ADT Security Services Simon Version 2 User Manual

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What You Can Change:
Options: 
Press Add in the START MENU and follow the voice prompts 
to turn an option on.
Press Delete in the START MENU to turn an option off.
Option 01 - Panel Beeps 
Panel Beeps are any beeps (including chime beeps) that 
come from the Control Panel. Panel Beeps, except for 
alarm sirens, may be disabled. See “Panel Beeps” on 
page 5. 
Option 02 - Panel Voice
Panel Voice may be disabled, except for status messages, 
open sensor responses, and when in program mode.
Option 03 - Latchkey Time
Adding this option allows you to program Latchkey Time. 
Latchkey is used to notify parents if children do not arrive 
home at a predetermined time and disarm the system.
Option 36 - Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time  
Option 37 - Sensor Activated Light Lockout Stop Time
The Control Panel will not
 turn on a light which is activated 
by a sensor, even if sensor activated lights are enabled, 
between the programmed start time (option 36) and the 
programmed stop time (option 37).
Both options must be programmed for this feature to work. 
The LIGHTS Sensor Activated button must be lit for lights 
to turn on.
Option 41 - Voice Chime
The Control Panel will verbally announce which chime sen-
sor has been tripped if the chime feature is on.
Option 42 - Speaker Level
Turn the Control Panel speaker level to the high voice level 
when the option is turned on or turn the speaker level to the 
low voice level when turned off.
Option 43 - Pager Phone Number
Up to 22 digits, including pauses, may be programmed for 
the pager phone number.
Add 3 or 4 pauses to the end of the phone number to 
ensure the complete pager message will be received. 
Press the Te s t button to program a pause into the phone 
number.
The Control Panel will call the pager to indicate:
•No activity - The no activity time period is programmed 
by your installer. A no activity alarm is called in if the pro-
grammed amount of time passes, the Control Panel is 
subdisarmed, disarmed, or doors and windows armed, 
and no activity has occurred (a key has not been 
pressed or a sensor has not been tripped). Tripping of 
non-intrusion chime sensors is not considered activity.  
•Latchkey - A latchkey report is called when the system 
is not disarmed by a predetermined time. The latchkey time is programmed by the user - Option 03. Latchkey 
must be enabled when arming.
•Phone Test - A phone test report is called in when a 
phone test has been performed. 
•Disarming -  A disarming report is called in when the 
system is disarmed. This option is programmed by your 
installer.
•Arming - An arming report is called in when the system 
is armed. This option is programmed by your installer. 
•Fail to Disarm - A fail to disarm report is called in when 
the system is not disarmed by the time programmed by 
the installer.
•Fail to Arm - A fail to arm report is called in when the 
system is not armed by the time programmed by the 
installer.
•AC Power Failures - An AC power failure is called in 15 
minutes after loss of power.
•AC Power Restoral - A restoral will be reported when 
power is restored.
•Alarms - Alarm resports include: Emergency, Intrusion, 
and Fire. 
Sensor Test or Phone Test . A sensor test or phone 
test can be performed by following the instructions given in the 
section labeled “Manual Tests--What You Need to Test” on 
page 15 of this manual. 
Access Codes. Your security system has a master 
access code, access codes 1-5, and a panic code. The mas-
ter code is used for disarming and programming your system. 
Access codes 1-5 are generally used for children or as tem-
porary codes for a babysitter or service personnel and may 
be used only for disarming. The panic code may be entered 
to disarm or subdisarm the system in a non-medical emer-
gency situation. The Control Panel will call the central station, 
but there will be no indication of an alarm at the Control 
Panel.
Note: Because different codes can be entered using the 
same button presses you have to use caution when program-
ming the panic code. You need to ensure that the panic code 
does not use the same button presses as other access 
codes. For example if the master code is 1234, do not pro-
gram the panic code to be 2244. The Control Panel would 
interpret these codes to be the same code.   
Time Activated Lights. Lights may be put on a time 
schedule.
Entry/Exit Activated Lights. Lights will turn on for the 
delay period.
Sensor Activated Lights. Lights will turn on for 4 min-
utes after a sensor is tripped.
Set Clock. If the panel loses power, the clock must be set.
House Code. The house code programmed into the 
panel should match the housecode set on lamp, appliance, 
and garage door modules.
Programming Your System 
						

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Programming Using Panel Decals (Upper Decal and Lower Decal)  
The programming decals are visible when you open the Control Panel cover. These decals are designed to make system pro-
gramming easier for you. Always begin by choosing a button from the START MENU. Follow the voice prompts and flow arrows 
to complete the desired task. Notice the button flow diagrams under Instruction Summary to the right of the buttons and on 
the lower 
decal.
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8988G38A.DSF 
						

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Step by Step Programming Instructions
Use the following instructions to access the programming but-
tons and programming decals.
1.Open the Control Panel Cover by pressing the plastic 
latch on the top of the Control Panel.
When you open the cover you will immediately be 
prompted by the Control Panel voice to use the red num-
bered keys to enter your ID. 
2.Enter Your Access Code.
The Master access code is 1-2-3-4 when the panel is 
shipped. You should change it to a code known only 
by you. 
3. The system voice will prompt you to begin with the 
START MENU. The START MENU is located on the left 
side of the upper decal. 
The START MENU includes the following buttons: 
Add
Delete
Cancel
Te s t
Clock Set
Press the appropriate button.
4. After pressing a button on the START MENU the system 
voice will prompt you to then use the MAIN MENU.
The MAIN MENU includes the following buttons: 
Option #
Sensor/Remote
Access Code
Light Control
Press the appropriate button.
Depending on the button you pressed, the system will prompt 
you to continue by pressing other buttons on the panel. 
How to Change an Access Code
1.Open the cover of the Control Panel.
2. The panel voice prompts you to 
Use red numbered keys 
to enter 4-digit ID. 
Enter your master access code 
using the red numbered keys.
3. The panel voice prompts you to 
Please select from 
START MENU.
 Press the Add button on the START 
MENU.
4. The panel voice prompts you to
 Select from MAIN 
MENU.
  Press the Access Code button on the MAIN 
MENU.
5. The panel voice responds with 
Master Code, press again 
for next access code or DONE to select or CANCEL to 
quit. 
Press the access code button again to hear the next 
access code. When you hear the access code you wish 
to change press the DONE Button
.
6.Enter 4 new numbers using the red numbered keys.7.Close the Control Panel cover.
How to Delete an Access Code
1.Open the cover of the Control Panel.
2. The panel voice prompts you to 
Use red numbered keys 
to enter 4-digit ID. 
Enter your master access code 
using the red numbered keys.
3. The panel voice prompts you to 
Please select from 
START MENU.
 Press the Delete button on the START 
MENU.
4. The panel voice prompts you to
 Select from MAIN 
MENU.
  Press the Access Code button on the MAIN 
MENU.
5. The panel voice responds with 
Access Code 1, press 
again for next access code or DONE to select or CAN-
CEL to quit. 
Press the access code button again to hear 
the next access code. When you hear the access code 
you wish to delete, press the DONE Button
. The panel 
voice responds with 
Access Code X deleted. 
6.Close the Control Panel cover.
Options
* See “Option 43 - Pager Phone Number” on page 11 The following is a table of options you can change. See  “What 
You Can Change:” on page 11 for a description of these op-
tions.
Option #AddDelete
1 - Panel Beeps On Off
2 - Panel Voice On Off
3 - Latchkey Time 12am - 11:59 pm Off
36 - Sensor Activated 
Light Lockout Start Time12am - 11:59 pm Off
37- Sensor Activated Light 
Lockout Stop Time12am - 11:59 pm Off
41 - Chime Voice On Off
42 - Speaker Volume 
High/LowHigh Low
43 - Pager Phone Number Up to 22 digits* Off
8988G25B.DS4
8988G45B.DS4
Delete Access CodeDelete 
						

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Automatic Control Panel Testing--What the 
System Tests for You
Your security system is able to automatically test itself for:
• Power failures
• Low batteries
• Non-working sensors
• Communication troubles with the Central Monitoring Sta-
tion
Trouble Beeps. When your security system detects one 
of the problems above, interior sirens sound trouble beeps 
rapidly six times, and then again every minute, until the trouble 
condition is corrected.
If you do a status check by pressing the SYSTEM STATUS 
button twice or change the system from being armed to dis-
armed or disarmed to armed, the beeps will stop. If the prob-
lem is not corrected, beeps start again 4 hours later.
AC Power Failure. This condition occurs if your security 
system has been accidentally unplugged or if there has been 
an AC power outage. The backup battery will take over. If AC 
power is not restored within 15 seconds, the Control Panel will 
go dark and alert you with trouble beeps. If you press any but-
ton, the display will light and pressing SYSTEM STATUS 
twice will confirm the AC power failure. If AC power is not re-
stored within 15 minutes, the system will call the central mon-
itoring station (if programmed by installer). The backup 
battery, if fully charged, will last for 18 - 24 hours with no AC 
power.
System Battery Failure. This condition occurs if the 
emergency backup battery has been drained. Trouble beeps 
will start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press the 
SYSTEM STATUS button twice to hear the trouble message. 
If your AC power is not working, your security system will shut 
down once the battery is drained. The Control Panel battery 
should be replaced once a year if using a 9V Ultralife battery.
Sensor Failure. This condition occurs if a sensor is not 
communicating with the Control Panel. Trouble beeps will 
start and the SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press the 
SYSTEM STATUS button twice to hear which sensor(s) have trouble. Perform sensor tests. It may be necessary for you to 
call your security system dealer if the problem continues. 
Sensor Low Battery. This condition occurs if a system 
sensor has a low battery. The sensor may still be communicat-
ing with the Control Panel. Trouble beeps will start and the 
SYSTEM STATUS button will light. Press the SYSTEM STA-
TUS button twice to hear which sensor(s) have trouble. It may 
be necessary for you to call your security system dealer to re-
solve this problem. Some sensor batteries can be replaced by 
the homeowner. 
Fail-To-Communicate. This condition occurs if your se-
curity system cannot communicate to the central monitoring 
station. Your system will try to report to the central monitoring 
station 8 times before it tells you there is a Fail-To-Communi-
cate problem. Trouble beeps will start and the SYSTEM STA-
TUS button will light. Press the SYSTEM STATUS button 
twice to hear the trouble message. It may be necessary for 
you to call your security system dealer if the problem contin-
ues.
Sensor Open. This condition occurs if a door or window is 
open, or a system sensor has been disturbed or tampered and 
not reset properly.  For example, a Motion Sensor may be off 
the wall or a Door/Window Sensor cover may have been re-
moved from the sensor. Your system will indicate this condi-
tion to you by causing the SYSTEM STATUS button to light. 
When you press this button twice, the system responds with 
Sensor # Name open. Correct the problem by resetting the 
sensor. If this condition continues call your security system 
dealer
Option 50 Detected.   Call your security system dealer.
Module 1 or 2 Failure. Call your security system deal-
er.
System Access Alarm. The Control Panel cover was 
opened while the system was armed.
Silencing Trouble Beeps
Pressing the SYSTEM STATUS button twice or 
changing from armed to disarmed or disarmed to 
armed while the system has a trouble condition 
stops the trouble beeps. Trouble beeps begin again 
4 hours later, in some cases, unless the trouble 
condition is corrected.
Clearing System Status
If a trouble condition is corrected, press the SYSTEM 
STATUS button twice, listen to the status message, then 
disarm the system to clear system status. If the trouble 
condition was a low CPU battery, perform a sensor test. 
The SYSTEM STATUS button should turn off if all trou-
ble conditions have been corrected.
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Manual Tests--What You Need to Test
As an added safeguard, there are system tests you should do 
yourself on a regular basis. The Control Panel cover in the 
lower left corner reminds you to 
TEST WEEKLY. 
Sensors
You can test sensors
 one at a time to make sure they are 
sending strong signals to the Control Panel (see Testing Sen-
sors paragraph).
Communication
You can also test the communication
 between your system 
and the Central Monitoring Station (see Testing Communica-
tion paragraph).
Testing Sensors 
You should test the security system at least once each week.
To perform the sensor test:
1. Open the Control Panel Cover.
2. Enter the master access code.
3. Press the Te s t button once, the Control Panel will say 
Sensor Te s t.
4. Press the DONE button.
The panel will voice prompt you with a list of your programmed 
sensors that you need to test. The panel will start with sensor 
1 and say 
Test sensor 1, sensor name.
When you trip a sensor and it communicates successfully it 
will be removed from the list. You may trip the sensors in any 
order. The sensor test has a 4 minute time out that resets with 
each sensor trip.
After all sensors have been successfully tested, the Control 
Panel will say 
Sensor test complete, press DONE. Press 
DONE. The Control Panel will say 
Sensor test ok.
If any of the sensors did not test successfully and you want to 
terminate the test, press DONE. The Control Panel will say 
Sensor test canceled or failure. If a sensor test fails, call your 
security dealer.
Use the following table to trip sensors.
Testing Communication 
Test communication with your central monitoring station and 
the pager at least once per week to make sure you have the 
proper telephone connection between your system and the 
central monitoring station.
To perform a phone test:
1. Open the Control Panel cover.
2. Enter the master access code.
3. Press the Te s t button twice, the Control Panel will say 
Phone Te s t.
4. Press the DONE button.
The Control Panel will say 
Phone test is on twice. If the test is 
successful the Control Panel will say 
Phone test ok within 3 
minutes. The Control Panel will say 
Phone test is on three 
times if you have a pager. Your pager will display 101 101 if 
the phone test to the pager was successful. If the test is un-
successful, the SYSTEM STATUS button will light and the 
Control Panel will say 
Phone communication failure within 10 
minutes. If a phone test fails, call your security system dealer.
NOTE: If your system is not connected to a central moni-
toring station, and you don’t use a pager, you won’t be 
able to perform the phone test. Sensor Tripping Instructions:
SensorDo This
Door/Window Open the secured door or win-
dow
Freeze Apply ice to the sensor. Do not 
allow the sensor to get wet
Water Press a wet rag or wet finger 
over both of the round, gold-
plated terminals on the underside 
of the sensor
Carbon Monoxide 
AlarmUnplug the CO Alarm. Plug it 
back in, then press the TEST/
RESET button until the unit 
beeps 6 times
Glass Guard Tap the glass 3 or 4 inches from 
the sensor
Motion Sensor Avoid the Motion Sensor’s view 
for 5 minutes, then enter its view
Rate-of-Rise Heat 
DetectorRub your hands together until 
warm, then place one hand on 
the detector for 30 seconds
Shock Tap the glass twice, away from 
the sensor. Wait at least 30 sec-
onds before testing again
Smoke Press and hold the test button 
until the system sounds trans-
mission beeps
Panic Buttons Press and hold the appropriate 
panic button(s) for 3 seconds
KeyChain Touch-
padPress and hold LOCK and 
UNLOCK simultaneously for 3 
seconds
Remote Handheld 
Touchpad and 
Touchtalk 2-Way 
RF TouchpadPress and hold the 2 EMER-
GENCY buttons simultaneously 
for 3 seconds
SWS Unplug the SWS, plug the unit 
back in Sensor Tripping Instructions:
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Your Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan
Planning for Emergencies
This section describes what you can do to plan ahead for an 
emergency:
• Emergency Planning 
• Your Floor Plan
Emergency Planning
Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should devel-
op plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency situations. 
Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include 
the following:
• Understand how to use your security system
• Know the normal state of doors and windows; open, 
closed, or locked.
• Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.)
• Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to 
the touch.
• Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape.
• Meet at a designated outdoor location.
• Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if 
there is a fire.
• Notify the fire department from a neighbor’s phone.
• Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they 
hear sirens in the house.
• If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not 
enter. Call for emergency assistance from a neighbor ’s 
phone.
Your Floor Plan
Use the following guidelines when drawing your floor plan:
• Show all building levels.
• Show exits from each room (two exits per room are rec-
ommended).
• Show the location of all security system components.
• Show the location of any fire extinguishers. 
						

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Alarm System Limitations
Not even the most advanced alarm system can guarantee protection against burglary, fire, or environmental problems.
All alarm systems are subject to possible compromise or failure-to-warn for a variety of reasons.
• If sirens are not placed within hearing range of persons sleeping or in remote parts of the premises, or if they are placed 
behind doors or other obstacles.
• If intruders gain access through unprotected points of entry or areas where sensors have been bypassed.
• If intruders have the technical means of bypassing, jamming, or disconnecting all or part of the system.
• If power to sensors is inadequate or disconnected.
• If freeze or any environmental sensors are not located in areas where the appropriate condition can be detected.
• If smoke does not reach a Smoke Sensor. For example, Smoke Sensors cannot detect smoke in chimneys, walls, roofs, or 
smoke blocked by a closed door. Sensors may not detect smoke in other levels of the building. Sensors may not warn in 
time when fires are caused by smoking in bed, explosions, improper storage of flammables, overloaded electrical circuits, 
or other hazardous conditions.
• If telephone lines are out of service. Telephone lines are also vulnerable to compromise by any of several means.
Inadequate maintenance is the most common cause of alarm failure. Therefore, test your system at least once per week to be 
sure sensors, sirens, and phone communications are all working correctly.
Although having an alarm system may make you eligible for reduced insurance premiums, the system is no substitute for insur-
ance.
WARNING! Security system devices cannot compensate you for the loss of life or property.
Service
If you have any questions about your security system or if you ever need service, please contact your security consultant.
Company Name _____________________
Phone Number   _____________________
Address              _____________________
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Numerics
2-Way Voice Audio Session 9
2-Way Voice On-Board 4
A
AC Power Failure 11, 14
AC Power Restoral 11
Access Code, change 13
Access Code, delete 13
Access Codes 11
Alarm 6
Alarm Sirens and Lights 6
Alarm System Limitations 17
Alarm Type 6
Alarms 11
ARM Doors/Windows 5, 7, 9, 10
ARM Doors/Windows & Motion Sensors 5, 9
ARM Doors/Windows with No Entry Delay 9
ARM Doors/Windows with No Entry Delay and Motions with
Latchkey 9
ARM Motion Sensors 5, 7, 9, 10
ARM Motions with Latchkey 9
Arm with Doors or Windows Open 3
Arming 11
audio session 9
Audio Verification Module 4
Audio Verification Set 9
B
battery failure 14
Beeps 5, 14
C
Canceling Accidental Alarms 3
Change an Access Code 13
CHIME Doors 5, 8
CHIME Special Motion 5, 8
Clearing System Status 14
CODE 7
Communication test 15
Control Panel 4
D
delay, entry 5
delay, exit 5
Delete an Access Code 13
DISARM 5, 7, 9, 10
Disarm 11
Door/Window Sensors 4
E
Emergency 5, 6, 8, 10
Emergency Evacuation Floor Plan 16
Entry delay 5
Entry/Exit Activated Lights 11
Exit delay 5
F
Fail to Arm 6, 11
Fail to Disarm 6, 11
Fail-To-Communicate 14
FCC Notices 2
Fire (Temporal 3) 6
H
HOME CONTROL 8
HOME SECURITY 7
House Code 11I
Indoor Motion Sensors 4
Intrusion 6
K
KeyChain Touchpad 10
KeyChain Touchpads 4
L
Latchkey 7, 9, 11
Light 10
Light button 10
Light Lockout 11
LIGHT ON/OFF 10
light unit number 10
light unit numbers 4
LIGHTS Sensor Activated 8, 11
LIGHTS Time Activated 8
Lights Time Activated 11
limitations 17
LOCK 10
M
Master Access Code default 5
Messages to the Owner 3
messages, trouble 14
Module 1 or 2 Failure 14
Modules 4
motion sensors 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
N
No activity 11
No Entry Delay 7
O
Option 01 - Panel Beeps 11
Option 02 - Panel Voice 11
Option 03 - Latchkey Time 11
Option 36 - Sensor Activated Light Lockout Start Time 11
Option 37 - Motion Activated Light Lockout Stop Time 11
Option 41 - Voice Chime 11
Option 42 - Speaker Level 11
Option 43 - Pager Phone Number 11
Option 50 Detected. 14
Option Table 13
Outdoor Motion Sensors 4
P
pager 6
pager reports 6, 11
Panel Beeps 5
Panel Indicator Lights 6
Panel Voice Messages 5
panic code 3
Phone Commands for Remote Access 9
Phone Test 11, 15
Programming Decals 12
Programming Instructions 13
R
Remote Access 9
Remote Handheld Touchpad 10
Remote Handheld Touchpad and Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touch-
pad 4
Reports, pager 6
S
Sensor Activated Lights 8, 11
Sensor Failure 14
Sensor Low Battery 14 
						

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Sensor Open 14
Sensor Test 5, 11
sensor testing 15
Sensor Tripping Instructions 15
Sensors 4, 15
Service 17
Set Clock 11
Silencing Trouble Beeps 14
Sirens 6
Smoke Sensors 4
STAR 10
subdisarm 3, 7
System Access Alarm 14
System Battery Failure 14
SYSTEM STATUS 6, 7, 10, 14
System Status 9
SYSTEM STATUS, clearing 14
System Tests 14, 15
T
Table Alarm Type 6
Table Audio Verification Set 9
Table Numeric Pager 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
Table Options 13
Table Panel Beeps 5
Table Panel Indicator Lights 6
Table Phone Commands for Remote Access 9
Table Sensor Tripping Instructions 15
test phone 15
Testing Communication 15
Testing Sensors 5, 11, 15
Time Activated Lights 8, 11
Toggle Lights 9
touchpads 10
Touchtalk 2-Way RF Touchpad 10
Trouble Beeps 5, 14
trouble beeps, silencing 14
Trouble Messages 14
U
unit numbers 4
UNLOCK 10 
						

							How to . . .
Arm the system
– Doors & Windows
Arm the system
– Motion Sensors
Arm the system
– Doors/Windows & Motion Sensors
Activate No Entry Delay
Windows Doors &
ARM
Activate the Latchkey featureDisarm the systemSubdisarm the system
Send an alarm to the 
Central Monitoring Station
Check the system status
Set doors to ChimeSet Special Motion ChimeSet lights to time activatedSet lights to sensor activated
Open a garage door or turn 
on special lightsToggle lightsMaster Code
CONTROL PANEL
REMOTE HANDHELD &
Touchtalk 2-Way RF
TOUCHPAD
KEYCHAIN TOUCHPAD
Sensors Motion
ARMWindows
Doors &
ARM
Sensors
Motion
ARM
Windows
Doors &
ARM
Press Twice
Press Twice
Sensors Motion
ARMDISARM
+ Access Code
SYSTEM
STATUS
Press Once
Windows Doors &
ARMSensors
Motion ARM
Press Twice
Windows Doors &
ARM
Sensors
Motion
ARM
Windows Doors & ARM
Press Twice
Sensors
Motion
ARMDISARM
+ Access Code
Master Code
EMERGENCYCHIME
DOORSLIGHTS
Time
ActivatedCHIME
Special
MotionLIGHTS
Sensor
ActivatedSYSTEM
STATUSSYSTEM
STATUS
Press Twice Press & hold
for 3 seconds
Press both EMERGENCY buttons.
Press & hold for 3 seconds.
Lights on
Lights off
SYSTEM
STATUS
7 – 89 – 0
+  + 
Press Twice
Press Twice
+ Unit #
Press & hold
Press       + Master Code + 0
*
Press       + Master Code + 2
*
REMOTE PHONE CONTROLPress       + Master Code + 3
*
Press       + Master Code + 2 + 3
*
Press       + Master Code + 2 + 2
*
Press       + Master Code + 3 + 3
*
Press       + Master Code + 1
*
Press       + Master Code + 1
*
Press       + Master Code +       + 1
*
#
Press & hold 
for 3 secondsPress 3 times Press once if 
programmed Press twice
Quick Reference Table
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