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Our house came with this intercom system. Very Old I suspect. Is there anyone who could furnish me with a copy of the ownual\'s manual-instructions? Paul

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#Rittenhouse by Martin on 2009-02-08 05:30
I have the exact same problem, but it\'s not caused by a lighted doorbell. Without the doorbell connect (and not crossing the wires) the chime mechanism keeps repeating. I\'m not sure whether it\'s because the contacts aren\'t lined up correctly or whether it\'s a wiring problem. I\'ve tinkered and …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by glen e peterson on 2007-08-23 19:16
I h ave a rittenhouse intercom system that does not work star system 9000 I would love to get it to work again. Can you help me with this thankyou glen

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#Rittenhouse by SUSAN R BOYD on 2006-05-16 13:16
My mom and dad has an old (approx.37yrs) rittenhouse intercom system and they need a replacement bulb for the main unit. I\'ve tried searchingonline but since mom nor dad know the exact part # i\'m having no luck.Dad said it was a low wattage pilot lamp?? GE19 or R19???? Any help you can offer would…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Don Heeter on 2017-01-17 21:38
Dear Sirs, I have a Model RM-2.It was put in when the house was built in 1966.It does not work.Thank you for your help.

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#Rittenhouse by Jorge Crespo on 2015-05-11 04:05
Riitenhouse chime model C8538R to connect into the AC adapter 16 volt .

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#Rittenhouse by Bradley Lowe on 2015-12-05 21:41
HelloIt came with the house had a ele.and he had no luck with repair

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#Rittenhouse by Jeffrey on 2008-11-22 22:27
This problem may be caused by a lighted doorbell. After the bell is wrung, the light will re-illuminate. When that happens it may be drawing just enough power to make the door chimes think that the button was pressed once again. This is a repeating pattern.If a lighted door button is used, the solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by craig cipriani on 2011-11-03 15:22
I hav a door chime and clock rittenhouse model 631 and 632 i need a wiring diagram for. any help i can get is appriciated thank you

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#Rittenhouse by GENE LAYNE on 2016-07-28 12:11
Can you advise if a Emerson Rittenhouse RC 577 Doorbell mechanical chime will work with a 24V Transformer?I have a 16V and wanted to add a camera to this?ThanksGene 732-754-1205I cannot locate a manual im guessing this was made in the 70\'s

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#Rittenhouse by Andrew Lazazzera on 2018-02-05 18:04
Have Model DS-2 Door Sentry w/ 16v. chime transformer -Rittenhouse #30 or = need local chicagoland technician to trouble-shoot the control box w/ its transformer.-believe transformer is problem.

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#Rittenhouse by elena fernandez on 2015-02-27 06:07
Hi there, I'm interested in purchasing the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. Could you please provide me with information on pricing and availability? I'm looking to source one quickly. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by Norm Negus on 2010-12-02 00:14
Hello I have a Artolier Lighting and Sound Emerson Electric Co. Model C8535 the springs need replacing can you please Help thanks Norm

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#Rittenhouse by Bill Corbett on 2022-02-07 13:47
Emerson c8203 replacement transformer?Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Bill

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#Rittenhouse by Irene Shefts on 2018-04-25 21:04
Model# S7808. The detector has been making loud clicks, usually two at a time. What does this mean? Replace it or cleaning. Please help very annoying.

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#Rittenhouse by Wendy Morris on 2010-01-15 06:14
Our current cover is kind of an almond color. After remodeling our living room, all of the vents, outlets, etc. have been done in white. Would it be possible to purchase a white cover to replace the almond one for our door chime? What would the cost be?Please respond even if not available before I r…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Mike on 2025-06-05 15:12
Trying to hook up ring with the rittenhouse 531 model. Not sure how the wiring should be set up? 4 white and red wires with 0-4 posts?

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#Rittenhouse by Walter Powell on 2013-06-15 18:30
Front door button will only ring one time. Side door button will only ring one time. Want front door to ring two times (ding-dong). Don\'t see how to wire it right.

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#Rittenhouse by Rick Martin on 2015-07-19 07:20
The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime unit caused downtime today from 930 AM to 1145 AM, impacting our operations. Need quick resolution before the next shift. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Hilsher on 2010-03-27 16:29
Unit stopped working. Have 16+ volts coming to it but no sound. Assume the syncronous motor is out... Telechron model M3151, Type H18, 3.6 rpm, 60 cy, 16 v. Is the replacement motor available? Price?Could it be anything else? All wiring is in tact on board.Thanks, Bob

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#Rittenhouse by Pamela Brawdy on 2008-08-19 20:43
My sister inlaw gave me this doorbell clock, I do not have the chimes the model number is RC6333. Can you help.

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#Rittenhouse by Gord on 2011-11-24 21:00
Jessica:I have the same model door chime, with the same problem. How did u make out with yours? Do you know any of the history of this chime. From what I can surmise, it was produced after WW2 and that would fit as it was in my parents house when i was born in 1954. I have a friend that is an electr…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Ejschreier@hotmail.com on 2015-03-25 11:15
Lost during remodeling.

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#Rittenhouse by Billy Hubbard on 2011-01-02 16:44
The Rittenhouse door intercom answering system system was installed in 1978. It is not functioning well. Do you have a newer replacement for it that would still have the doorbell and intercom system? Does a new unit come with the exterior speaker?

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#Rittenhouse by Vev lee on 2013-05-19 16:43
I need the wiring digram for model number c8535

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#Rittenhouse by sal on 2018-01-16 16:43
Trying to obtain new springs and strikers/drivers

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#Rittenhouse by J. G. Colbert on 2010-09-28 22:30
The rheostat is broken on this unit otherwise the unit is as melodious as it was 40 years ago.The numbers on the rheostat are 1406417 and 135-51 The motor is a Telechron synchronous motor. 118V--16 Model 3151 RPM 3. W. 4.CantI purchase the replacement rheostat and have it shipped to PMB 399 at the a…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Koos on 2015-07-17 20:20
Hi there, I'm inquiring about the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I need to know if it can be repaired or replaced. Trying to check this off my to-do list. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by curtis gast on 2015-03-16 02:25
new home to me. system not working. any help would be great. thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Doug Wood on 2009-04-27 20:03
Buying a condo with an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system. Was constructed in late 70s. Is the technology so out of date that it is not worth restoring? Should I consider restoring the unit, about how much am I looking at? Is there a dealer here in AR, or do I have to ship it to you …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Mark Malan on 2017-05-17 14:32
My manual says 4-8 Note Chime Models (534, 535, 552, 577, 618, 633). I don't know which one I have. It has long chime tubes and a clock on top. The door bell works great, but the clock doesn't.

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#Rittenhouse by Maria on 2017-06-19 14:33
I need wiring schematic for Emerson door chime model C8578-1

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#Rittenhouse by Don Pieschel on 2011-06-25 22:05
I have a RM-2 or a M9401 rittnhouse intercom I need a manual or schematic.any ideas where to locate.Don

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#Rittenhouse by neil Berman on 2009-07-08 05:25
I have a Rittenhouse Model S7806 Smoke/Fire detector system in my 3-level condo. It was there when I moved in so there is no manual for it.My problem is, after a thunder and lightening storm the other day, I came home to find all 3 units ringing. The only way I could silence them was to switch off t…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Jennifer Walker on 2009-04-26 01:22
I have read several threads asking about updating an old Rittenhouse system. I would like to do the same, hopefully avoiding the need to replace drywall, etc., since this system is considerably larger than the Nutone products. I couldn\'t find any responses addressing whether or not there were solut…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Michelle NEWBY on 2009-05-20 00:04
Wee have an Emerson Rittenhouse doorbell model #RC552-1. The motor has fried itself. Can you repair? Thank you. H - (805) 685-2317

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#Rittenhouse by STEVE on 2013-10-30 16:58
where can i find a schematic for a rittenhouse rm-20/22 intercom am fm radio

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#Rittenhouse by Yale Wolff on 2011-03-15 15:01
Have a Rittenhouse intercom system installed in 1956. There appears to be a dead short in the Master.Is there a NuTone Master AM/FM which will work with the satellite room units?

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#Rittenhouse by Derek Rust on 2008-07-26 15:22
I am interested in buying your intercom, I had mine accidentally ripped out during remodelling and need a replacement , does yours work ok?Derek Rust

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#Rittenhouse by sonny sadler on 2011-11-21 16:12
i would like to have an updated model the one i have was installed in 1977 it makes noise, drifts off stations all controls are noisey and sound is garbled. can you tell me where to get help.

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#Rittenhouse by Howard Hendricks on 2009-07-12 04:29
I have a Rittenhouse Chine door bell with four long poles. The model number is c8578-1, The unit will not work, I noticed two bad diodes, and removed them I am having problems locating the right ones. Is this something you can fix?

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#Rittenhouse by randy connelly on 2010-04-12 00:59
I need a Rittenhouse door bell botton part number C8000. Is this womethign you may have?

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#Rittenhouse by chris on 2015-08-27 21:30
I have gone through the trouble shooting I have 16 volts to the main unit just nothing coming out of main unit. like its acting as if there is no voltage. will not power up, no intercom, no radio is it replacement time or can this be repaired relatively cheap?

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#Rittenhouse by mccammond99@att.net on 2016-03-19 17:03
is there anyway i could get another one of these door bells?

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#Rittenhouse by sue wardy on 2010-02-22 15:07
static, fade in and out radio. intercom doesn\'t work but don\'t care about that just want the fm on radio to work more consistently

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Memmott on 2010-07-22 18:45
My model 552 is not working. Licensed Electrician checked it out and it need replacement parts. I want to keep actual doorbell, because of sentimental reasons.

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#Rittenhouse by Frank Spramelli on 2015-02-10 19:04
needs repaired tuning dial is broken.

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#Rittenhouse by Chris Giebel on 2015-07-19 18:20
The Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 is a door chime unit that is currently not working. That's the information I have so far.

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#Rittenhouse by ElectraChime on 2017-01-22 03:43
I can make new bells for this chime. See my sites: doorbellmuseum.org and electrachime.comBestRobert

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#Rittenhouse by dominic Carini on 2009-07-28 00:55
Ihave about a 30 year old rittenhouse with 4 chimes.It seems that the solenoids that activate the strikers,are getting a little lazy.I have had one apart and try to clean it ,with not much succes,I even lost one of those tiny springs. I tried to replace it with a similar one ,but it\'s not right.Do …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Emily Gladden on 2016-10-16 21:20
When you press our door bell button a chime is not coming out of the box in the outlet.

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