ADT Simon XT Use and care manual

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Simon XT:
Battery Video:

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Instructions:
W H A T Y O U ’ L L N E E D :
•A registered MyADT Account
•1 small Phillip’s head screwdriver
•6V 1.3Ah battery
•Small pliers with electrically insulated handles
•Electrical tape
You can purchase a 6V 1.3Ah battery from MyADT or from retailers such as Walmart, Amazon,
Batteries Plus, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. We also recommend checking with your local retailers for
availability. Here are the specifications of the 6V 1.3Ah battery:
•Voltage: 6 V
•Capacity: 1.3 Ah
•Terminals: F1
•Chemistry: Sealed Lead Acid
•Length: 3.82”
•Width: 0.94”
•Height: 2.20”
•Weight: 0.66 lbs.
N O T E :
The Simon XT keypad backup battery is located inside the keypad. The Simon XT uses a 6V 1.3Ah
battery.

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Step 1:
Set your system to Test Mode. Log into your MyADT.com account, click on the Alarm System tab, and
select System Test.
Step 2:
If present, remove the screw from the top of the keypad. Your keypad may not have a screw.
Step 3:
Depress the two tabs on top of the keypad and open the unit by carefully swinging the front panel
down.
I M P O R T A N T :
Hold the front panel of keypad while opening to ensure it is resting on the hinge and not supported by
the battery wire.
Step 4:
Quickly inspect the old battery. If the battery looks abnormal (i.e. has a swollen or split case, liquid
leaking from the case, or corroded terminals) close the keypad and call (800) ADT-ASAP to schedule a
service call.
Step 5:
Release the battery by pushing up on the top tab and pushing down on the bottom tab.
Step 6:
Gently pull the battery out of the compartment.
Step 7:
Gently pull the BLACK wire connector (-) from the black terminal. Then pull the RED wire connector (+)
out the same way. Do not pull on the wires. You may need the pliers to loosen and remove the
connectors.
Step 8:
Remove the old battery from battery compartment.

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
C A U T I O N :
You should apply a piece of electrical tape over each battery terminal to prevent any metal from
touching the terminals.
Step 9:
Take the new battery out of its packaging. If necessary, remove the plastic terminal protectors if the
battery has them.
Step 10:
The red wire has an inline fuse that makes the wire a little thicker than the black wire. Firmly push the
RED wire connector onto the battery’s red terminal, and then do the same with the BLACK wire
connector to the black terminal.
N O T E :
If the battery leads are not properly seated in the gap between the upper tab and the battery
compartment wall as described above, the keypad will not properly close.
Step 11:
Press the top of the battery upward against the upper retaining tab, pushing the tab out of the way
slightly, until there is enough room between the two tabs to insert the battery.
Step 12:
Slide the battery into the battery compartment, making sure that the crossed leads remain in the gap
between the upper tab and the top of the battery compartment. Continue to push the battery until the
two retaining tabs snap and latch the battery into place.
Step 13:
Replace the keypad cover. Ensure the two tabs snap into place and if applicable, replace the top
screw.
Step 14:
Check your alarm keypad to ensure it no longer displays the “SYSTEM LOW BATTERY” message. If it
still shows a low battery message, try pressing the System Status button and Disarm button. Repeat if
necessary. If the message still shows, it may take 24 to 48-hours for the battery to fully charge. If after
48-hours the message still shows, please go to MyADT. com and start a Chat Session with us, or call
(800) ADT-ASAP to troubleshoot your system.

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
When the message is gone or you’re waiting for the battery to charge, remove your system from Test
Mode at MyADT.com.
Ensure your system is working properly by testing your system. Go to MyADT.com and place your
system on test and then follow the directions in the user guide to test your system or visit MyADT.com
to find your user guide

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Simon 3
Instructions:
W H A T Y O U ’ L L N E E D :
•A registered MyADT Account
•1 small Phillip’s head screwdriver
•6V 1.3Ah battery

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
You can purchase a 6V 1.3Ah battery from MyADT or from retailers such as Walmart, Amazon,
Batteries Plus, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. We also recommend checking with your local retailers for
availability. Here are the specifications of the 6V 1.3Ah battery:
•Voltage: 6 V
•Capacity: 1.3 Ah
•Terminals: F1
•Chemistry: Sealed Lead Acid
•Length: 3.82”
•Width: 0.94”
•Height: 2.20”
•Weight: 0.66 lbs.
N O T E :
The Simon 3 keypad backup battery is located inside the keypad.
Step 1:
Set your system to Test Mode. Log into your MyADT.com account, click on the Alarm System tab, and
select System Test.
Step 2:
Unplug the control panel’s transformer from the electrical outlet. You may need the screwdriver to
remove the retaining screw on the transformer.
Step 3:
Locate the locking tab on the top of the keypad; press the tab down with your finger and gentle swing
the keypad cover down. When the keypad-cover is open, the system will talk to you; this is normal.
I M P O R T A N T :
Hold the front panel of keypad while opening to ensure it is resting on the hinge and not supported by
the battery wire.

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Step 4:
Quickly inspect the old battery. If the battery looks abnormal (i.e. has a swollen or split case, liquid
leaking from the case, or corroded terminals) close the touchscreen and call (800) ADT-ASAP to
schedule a service call.
Step 5:
Remove the battery cover by unscrewing the two screws.
Step 6:
Gently pull the battery out of the compartment.
Step 7:
Gently pull the BLACK wire connector (-) from the black terminal. Then pull the RED wire connector (+)
out the same way. Do not pull on the wires. You may need the pliers to loosen and remove the
connectors.
Step 8:
Remove the old battery from battery compartment.
C A U T I O N :
You should apply a piece of electrical tape over each battery terminal to prevent any metal from
touching the terminals.
Step 9:
The red wire has an inline fuse that makes the wire a little thicker than the black wire. Firmly push the
RED wire connector onto the battery’s red terminal, and then do the same with the BLACK wire
connector to the black terminal
Step 10:
Insert the new battery into the battery compartment and then reattach the battery compartment cover.
Step 11:
Press the top of the battery upward against the upper retaining tab, pushing the tab out of the way
slightly, until there is enough room between the two tabs to insert the battery.

Battery Instructions:
Simon XT, Simon 3
Step 12:
Replace the keypad; ensure the two tabs snap into place.
Step 13:
Plug the transformer into the outlet, and if necessary, screw it back into the wall outlet.
Step 14:
Check your alarm keypad to ensure it no longer displays the “SYSTEM LOW BATTERY” message. If it
still shows a low battery message, try pressing the System Status button and Disarm button. Repeat if
necessary. If the message still shows, it may take 24 to 48-hours for the battery to fully charge. If after
48-hours the message still shows, please go to MyADT.com and start a Chat Session with us, or call
(800) ADT-ASAP to troubleshoot your system.
When the message is gone or you’re waiting for the battery to charge, remove your system from Test
Mode at MyADT.com
Ensure your system is working properly by testing your system. Go to MyADT.com and place your
system on test and then follow the directions in the user guide to test your system or visit MyADT.com
to find your user guide