Removal Procedure

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Under normal use, the battery in the transmitter will last about 2 years. For battery replacement, use a Panasonic® 3 volt, type CR2032, or equivalent.

Open the transmitter case and perform the following steps:
1. Insert a dime between the 2 halves of the transmitter near the key ring hole.
2. Twist the dime.

Fig 1: Opening Transmitter Case

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Remove the battery.

Fig 2: Transmitter Battery
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