Honeywell RCWL301A User Manual

RCWL301A Instruction Manual

Premium Portable Wirefree Chime with Push, Converter, and Door Contacts Thank you for choosing this Honeywell product. Please use the following instructions to ensure correct installation and use. Keep these notes in a safe place for future reference.

Checking Pack Contents

Unpack your chime kit and identify the following parts:

•Chime

• Wall mounting bracket

• Bell push

• Bell push/converter/extender

• Door contacts

• 2x CR2032 battery for bell push and converter

• 4x mounting screws for door contacts

• 4x mounting screws for push/converter

• 2x mounting screws for chime

• 2x wall anchors

• 2x adhesive pads

• Bell wire (for use with converter and door contact)

• Self-adhesive icons

Y o u will need:

• 3x LR6 ‘AA’ Alkaline batteries

• Phillips screwdriver

• Small flat bladed screwdriver

• 1/4-in. (6 mm) masonry drill

Safety

Before proceeding with the installation, please note the following safety warnings:

• Always follow the manufacturer’s advice when using power tools and wear suitable protective equipment (e.g. safety goggles) when drilling holes, etc.

• Before drilling holes in walls, check for hidden electricity cables and water pipes. The use of a cable/pipe locator is advisable if in doubt.

Quick Start

The bell push supplied with this kit is pre-programmed to operate with the chime. You need to do the following to get started:

• Open the bell push

• Fit the push battery

• Fit the chime batteries

• Check the volume setting

When you operate the bell push, the chime will sound and the 1st icon will flash.

If you use the converter, an additional push or you want to assign a different icon to your push, you will need to follow the Programming Procedure.

• Open the bell push/converter/extender

• Connect the push/converter/extender to the door contacts

• Fit the push/converter/extender battery

• Follow programming procedure to program push/converter/extender to the chime

When the door contacts (a normally closed circuit) are separated/opened the alert will sound and the icon assigned to the converter will flash.

• Mount the door contacts to the door and door frame.

• Mount the push/converter/extender near the door frame.

Open the Bell Push

Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slot A at the base of the push. Carefully lever the cover and base apart (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

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Fit the Push Battery

Insert the CR2032 coin cell. Ensure the face marked ‘+’ is uppermost (Fig. 2).

032

Fig. 2

CR2032

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Fit the Chime Batteries

To remove the chime battery cover , press at point B and slide the cover back 1/4 in. (5 mm), then lift off. Insert 3 x LR6 ‘AA’ alkaline batteries (not supplied). Observe polarity as marked inside the battery compartment (Fig 3).

Fig. 3

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Sliding Window

Release the catch (B) and slide open the window (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

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Volume Control

The volume control is behind the sliding window on the front of the chime. Initially, set the control to mid-point. After you have tested your system, adjust to the desired volume (Fig. 5).

VOLUME CONTROL

Fig. 5

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Use of Icons

In addition to the chime sounds, your chime has a visual indication to show which device has activated it. An icon will illuminate when the chime is activated by the bell push, the converter or another compatible device. The chime supports 3 icons.

MAIN

BACK DOOR

ALERT

SYMBOL

DOOR

The ‘Main door’ and ‘Back door’ icons are usually used for bell pushes. The other icon is intended for use with other compatible devices, such as the door contacts. Icons numbered 1 to 3 are also included. The Icons are self-adhesive, supplied in strips of 3. They can be changed, if required, by opening the sliding window of the chime and gently peeling off the strips. If desired, the strips can be cut into individual icons and attached to the chime in a different order. Use the Programming Procedure to change the icon associated with a push.

Programming Procedure Learn Procedure

To enable your chime to learn the identity of your transmitter:

• Press the button on top of the chime and keep it pressed. Each Icon will lig ht in turn. When the Icon you want is lit, release the button.

• While the Icon you have selected is lit, operate your push. The chime will sound. The Icon will flash.

Unlearn Procedure

If you want to remove a push from the chime’s memory:

• Press the button and keep it pressed.

• Each Icon will light in turn. When the Icon associated with the push to be unlearned is lit, release the button.

• Press and hold down both & buttons, until a ‘beep’ sound is heard.

Changing the Tune

Operate the push. While the Icon is flashing, press the button. Press the button again and the tune will change. Repeat until the tune you want plays.

Recall Function

A short push of the button will flash the Icon that was last in use.

Chime Sounds

To hear the chime sounds without operating the bell push, press the button. Press the button again and the tune will change.

Mount the Push

Mount using either the double-sided adhesive pad or the screws provided. (See Fig.

6). Test your push before mounting. Avoid mounting to metal structures.

TOP

Fig. 6

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Chime Position

The Chime can be free standing or wall mounted using the wall mounting bracket provided. If wall mounting is preferred, screw the bracket to the wall (see Fig 7). The Chime hooks onto the wall bracket as illustrated.

Fig. 7

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RPWL3045A Wireless Converter / Extender / Push Push/Converter functions

The bell push in this kit can be used as a standalone wirefree push. Additionally, it can be used to interface with an existing wired doorbell system or any of the following:

• A standard wired bell push

• A lit bell push and transformer

• A door or window contact

• Any device with N/O or N/C, voltage free contacts

• Any device which generates appropriate

Typical Connection

1 2 3 4 5

control signals < 24 (AC or DC)

See typical connections (C1-7). C2 is used for included door/window contacts.

Diagram Application Operation

wired bell push or 'normally open' switch/contacts

door/window contact, 'normally closed' switch/contacts

a lit push (with transformer) when switch is closed, chime will sound

landscape push/converter terminal positions

a typical wired bell or chime circuit transformer powered

converter connected to a wired bell or chime -transformer powered

converter connected to a wired bell or chime circuit - battery powered

when switch is closed, chime will sound

when switch is opened, chime will make an 'ALERT' sound

when switch is closed, chime will sound

when push is operated, chime will sound

BELL

120V

C6 C7

BELL

120V

BELL

1 2 3 4 5

Important Note: Additional wiring can be brought into the push through the grommet in the back of the push. Once the grommet has been pierced or removed, we recommend that the push is mounted indoors.

Open the bell push/converter

Using a ball point pen press at point A shown in fig 8. Remove the cover. Undo the retaining screw B and remove the back of the push.

Fig. 8

Connect the push/converter/extender to the door contacts.

Fit the Push/Converter/Extender Battery

Insert the CR2032 coin cell. Ensure the face marked ‘+’ is uppermost (Fig. 9).

CR2032CR2032

Fig. 9

Program the Push/ converter/extender to the chime

• Press the button of the chime and keep it pressed. Each Icon will light in turn. When the “!” Icon is lit, release the button.

• While the Icon is lit, separate the door contacts. The chime will play the alert sound. The Icon will flash.

Fix the door contacts to the door and door frame

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