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electrical noise from other electrical appliances. You may need to shield the
extended wire to reduce or eliminate this problem.
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The alarm call-out has been canceled, but the MiniAlarm continues to
call.
Most likely, you received an initial alarm, canceled the alarm call-out and then
the intruder either came back through the area or returned after the alarm had
reset.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.
The MiniAlarm is not calling the correct “call-to” location. Why?
This may be due to entering an incorrect “call to” telephone number or
a dead battery. Check or replace the battery and double check the
“call to” telephone number. Did you enter a “1” before a long
distance phone number? Check to see if your area code has changed
and re-program the “call to” number with the correct area code.
2.
If I unplug the MiniAlarm or take out the battery, will I have to re-enter the
“call-to” telephone number?
Once your MiniAlarm is programmed, the “call-to” number will be
retained in memory indefinitely whether the MiniAlarm is plugged in or
not or if the battery goes dead or is taken out. You can always
program a new “call-to” telephone number at any time.
3.
Do I need a dedicated telephone line for my MiniAlarm?
No. The MiniAlarm uses any existing single line telephone line. In
some cases, if you have two phone lines coming into a home, the
MiniAlarm may work on any of those telephone jacks as well. The
MiniAlarm can also share a telephone line with a telephone, modem or
fax machine, provided you purchase a dual plug adapter or a line
splitter. Those are available at most stores or directly from Control
Products.
4.
Can I change the alarm message that is played during an alarm?
No. The alarm message is pre-recorded at our factory and cannot be
changed.
5.
Will the MiniAlarm work on multi-line business phone systems, PBX
systems or digital telephone systems?
No. The MiniAlarm is designed to work only with a single telephone
line, found in most residential homes. Sharing a phone line with a
telephone, fax machine, or computer modem is acceptable as long as
they are sharing a single telephone line. Some PBX systems simply
require a “9” to be dialed before calling the regular call-to number.
The MiniAlarm should be able to dial the “9” and the rest of the
number. You may need to enter a pause after the 9 to wait for the dial
tone before the rest of the number is dialed by the Dialer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirements: Four AA and one 9-volt alkaline or lithium batteries (not included)
MAKE SURE YOU REPLACE BATTERY ANNUALLY OR REMOVE WHEN THE UNIT
IS NOT IN USE!
Operating Ambient Temperature Range: 20° to 140°F (-7° to 60°C)
Humidity: 90% non-condensing
REN (Ring Equivalence Number): 0.1B
FCC Statement:
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
On the back of your MiniAlarm is a label that contains, among other information the FCC
registration number for this product. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone
company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must
comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant
telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a
compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
Excessive REN’s on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of REN’s should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total REN’s,
contact your local telephone company. The REN for this product is shown above and is also
identified as part of the FCC product identifier shown on the label on the back of your MiniAlarm.
The REN for other devices will be identified on a label on the product in the FCC product identifier
or listed separately. If there is a product identifier number, it will be in a format as
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The ## is the REN number shown without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a
REN of 0.3).
If this MiniAlarm causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that
could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with your MiniAlarm, for repair or warranty information, please contact
Control Products at 952-448-2217. Other contact numbers and information can be found at the end
of this instruction manual. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the
installation of your MiniAlarm does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
CONTACTING US
For Sales or Technical Support, contact Customer Service:
Protected Home/Control Products, Inc.
Phone: 952-448-2217
1724 Lake Drive West
Fax:
952-361-9420
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Email: [email protected]
Online:
www.protectedhome.com
