UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation Inc 841-PANIC User Manual

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Use the following diagram and instructions when replac-
ing the battery or cover.

Caution!
To avoid an alarm condition you must place the panel in 
sensor test mode before changing the battery. 

You must be free of all static electricity before handling the 
transmitter circuit board. Touch a grounded, bare metal sur-
face before touching the circuit board, or wear a grounding 
strap.

To Replace the Battery:
1. Disassemble the help button by removing the four 

screws on the back of the help button and separate the 
cover and base. 

2. Remove the old battery from its holder and install the 

new battery, observing polarity.

3. Reassemble the help button. Make sure to line up the 

LED indicator bump on the cover with the LED on the 
PCB.

Caution!
If the board is not correctly lined up with the cover, it can 
create stress on the plastic. Be careful not to bend or break 
the rectangular snap-on latch supports when reassembling 
the help button. 
Caution!
Be sure to assemble the help button correctly to ensure 
water resistance. Inspect the rubber o-ring before assembly 
and be especially careful not to nick or damage it.

4. Test the help button as described in “Testing the Help 

Button” section.

To Replace the Cover:
Order the Accessory Kit (Part No. 60-968) to obtain a 
new cover.

1. Disassemble the help button by removing the four 

screws on the back of the help button and separate the 
cover and base. 

2. Reassemble the help button using the new cover. 

Make sure to line up the LED indicator bump on the 
cover with the LED on the PCB.

Lithium Battery Disposal
Expired Lithium batteries are considered hazardous 
waste. Be sure to properly dispose of old batteries. Con-
tact your local government for hazardous waste disposal 
regulations.