, have your installer program this feature. If programmed, user code #5 will have system on capability only and you can issue this c...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 14 quick exit - yes no if enabled, this feature allows the user to exit without having to disarm then arm the system. It will be activated by pressing the [stay] key while the system is armed and not in entry delay. This will start exit time, cause the keypad to beep once...
Page 17: System Test
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 15 system test it is recommended that you test your system once a week using the following procedure: note: if your system is monitored, contact your central station before you perform this test. 1. Turn your security system on. 2. Wait until your exit time is over and th...
Page 18: Installation Layout
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 16 installation layout early warning fire detection is best achieved by the installation of fire detection equipment in the location as follows: in homes with more than one sleeping area a smoke detector should be provided to protect each area. Smoke detectors shall be lo...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 17 9. If a fire occurs, test the door. If hot, use your alternate route. If the door is cool, brace your shoulder against it and open it cautiously. Shut the door to help prevent the fire and smoke from spreading. Crawl through smoke holding your breath. 10. Contact the f...
Page 20: System Limitations
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 18 system limitations limitations of this alarm system while this system is an advanced design security system, it does not offer guaranteed protection against burglary, fire, or other emergency. Any alarm system, whether commercial or residential, is subject to compromis...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 19 protected area approaches the temperature range of 90 degrees to 150 degrees fahrenheit, the detection performance can decrease. • alarm warning devices such as sirens, bells or horns may not alert people or wake up sleepers who are located on the other side of closed ...
Page 22: Glossary
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 20 glossary ac indicator: yellow led on keypad labeled ac/lb. When lit, the system is running on electricity; when not lit, the system is running on the backup battery. Alarm: sound from keypad or other horn/siren indicates a burglar alarm, fire alarm or other condition y...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 21 shows faulted zones and allows you to turn the system on/off by using the buttons. Your system will have one or more keypads. On/off: these terms refer to the burglary portion of your security system. There are several levels of operation which allow you to protect par...
Page 24: Federal Communications
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 22 federal communications commission (fcc) statement this equipment has been tested to fcc requirements and has been found acceptable for use. The fcc requires the following statement for your information: this equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if no...
Page 25: Notes
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 23 notes.
Page 26: Notes
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 24 notes.
Page 27: Limited Warranty
Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 25 limited warranty fire burglary instruments, inc.,. A subsidiary of pittway corporation, and pittway corporation, its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("seller"), 149 eileen way, syosset, new york 11791, warrants its security equipment (the "product") to be free f...
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Xl-20 owner’s manual - page 26 165 eileen way, syosset, new york, 11791 copyright © 1997 pittway corporation n9824 11/97.