Defiant 18000019 - Installation - Wired Application; Verifying Transformer Power Rating; Labeling Wires and Removing Existing Base; Mounting the Doorbell Base

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Installation - Wired Application
1
Verifying the transformer
power rating
Power must be supplied from a 16 volt AC transformer
with a 10 watt or greater rating.
To test the transformer output, see Troubleshooting,
page 10.
WARNING: This doorbell base requires a low voltage
electrical connection. Do not connect directly to 120V AC.
NOTE: DO NOT install batteries if connecting doorbell
base to transformer wires.
2
Labeling wires and removing
the existing doorbell base
WARNING: Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or
fuse. Place tape over the circuit breaker switch and verify
power is off at the doorbell base.
□ Remove the cover from the existing doorbell base
and label all wires with masking tape before
disconnecting:
□ “F” - Front door push button wire
□ “T” - Transformer wire
□ “R” - Rear door push button wire (if
applicable)
□ Disconnect all wires from the existing doorbell
base and remove doorbell base from mounting
surface.
FRONT
REAR
TRANS
R
T
F
FRONT
REAR
TRANS
R
T
F
3
Mounting the doorbell base
□ Remove the doorbell base (B) from the doorbell
cover (A). The doorbell cover (A) is press fitted
to the doorbell base (B).
□ Route the wires through the wire entrance
hole(1) in the doorbell base (B).
□ Using the “UP” arrow indicator, place the
doorbell base (B) against the wall and mark
the four screw hole locations.
□ Drill four 7/32 in. pilot holes and insert wall
anchors (BB).
□ Attach the doorbell base (B) to the mounting
surface using the four screws (AA) and tighten
securely.
SYNC – PRESS
AND RELEASE.
RESET – HOLD
10 SECONDS.
C
H
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M
E
V
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M
E
TUNE – HOLD
1 SECOND.
UP
FRONT TRANSREAR
B
AA
1
Not included