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First Alert FA215 - how to replace the battery?

This home alarm keypad seems to need a new battery. We had a "low
battery" alert today. It looks like we lost the manuals.

I don't want to break the thing trying to figure out how to open it.
If you know how to replace the battery in this device, please let me
know.

Thanks for your time.
 
R

Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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The keypad doesn't have a battery in it. Instead, find the master control panel (metal cabinet attached to the wall somewhere) and
open it. Inside is a large, rechargeable battery. It's either a 12 Volt 4 AmpHour or 12 Volt 7 AmpHour model. Either one will
work but a 7 AH unit will last longer during a power outage. They're both inexpensive, retailing online or locally for about
$15-20.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
941-925-8650
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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Thanks to both of you for your quick response.

Is it reasonable for this battery to die within three and half years?

I don't recall replacing any such battery in our old house and we
stayed there for 6 years.

Thanks again for your help.
 
R

Robert L Bass

Jan 1, 1970
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Thanks to both of you for your quick response.
Is it reasonable for this battery to die within three and half years?

Yes. The last anywhere from 3 to 5 years. Occasionally one will ast longer but most don't.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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Bass Home Electronics
941-925-8650
4883 Fallcrest Circle
Sarasota · Florida · 34233
http://www.bassburglaralarms.com
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C

Crash Gordon

Jan 1, 1970
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3-5 if you're lucky


| Thanks to both of you for your quick response.
|
| Is it reasonable for this battery to die within three and half years?
|
| I don't recall replacing any such battery in our old house and we
| stayed there for 6 years.
|
| Thanks again for your help.
|
 
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