Re: Checking out a left-behind Ademco

[Milhouse Van Houten <none@xxxxxxxxx>]

runderwo@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>Moved into a house where the owner left behind an Ademco system.  I
>don't see any identifying marks on or in the panel or on the box.  I
>downloaded all the Ademco manuals but I'm not sure which one
>applies... the Vista 20p looks "close" but it's hard to tell from the
>pictures.  What would be tell-tale identification marks?  And how do I
>get into the box without the proper key?  I would like to see what
>shape the battery is in if nothing else.



Just drill the lock or pop the can with a screwdriver.  You can close
it back by using screws in the side of the lid (holes already there).

On the circuit board there will be a sticker identifying the panel
model.  You can get a batt. @ Radio Shack or an electronics supply
house.