GE Simon 3 User Manual

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Emergencybackuppowersupply
BatteryReplacementInstructions
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GESimon3System 
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Thoseresidentialsecurity systemhaveabackupbatterydesignedtosupplypowertothesecuritysystemduringalimited
power outage. The battery must be replaced from time to time due to age and usage. The backup battery needs to be
replacedwhenthekeypaddisplaysa“BAT”or“SYSTEMLO
BATTERY”message.
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Inmostcasesyoucanreplacethebatteryyourself,typicallysavingyoutimeandmoney.Theprocessrequirestheremoval
oftwowiresfromtheoldbatteryandreconnectingthesamewirestothenewbattery.Beforereplac ingthebattery,please
readinstructio n scarefully,includingtheBatterySafety
Warninginstruction sonpage2.
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1 – Ensure you have your Personal Identification Code (PIC) and then call 800 653‐9111 to have your system
placedontest.
2–ConfirmyoureceivedthecorrectbackuppowersupplyfromADT.(Picture1)
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3–Locatethepanel’stransformerandunplug.(Picture2)
4 – Press the plastic tab located on top of the unit down and open up the front cover of the system keypad.
(Picture3)
5–Oncethefrontcoverisopened,presstabupwithaflatheadscrewdriverandswingchassisdown.(Picture4)
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6–Remove2setscrewsandopenupemergencybackuppowersupplytraycover.(Picture5)
7–Removeoldemergencybackuppowersupplyandreplacewithnewemergencybackuppowersupply.
(Picture6)
8–Closeemergencybackuppowersupplytraycover;re‐install2screws;andclosechassis.Closethefront
coverofthesystemkeypad.
9–Pluginthepanel’stransformerafter1minute.
10–Testsystemafterreplacingbattery.
11–Call800653‐9111andrequestthatthesystemberemovedfromtest.
12–Takeyouroldemergencybackuppowersupplyto
thenearestrecyclingcentre.
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GE Simon 3 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	Simon 3
Category	Power Supply
Language	English

Summary

ADT Emergency Backup Battery Replacement Guide

Backup Battery Purpose and Replacement Triggers

Explains the function of the backup battery and identifies keypad messages indicating the need for replacement due to age or usage.

GE Simon 3 System Battery Replacement Steps

Provides a detailed 12-step procedure for replacing the emergency backup power supply battery in the GE Simon 3 system.

Battery Safety Warning and Service Information

Critical Battery Handling and Safety Precautions

Details crucial safety measures for handling rechargeable lead-acid batteries, including tool use, unpacking, and avoiding damage or injury.

ADT Service and Battery Replacement Options

Advises on contacting ADT for professional service or obtaining replacement batteries, and the importance of monthly system testing.