Re: ADT security manager 2000 alarm pad

[ABLE1 <someone@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 5/15/2016 10:46 PM, E DAWSON wrote:
>> Have old ADT security manager2000. Need to remove key pad. Any
>> suggestions?
>
> A sledge hammer comes to mind! But all kidding aside, you will need some
> tools, most of which can be found around the house.
> If you do not have them, you can go to your local home depot and rent some.
> Mention code IRANUT-25 to get a 25% discount.
>
> First, you need to assess the situation correctly. Do you have a basement?
> Do you have an attic? On which floor is the keypad on?
> All of theses questions must be answered first, before you can proceed.
> Also, lay out neatly on the floor all the tools that you will need first.
>
> Let's assume that you do have an unfinished basement and that the keypad is
> on the main floor.
> You will first need to drill down to the basement from the main floor. Drill
> into the floor next to the wall directly under the keypad.
> Use a long small 1/8" drill. Then go downstairs and locate that drillbit.
> This is where the keypad is upstairs. Use a compass to figure out on
> which side of the hole that the keypad is on...
>
> Once you find it, you will need to cut out a square opening under the wall
> where the keypad is. Since the wall stud is 3 1/2" wide,
> just cut out an opening 3" x 7" into the floor and the bottom plate of the
> wall on the main floor, from the basement of course. You will need
> a large drillbit 2  1/32" for your first hole. Then you will need the home
> depot reciprocating saw to cut out the plug, as well as a square plug
> extractor.
> It might take a little work to get it out, but patience is needed for this
> delicate operation. Renting a good scalfolding rig is suggested for the
> setup as well
> as extraction.
>
> Now get yourself that remote wall camera (online purchase) up  into the wall
> cavity and you will see the back of the keypad plate and there should
> also be a 4-conductor wire also. Carefully reach up using extra long cutters
> and cut the red wire first, then the black, then the yellow, and then the
> green.
> Make sure that you cut the red wire first. Everything must be cut in the
> exact order.
>
> In the case that your house does not have a basement, you can do the same
> from the attic side. You just need to turn your compass upside down
> though...
>
> Now, here comes the final step. The wiring has now been disconnected and it
> is now mostly safe to handle the keypad.
> To be safer though, you should get yourself a whole-body grounding strap
> before the next step. IMPORTANT! It must be grounded to a direct
> ground rod (home depot of course) You will also need the special jack hammer
> to pound the rod into the ground. It is 10 feet tall, so you will also need
> a good 12' stepladder (HD). Some HD electrician gloves would also be
> advised.
>
> Wheww! IT IS NOW SAFE TO HANDLE!
>
> All you have to do now, is follow the directions from the first post about
> unscrewing the bottom screw to open the keypad. That's all there is to it.
>
> Oh yes, if you do not have the drywall skills to path up the wall hole, you
> can just simply buy yourself a HD wall cabinet/shelving unit to cover up the
> hole.
> Better yet, if you are a hunter, an appropriate mount of a body part of your
> choosing of an animal of your choosing would give you that personal touch of
> pride and accomplishment.
>
> Disclaimer: HD/Home Depot totally disavows any knowledge of this operation,
> and cannot confirm or deny any statements or plausibility.
>
>

Golly GeeWhiz Ed,
How many times did you have to wipe the tears of laughter from your
eyes during the the typing of that.  I only read one typo.
Congrats, it is a keeper.

Les