Temperature alarm delay feature:
If dip switch #6 is placed in the UP position, the FreezeAlarm
™
will delay 45
minutes during a temperature alarm only. A temperature alarm condition must be
present for 45 minutes before unit will call out.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
When called from a remote location using a Touch Tone™ phone, the FreezeAlarm
™
will answer after five rings and
you will hear:
"Enter the security code followed by the star key."
If you enter the correct security code within 15 seconds, and the FreezeAlarm
™
is not in alarm,
you will enter the main menu and hear:
"You are now in the main menu. To review or program. . ."
If the FreezeAlarm
™
is in alarm, you will hear one of the four alarm messages described in
Upon Alarm above. The alarm message is repeated once, followed by: "To disable
the alarm call out, press 0. Otherwise, to return to the main menu, press 1."
Power alarm delay feature:
The power alarm delay is selectable from either 1 hour or 0 minutes.
Reset button:
The reset button on back of unit will switch the remote relay to the opposite setting.
Using FreezeAlarm
™
on the
The FreezeAlarm
™
does not require a dedicated phone line and can share a phone
same phone line as telephone:
jack with a telephone by using a dual plug adapter (not included). Caution: The
FreezeAlarm
™
will not work on a PBX or multi-line systems, or a party line.
Phone answering machines at
To avoid unwanted long distance phone charges between the FreezeAlarm
™
and a
the occupied (call to) location:
remote answering machine when you are not at home, set your answering machine
to pick up after four rings or higher and move dip switch #5 on the rear of the
FreezeAlarm
™
to the UP position. This will cause the FreezeAlarm
™
to hang up after
three rings, preventing the answering machine from picking up the alarm call. Caution:
Because of normal connection delays in long distance calls, unit may hang up
before three rings are heard at call-to location. Test thoroughly! If dip switch #3
is in the DOWN position, the FreezeAlarm
™
will hang up after ten rings. Depending on
the length of your greeting, the answering machine may record a portion of the
alarm message.
Phone answering machines at
An answering machine normally will pick up a call before the FreezeAlarm
™
. To
the same location as the
gain access to the FreezeAlarm
™
when used with an answering machine, set the
FreezeAlarm
™
:
answering machine's ring selector at four. Call the FreezeAlarm's phone number
and hang up before the answering machine answers. Call back again to accumulate 5
rings within 3 minutes and the FreezeAlarm
™
will pick up your call.
Monitoring multiple Freeze
Upon alarm, the FreezeAlarm
™
calls its programmed telephone numbers and
Alarms using identification
announces the location of the alarm, with the custom message and the SECURITY
number:
CODE as a location identification number. This enables you to monitor and
identify an infinite number of FreezeAlarm
™
locations.
Using the Remote Relay
The remote relay switch can be used to switch equipment or thermostats over
Switch:
the phone. When the power goes out and the FreezeAlarm
™
is being powered off
the battery, the relay will be in the T2 position. Because types of equipment and
systems vary, it is strongly recommended that a licensed professional perform
the installation and wiring needed for your specific application.
Alarm Call-out:
The FreezeAlarm
™
will continue to call-out with an alarm until disabled, even
if alarm conditions have been corrected.
Surge Protection:
Lightning surge protection is recommended for the telephone line and the power.
CALLING THE FREEZEALARM FROM A REMOTE LOCATION
