GE 19297 Wireless Doorbell User Manual

GE 19297 Wireless Doorbell

Installation instructions

• Required Tools: Small flat blade screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, and 1/16″ and 3/32″ drill bit (not included).
• The wireless doorbell kit has two components:

Installing a battery in the push button (transmitter)

1. Remove the front cover of the push button housing by pushing a flat-blade screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of the push button housing (See Figure 1).
2. Install the CR2032 battery (included) with the positive (+) side up.
3. Keep the front cover off the push button until melody selection is complete.
   NOTE: The doorbell and push button(s) have been electronically paired during production. Once the battery is installed in the push button and doorbell receiver, press the push button(s) to ensure that the push button(s) cause the doorbell to operate.
   • IF the doorbell DOES NOT SOUND, SEE TROUBLESHOOTING. Melody Selection Setting (your doorbell will have either 2 or 8 melodies). Select the melody by pushing the Melody Selection Button located inside the push button housing (See Figure 1). Press and release the melody selection button until you hear the

Table 1 – 2 Melody Doorbell

1. Dingdong
2. Westminster

Table 2 – 8 Melody Doorbell

1. Dingdong
2. Westminster
3. Knocks (3 times)
4. Fanfare
5. Mozart
6. Good Vibes
7. Patriotic
8. Tango

Volume Adjustment

There are four volume settings on this doorbell.

1. To adjust the volume, press and release the pairing button on the doorbell or press the push button to play the melody.
2. While the melody is playing, press and release the volume button on the doorbell to select the desired sound level. Push button (transmitter) mounting instructions
   NOTE: Avoid mounting on metal surfaces, as it may result in a reduced range of transmission. Do not mount in an area exposed to direct rain. Push buttons are typically mounted at the same height as the door knob or handle (between 36″ and 44″ above the floor).

Permanent push button (transmitter) mounting instructions

1. Remove the front cover of the push button (See Figure 1).
2. Before mounting, choose a mounting location that is no further than 150 feet from the doorbell unit location. Place the push button where you would like to mount it and test with the doorbell as close to its final location as possible. If it works, continue with mounting the button. If it does not work, see TROUBLESHOOTING.
3. Hold the back plate of the push button in the selected location with the arrow on the back plate pointing up.
4. Using the 1/16″ drill bit, drill a hole through the back plate of the push button (See Figure 3 — Mounting hole locations) and into the surface of the selected location.
5. Secure with the two screws provided.
6. Press the front housing onto the back cover.
7. Test operation. If the doorbell does not work, see TROUBLESHOOTING

Temporary push button (transmitter) mounting instructions

1. Clean the mounting location for the push button with a mixture of 50% water and 50% isopropyl alcohol.
2. Remove protective backing from one side of the adhesive pad and attach it to the back plate of the push button.
3. Remove protective backing from the other side of the adhesive pad and press the back plate to the cleaned mounting location. Hold in place for a few seconds to
   allow for a secure bond.

Doorbell (receiver) mounting instructions

NOTE: Avoid mounting on metal surfaces, as it may result in a reduced range of reception.

1. Select doorbell mounting location.
2. Using the doorbell mounting template on the package, insert the card and drill two holes with 3/32″ drill bit in the marked keyhole slot locations (See Figure 2).
3. Insert the two included 3x25mm screws into the holes, with the screw heads extending
   about ¼” from the mounting surface.
4. Place the doorbell unit’s keyhole slots over the screws and press down on the doorbell unit to secure it.
   • Extra doorbell receivers and push buttons are available at www.byjasco.com

Troubleshooting

If the doorbell does not work:

1. Make sure the push button switch is pressed down and held for at least 1 second.
2. Verify battery installation is correct, noting polarity.
3. Try a fresh battery in the push button.
4. Make sure the doorbell is no further than 150 feet away from the push button.
5. Ensure the push button is not mounted on metal, near metal studs or near the floor.
6. Try a new location for the doorbell.
7. If the doorbell and push button(s) do not operate, repeat the electronic pairing process of the push button(s) to the doorbell in steps A-F below:
   • A. To clear settings: press and hold the pairing button on the bottom of the doorbell while installing the third battery.
   • B. Once the last battery is installed, release the pairing button.
   • C. Press and hold the pairing button again. You will hear the “Dingdong” melody twice, and then the double beep to alert you the doorbell is ready to pair with the push button. Release the pairing button.
   • D. Press and release the push button (See Figure 4). You will hear one beep letting you know the doorbell accepted the signal.
   • E. Wait 10 seconds and you will hear the double beep again to alert you the doorbell is now paired with the push button.
   • F. Press the push button to test.

• Functional range may be adversely affected by one or more of the following factors: weather, radio frequency interference, low transmitter battery or obstructions between the transmitter and receiver.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.
• FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

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