Instruction Guide: Battery Door Chime

Introduction

Congratulations on a wise purchase!

What's Included

• Decorator Chime Cover
• Chime Receiver Base
• Chime Button
• Two 3-Volt lithium batteries (installed)
• Double-sided tape
• Screws
• Wall anchors

Tools/Supplies Needed

• Small Phillips head screwdriver
• Ballpoint pen
• 7/32" drill bit

Batteries Needed (not included)

• Four alkaline "D" batteries

Mounting the Chime Button

Note: Mounting the Chime Button on aluminum siding or a metal door frame may reduce range.

If you want to cover the wire hole from your existing button, save mounting of the new Chime Button until after removing the existing button.

For Tape Mounting:

1. Make sure surfaces are free of dust, oil, and other substances that could affect adhesion.
2. Attach double-sided tape to the Chime Button back cover.
3. Ensuring that the end with the hook-shaped latch is facing down, press the cover firmly to the mounting surface.

For Screw Mounting:

1. Place the Chime Button back cover where desired and mark screw locations.
2. Place the Chime Button back cover against the mounting surface and screw into marked locations using the enclosed screws (may require drilling pilot holes on hardwoods).

Diagram Description: Transmitter button unit.

Diagram Description: Back cover of the transmitter button.

Receiver Battery Installation

1. Remove both brass tubes by pressing each tube in the center and lifting forward. This will release the tube covers and expose the battery compartments.
2. Insert 2 "D" alkaline batteries into each of the compartments according to the positive (+) and negative (-) placement guides shown.
3. Snap the brass tube covers back in place.

Diagram Description: Back of the receiver unit.

Mounting the Battery Chime Receiver

1. Mark screw locations onto the wall for position.
2. Drill 7/32" holes into the wall for plastic anchors. Place anchors into holes and install silver screws.
3. Leave screw heads extending about 1/4" from the wall.
4. Slide the Receiver base onto the screws and lock into the slots.
5. Place the Decorator Chime cover over the Receiver base.

Test

Press the Chime Button(s). The Receiver should play a tone.

To Replace Batteries

1. Remove the Chime Button from the back cover by inserting a ballpoint pen into the round hole at the bottom of the Button and gently pushing in on the tab. Lift the Chime Button cover away from the back plate.
2. Remove old batteries by placing a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen in the slot directly beneath the batteries. Lift the top battery out of the battery compartment. Repeat with the second battery. (Do not hit the Chime Button to remove batteries - this could damage the Button.)
3. Replace old batteries with new batteries, positive (+) side up.

CAUTION

The batteries used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F), or incinerate. Replace with UL approved Type CR2032 3 volt lithium batteries from Carlon (RC3395D), Radio Shack, Toshiba, Sharp, NewSun, or Sony only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Changing Tone/Melody Selection

To change to a different tone or melody, press once on the small raised Button located on the front of the Button. The Receiver will play the next selection. To continue changing melody or selection, press down once again and wait for the Receiver to confirm the change.

Note: If you change songs or tones too rapidly, the Receiver will not play each selection. Only the last melody or tone selected will play. Selecting while the Receiver is playing will switch the system to a new setting, but the Receiver will only finish playing the tone or melody already in progress.

Diagram Description: Button to press to change the tone or melody.

Volume Control

Adjust loudness by moving the volume control lever on the back of the Chime Receiver to the desired position.

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem: Receiver does not sound when Chime Button is pressed.

Suggestion: Verify that batteries are installed correctly in the button and battery contacts are in the correct position. Try replacing batteries first. Check that the Receiver and Button are placed within operating range.

Problem: When the chime button is pressed, the receiver plays "Please replace button batteries" or "Please replace chime batteries" at the end of the melody or tone.

Suggestion: "Please replace button batteries" indicates that the Chime Button batteries are getting low. Replace Chime Button batteries. "Please replace chime batteries" indicates that the Chime Receiver batteries are getting low. Replace Chime Receiver batteries.

Problem: Chime only plays "dong."

Suggestion: Press the Scroll Button on the Transmitter to change sound options.

Problem: Receiver sometimes plays without anyone pressing the Chime Button.

Suggestion: If another Wireless Chime System nearby is on the same frequency, it could accidentally trigger your system. If this happens, change the privacy code.

Privacy Codes and How to Change Them

It is NOT necessary to change the privacy code unless interference occurs. If you need to change the code:

1. Use a nail clipper or wire cutter to cut and separate one of the wires ("A" through "E") on the Chime Receiver. Make sure the cut wire does not touch any other wire.
2. Remove the back cover off the Chime Button and locate the wires, which are in the rectangular compartment adjacent to the batteries. The wires are designated "A" through "E" with letters located immediately above them.
3. Using a nail clipper or wire cutter, cut and separate the same wire that was cut on the Chime Receiver. Make sure that the cut wire does not touch any other wire.

Note: It doesn’t matter which wires are cut, but be sure that the same wire cut on the Button matches that of the Receiver. If the wire cut on the Chime Button does not match the wire cut on the Chime Receiver, the system will not work.

Suggestion: Begin by cutting just one wire in the Chime Receiver and the same wire in the Chime Button. Test to see if the problem is eliminated. If the system is still not working properly, try cutting another wire. DON’T FORGET THAT EVERY TIME A WIRE IS CUT IN THE CHIME RECEIVER, THE CORRESPONDING WIRE MUST BE CUT IN THE CHIME BUTTON.

Diagram Description: Diagram showing the wires inside the receiver and button used for setting privacy codes.

Limited Warranty

The product you have purchased is guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the period stated on the package. Warranties implied by law are subject to the same time period limitation. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this time limitation may not apply to you.

If the product fails due to a manufacturing defect during normal use, return the product and dated sales receipt to the store where purchased for replacement OR send the product and the dated sales receipt to:

Lamson & Sessions
Attn: LHP Customer Service
25701 Science Park Drive
Cleveland, OH 44122 USA

Not Covered:

Batteries, light bulbs, and other expendable items are not covered by this warranty. Repair service, adjustment and calibration due to misuse, abuse or negligence are not covered by this warranty. Unauthorized service or modification of the product or of any furnished components will void this warranty in its entirety. This warranty does not include reimbursement for inconvenience, installation, set-up time, loss of use, postage, unauthorized service, or other products used in conjunction with, but are not supplied by, Lamson & Sessions.

All requests for replacement must include a dated sales receipt (copies accepted). LAMSON & SESSIONS IS NOT LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SUCH DAMAGES DUE TO IMPROPER WIRING OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT. As some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

Also Available from Carlon

• Extend-A-Chime® – lets you hear your existing wired doorbell in remote areas of your home or yard
• Plug-in and Battery Doorbells and Chimes
• On/Off Remote Switches
• Touch and Automatic Lighting Controls

Contact & Support

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call Lamson & Sessions at: 1-800-346-2646 Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. EST.