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Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 6:31 PM

keypad installation with screws

It looks simple enough but I have installed the keypad bracket with screws and I can't get the keypad to lock into the bracket. I have tightened and loosend the bracket and I can eith get the top on and bottom won't lock or vice versa. Is there a trick because the adhesive is not strong enough and I have 3 pads to install.

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Captain

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4 months ago

@mrcorvettegolfer If you are using the screws that came with the keypad, should work fine, or use flathead screws, but I have to first ask why the tape isn't strong enough. I have two keypads that have been on my kitchen hallway and master bedroom walls since 2017 and are doing fine.  If your paint is enamel or other very smooth surface, I would suggest 3M heady duty picture strips.  They don't cost much, hold as much as 20 pounds (yeah, way way overkill) and you could do pull ups on them and they won't come off.  I also use 3M velcro strips in the corner of certain rooms for my motion and glass break sensors to compensate for crooked walls that leave gaps.

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I understand that but my problem is sliding the keypad on the bracket. Eventually, I have to change the batteries. When keypad is in my hand the bracket slides easily enough but when on the wall it won't click. I have tried to hook the bottom first and gently slide up and catch the top or vice versa. Maybe the wall is not level I have to check. Seems so simple.

Captain

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@mrcorvettegolfer That is one of my points I attempted to make.  My two keypads are on the wall since 2017 and, with the 3M tape, and are still on the walls fine. They slide up, slide back on and the batteries are changed as required.  I must be missing something, suggest you call support and walk through the mounting process with them live and see what may be the issue.

As you said, seems so simple as it is for me, should be for you.

Is the surface smooth? Have you tried cleaning the surface first, let it completely dry and then, with new 3M tape, try to remount? Again, suggest 3M picture hanging strips, all long. 5lb strips would be overkill.

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