How do you reset a panic button which has accidently been set off?

The panic button looks like it needs a key inserted to reset it. There are no other identifing marks on the panic button except two large red buttons at the top and a small hole with red marker in it beside the key hole on the face. We have recently moved into the house and the previous owner didn't leave the key!

Can these be bought? The button is linked up to a veritas 8 compact which will not set because the panic button zone is unsecure.

Thanks for any help,

andypandy

yes you need a key to put into the slot bit by the little red square, when you turn the key the red square will turn yellow. then you enter your code into the panel to reset it.

when you have reset the button i think you only have to push reset on a veritas.

Thanks buddy boy for that

Any idea where to get a key for it??

Thanks

not sure where you can buy then. probably better to do what peter james said.

although all panic buttons are similar not all keys will fit all panic buttons. Best to do what Peter says and call the installation company. In the mean time, apart from opening up the unit as Peter said, you can always straighten a bit of metal hanger, bend the end about half a centimeter from the end (to make a right angle), insert it as the key, and twist it in the direction of the buttons, to literally push them back up.

Thanks everyone for replying, bent up paper clip did the trick!!

andypandy

I have been told that a panic button should not be installed buttons facing up. They should be side ways or buttons down. Am i wrong on this statement.

I have been told that a panic button should not be installed buttons facing up. They should be side ways or buttons down. Am i wrong on this statement.

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Never heard that.

Less chance of them getting false activated if buttons point down - yes I know there double push, but even so...