Arlec DC146 User Manual
Wireless Door
Chime
Installation and Operating Instructions
Introduction
The Wireless Door
Chime (DC146) consists of two
separate units:-
1. Push Button Unit (Transmitter)
2. Chime Unit (Receiver)
These units are completely
self-contained and no wiring
between them is necessary.
Range
Up to 30 metres. NOTE: Range
depends on location, temperature,
and battery condition.
Push Button
1. Push Button unit is operated by 1 x 3 volt
Lithium battery (CR2032 - included).
2. Remove the back of case by first removing
the clear name tag cover by sliding straight
off, then pushing in the tab on the bottom
with a small, flat screwdriver.
Fig 1
1 2 3 4
DC146
Series 2
Fig 2
3. The 3 volt Lithium battery (CR2032) is already installed. Simply pull
off the isolation strip which will allow the battery to make electrical
contact.
Fig 3
To Replace the Battery
Remove the battery by lifting the battery from
its edge out of the holder. Insert 1 x 3 volt
Lithium battery (type CR2032) in the battery
Remove
Isolation
Strip
compartment, ensuring the battery polarity is
correct as in Fig. 3.
Chime Unit
The Chime Unit is powered by 2 x AA size
batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer
operating life, up to 2 years. Do not use
Fig 4
rechargeable batteries, do not mix old and
new batteries or different types.
To Install Batteries
1. Remove the battery cover from back of
unit by sliding it downward.
2. Insert 2 x AA size batteries into the
battery compartment, observing correct
polarity as shown on unit.
3. Replace battery compartment cover.
Installation
Chime Unit
The ‘keyhole’ shaped slot on rear of unit will enable the Chime unit to be
easily mounted to a flat surface. ‘Keyhole’ slot enables unit to be easily
removed from mounting position for replacement of batteries or
relocation.
1. Drill appropriately sized hole in the mounting surface and insert wall
plug (if required).
2. Fit screw provided, ensuring that there is a gap of approx. 3mm between
mounting surface and head of screw to enable attachment of unit.
3. Attach Chime unit by sliding ‘keyhole’ shaped slot over screw.
Alternatively unit can be left un-mounted and used as a portable paging device.
Push Button Unit
The Push Button unit has two mounting holes on rear plate of unit that must
be pushed through before unit can be mounted.
1. Remove rear plate of unit (see battery installation).
2. Push through tabs in mounting holes.
3. Using the back plate of the Push Button unit as a guide, mark the position
of holes onto mounting surface.
4. Drill appropriately sized holes and insert wall plugs if required.
5. Secure the back plate of Push Button unit to mounting unit.
6. Clip Push Button unit to back plate.
Alternatively the Push Button unit can be attached to smooth mounting
surfaces such as painted wood, glass and plastic using Self-Adhesive
Pad (supplied).
Tone Selection
The Arlec Wireless Door Chime is supplied with four built in chimes;
Westminster, Ding Dong, 3 Note
selected by a pushbutton inside rear of push
button unit. This pushbutton is marked with
“S”. Each time that this Tune Selector push
button is pressed, the next of the 4 chimes will
be played. You can step through and listen to
each in turn. When you hear the melody you
wish to choose, do not press the tune selector
again. The chime will play the selected
melody each time the bell press is pushed. At
any timeyou can select another melody by
repeating the tune selector button process.
Refit the Push Button Unit rear cover.
and
Alarm
Chimes. The chime style is
Fig 5
Tone
Selection
Pushbutton
Whenever the Push Button Unit battery is fitted or replaced, the chime
tune may default to the Westminster Chime.
IMPORTANT
Do not mount the Push Button unit on metal or near metal door frames,
security door, or in close proximity to any metal door furniture. The range
of the unit may be substantially reduced.
Door Chime Operation
Once batteries have been installed and the Push Button and Chime units
have been installed in their desired locations, the system is ready for use.
Depress button on Push Button unit momentarily, and chime should
sound. Press button again to repeat. Continual pressing of the button
will not repeat the chime.
If chime fails to sound, check batteries in both units.
House Code Setup
Should your Door Chime unit activate intermittently for no reason
at all, it is possible that the uncontrolled activation may be caused
by another unit operating nearby on the same frequency coding.
The coded frequency of the Push Button transmitter and Door
Chime receiver can be changed to avoid this problem.
1. Remove rear of Push Button unit and battery cover of Chime
unit.
2. Remove batteries from both units and leave disconnected for
at least 10 seconds. This will erase memory of existing code.
3. Re-insert batteries.
The door chime will give two beeps indicating it is ready to
accept new code.
4. Press the Push button unit once, it will generate a new house
code randomly and transmit to the chime, which will store the
code automatically.
Important Notes
1. The operation and range of your Wireless Door Chime depends on
location, temperature and battery condition.
2. Try different locations in your home, ideally 1 metre from the floor.
Move Chime unit closer to Push Button unit to improve operation.
3. Do not expose either unit to rain or immerse in water.
4. Avoid locations where the Push Button unit is exposed to direct
summer sunlight.
5. Do not leave exhausted batteries in Door Chime or Push Button unit.
6. Clean only with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents.
Security
When you are away from home for long periods you may wish to leave
your Chime Unit with one of your neighbours so that they can monitor
callers to your house during your absence.
Trouble Shooting & User Hints
Problem
Chime does
not sound.
Chime sounds
without Push
Button being
pressed
Possible Cause
1. Units are out of range
(max. range 30 metres).
2. Push Button and Chime units
are not on same frequency
coding.
3. Flat Push Button battery.
4. Wrong polarity of battery in
Push Button.
1. A similar Wireless Door
Chime product is operating
nearby on the same House
Code.
2. Interference from CBs,
Taxis or remote control toys
operating on the same
frequency.
Suggested Remedy
Operate the Chime unit within
the operation range (30 metres).
Re-set the frequency coding
(see House Code Setup).
Change the battery.
Re-insert battery with polarity
to match markings.
Re-set the House Code
(see House Code Setup).
Re-set the House Code
(see House Code Setup).
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Arlec guarantees this product against defects of materials and
workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase provided
that the product is used in accordance with Arlec’s recommendations and
within such voltage and current limits as are specified by Arlec in relation
to the product. Arlec will at its own option make good, replace with the
same or similar product, or provide credit for any product manufactured or
supplied by it, which proves to be defective within the limits set out above
provided that no repairs, alterations or modifications to the product have
been undertaken or attempted, other than by the company or its
authorised agents. Should the purchaser wish to make a claim under the
guarantee, the product should be returned pre-paid to the place of
purchase. This guarantee is in addition to and does not take away from
any rights available to the consumer under the Trade Practices Act and
the State consumer protection legislation.
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Please retain your purchase receipt for all warranty claims.
For all Sales and Service enquiries
Phone (03) 9727 8860 Fax 1300 350 650
The operating frequency of this unit falls within the permissible frequency range as prescribed
by the relevant government authority.
* Excludes batteries.
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