In instruction manual for 2GIG-FF-345 i saw the say to use equipment code 0637. But this code has name HW D/W 5816. Is this a corect code?
Also what code should I use with honeywell keyfob 5834-4?
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In instruction manual for 2GIG-FF-345 i saw the say to use equipment code 0637. But this code has name HW D/W 5816. Is this a corect code?
Yes, it is a holdover from the original Encore Firefighter manual, but equipment code does not in most cases have any operational impact. Best to follow manufacturer instructions.
Also what code should I use with honeywell keyfob 5834-4?
You would just use 0577 - Existing Keyfob.
Is there way to test 2GIG-FF-345 after inital install? I received 2 correct alarms for smoke and CO upon inital install. Today i tried to generate light smoke from burning paper and the smoke detector worked for only few seconds, not enough for firefighter to pick up signal. I tried using test button on my combo smoke/CO units but the sound sequence is too short (not 30 sec as per manual). Any suggestions?
To effectively test a smoke detector, you’ll want to get a can of testing smoke, which can typically be found from local superstores or hardware stores which sell smoke detectors of any kind. Here is an example.
If you have 24/7 Central Station Monitoring, please call the monitoring station and place your account on test mode first, that way the alarm is not acted upon. Then test per the testing spray instructions.
You can call the central station to place your account on test mode at any time in order to test. If you have questions on how to contact the central station, please email customerservice@suretyDIY.com and our team would be happy to send instructions based on your account.
Central Station operators can then confirm that the fire signals are successful and logged to your central station account.
I tried using test button on my combo smoke/CO units but the sound sequence is too short
The test button typically needs to be held down to continue the siren sequence. However, note that this does not test the actual function of the smoke detector, which is important. It just tests whether the firefighter is picking up the siren.
Yes, thanks. Will put system back in test mode once I buy that smoke tester can.
I conducted this testing after putting system in test mode with central station and buying smoke can from amazon. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B3BL0S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
I got mixed results. I have 3 smoke/CO combo detectors from Kiddie (bought this year) and they are interconnected with each other, located 1 at each floor of the house. The 2GIG-FF-345 was installed properly and I got it tested with 1 hour of install and received confirmation alarm at main panel and through alarm.com
So I armed the system and sprayed the first detector. It picked up smoke signal easily and sounded alarm for quite a while well over 30sec. The firefighter picked up the signal and reported fire alarm, I thought wow great start! Then entered to code to disarm the main panel and alarm stopped because smoke dissipated.
I went to the second one after re-arming the system and got the same result, got alarm to the panel, etc.
I went to the third one and even though I did get smoke siren from all three smoke detectors and I saw firefighter also light up with red LED, the main panel did not receive this as alarm at all. Then I tried repeating this drill with same unit and the first two smoke alarms but there was no more success from firefighter to relay alarm to main panel. What do you think could be an issue? It worked like a charm but then just stopped…
So I armed the system and sprayed the first detector.
Just a note, you do not need to arm the alarm system to trigger a fire alarm. Smoke detectors create fire alarms regardless of panel arming state.
I went to the third one and even though I did get smoke siren from all three smoke detectors and I saw firefighter also light up with red LED, the main panel did not receive this as alarm at all.
Was the red LED flashing or solid? If solid, how long did it remain solid?
What do you think could be an issue? It worked like a charm but then just stopped…
To clarify, it does not matter what smoke detector you spray. If interconnected, when one sounds, they all sound. There is no impact on how the firefighter will function, going from one detector to the next. However, it is good to test all the smoke detectors just to make sure they are functioning correctly themselves.
It is certainly strange to just stop reporting. Did the red LED ever turn off? Depending on how quickly you moved from device to device, the Firefighter may have still been in an active alarm mode. If you go back now and test one of the smoke detectors, does it trigger at the panel?