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I have a Artolier Lighting & Sound Div - Emerson Electric Co / Rittenhouse Operations Honeoye Falls, NY 14473 Model C8577 - 16 Volts. Do not know how to wire. It was working when it was taken from another home.This home is set up with one front door bell - ding dong doorbell on 1st floor and the Rittenhouse on the 2nd floor / 4 chime. All 2 wire. How do I wire? Do you have a wiring diagram. Note: The transformer, first floor door chime and front door bell is working.

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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 joe Delle Dinne on 2011-12-20 00:25

I would like to know if spare components are still available? eg transistors and LM283T 5 pin audio amp or regulator? Or is there a replacement UNIT and what is the cost for a compatible unit.

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#Rittenhouse by Kirk Niatsikas on 2014-12-11 19:16

Do you have a rittenhouse rm5 manual?

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#Rittenhouse by Steve on 2011-05-01 18:27

need diagram for wiring of C8203. Only two reds, 2 whites, where would transformer lead be?

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#Rittenhouse by Barb C on 2009-03-27 12:35

Same as James Mann note - have 1970\'s Rittenhouse intercom---can we replace old system - can we purchase new units but use same wiring??

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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 Brent Stoll on 2014-01-07 03:22

Label states Emerson Model S7671Rittenhouse DivisionArtolier lighting & soundEmerson Electric CoHoneoye Falls, New York 14472Second Label statesFire Alarm DeviceSingle and/or Multiple stationHome built in early 70\'s and have not found any information per this model and/ or type of device. If you ha…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Larry M Biviano on 2008-11-21 02:47

have hooked up several ways appear to only chime once as if wired for back door.clock woriks fine, does ot chime on all tones

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#Rittenhouse by Earl Miller on 2012-10-11 01:23

Is there a new updated unit (with new bells & whistles) that can use the existing wiring and wall recesses of the old units. If so, where can I get them and what would be a ballpark pricing? Thanks

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#Rittenhouse by Anthony Butts on 2011-10-03 12:46

The unit works, but possibly in need of some service. The AM radio works , but no FM. There is a bit of background noise in the system.

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#Rittenhouse by Larry Yudkowitz on 2020-05-13 00:16

I have Model 380 16V. I had connected it ot a Ring Video 2 Doorbell and it worked fine for several months. Now there is a loud humm coming from the chime. I think the Ring ihas a problem. Ring says the chime may not be compatible. Ring says the model 382 is compatible. Whould you know the difference…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Diane P on 2019-05-22 14:20

I have a rittenhouse westminister door chime master model 631 and 632 that I removed from my family home when it was being sold. I have everything except the Rittenhouse no. 42 transformer, which is need before the electrician can install it in my home. Do you have this transformer or know where I c…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Paul Winchock on 2018-10-15 21:41

I have a Rittenhouse 550, 551 doorbell chime.The unit itself works fine. What I am missing (which someone was supposed to nor trash) is the transformer that sequences the chimes. Do you have a transformer for this that will work? And if so, obviously, what would one cost?Thank you for taking the tim…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Kathy Grant on 2018-09-24 16:43

I recently purchased an older home that has a Model # RC-475 - 16 volt door chime that works fine, but lacks the cover. Is it possible to purchase just a cover from you or is something like this no longer available. Amazon has one but the mfg. dimensions wouldn't fit. As close as I can measure …Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Paul E. Nelson on 2009-01-19 18:06

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 Tom Bell on 2019-04-10 01:02

I have a Rittenhouse 631/632 doorbell that works ok but the clock motor is noisy. Can I buy a replacement motor for it?

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#Rittenhouse by Ellen on 2011-12-23 17:22

The installation manual has been misplaced and I am not sure which wires go to which connection. There is a red wire, a black wire, and a yellow with a green wire. The places to connect are for the front, rear, and transformer. Please advise. Also, there is a possibility that the transformer doesn\'…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Barbara on 2006-08-27 17:45

This is an old system I would like to replace. Does the wire plugs have to be replaced. I would like sm=omthing that will be compatable with the wire plugs. Do you have any suggestionsThank You

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#Rittenhouse by Bill Chellberg on 2010-09-18 22:20

What transformer do I need for this?Thanks

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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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#Rittenhouse by e. jureller on 2024-12-01 00:00

Urgent Follow-Up Rittenhouse RM Intercom DownDear Team,I am following up on the previous message regarding the non-functional Rittenhouse RM intercom unit. It is imperative that we address this issue

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#Rittenhouse by Dave Spieker on 2017-11-06 22:05

I am looking for a Rittenhouse Chime Receiver Model C8931R. Would you have one available for purchase or can you direct me to a person or another company that may have one available. Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by dave walters on 2008-10-24 14:59

Just wondering i have a rittenhouse system rcm-1 and the intercom system part does not seem to be working. We can broadcast for the main unit and it is heard in the other units but when we try to broadcast from one of the other units to the main you can not hear the person ? Anysuggestions or do you…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Ray G. Brubaker on 2017-09-11 14:32

I have a model Rittenhouse # E780DC door bell push button. The center plastic button is broken. I need a replacement . I can use the whole assemblyPlease email me as to where I can buy it. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by TR on 2007-10-27 18:13

I have a Rittenhouse intercom system that was installed in the 60\'s that worked fine until recently. Everything still works fine except the main intercom/control unit. Is there a replacement unit I can buy that I can use with all my existing speakers, etc throughout the house? Even a unit that only…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by O. H. Towers on 2010-01-25 16:00

We are also electrical contractor company(Towers Electrical Serv. Inc)We are looking for a model C8931 R Chimer Receiver also a sender unit if possible.We cannot find any info on this item it was made ty Rittenhouse Fayettevilole, nc. 28302

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#Rittenhouse by vandewater on 2025-05-14 19:14

just a heads up that the Rittenhouse RM20/RM22 intercom with radio unit went down mid-shift. Can you please check it out and follow up during the day? Thanks!

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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 Chris Pellicano on 2009-11-11 03:52

I would like to get an estimate on testing and repairing any needed parts of our antique ( assuming it is antique,) doorbell. I love the way it sounds, from manually striking the chimes, but doesn\'t seem to work...

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#Rittenhouse by j and c on 2009-01-23 19:43

we have an old set of chimes which were taken from our hallway after a fire, now they require repair, model number is not visible, however, it is a four long pole, with 4 or 8 note feature.would love to repair this

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#Rittenhouse by Edith Whitaker on 2012-04-10 15:32

some unit owners intercom is not working, needs repair. Who can we call on this?

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#Rittenhouse by Kathie Hiers on 2009-03-11 03:19

I bought a house built in 1950 with an old Rittenhouse door chime, Model #365. I have no idea if it can be repaired. I don\'t have the front door button. The inner workings are very dirty. Do you think it\'s worth sending to you? Thanks, Kathie

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#Rittenhouse by Lynn Young on 2015-09-20 19:01

Did you locate the 3 coils you were looking for ? I also need one

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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 Ejschreier@hotmail.com on 2015-03-25 11:15

Lost during remodeling.

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#Rittenhouse by Virginia Melchi on 2011-05-25 22:34

Purchased a use Rittenhous Westminster door chime / clock; Tetechron Motored, model #8633. I need a wiring diagram for this unit.Thank you,Virginia Melchi

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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 stan j korzinski on 2011-10-14 21:39

model c8550 8 note melody needs motor

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#Rittenhouse by Diane Reichard on 2010-04-14 13:54

Hello! Do you have any parts for Rittenhouse (Emerson) All Transistor Radio-Intercom System, Model RM-1 (AM radio) or RM-2 (AM/FM radio)? Our system dates from the 1960\'s--still going strong. But I need knobs and especially the instruction manual because I don\'t know how to answer and use the exte…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Bernard Zeifang on 2014-02-18 15:19

Please provide information needed to ship my unit to you for repair estimateand possible repair.I am assuming you need only the radio(master unit).Thank you!

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#Rittenhouse by rosemary ortiz on 2009-11-11 22:30

we can not get it to chime in sequence. if doorbell is pressed it chimes once (#4).

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#Rittenhouse by roger crosby on 2009-06-22 18:11

I have renovated my house. I have a Model RC577 chime that is not working. I seem to have all the parts, 4 chimes, motor, etc.Please help me figure out how to repair.thank you

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#Rittenhouse by MARK WILSON on 2011-01-12 14:35

This is a Mechanical doorbell with Electronic Control Board. I need Someone to give me an estimate for repair or tell me where I can get parts for this device. Thanks, Mark Wilson

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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 edward havertong on 2012-08-11 17:33

I TOOK THE CLOCK TO A ANTIQUE DEALER HE TOOK THE MOTOR OUT AND REPLACED IT WITH A BATTERY UNIT. I AM LOOKING TO REPLACE IT BACK WITH THE ORIGINAL MOTOR.

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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 Colleen Wilkowski on 2011-04-28 15:24

I am searching for a User Manual for the Rittenhouse M9041 AM/FM Radio-Intercom system. The unit is original to the house built in 1982. I have found a tech manual with schematics but now need to locate a User Manual. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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#Rittenhouse by Joe on 2012-04-18 13:36

Could you please direct me as to where I may be able to obtain a circuit diagram for a rittenhouse installed in the 1980?Many thanksJoe

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#Rittenhouse by Richard Burnham on 2021-03-28 21:10

Front and back door bells. I need a diagram showing how to connect the wires from the doorbells. Front works with one wire from Front doorbell going to Terminal B and the other going to Front in the 16 VAC group. I assumed one wire would go from Back doorbell to Terminal A and the other to Back in t…Purchase or Repair:

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#Rittenhouse by Jolene Gross on 2015-08-16 14:22

I have a Rittenhouse model c8229 door bell in my home that is not working. I would like to have it repaired.Thank you,Jolene Gross717-781-3692

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