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Protect the keypad from lightning & power surges:
If you install a keypad that is in an area were lightning can damage a keypad, make sure the keypad metal housing is
grounded. Install a Model 306 Lighting & Surge Protector. There is no warranty if the keypad is damaged due to lighting
static electricity or high voltage power surges. The Model 306 will help to protect the electronics in the keypad and is very
easy to install. Do not ground the housing to the fence, fence post or pedestal. Ground the keypad mental housing to an
electrical ground (operator) or install a ground rod.
Model 306 - Lightning and Surge Protector
Instantaneous Response Time / 600 Watts @ 39 Volts / 15kV 60 Amp Surge Suppression
Installs inside the keypad metal housing
Troubleshooting:
If Lightning or a High Voltage Surge strikes the keypad the microprocessor may go into a self-protect
mode causing one or more of the following conditions:
The Yellow LED may stay on. The Green LED may stay on (relay latched)
The buzzer may not produce an audible tone. Some of the keys on the keypad may or may not work and/or the keypad may
not function at all.
To reset the keypad, disconnect the power to the keypad and wait at least two (2) minutes, then re- connect the power to
the keypad and enter your code number. If the keypad still does not work, then a high voltage surge has damaged the
microprocessor. Return the keypad to Carefree-Security for evaluation.
Two (2) Year Limited Warranty
This Carefree-Security product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for up to two (2) years from the date of shipment. Warranty
expiration date is tied into the serial number which is wrapped around the internal box on the product, removal of this label will void the warranty. Carefree-
Security, Inc., at its option either repairs or replaces defective products that have been returned to Carefree-Security, Inc., with freight prepaid back to
customer when shipped to Carefree-Security within the warranty period.
The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, neglect, normal wear and tear, lighting and high voltage
surges and acts of God or unauthorized repair or installation. Carefree-Security, Inc., has the right of final determination as to the existence and cause of the
defect.
THE WARRANTY SET FORTH IS EXCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR EXPRESSED WILL BE VALID. CAREFREE-SECURITY, INC.,
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The remedies provided herein are
Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall Carefree
-Security, Inc., be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages,
(including loss of property, revenue, profit, cost of removal, installation or reinstallation) whether based on contract, tort or any other legal theory.
