ARLEC DCS02 Wired Compact Door Chime Kit Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- ARLEC
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ARLEC DCS02 Wired Compact Door Chime Kit
Product Information:
- Product Name: Door Chime Kit Wired Compact
- Model Number: CPIN002257/2
- Installation Instructions: DCS02
Features:
- Traditional Ding-Dong sound
- Easy to install (fixing screws included)
- Modern styling
- Battery operated
- Requires 4X C batteries (Alkaline battery type recommended – not supplied)
- 240 volt operation with a 12 volt Bell and Chime Transformer (Arlec 62999 recommended)
Package Contents:
- Chime unit
- Bell press
- 8 metres of connecting bell press cable
- 4 fixing screws and rawl plugs
- 10 cable holder plugs and nails
Product Usage Instructions
Installation:
- Before drilling any holes in the wall, ensure that there are no cables or pipes near the drilling area that may be accidentally damaged.
- Select suitable positions for the bell press and chime unit.
- Arrange to run the cable between these positions by suitable means.
Operation by Battery:
- Remove the front cover of the bell press to reveal the mounting holes.
- Fit the ends of the connecting bell press cable under the screw terminals on the rear of the bell press, ensuring one wire end is under each screw terminal. Do not allow the bare ends of the wires to twist around and bridge across the gap between the terminals.
- Fit the bell press in position using the screws provided. Snap on the front cover.
- Remove the front cover of the chime unit by pulling it straight off.
- Run the connecting bell press cable through from the rear, via one of the holes nearer the center.
- Screw the wires under terminal screw number 1 and 2 on the chime unit, ensuring that the cable does not touch each other and cause a short circuit.
- Fix the chime unit in position via the mounting holes, using screws provided. The chime must be mounted vertically with the marking pointing up.
- Insert four C size batteries into the chime unit, observing the polarity markings.
- Refit the chime cover and test by pushing the bell press. The expected battery life using alkaline batteries is up to approximately three years.
Operation by Transformer:
Your chime can alternatively operate from a transformer, eliminating the need for batteries.
- Ensure you have a suitable transformer for chimes with a rating of 12 volts, 1 amp (Arlec model 62999 recommended).
- Refer to Fig. C for the wiring diagram when using a transformer.
- Connect the bell press cable to terminal 0 and 1 on the chime unit.
- Connect the power supply wire from the transformer to terminal
1 and 3 on the chime unit, ensuring that the cable does not touch each other and cause a short circuit.
Arlec Warranty:
This guarantee is in addition to and does not take away from any other
rights and remedies you may have under any relevant law.
Installation Instructions
- Traditional Ding-Dong sound
- Easy to install (fixing screws included)
- Modern styling
- Battery operated. Requires 4X C batteries
- Alkaline battery type recommended (not supplied)
- 240 volt operation with a 12 volt Bell and Chime Transformer
- (Arlec 62999 recommended)
Door chime consists of:
- Chime unit
- Bell press
- 8 metres of connecting bell press cable
- 4 fixing screws and rawl plugs
- 10 cable holder plugs and nails
Installation
IMPORTANT: Before drilling any holes in the wall, please make sure there are not any cables or pipes near the drilling area that you may accidentally damage or risk of injuries.
NOTE: The volume of the chime will reduce for the length of the bell
press cable used.
Maximum length of bell wire installed should be less than 8 metres.
For more than 8 metres installation, a thicker copper wire is recommended.
WARNING: Never install with both batteries and transformer together.
This unit is suitable for LOW VOLTAGE USE ONLY. DO NOT connect directly to the
mains.
If in any doubt, always consult a qualified electrician.
Select suitable positions for the bell press and chime unit.
Arrange to run the cable between these positions by suitable means.
Hints:
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The bell press should ideally be mounted near the door at about waist height or a little higher
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The chime unit should be mounted on an internal wall, preferably high up on the wall.
Do not mount directly to the door. -
The connecting cable can be fed through the wall cavity, or run neatly along edges of architraves or railings. Select positions for the bell press and chime unit that will assist in keeping the wiring run as neat and concealed as possible.
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The chime unit must be mounted vertically.
Operation by battery
Remove the front cover of the bell press to reveal the mounting holes. Fit the
ends of the connecting bell press cable under the screw terminals on the rear
of the bell press, one wire end under each screw terminal.
Ensure that the bare ends of the wires do not twist around and bridge across
the gap between the terminals.
Fit the bell press in position using the screws provided.
Snap on the front cover.
Remove the front cover of the chime unit by pulling it straight off. Run the
connecting bell press cable through from the rear, via one of the holes nearer
the centre and screw the wires under terminal screw number 1 and 2 as shown in
Fig. B. When connecting the cable to each terminal, make sure the cable does
not touch each other and cause a short circuit.
Fix the chime unit in position via the mounting holes, using screws provided.
The chime must be mounted vertically,with the marking “ “pointing up, as shown
in Fig. B.
Fit four ”C“ size batteries, observing the polarity markings.
Refit the chime cover and test by pushing bell press.
Expected battery life using alkaline batteries is up to approximately three
years.
Operation by transformer
Your chime can alternatively operate from a transformer, so that you never
need to buy batteries.
The transformer must be suitable for chimes, and have a rating of 12 volts, 1
amp.
Arlec model 62999 is recommended.
Wiring diagram when using transformer is shown in Fig. C below.
Connect the bell press cable to terminal 0 and 1, and then connect the power
supply wire from the transformer to terminal 1 and 3, when connecting the
cable to different terminal, make sure the cable does not touch each other and
cause a short circuit.
Arlec Warranty
Arlec guarantees this product against defects of materials and workmanship for
a period of 12 months from the date of purchase provided the product is used
for its proper purpose, in accordance with Arlec’s recommendations and within
such voltage and current limits as are specified by Arlec in relation to the
product. Arlec will at its own option and cost make good, or replace this
product with the same or similar product and return it to you, or provide a
credit for any product manufactured or supplied by it, which proves to be
defective within the limits set out above provided that no repairs,
alterations or modifications to the product have been undertaken or attempted
by anyone, other than Arlec or its authorized agents. Should you wish to make
a claim under this guarantee, the product and proof of purchase must be
returned pre-paid by you to the place of purchase.
This guarantee is in addition to and does not take away from any other rights
and remedies you may have under any relevant law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Excludes Batteries
Please retain your proof of purchase for all warranty claims.
For all Sales & Warranty enquiries
Arlec Australia Pty Ltd. (A.C.N. 009 322 105)
Building 3, 31-41 Joseph Street,
Blackburn North, Victoria, 3130
P.O. Box 1065, Blackburn North LPO
Blackburn North, 3130
Phone (03) 9982 5111
Fax 1300 360 650
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