How do I disconnect my battery from my alarm?
How to Disconnect the Low Battery Alarm on a Home Alarm System
- Locate the alarm panel.
- Open the alarm panel door by unlatching the clip on the center side of the door.
- Pull the latches, which are located on both sides of the battery, down to release the battery from the panel.
When to disconnect a low battery alarm system?
Disconnecting your low battery alarm can be as easy as replacing the battery. Your home alarm system will make beeping sounds when the backup battery has been drained. This is usually the case whenever the panel is not receiving any power and cannot turn on.
How do you remove a battery from a home alarm system?
Remove one of the leads from the battery by wiggling the connector from side to side while pulling. For all-in-one panels, the battery can usually be unplugged where it connects to the main circuit board.
What kind of battery does an alarm system need?
When a battery is getting too weak and needs replacing, your system may send you an alert or show ‘Lo Bat’ on the keypad display. The Alarm Panel requires (1) 12 volt, 4, 5, 7 or 8 Amp Hours Sealed Lead Acid battery. The size of the battery depends upon your specific panel and the types of equipment you have installed on your system.
When does an old alarm system need to be replaced?
When the battery is low or dead in an old alarm system, the system will start beeping to alert you that it needs to be replaced. If your battery is low, it will either need to be disconnected or replaced.
Remove one of the leads from the battery by wiggling the connector from side to side while pulling. For all-in-one panels, the battery can usually be unplugged where it connects to the main circuit board.
When the battery is low or dead in an old alarm system, the system will start beeping to alert you that it needs to be replaced. If your battery is low, it will either need to be disconnected or replaced.
Is it possible to disable the alarm system in your home?
Call a local alarm company out to open the lid for you. This will cost you a service call charge, but it may be worth it depending on your stress and (dis)comfort level. The alternative to disconnecting power is to locate and disconnect all keypads, sirens, and other sounders to silence the system.
Where is the back up battery on an alarm system?
Once the panel is open, locate the back-up battery. For standard alarm systems, this will be a brick-like unit resting in the bottom of the enclosure. Remove one of the leads from the battery by wiggling the connector from side to side while pulling.