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I am looking for a wiring diagram for a Rittenhouse, Spartan Electric, Fayettevile NC C8845 unit which is 30 to 35 years old. It seems to be either able to use two D cells or 16V transformer but I am got sure how to wire it up. Any ideas? Thanks.

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#Rittenhouse by Roy Snelgrove on 2011-02-24 02:47
The door chime is not working properly in that some of the hammers are not striking properly. sometimes they reach the tubes and sometimes not. They are all active but not as strong as they should be .I have turned down the adjuster and none strike and when turned up, it is as I have described . The…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by David Peterson on 2006-03-01 03:17
The reception is pretty poor and weak on the volume. Do your know if there is an transisterized replacement receiver that will fit into the 1970\'s model. Thanks, David......

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#Rittenhouse by Tony Falco on 2012-04-17 19:38
Do you have available a manuel for the emerson ritterhouse RCM-4 intercom. I have to re- install mine

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#Rittenhouse by v on 2007-06-19 19:52
my dilemma also. have you found a suitable replacement? thanks.

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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 Shigong Yang on 2008-08-27 03:12
The system is old and has not worked when I bought this house. Wish can fine some one to fixe and test it.

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#Rittenhouse by paul najarian on 2011-08-11 21:58
We\'ve got an old aprox. 30years old unit. signal fades in and out. Best to try and repair or do you sell new/updated maybe with cd or mp3 imputs? Also need a external outdoor speaker/intercom box. Has the 5 plug cupling. thanks,Paul

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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 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 Clay Johnson on 2015-03-08 20:13
Please provide information or assistance regarding Rittenhouse part number C8578-1 135-7351-01, described as a door chime. Thank you.

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#Rittenhouse by Diane McCracken on 2010-10-26 15:22
Do you sell parts? I am looking for a replacement potentiometer for an Emerson-Rittenhouse RC 633. It is labeled Clarostat 140-6747/ 135-51.

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#Rittenhouse by Bil Hoag on 2015-11-11 17:58
Installed in 1987 when we built the house. Has begun sporadic multiple, single dings, all hours, day and night. I have replaced, back up battery and fuse in motor. Now makes a fairly loud buzzing sound also. Thoughts?

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#Rittenhouse by Mark on 2017-09-04 20:48
I'm looking for a replacement circuit board for a Rittenhouse model C8538. Please let me know where I can purchase 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 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 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 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 Eddie Ellis, Jr. on 2012-04-02 22:38
I have a Rittenhouse / Emerson intercom system with individual stations for each room. Two of the intercom speakers nolonger work. When I opened them they have one red, one yellow and one black wire leading from the unit. Is it possible to get them worked on or replaced. They measure 8 3/4\" long X …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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 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 David on 2018-03-04 18:16
Have you ever heard of a response on the Rittenhouse 631/632. I too am refurbishing one and need to know the correct tranformer voltage needed and a wiring diagram surely would help. Any insight?

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#Rittenhouse by Mary Anne Fuscaldo on 2009-12-25 23:04
I moved this door chime/clock when it was working from one home to another. The electrician that hooked it up did not do it correctly and I have no schematic for how it should be wired. I know it needs three wires but not sure on which of the 7 screws they get wired to. They do not indicate Com or T…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by martin stacy on 2015-11-30 23:17
Hi, I just moved into house with Artolier Musician M7011 by Rittenhouse which doesn\'t work. I know you don\'t know why it doesn\'t work but any ballpark guesses at repair cost if I ship it to you? My zip is 516539 thx

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#Rittenhouse by Bob Murley on 2014-10-31 04:57
Is the volume of the chime adjustable?

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#Rittenhouse by Kathryn Fenich on 2007-12-18 20:21
Rittenhouse Solid State AM/FM radio intercom system for house and outdoors

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#Rittenhouse by Ron Abrams on 2009-02-18 02:03
I\'m working on a unit which has been in the family for years.Emerson- Rittenhouse RC 633, 16 voltOne of the solenoid/hammers don\'t work. Seems that the hammer is jammed in the tube. I\'d like to replace the solenoid. How may I order another one.Ron 305 803-5441

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#Rittenhouse by Jeff Swiger on 2009-12-09 21:38
I would like to replace my working existing RMC-4 rittenhouse intercom with a compatible unit. While using the existing wires? Suggestions _ and would you be interested in the old unit and speakers - 8 + 1 doorThanks,

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#Rittenhouse by John Reaney on 2017-02-11 01:00
Hello, I have a rittenhouse door sentry. #M9035 w/ a M 9305 door station. The indoor station seems to work, it unlocks the door when the button is pushed. The M9305 out side station is my problem, the speaker is fried and the button is missing. Would you have these items? or where I might find them.…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Anthony Butts on 2011-10-02 19:14
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 Hans Otto Mertens on 2008-01-01 23:36
The main unit needs repair!H.O.Mertens

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#Rittenhouse by ann chamberlin on 2010-03-07 15:43
Jennifer Walker:Did you ever figure out what to do about replacing your Rittenhouse unit? I\'m in the same boat!Any ideas or products you have come across on your own would be appreciated

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#Rittenhouse by Marlene Ilijanich on 2024-06-26 02:50
Hello, I purchased my 4 note-8 note melody door chime in 1995. It has been set up on a battery operation operation

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#Rittenhouse by Doug on 2011-10-01 20:21
I currently have this unit for sale on ebay. the wiring is simply two wires from the 16v transformer to the appropriate screw terminals on the printed circuit board and then the \"switch leg\" from each door bell button at the doors you are using attached to the corresponding terminal screw as label…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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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: Ticket Image...
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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 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 Tom Mitchell on 2005-11-30 17:54
I have a Rittenhouse Home Intercom, Model No. M7010 that had no audio. A technician said the amplifier was bad and he replaced several transistors in it, but the volume is very weak. He does not know exactly what transistors to use to replace the old ones, and does not have a schematic. Can you prov…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by tom roegner on 2008-09-26 22:07
Eight chime unit {552} repeats sequence continually until switch is disconnected. Switch has been replaced but problem continues----any ideas and is it repairable.....

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#Rittenhouse by Hal Hester on 2016-07-09 23:01
Similiar issue, my doorbell kept sticking. So I replaced the sticky button but now my springs inside the bell housing seem to be sprung and unable to move the plunger the full range to ring or retract.

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#Rittenhouse by Jamie Wingler on 2009-08-30 05:41
I have an inoperative Rittenhouse Model 7021 intercom system as well. Can I fix it or do I have to buy new?

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#Rittenhouse by Jessica Rasmussen on 2010-07-17 03:18
I get typically one of three chimes to sound when the doorbell is rung, occassionally 2 followed by a buzzing sound. Some of the wires were loose and I tightened them, but still don\'t get all the tones. Any ideas on what to do to get all three chimes to ring?

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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 Mark Ivess on 2011-08-01 00:00
Hey there, I've been tasked with looking into an issue with a Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime. I don't usually work on hardware like this, so I could really use some guidance on how to fix or replace it. Any help or advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!β€”>…Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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#Rittenhouse by Richard Greene on 2008-12-30 17:19
I own a late 60\'s Emerson Rittenhouse Model RC633 door bell Chime.The clock works fine but the door bell doesn\'t.I believe there is a problem with the motor.Can I have this unit repaired and approximately the cost?

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#Rittenhouse by Romeiser on 2015-01-12 13:41
There is a malfunction in the Rittenhouse C8578-1 135-7351-01 door chime, disrupting the production line. Immediate repair is required to resume operations

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#Rittenhouse by john rohter on 2011-03-03 21:43
Looking for instruction for the door chime opporation.

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#Rittenhouse by bill morrison on 2006-05-03 03:40
we have an old rittenhouse intercom system. the units look old but still works fairly well. need information on how to update system look without replacing entire system. we\'re remodeling in some areas and would like to check out updating units. don\'t have specs on the system. not sure ofβ€”> …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 Patsy Goodwyn on 2014-09-27 23:39
We need to replace the long tubes on these chimes. They are look bad and we have lost one of them. Do you have the 4 tubes to replace the old ones with? If so, how much are they? Patsy

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#Rittenhouse by Sylvia on 2016-02-03 03:15
4 out of 10 times whenever I press the button it works.How do I know if the transformer that needs replacement or if the wiring itself that went wrong? I have replaced the button and it should not be the problem itself.How much would it cost if you send someone to fix it?Thanks.β€”> …Purchase or Repair: Ticket Image...
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