AquaGuard Owner’s Guide
RJE Technologies, Inc.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important!
The AquaGuard system is a pool alarm;
not
a life-saving device. It should be used
along with
other safety equipment and precautions. It is intended to provide an
additional
level of
security to your pool and/or spa.
This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration; that is, adult supervision,
lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth, and some devices may not detect
gradual entry.
Always observe the following safety guidelines:
•
DO NOT
allow children to operate the AquaGuard system without adult supervision.
•
This system is a protection device that sounds an alarm to indicate a potential
EMERGENCY
situation. When the alarm sounds,
PROMPT ACTION
by a responsible adult
is essential to preventing serious injury or death.
•
Be sure a
RESPONSIBLE ADULT
is present to observe swimming activities whenever the
AquaGuard system is turned off.
•
AquaGuard is designed to detect a fall into the pool. AquaGuard may not
detect a gradual entry into the pool.
General Swimming Pool Safety Guidelines
•
NEVER
leave children unattended in or around the swimming pool or spa. Children under
five years of age are at the
GREATEST RISK
for injury or death in pool-related accidents.
•
DO NOT
assume that swimming pool safety devices replace the need for adult supervision.
ALWAYS have a responsible adult present to ensure safety. Give extra attention when
several people are swimming at the same time.
•
Teach your children to swim at an
EARLY
age.
•
Instruct
ALL
pool and spa users in the location and proper operation of safety features.
BE
SURE
that pool maintenance personnel understand and can properly operate the
AquaGuard system.
•
Keep
RESCUE EQUIPMENT
(such as a rubber life preserver and/or rescue pole)
within easy reach.
•
Keep a
TELEPHONE
close to the pool so it can be easily accessed in case of an
emergency.
•
Learn child
CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other life-saving techniques.
•
Keep the pool area
CLEAR
of toys and other obstructions. Keep the water
CLEAN
and
uncontaminated.
•
Keep security gates
CLOSED
when the pool is unattended.
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
•
Get the person out of the pool as
QUICKLY
as possible.
•
IMMEDIATELY
call for help, and follow the advice given.
•
Administer
CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as directed or as necessary.
•
Remove wet clothes and replace with warm covers.
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•
Press the
OK
button on the Remote Unit three times to put the Detector Unit into “swim”
mode, then press the
OK
button on the Remote Unit three times again to put the Detector
Unit into “armed” mode.
Testing the System
It is strongly recommended that a System Test be performed periodically using the procedure
described in
Installation
, STEP 5 on page 9.
Special Considerations During Winter
The AquaGuard system
will not
operate if the water in your pool becomes frozen. Additionally,
allowing water to freeze in the Sensor Tube can damage the system’s sensing mechanism.
If your pool is located in an area where freezing
normally
occurs and you
do not
intend to maintain
your pool in a heated state throughout the winter season, you should remove the Detector Unit
before
freezing occurs. Store the unit indoors and re-install when the water has thawed.
Be sure
to remove the batteries from the Detector Unit when placing the unit in storage for a
prolonged period. Corrosion may occur if the batteries are left in the unit during storage.
The Anti-Theft System
When the AquaGuard Detector Unit is installed and initialized, its internal “anti-theft” system is
enabled. Any attempt to dismantle or remove the Detector Unit without first turning the system off
will cause the alarm siren to sound. To turn off the “anti-theft” alarm, enter
1234*99
on the Detector
Unit keypad.
Be sure
to turn the system “off” before removing the Detector Unit for maintenance or storage by
entering
1234*99
on the Detector Unit keypad.
Changing the Access Code
The default access code for your Detector Unit is
1234
. To change it to a different access code, do
the following:
1.
Enter
1234
.
2.
Enter
*
0 1
3.
Enter a new 4-digit access code.
