Broan C500, C501CY, C501K User Manual

MODEL C500
MODEL C501CY
MODEL C501K

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INSTALLATION

ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/
OR NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS APPLICABLE.

TURN OFF POWER AT SERVICE ENTRANCE BEFORE INSTALLING, WIRING, OR
SERVICING THIS PRODUCT.

1. Hold chime mechanism against wall and mark four (4) mounting holes.

2. Drill 3/16” holes where marked and tap in wall anchors from parts bag.

3. Bring wiring through access hole(s) in chime mechanism backplate.

4. Attach chime mechanism to wall with screws from parts bag. Tighten screws
securely.

5. Hang chime tubes from mechanism as shown.

DO NOT OIL CHIME PLUNGERS.

Oil will cause them to stick during operation. If plungers fail to operate freely due to
accumulation of dust, cooking grease, etc., clean with a non-flammable cleaning solvent
which will evaporate, leaving a dry surface.

INSTALLATION (continued)

6. Connect wires to appropriate terminals.

RECOMMENDED NEW CONSTRUCTION WIRING

Ground

120 Volt AC

16 VAC

Transformer

Front Side Rear

Lighted or
Unlighted Buttons

Nine volt
batteries
not used

Volume Control

REPLACING EXISTING 2-NOTE CHIME

Ground

120 Volt AC

16 VAC

Transformer

9V 9V

Requires Two

9 Volt Batteries

Volume Control

F S R 1 2 3

Front Side Rear

F S R 1 2 3

NOT USED

Lighted or
Unlighted Buttons

NOT USED

7. Install two (2) alkaline 9-volt batteries, if appropriate for your application. Turn on
power at service entrance. Make sure pushbuttons operate chime properly. (Adjust
switch on circuit board for 4 or 8 chime tones at front door. Side and rear doors will
have 1 chime tone each.)

8. Adjust chime volume with stem on circuit board assembly. If plunger(s) fail to strike
tube(s), move tube(s) one notch closer. If plunger(s) strike a double tone, move
tube(s) one notch out.

9. Hook cover over chime mechanism.

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