Wiring The Power Transformer; Resetting Memory To Factory Defaults - GE Simon XTi Installation Manual

cable black and white (or yellow) wires. Use weatherproof
wire connectors for these splices.
4. Connect the four-conductor cable green and red wires to
the Telco block TIP (+) and red to RING (-) posts.
5. Connect the phone cord included with the panel to the
RJ31X and the panel LINE jack.
Full line seizure wiring with one premises phone
If a single phone is all that exists on the premises, full line
seizure can be accomplished without an RJ31X.
1. Disconnect the phone from the premises phone jack and
plug it into the panel PHONE jack. This jack is
disconnected automatically whenever the panel reports.
2. Connect the included phone cord to the panel LINE jack
and the premises phone jack.
If a customer adds phones or other phone devices to another
phone jack, full line seizure no longer exists. Inform them to
contact you if they want to add a phone or other device so that
you can rewire for full line seizure by adding an RJ31X.

Wiring the power transformer

Connect the power transformer to the two 9 VAC in terminals
(4 and 5) on the panel. Do not plug in the transformer at this
time. When applying power to the panel, connect the battery
first, and then plug in the AC power transformer. This
sequence prevents a battery fault condition.
Note: System can only be powered up using AC power, not
battery power. The red battery icon may appear when the
system first powers up and will disappear after some time.
To remove and install the backup battery (6 VDC, 2.1 Ah):
Note: It is recommended that the backup battery be replaced
every 3-5 years.
1. Remove AC power from the panel.
2. Disconnect the existing battery from the battery connector.
3. Remove the existing battery by reaching under the battery
with a finger and pulling up.
Note: Do not try to push the plastic latch back to remove
the battery.
4. Insert the new battery into the battery compartment and
snap into place.
5. Plug the battery connector into the panel.
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CAUTION: Do not connect the battery until you are ready
to power up the panel.
ATTENTION: Ne branchez pas la batterie tant que vous n'êtes
pas prêt à mettre le panneau sous tension.

Resetting memory to factory defaults

If you need to reset memory to factory defaults, follow the
steps below.
To reset the panel to factory defaults:
1. Remove the trim ring.
2. Open the panel chassis.
3. Unplug the transformer and disconnect the battery.
4. Press and hold the reset button (D in Figure 1 on page 2)
on the center of the panel.
5. Plug in the transformer to the panel while holding the reset
button and keeping the panel cover open.
6. Release the button.
7. Plug in the battery and close the panel chassis.
8. Replace the trim ring.
Applying AC power
Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or that it is
not part of a ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI).
Note: For Canadian installations, plug the transformer into the
wall outlet.
1. Remove the center screw from the outlet cover plate and
hold the cover plate in place.
WARNING: Use extreme caution when securing the
transformer to a metal outlet cover. You could receive a
serious shock if a metal outlet cover drops down onto the
prongs of the plug.
AVERTISSEMENT: Faite preuve d'une extrême prudence
quand vous fixez le transformateur sur une plaque
métallique. Vous pourriez recevoir un choc grave si la
plaque métallique touche aux broches du transformateur.
2. Plug the transformer into the lower receptacle of the outlet
so that the hole in the transformer tab lines up with the
outlet cover screw hole.
3. Insert the cover plate screw through the transformer tab
and the outlet cover plate. Tighten the screw.
Note: Upon initial installation, the battery may not be fully
charged for as long as 36 hours. A low battery icon will be
present and trouble beeps will sound until the battery is
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