Heath Zenith 598-1215-01 User Manual
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Premium Hardwired
Electronic Chime
Owner’s Manual
© 2007 HeathCo LLC 598-1215-01
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PREMIUM ELECTRONIC CHIME
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1 - Cover with Base Enclosed
IMPORTANT: Front is hinged
on left side. Be careful when
opening. DO NOT over extend
the front door when opening
or damage to hinges may
occur.
Pull From Here to Open
• 3 - 45" (114 cm) Brass Chime Tubes
Hardware Kit
• 3 - Tube Spring Hangers
• 2 - #8 x 1.5" Screws
• 2 - #8 Wall Anchors
CHIME 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
(Heath®/Zenith models 122C, 121AC, or 125C).
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 chime mounting location. IMPORTANT: This chime
requires more mounting surface than most other chimes. Use
the dimensions in Figure 1 to help determine the proper location of the chime. If chime will not fit in the same location as
the existing chime, then contact a licensed electrician to move
the existing wiring to a more suitable location.
12 11/16"
Wire Entrance Hole
Mounting
Hole (x2)
51 3/8"
58 1/2"
Continued
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Figure 1 - Chime Dimensions
Illustrations may vary from actual chime unit.
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R
R
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7. Mount chime cover with base to wall using screws and anchors
provided.
• Use the dimensions shown in Figure 2 to properly locate
mounting holes.
• Drill 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter pilot hole and insert wall an-
chors.
• Insert mounting screws into wall anchors (leave approximately
5/8" (15.9 mm) of the screw threads exposed).
• Route wires through wire entrance hole in new chime base.
• Align mounting keyholes on rear of chime with screws and
place cover on screws.
• Tighten screws securely.
8. Remove 3/8" (9.5 mm) of insulation from each wire and push
wires into the chime quick connects (See Figure 3).
• Push wire “F” into first quick connect terminal.
• Push wire “T” into second quick connect terminal.
• Push wire “R” into third quick connect terminal.
9. Connect diode to front push button (see page 5).
10. Press push button to verify chime works properly. If chime does
not complete eight-note melody, see Troubleshooting, page 8.
* Note: Some installations may not include rear door push button.
7"
Figure 2 - Mounting Screw Location Dimensions
Chime Wire
Quick Connects
To Remove Wires,
Depress Orange Tab
While Pulling Wire Out
of Quick Connect
Figure 3 - Connecting Wires to Chime
DIODE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A small electrical component called a “diode” is required for this chime to play the entire eight-note tune. This diode
must be installed on the terminal screws of the front door push button (see Figure 4). If not already installed on push
button, attach supplied diode as shown below. If, with the diode in place, the chime does not play the complete eight-note melody, see
Troubleshooting, page 8.
Diode
Front Door Push Button
(Styles May Vary)
Figure 4 - Attaching Diode to Front Door Push Button
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ATTACHING TUBES TO CHIME
Attach Spring Hangers to Brass Tubes
1. Locate the drilled holes in one end of each tube (see Figure 5).
2. Insert one end of spring hanger into one hole.
3. Compress the hanger just enough to insert the other end into
the second hole.
Hang Brass Tubes in Chime
1. Insert tubes through opening in the bottom of the chime (see
Figure 6).
2. Hang the tubes on the hanging brackets using the spring hangers
installed above.
Note: Make sure the spring hanger is securely seated in the notch
on the hanging bracket.
Spring Hanger
Brass Chime Tube
Compress
Figure 5 - Attaching Spring Hangers to Brass Tubes
Hanging Bracket
Spring Hanger
Figure 6 - Hanging Brass Tubes in Chime
CHIME CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Door/Trans Input
(16 V AC, 10 VA)
F T R
Use Diode On
Front Door Button
Rear Tune
Selector
TR-0055
390-0055XX-TR1A
READ
OWNER’S MANUAL
A B
Front Tune
Selector
Chime Controls
Located On Side
1 2 3 4
Power
ON
LED
Volume
Control
F
T
R
• Volume Control - Rotate volume control to set chime volume as
desired.
• Power “ON” LED - The red LED (Light Emitting Diode) is on
when the unit is properly wired. See Troubleshooting, page 8, if
LED is not on.
• Front Door Tune Selector - This switch allows you to choose
one of four different front door tunes.
• Rear Door Tune Selector - This switch allows you to choose one
of two different rear door tunes.
Instruction Label
Located On Side
of Control Module
Volume Control
Front Door
Tune Selector
Rear Door
Tune Selector
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Figure 7 - Chime Controls
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Chime does not sound:
• Check Chime: Disconnect wire from terminal marked “T”. Have someone operate push button at front door while you momentarily
touch the “T” wire to terminal marked “F”. You will see a small spark if push button, wiring, and transformer are operating properly.
Repeat the steps for “R” terminal and rear push button. If wiring between transformer and push button(s) check out properly, replace
chime.
• Check Transformer: Test transformer voltage output with a volt meter. If a volt meter is not available, momentarily touch the two
low-voltage terminals with a screwdriver. You will see a small spark if transformer is operating properly. If no spark is evident, replace
transformer.
• Check Push Button(s): Remove suspected push button from door frame, disconnect wire from terminals and touch bare wires
together. If chime operates, push button is defective. Replace push button.
Chime sounds but does not complete Westminster or Whittington (if applicable) tune:
• Check Diode on Front Push Button: Verify diode is attached securely to push button (see page 5). Chime may not function
properly if a diode is installed on more than one push button. Note: Some push buttons have pre-installed diodes. An additional diode
should not be added if the push button has a pre-installed diode. If eight-note tune still does not sound completely, replace diode (Type
1N4001-50V-1A, available at local electrical component supplier).
TECHNICAL SERVICE
Please call 1-800-858-8501 (English speaking only) for assistance before returning product to store.
If you experience a problem, follow this guide. You may also want to visit our Web site at: www.hzsupport.com. If the problem persists, call* for assistance at 1-800-858-8501, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST (M-F). You may also write* to:
HeathCo LLC
P.O. Box 90004, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
ATTN: Technical Service
* If contacting Technical Service, please have the following information available: Model Number, Date of Purchase, and Place of Purchase.
No Service Parts Available for this Product
This is a “Limited Warranty” which gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For a period of five years from the date of purchase, any malfunction caused by factory defective parts or workmanship will be corrected at no charge to
you.
Not Covered - Repair service, adjustment and calibration due to misuse, abuse or negligence, light bulbs, batteries, and other expendable items are not
covered by this warranty. Unauthorized service or modification of the product or of any furnished component will void this warranty in its entirety. This warranty does not include reimbursement for inconvenience, installation, setup time, loss of use, unauthorized service, or return shipping charges.
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with our products.
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OR CONDITION OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, AND SPECIFICALLY IN
LIEU OF ALL SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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HeathCo LLC reserves the right to discontinue and to change specifications at any time without notice without incurring any obligation to incorporate new features in
previously sold products.
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FRONT TRANS REAR
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T
F
Transformer
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Push Button
With Diode
Rear Door
Push Button
(If Applicable)
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Chime
Illustration may vary from actual chime unit.
Chime System Wiring Diagram
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