Thanks so much for this very informative video - I need to remove the master and 4 remote units from my house as they are pretty dated, and this answered all my questions. If you have any interest in the old gear let me know - it looks like the same model as in the video and was probably installed in 1980
Excellent "how to" video! You are so clear and give great tips! Thank you!! I'm removing my old system for good. So I have to watch a couple more videos maybe to find out what else needs to be done in that case. But overall I have a good idea from your instructions here. And oh... I just noticed a comment below someone asked about permanent removal so sounds pretty easy. My system is probably 37 yrs old. It's a SM-428 it says on the front. Let me know if you'd like it. Yours for the taking if you think it's of any use for you :-)
Hi Carol: Thanks for the kind comments - I would like to have your removed equipment - Here's a link to our Video that's about the SM428 :th-cam.com/video/jKpQtdkqiTA/w-d-xo.html Please contact me directly when you're ready and have it all removed - Chris - 925-743-8236 - nscompany@msn.com
I have this same set up. Could I take out the old system and add a modern system? Like a control module being a tablet and the intercom/speakers in each room being echo dots?
Hi Sam: Yes, you can have your NuTone IM / IMA303 Repaired. Please fill out an Intercom Repair Request Form and once I receive it - I'll contact you directly to discuss the problems with your IM / IMA303 and its repair. Here's a link to the Repair Request Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQHT6fVgm25twaXFeCkkgeITEfAE_zlRBry6B8-GbIs19wcQ/viewform?formkey=dF9RVjBQMFQ5S0xYbTBHMHRoNkVkRFE6MQ Chris
My dad worked at the cinncinatti factory for 43 years the factory shut down years ago and was torn down their was actually a real house in the middle of all the different buildings thats were they tested and took all the catalog pics
Hi brian: Very interesting - I had visited the factory only 2 times and that was way back in the 1990's. It was obvious that very little improvements had been made there over the years. A labor dispute in the 2000's moved the manufacturing out of Cincinnati and the owners used that as a reason to close down the factory. The technical offices are now located in Kenwood. As I recall, the beginning of the end was in the mid 1980's when NuTone was part of a leveraged buy-out by the Williams Company - who then proceeded to sell off property and other assets. Thanks to your dad for the years of dedication to NuTone. I've been told by many former employees that if you you were a good employee and did your job - you could work your entire career at NuTone. - Chris
Hi MrRadbee: A Tuner Cord replacement is somewhat to specific of a topic for a Video - There is a drawing in the Service Manual that shows how the Cord is routed on the chassis - Here's a link to our Web Site - where you can download the Service Manual: northsideforyourhome.squarespace.com/nutone-intercom-system-service/ Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Chris - you are the man! Thank you so much. assume I have to remove the whole system, as shown in your video, in order to get to the tuner cord parts? Yikes
Hi Doug: The Master Station has some value - however you have to consider the age of the unit (1973 - 1983) and it overall condition (will likely need a rebuild now or very soon) You can always contact me directly - Chris 423-710-1964
@@northsideservicecompany3567 I planned to just dispose of it. But if someone wants it, Id rather do that. Thanks for the video. I took the pin out on top and got intimidated by all the wires. I know nothing about electrical. Its now out. Now I have to do the horrible job of fixing drywall.
Hi Life of Lexx: Uninstalling an IMA323 is exactly the same as uninstalling a IMA303 - except for the additional wires for the Door Signal and Security Loop. If you take pictures and label the wiring, you shouldn't have a problem reconnecting it. Here's a link to our Video about the IMA323: th-cam.com/video/Fy-2tv3rpvU/w-d-xo.html Chris
Northside Service Company hi Chris, thank you so very much for the reply. We moved into our place 4 years ago and haven’t touched it because it looks very intimidating lol! I will try to tackle this project using your video, thanks again!
Very informative! I am currently debating what to do with our Nutone IMA-303 and the associated wall units...we remodeled a bathroom, and I took the wall unit off to clean it up and paint it to sort of bring it into the 21st century...and that went all good and fine, but now that I'm wanting to re-connect it, I discover that I've no idea what wire goes where...I think to myself, no problem! I've got 6 stations throughout the house...I'll just look at one of those! It turns out, the only one I removed (and failed to take pictures of) is the only station of its kind in the entire house. Each of the other stations has a printed circuit board...this one does not. I can't find ANY information and I have no documentation of any kind on the system. Can you offer me any guidance? Right now, it's just a slightly better-looking hole filler in our updated bathroom!
HiMatt: I'm guessing that you have an early NuTone IS35 Remote Station - the design that has mostly mechanical switches made up of "rods and contacts". If you email me directly - I'll send you a copy of the Installation Sheet - Chris nscompany@msn.com
For permanent removal, can you leave the wires in the wall if they are bound with tape? And patch over the wall? Same question for room speaker removal.
Hi Christina: Yes, you can leave the wires in the walls. You should locate the low-voltage transformer and disconnect the wires from it - so there no voltage inside the wall at the original Master Station location. What will you being doing with the IMA303? - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 hi! I’m removing a system for my grandma that is similar to this. I’ve had people tell me I can wire nut the 12v wires and leave them in a single gang box and patch over it. I have searched the attic and found west the speaker wires coalesce down toward the main station. But the power wire is not there. Where would the transformer be for it? Behind breaker panel cover maybe?
@@calebrenegar1992 The Transformer could be anywhere in the house - it was the installers choice as top where it was placed. I'm never a fan of leaving live - unterminated wires inside a closed up wall. It's a much better idea to find the Transformer and disconnect them. Once the Master Station has been removed, the wires to the Remote Station are not live and those openings can be closed up - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 I had one person tell me that I should just leave a blank wall plate on it to denote a live wire is there in case it needs to be accessed and used later.
The IM3003 has a faux Digital Tuner (analog tuner with a digital readout) and then the IM3303. Neither of these will use any part of your IMA303 System, except for the wiring. Also, the IM3003 has been discontinued since 1993 - the IM3303 has been discontinued since 2008. Both of these models are somewhat smaller in size - so you'll need an Update Frame to cover the wall cutout - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Is the required wall opening the same size for the IM3303? Don't want to get into a major job. Easy to transfer the speaker wire assembly from the IM303 to the IM3303?
@@MrRadBee The Wall Housing for the IMA303 is smaller than for the IM3303 - Also, the sheetrock cut out for the IMA303 is larger than for the IM3303 - NuTone used to make an "update frame" for this, these have been discontinued since 2008. Also the IM3303 requires 2 Transformers, mounted in the wall housing behind the IM3303 - Your IMA303 has 1 remotely mounted Transformer. The "speaker wire assembly does not "transfer" into the IM3303 - the IM3303 has its own Terminal Board design - Upgrade a IMA303 to a IM3303 is doable - Back when we did lots of upgrades like this - a typical system upgrade would take me 6-7 hours to complete (that's with 25 years experience) and having done hundreds of upgrades - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 OMG thanks for pointing that out. I’ll have to withdraw any bids on those other units. Way too much drama. I have the string configured per diagram for the tuner wheel, but I can’t get it to work. HELP 😩 The string just slips on the dial pin
@@MrRadBee You probably don't have the dial cord wrapped around the Tuning Shaft (connected to the knob) enough times - With the Eyelet end of the Dial Cord attached to the Tuner Drum - The other end of the Cord should be just long enough to have the second Eyelet make the curve into the Drum - the Spring should need to be stretched about 50% to make it reach the keeper in the Drum. - Chris
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Thanks so much for this very informative video - I need to remove the master and 4 remote units from my house as they are pretty dated, and this answered all my questions. If you have any interest in the old gear let me know - it looks like the same model as in the video and was probably installed in 1980
Hi Ken: You can contact me directly about your equipment - Chris nscompany@msn.com
Excellent "how to" video! You are so clear and give great tips! Thank you!! I'm removing my old system for good. So I have to watch a couple more videos maybe to find out what else needs to be done in that case. But overall I have a good idea from your instructions here. And oh... I just noticed a comment below someone asked about permanent removal so sounds pretty easy. My system is probably 37 yrs old. It's a SM-428 it says on the front. Let me know if you'd like it. Yours for the taking if you think it's of any use for you :-)
Hi Carol: Thanks for the kind comments - I would like to have your removed equipment - Here's a link to our Video that's about the SM428 :th-cam.com/video/jKpQtdkqiTA/w-d-xo.html
Please contact me directly when you're ready and have it all removed - Chris - 925-743-8236 - nscompany@msn.com
It was very easy to remove. Drywall patch on the other hand... I'm dreading that.
I have this same set up. Could I take out the old system and add a modern system? Like a control module being a tablet and the intercom/speakers in each room being echo dots?
Hi Just Bacon: I guess you could, if such a system is available - Chris
Excellent demonstration! Thank you! Maybe I can get our old radio fixed?
Hi Sam: Yes, you can have your NuTone IM / IMA303 Repaired. Please fill out an Intercom Repair Request Form and once I receive it - I'll contact you directly to discuss the problems with your IM / IMA303 and its repair. Here's a link to the Repair Request Form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQHT6fVgm25twaXFeCkkgeITEfAE_zlRBry6B8-GbIs19wcQ/viewform?formkey=dF9RVjBQMFQ5S0xYbTBHMHRoNkVkRFE6MQ
Chris
My dad worked at the cinncinatti factory for 43 years the factory shut down years ago and was torn down their was actually a real house in the middle of all the different buildings thats were they tested and took all the catalog pics
Hi brian: Very interesting - I had visited the factory only 2 times and that was way back in the 1990's. It was obvious that very little improvements had been made there over the years. A labor dispute in the 2000's moved the manufacturing out of Cincinnati and the owners used that as a reason to close down the factory. The technical offices are now located in Kenwood. As I recall, the beginning of the end was in the mid 1980's when NuTone was part of a leveraged buy-out by the Williams Company - who then proceeded to sell off property and other assets.
Thanks to your dad for the years of dedication to NuTone. I've been told by many former employees that if you you were a good employee and did your job - you could work your entire career at NuTone. - Chris
Outstanding tutorial. I knocked the string off the tuner wheel by accident. Need help getting back on..... do you or Nutone have instructional video?
Hi MrRadbee: A Tuner Cord replacement is somewhat to specific of a topic for a Video - There is a drawing in the Service Manual that shows how the Cord is routed on the chassis - Here's a link to our Web Site - where you can download the Service Manual: northsideforyourhome.squarespace.com/nutone-intercom-system-service/
Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Chris - you are the man! Thank you so much. assume I have to remove the whole system, as shown in your video, in order to get to the tuner cord parts? Yikes
@@MrRadBee Yes- you will need to remove the Chassis from the Faceplate to access the Dial Cord. - Chris
Nice video. I am removing this exact product. Is there a market to resell these? I just want to get rid of the 1970's look in my house.
Hi Doug: The Master Station has some value - however you have to consider the age of the unit (1973 - 1983) and it overall condition (will likely need a rebuild now or very soon) You can always contact me directly - Chris 423-710-1964
@@northsideservicecompany3567 I planned to just dispose of it. But if someone wants it, Id rather do that. Thanks for the video. I took the pin out on top and got intimidated by all the wires. I know nothing about electrical. Its now out. Now I have to do the horrible job of fixing drywall.
@@dougprentice1363 Don't toss it out - call me when you have time - Chris
What did you use to replace it or just repair wall?
Hi Pat: The Video shows how to remove a NuTone IMA303 so it can be sent in for repair - Chris
Hello there, I have an IMA 323, is the removal process the same?
Hi Life of Lexx: Uninstalling an IMA323 is exactly the same as uninstalling a IMA303 - except for the additional wires for the Door Signal and Security Loop. If you take pictures and label the wiring, you shouldn't have a problem reconnecting it. Here's a link to our Video about the IMA323: th-cam.com/video/Fy-2tv3rpvU/w-d-xo.html
Chris
Northside Service Company hi Chris, thank you so very much for the reply. We moved into our place 4 years ago and haven’t touched it because it looks very intimidating lol! I will try to tackle this project using your video, thanks again!
@@missnemo0126 Glad we could help you. If more help is needed - just ask - Chris
Very informative! I am currently debating what to do with our Nutone IMA-303 and the associated wall units...we remodeled a bathroom, and I took the wall unit off to clean it up and paint it to sort of bring it into the 21st century...and that went all good and fine, but now that I'm wanting to re-connect it, I discover that I've no idea what wire goes where...I think to myself, no problem! I've got 6 stations throughout the house...I'll just look at one of those! It turns out, the only one I removed (and failed to take pictures of) is the only station of its kind in the entire house. Each of the other stations has a printed circuit board...this one does not. I can't find ANY information and I have no documentation of any kind on the system. Can you offer me any guidance? Right now, it's just a slightly better-looking hole filler in our updated bathroom!
HiMatt: I'm guessing that you have an early NuTone IS35 Remote Station - the design that has mostly mechanical switches made up of "rods and contacts".
If you email me directly - I'll send you a copy of the Installation Sheet - Chris nscompany@msn.com
For permanent removal, can you leave the wires in the wall if they are bound with tape? And patch over the wall? Same question for room speaker removal.
Hi Christina: Yes, you can leave the wires in the walls. You should locate the low-voltage transformer and disconnect the wires from it - so there no voltage inside the wall at the original Master Station location. What will you being doing with the IMA303? - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 hi! I’m removing a system for my grandma that is similar to this. I’ve had people tell me I can wire nut the 12v wires and leave them in a single gang box and patch over it. I have searched the attic and found west the speaker wires coalesce down toward the main station. But the power wire is not there. Where would the transformer be for it? Behind breaker panel cover maybe?
@@calebrenegar1992 The Transformer could be anywhere in the house - it was the installers choice as top where it was placed. I'm never a fan of leaving live - unterminated wires inside a closed up wall. It's a much better idea to find the Transformer and disconnect them. Once the Master Station has been removed, the wires to the Remote Station are not live and those openings can be closed up - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 I had one person tell me that I should just leave a blank wall plate on it to denote a live wire is there in case it needs to be accessed and used later.
@@calebrenegar1992 If the wire inside an electrical box (not dangling inside the wall) then that would be a fine way to leave it - Chris
Next Q - what's a Nutone successor model that has a digital tuner, that will fit into the same wall opening and also handle 8 speakers /zones/rooms ?
The IM3003 has a faux Digital Tuner (analog tuner with a digital readout) and then the IM3303. Neither of these will use any part of your IMA303 System, except for the wiring. Also, the IM3003 has been discontinued since 1993 - the IM3303 has been discontinued since 2008.
Both of these models are somewhat smaller in size - so you'll need an Update Frame to cover the wall cutout - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 Is the required wall opening the same size for the IM3303? Don't want to get into a major job. Easy to transfer the speaker wire assembly from the IM303 to the IM3303?
@@MrRadBee The Wall Housing for the IMA303 is smaller than for the IM3303 - Also, the sheetrock cut out for the IMA303 is larger than for the IM3303 - NuTone used to make an "update frame" for this, these have been discontinued since 2008. Also the IM3303 requires 2 Transformers, mounted in the wall housing behind the IM3303 - Your IMA303 has 1 remotely mounted Transformer. The "speaker wire assembly does not "transfer" into the IM3303 - the IM3303 has its own Terminal Board design - Upgrade a IMA303 to a IM3303 is doable - Back when we did lots of upgrades like this - a typical system upgrade would take me 6-7 hours to complete (that's with 25 years experience) and having done hundreds of upgrades - Chris
@@northsideservicecompany3567 OMG thanks for pointing that out. I’ll have to withdraw any bids on those other units. Way too much drama. I have the string configured per diagram for the tuner wheel, but I can’t get it to work. HELP 😩 The string just slips on the dial pin
@@MrRadBee You probably don't have the dial cord wrapped around the Tuning Shaft (connected to the knob) enough times - With the Eyelet end of the Dial Cord attached to the Tuner Drum - The other end of the Cord should be just long enough to have the second Eyelet make the curve into the Drum - the Spring should need to be stretched about 50% to make it reach the keeper in the Drum. - Chris
We have one in our home the radio works but you can't talk through it or listen we don't know how to fix that
Hi 97.3: You will need to contact me directly about your IMA303 and I'll try to help you figure out what's up with it - Chris nscompany@msn.com