Re: Problem with Scantronic avenger VI

[Jim <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Aug 26, 9:43=A0pm, Euh <Euh...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Im thinking along same line you are jim could be battery av6000 is
> > pretty old panel.
>
> I opened the control panel and there is indeed a big battery (Exaltor
> 12V5AH). On the battery itself, it's
> written that it should be changed every 3-5 years.
> We certainly never did it (for a good 6 years at least).
>
> Touching it, the battery itself felt kind of warm...actually even
> Hot...is this normal or another sign that its life is over ?
>
> What would be the symptom of a dead battery ? Is the alarm bell
> powered by this battery or by the house electrical circuit ?

(sigh)

Please read the First Alert FA210 thread.

and yes, if the battery is hot it needs to be changed.
However, in spite of the fact that the panel still runs, you might
consider replacing it for a couple of hundred dollars. It really IS
prehistoric.