Re: C&K 238 - battery change problem...

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

koutatelazzo wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I own an old C&K system 238, found in my home when I bought it three
> years ago. The keypads have always reported "System trouble - Low
> battery level".
>
> Yesterday eventually I bought a new battery (Pb sealed - 12 V - 7 Ah)
> to replace the old one. When I opened the central cover, no alarm
> sounded; I extracted the old one and installed the new one. I was not
> sure of the correct installation, so I try to disconnect the negative
> pole of the newly replaced battery, and the alarm sounded (Alarm zone:
> "Tamper"). I reconnected the negative, closed the central cover and
> the alarm stopped after about 30 sec.
>
> Today the message was still "System trouble - low battery level". The
> central was quite warm, and so the battery (i opened once more the
> cover to check battery temperature, without any alarm this time).
>
> What is the problem? Is the battery recharging or should I have
> charged it before inserting in my alarm? Why the alarm sounded?
>
> Thank you for any help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andrea
>


If you're in GB (as I believe you are) then there is another battery
located in the siren enclosure on the outside of your house.  You're
going to have to have it replaced by a professional.  Powering down your
system (as another poster suggested) won't clear the system of battery
trouble.