ADT Security Services BHS 4000A User Manual

System User’s Manual
BHS-4000A   

Consumer Information 
FCC Notice 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 
with radio communications. However, there is no...

Industry Canada
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that  
the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety  
requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements  
documents. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. 
Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the  
facilities...

Table of Contents
Consumer Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Notice .......................................................................\
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Industry Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Welcome .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  ....

System Options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
 Bypass a Zone .......................................................................\
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 Turn the Door Chime On or Off ..................................................................... 22
 View Alarm Memory .......................................................................\
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 Create an Additional Keypad Code...

Questions and Answers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
 General Use of the System .......................................................................\
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 Security Passwords and Keypad Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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 Alarms and Emergencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing an ADT security system. We appreciate your busine\
ss. 
To get the most from the easy-to-use ADT security system, please take th\
e time to read this manual. It describes  
the components of the system and tells you how to use the keypad. It als\
o tells you what to do in the event of an 
alarm. Please also be sure to read your Customer Emergency Information S\
chedule so that you will have a clear 
understanding of ADT procedures should you experience an alarm event....

How to Avoid False Alarms
Numerous false alarms can affect the quality of your monitoring service.\
 They can also result in fines from your local 
municipality. To avoid false alarms, follow these simple tips: 
  1.   Be sure that everyone in your protected location knows how to use the al\
arm system. Everyone should know a 
Security Password (formerly known as a Master Code Word or Personal Ide\
ntification Code [PIC]), as well as a 
keypad code. 
  2.   If you cause an alarm accidentally, cancel it...

Standard Equipment
The ADT Home Security System
The keypad is mounted on the wall near either an entry or exit door. 
You can use it to arm and disarm the system, and to change other 
system options. Your keypads may be either a Premium or Standard 
style (see page 7).
You can also use the keypad’s emergency panic buttons to signal a 
fire, medical or police emergency (see page 10 for more information).
One sensor is placed in or on the frame and body of each door or 
window that is protected. If the...

The highly visible yard sign and window decals warn potential  
intruders that your home is protected by an ADT security system.  
You will be provided with a yard sign and window decals.  
A motion detector is mounted on the wall inside your home. This 
sensor can detect when there is movement within its field of view. If 
the system is on when this happens, an alarm signal goes to an ADT 
Customer Monitoring Center. 
The siren is a small plastic box mounted inside your home. When  
an alarm occurs, the...