ADEMCO 5817 Installation Instructions Manual

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ADEMCO LIMITED WARRANTY

Alarm Device Manufacturing Company, a Division of Pittway Corporation, and
its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates ("Seller"), 165 Eileen Way, Syosset,
New York 11791, warrants its products to be in conformance with its own plans
and specifications and to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and service for 18 months from the date stamp control on
the product or, for products not having an Ademco date stamp, for 12 months
from date of original purchase unless the installation instructions or catalog
sets forth a shorter period, in which case the shorter period shall apply. Seller's
obligation shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge
for materials or labor, any product which is proved not in compliance with
Seller's specifications or proves defective in materials or workmanship under
normal use and service. Seller shall have no obligation under this Limited
Warranty or otherwise if the product is altered or improperly repaired or
serviced by anyone other than Ademco factory service. For warranty service,
return product transportation prepaid, to Ademco Factory Service, 165 Eileen
Way, Syosset, New York 11791.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE
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ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
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ANY OTHER BASIS OF LIABILITY WHATSOEVER, EVEN IF THE LOSS OR
DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE SELLER'S OWN NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT.
Seller does not represent that the products it sells may not be compromised or
circumvented; that the products will prevent any personal injury or property loss
by burglary, robbery, fire or otherwise; or that the products will in all cases
provide adequate warning or protection. Customer understands that a properly
installed and maintained alarm may only reduce the risk of a burglary, robbery,
fire or other events occurring without providing an alarm, but it is not insurance
or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no personal injury or
property loss as a result. CONSEQUENTLY, SELLER SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
OTHER LOSS BASED ON A CLAIM THE PRODUCT FAILED TO GIVE
WARNING. HOWEVER, IF SELLER IS HELD LIABLE, WHETHER DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, REGARDLESS OF CAUSE OR
ORIGIN, SELLER'S MAXIMUM LIABILITY SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH SHALL BE
THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER. This war­ranty replaces any previous warranties and is the only warranty made by Seller
on this product. No increase or alteration, written or verbal, of the obligations of
this Limited Warranty is authorized.

®

ALARM DEVICE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

A DIVISION OF PITTWAY CORPORATION

165 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York 11791

N6483V2 3/95

No. 5817

UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER

MULTI-POINT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Each No. 5817 Multi-Point Universal Transmitter may have three contact loops connected
to it. Each loop transmits a unique ID code to a 5800 wireless system receiver connected to
the system control panel. The Primary Loop has several DIP switch selectable options that
determine its connection requirements, response, and transmission characteristics (see
DIP switch setting table on next page). The two Auxiliary Loops are closed-circuit, with a
nominal response time of 100 mSec.

may be more than 3 feet from the transmitter.

A built-in cover tamper switch is activated when the cover is removed.

LEARNING THE TRANSMITTER IDs

Each No. 5817 has its own unique identification codes permanently assigned dur ing manu­facture. It is not necessary to program the transmitter IDs during installation. Instead, the
control unit is required to "learn" the transmitter IDs at some point prior to the transmitter's
usage in the alarm system.

The control unit's installation manual contains general information on the "learning" proce­dure, but the information given herein pertains specifically to the 5817.

1. Place a 3V battery in the battery holder, as described later in

TION/REPLACEMENT

2. Make sure that the DIP switch's 4 positions (see Diagram 2) are all OFF.

3. Set the system ready for learning the ID code of one of the 5817's loops (inputs) to

be used, as described in the control's instructions. The 5817 should be treated as "RF"
(i.e., supervised RF) Type

4. Proceed with learning the inputs of the loops to be used, as described in the con-

trol's instructions.

and as shown in Diagram 2.

(mandatory for UL installations)

INSTALLATION
Mounting

For proper orientation of the unit in relation to its wall mounting plate and the loop wiring,
read all of this section before installing the unit.

The description that follows assumes that the unit will be mounted as shown in the dia­grams. The unit may, however, be installed in
the unit to its mounting plate is maintained.

Although two holes are provided in the unit that would permit mounting directly to a sur face
(holes 'A' in Diagram 2), it is recom mended that the mounting plate be used, as described
below, for ease in removing the unit for servicing should it become necessary.

Before mounting the transmitter permanently, conduct Go/No Go tests (see control's in­structions) to verify adequate signal strength and reorient or relocate the transmitter if nec­essary. When a satisfactory location is found, remove the battery and proceed with installa­tion.

1. Remove the transmitter's cover by inserting the flat blade of a small screwdriver into

the pry-off slot at the end of the unit farthest from the cover's decorative ribs, and twist ­ing the blade.
cover pry-off.

2. Disengage the supplied mounting plate from the unit by inserting the blade of a

small screwdriver into the locking tab release window (see Diagram 2) and pressing it
against the locking tab (see Diagram 1) while sliding the plate down ward along the case
back.

Note

serves no function and may be broken away, if desired.

Note

: The

open

: For this application, the alignment guide strip along one edge of the plate

For UL installations, no contact in any of the loops

Observe polarity!

any

direction, as long as the relationship of

slot at the other end of the unit

BATTERY INSTALLA-

.

cannot

be used as a

N6483V2 3/95 COPYRIGHT © 1992 PITTWAY CORPORATION