ADT Security Services BHS 4000A User Manual

System Testing
You can test the components of the system—the sirens, the telephone h\
ookup and the sensors—without causing a 
false alarm. This section describes how you can be sure that the system \
is functioning properly.
Important Notice: Test Monthly
Your Residential Services Contract (or Small Business  
Contract) requires you to conduct these tests at least  
once a month. Weekly testing is recommended.
Siren and Transmission Test 
This test helps to ensure that the system’s siren is working...

Testing All Burglary Sensors
This test helps to ensure that the system’s burglary sensors are work\
ing properly. No alarm signal is sent to ADT’s 
Customer Monitoring Centers.
* If the system uses four-digit codes, press 2, 4, 7, then press and hold \
the 0 key for 
three seconds.
1.  Make sure there is  
nothing moving near  
the motion detector and 
that the READY light is  
on. (If it is not, see page 
29.)
2.  Press the OPTIONS key.
3.  Press the 2 key. 
The ENTER CODE  
light blinks. 
4.  Press 2,...

Testing the Smoke Detector 
The smoke detector can be tested without sending an alarm signal to ADT.\
 Call ADT Customer Care at  
800.445.0872 for assistance. Do not attempt to test the smoke detector w\
ith heat, flame or canned smoke, as 
these methods can damage the smoke detector. 
Testing the Doors and Windows Only 
This test identifies whether the sensors on your home’s protected doo\
rs and windows are operating properly. You 
may prefer to conduct this test if you find it distracting to hear the...

*Note: The keypad does not beep if the chime feature has been turned off by the\
 installer.
1.  Close all doors and win-
dows.Make sure that the 
READY light is on. (If it is 
not, see page 29.)
2. Press the OPTIONS key. 
3. Press the 2 key.
4.  Enter your keypad code.  
The READY and the CHIME 
lights turn on. 
5.  Open each protected door 
and window. Listen for the 
keypad to beep.*
6.  If you do not hear the 
keypad beep, note the zone 
number and call Customer 
Care at 800.445.0872. 
7.  When you...

1. Press the OPTIONS key.
2. Press the 7 key. 
3. Observe which zone  
number is displayed.  
This is the zone that is  
not ready.
4.  Refer to the Pop-Up Zone 
Card to verify the location  
of the zone.
5.    If the zone is a door or 
window, make sure that  
it is securely closed.
6.   If the READY light turns on, 
conduct the test. 
7.  If the READY light does  
not turn on, call Customer 
Care at 800.445.0872  
for assistance.
1.  Observe which zone  
number is displayed. This is 
the zone that is...

Using GoTo (Optional Feature) 
The GoTo feature is only available in systems with multiple areas, and e\
ither of the two Premium keypads. The GoTo 
feature allows for remote operation of a different keypad assigned to an\
other area. When activated, the keypad will 
function as the designated remote keypad. 
30
 AREA # ENTER KEYPAD CODE
AREA # ENTER
1.  Press the OPTIONS key until the message window reads 
AREA # ENTER KEYPAD CODE. The current area number 
will be shown at the top left portion of the...

Trouble Messages
 You will get a trouble message if the system loses power, if it cannot \
reset the smoke detector, or if it cannot contact an ADT 
Customer Monitoring Center. 
Standard Keypad
2.  Press the OPTIONS key and the 9 key once more. One of the keypad’s zo\
ne lights may blink; compare it to the  
following table. If none of the conditions exists, the keypad returns to its no\
rmal state. 
1.  Observe which of the keypad’s icons are lit and note any letters that\
 may appear in the numeric...

No AC Power Indication 
What it means: The electrical power to the system has been interrupted. Instead, the sy\
stem is drawing power from 
its backup battery. The battery can provide power to the system for up t\
o four hours. 
What to do: 
1.  If you have no power to your home, wait for the electrical power to 
be restored. Once this happens, the system automatically switches 
back to its electrical source. The backup battery recharges for the 
next 24 hours. 
2.  
If you have power to your home,...

Low Battery Indication 
What it means: The system’s backup battery is low. If there has not been a power out\
age at your home recently,  
call ADT Customer Care at 800.445.0872 for assistance. If there has been a recent power failure, follow these 
instructions: 
1. If you wish to silence the keypad’s beeping, press the CANCEL key.\
 
2. Once power to your home is restored, wait 24 hours for the battery 
 to recharge. 
3. If the trouble condition returns after 24 hours, the battery is not  
recharging...

Communication Problem Indication
What it means: The system was unable to send an alarm or test signal to the ADT Custome\
r Monitoring Center. 
What you’ll notice: The keypad beeps four times per minute. If you have a Premium keypad, th\
e message window 
reads: CP TROUBLE, CALL 800.445.0872.
1. To silence the keypad’s beeping, press the CANCEL key. 
2.  Check your telephone for a dial tone. If there is no dial tone, remove t\
he dialer cable 
from the telephone jack. This disconnects the system from the...