Heath Zenith SL-6157 User Manual

Chime

Model SL-6157

Access

Door

Figure 1

Chime Volume Control

Extender

Your chime extender includes (Style of transmitter and chime may vary from illustration):

• Plug-in doorbell chime

• Extension Transmitter

• Hardware pack

NOTE: You will need to purchase

four AAA batteries for the transmitter.

Your Heath lows you to add doorbell coverage to any room in your house without the need to run additional wires. The Chime Extender "listens" for your existing doorbell to ring, then transmits a radio frequency signal to the plug-in chme unit in another part of the house.

1. Set the chime volume on the back

2. Plug-in the doorbell chime.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

/Zenith Chime Extender al-

of the plug-in chime, if desired.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3. Install the Extension Transmitter.

1. Remove the battery cover from the Extension Transmitter by pressing on the cover with your thumb, then slide the cover off as shown Figure 2.

2. Install four AAA batteries (not provided). Make

Figure 2

Extension

Transmitter

Microphone

sure batteries are oriented properly (see page 5).

Microphone

Wire Terminals

Microphone Sensitivity

Adjustment

Test Button

Transmit

Light

Existing Doorbell

Figure 3

3. Note: The transmitter can be oriented horizontally or vertically. Temporarily place the Extension Transmitter in the intended mounting position. Press the Test Button. If the plug-in chime sounds, continue with step 4. If the plug-in chime does not sound, go to the Troubleshooting section before continuing with step 4.

4. With the Extension Transmitter still in the intended location, activate the existing door chime. If the plug-in chime sounds, proceed to step 7. If it does not sound, try different positions for the transmitter, or increase the microphone sensitivity (Figure 3) by turning the Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment clockwise. In some instances, it may be necessary to take the removable microphone out of the transmitter case, and mount it directly on the existing chime case or inside the existing chime case on a resonating chamber (not on chime bars). Please note–the microphone wires can be temporarily removed from the wire terminals (Figure 3) by loosening the terminals with a phillips screwdriver if wire routing through small openings in the existing chime cover is desired. There is a slot on the transmitter cover for the wires if an external mounting is required. Double-sided tape is provided to attach the microphone to your existing chime case.

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5. Adjust the Microphone Sensitivity so that it is at the least sensitive position to reliably activate the transmitter. If the sensitivity is set too high, it may false trigger on common household noises.

6. When the system is working properly, carefully mark the desired location of the Extension Transmitter, and go to step 7 for final installation.

7a - Mount with Double Sided Tape

❐ Install the battery cover. ❐ Peel the protective backing from one side of two pieces of the double

sided tape, and apply the tape to the areas on the back of the transmitter as shown in Figure 4.

Double

Sided Tape

Figure 4

Double

Sided Tape

❐ Remove the remaining protective backing. Carefully stick the transmitter

to the exact location marked in step 6.

7b - Mount with Screws & Hollow-Wall Fasteners

❐ Temporarily remove the batteries. ❐ Hold the transmitter in the desired location, and mark the two mounting holes. ❐ Set the transmitter aside. Drill two 7/32 inch mounting holes. Tap the hol-

low-wall fasteners into the two holes.

❐ Hold the transmitter in place, and secure with the two screws. ❐ Reinstall the batteries and the battery cover.

Mounting Holes

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Figure 5

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Code and Tune Settings

Note: Most installations will not require you to change any of the jumpers on your doorbell. WARNING: Disconnect chime unit from power source before opening code access door. Close door and replace screw before reconnecting to power.

The transmitter and chime communicate by using a code that can be changed by removing and/or adding jumpers on both the transmitter and chime. The code is factory set; however, there are 128 selectable codes that allow you to expand your system and prevent outside interference. Another wireless doorbell system or other wireless products may cause interference and the system may not function properly. Follow the instructions below for setting a new code.

1. Disconnect the power to the transmitter and chime.

2. Open the cases and locate the jumpers on both the transmitter and chime (See illustration).

3. The transmitter and chime both have eight different jumper locations. The jumper positions 1 through 7 are used for setting the code.

4. To change the code, add and/or remove jumpers as needed. There are 128 different combinations. It is recommended to only change one jumper at a time and then check to see if system is functioning properly. Note: Jumpers in positions 1 through 7 must be exactly the same for both the transmitter and chime for this system to function.

Code Settings

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Your Heath

/Zenith wireless chime has different selectable tunes: Ding (one

Tune Settings

note), Ding-Dong (two note), or Westminster (eight note) (Available on selected Heath®/Zenith chimes). The factory setting is for the Ding-Dong tune (or Westminster, when available). This tune can be changed by following the instructions below.

• Ding (one note tune) Transmitter: Add a jumper to location 8.

• Ding-Dong (two note tune) Transmitter: Remove jumper from location 8. Chime: Remove jumper from location 8.

• Westminster (Eight note tune) (Available on selected Heath®/Zenith chimes) Transmitter: Remove jumper from location 8. Chime: Add a jumper to location 8.

Note: All models have both front and back door tune capabilities. You may purchase any Heath

Remove screw to open access door

/Zenith wireless push button for a second entrance.

Transmitter Battery Replacement

Install four alkaline AAA batteries. See

diagram inside push button for correct battery orientation.

Back of

Chime

12345678

* Code Settings 1-7

Must Match Both

Transmitter and

Chime

Tune Setting (Not used on

all models)

Inside

Transmitter

Tune Setting

Note: Some models might require the use of tweezers to remove and replace the jumpers.

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Troubleshooting

Chime does not sound:

• Red light on the transmitter does not light. Check polarity of batteries. Re-

place the transmitter batteries.

• Red light on the transmitter does light. Make sure the transmitter and the

chime channels are the same (see page 5). Make sure the plug-in chime has power going to it.

Battery seems OK, but the chime does not work when installed:

• Do not mount the transmitter on metal or near metal studs. This reduces

the transmitter range. Use 1/4" to 1/2" (6 to 13 mm) wood shims to move the transmitter off the metal surface.

• Attach the microphone directly to the existing chime case very near the

ringing part (but not on it) of the existing chime.

•Try locating chime closer to transmitter.

The range of the chime can vary with location, temperature, and battery condition.

Chime false triggers to loud noises:

The Extension Transmitter has special circuitry to reduce false triggers from most common household noises. The transmitter is designed to optimize its response to mid-frequency sound where most mechanical doorbells operate and to minimize response to extremely low or high frequency sounds. Also, the desired sound must be present continuously for at least 2 seconds. This design reduces the response to door slams, vibration, normal music and talking, etc. Loud continuous noises such as yelling children or very loud music may cause false triggering. When operating in a location with unusually high ambient noise levels try the remedies below.

•Turn the sensitivity control counterclockwise to reduce sensitivity.

• Mount the microphone inside the existing chime as mentioned in step 4.

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Technical Service

If you experience a problem, follow this guide. You may also want to visit our Web site at: www.desatech.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: DESA Specialty Products™ P.O. Box 90004, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products

* 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

(Do Not Send Products)

Regulatory Information

This device (SL-6166-RX-A, SL-6157-A-TX) complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This is a "Limited Warranty" which gives you specific legal rights. You may

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. 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. Batteries are not covered. To obtain a refund or a replacement, return the product to the place of purchase. Not Covered - Repair service, adjustment and calibration due to misuse, abuse or negligence, light bulbs 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, or unauthorized service. This warranty covers only DESA Specialty Products™ assembled products and is not extended to other equipment and components that a customer uses in conjunction with our products. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION 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. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER AND THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY ON THE PART OF DESA SPECIALTY PRODUCTS™ FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE. Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Retain receipt for warranty claims.

DESA Specialty Products™ 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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