If the battery of the ADT alarm system keypad dies, then should replace it to ensure that your home security system functions as required. Changing a flat battery is a very simple task that any person can perform with the help of tools within a few minutes. You can do it yourself quite easily with some preparation and following certain steps to change the battery of the aforementioned gadgets.
What You Need
- New 9v Alkaline
- While the Philips head screwdriver is small,
Before You Begin Just make sure your alarm monitoring service provider knows that you will be changing the battery soon. They may disconnect your system to test mode to eliminate the possibility of false alarms. You can also put your system on test mode if you know how to, with your master code, using the test button.
Before installation, it is advisable to take the new 9v battery and check its efficiency using a battery tester. If it tests well, there is no need to replace the battery since it can take some time before it becomes bad.
Locate Access Panel ADT keypads usually include a small compartment that is easily removable with a screwdriver on the back or the side of the device. This panel may have a screw or snap on it at this point. A Phillips head screwdriver might be required to unscrew if present for opening the device. If there are no screws for you to unscrew, then you need to look for grooves or dips along the edges of the panel that you can use the screwdriver to pry open. Handle with care to avoid scratching or damaging the plastic casing of the product.
When you take off the access panel just place it somewhere away from where you are working since it is sensitive.
Remove Old Battery It will be possible to see red and black power input wires that are connected to 9v battery terminals. The holder involves a gentle holding of the battery and then tilting it to be slid out of the holder. Do not pull wires.
Search for compounds like rust at the wire connectors or the battery terminals. This can be achieved by using rubbing alcohol on a cotton pad to clean the contact lens if there is some sort of buildup to get a good connection.
Connect and insert the new battery for the camera; Hold the new 9v alkaline battery with its terminals laying down correctly to correlate with the wires. Make sure that the red wire connector on the positive terminal and the black wire on the negative terminal are snipped. Reinsert the battery back into the holder channel and make sure the contacts of the back of the keypad touch the battery poles.
If your keypad is fitted with a battery holder that snaps into position and locks the battery in position, then it should snap properly. Cover the access panel and close it smoothly if it fits back properly then use the screw if it was fitted. If not, simply apply slight pressure to help it secure back into its rightful position.
Test Operation If you have set the system to the test mode earlier, use your master code to key in on the keypad and press the off button. If the change was successful the new battery icon should appear on the screen. The setup of the system should be tested by arming and disarming the system to confirm that all functions, status indications as well as alarm tones are properly operational.
Contact ADT Monitoring Alert your ADT monitoring center that you would like to take the system off test mode. Assure the representative you were able to address the expired battery issue which they informed you has been an issue. A monitoring professional will always put you in a position where he or she will arm as well as disarm the system observing signals that indicate that the system is in the correct working order as required.
Key Takeaways It is important to know that it is easy for you to change batteries on ADT alarm keypads and to test the system as well. However, if the repair problem requires more details, trained ADT technicians should handle equipment service. Measures such as notifying the monitoring service, which are taken to ensure that safety is observed also prevent false alarms from being made. In general, be cautious when it is time to replace the batteries as they are crucial for the functioning of your home security.
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