Ace Hardware Door User Manual
Hardwired
®
Electronic
Chime
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CHIME REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT: Proper installation requires a diode on the front
door push button. See Diode Installation Instructions (page 5)
after completing steps 1 through 10 below.
Note: Electrical work must be in accordance with national and local
electrical codes. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
1. Verify transformer power rating. Power must be supplied from
a 16 Volt AC, 10 Watt or a 16 Volt AC, 15 Watt transformer.
2. Remove cover from existing chime.
3. Label all wires before disconnecting. Using masking tape, mark
each wire according to existing chime terminal markings.
• “F” – Front Push Button Wire
• “T” – Transformer Wire
• “R” – Rear Push Button Wire*
4. Disconnect all wires from existing chime.
5. Remove existing chime base from wall.
6. Determine proper chime base orientation. The chime cover
style will determine orientation.
7. Determine cover mounting type. For hanging type covers, cover
pin should be exposed (see Figures 1 and 3).
Cover Pin (Used for
Hanging Type Covers)
Volume Control
Front Door Tune
Selection Switch
(On Select Models)
“A” - Westminster
“B” - Whittington
Transformer and
Push Button Wire
Connections
Figure 1 - Electronic Chime Identification
Base Orientation
Marking
Mounting
Hole (x4)
Wire Entrance Hole
(TR-0070-BX Base Shown)
Continued
Illustrations may vary from actual chime unit.
8. Route wires through wire entrance hole in new chime base.
FRONT
VOLUME
FRONT TUNE
A
B
TRANS
REAR
F
R
T
9. Mount chime base to wall using screws and anchors provided.
(Drill 7/32" diameter pilot hole for wall anchors.)
10. Connect wire “F” to screw terminal marked “FRONT”. Connect
wire “T” to screw terminal marked “TRANS”. Connect wire
“R” to screw terminal marked “REAR”* (See Figure 2).
11. Install chime cover (see page 4).
12. Connect diode to front push button (see page 5).
*Note: Some installations may not include rear door push button.
Existing Chime Wires
Wall
Replacement
Chime Base
Rear Door Push Button
(if Applicable)
Figure 2 - Electronic Chime Wiring
(TR-0070-BX Base Shown)
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