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WATCHMAN Installation Instructions 

PID1244R6-6 

        For Assistance: [email protected]  (909) 591-8431  

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Revision

Date

Author

Description

6-0

11/18/13

A. Flores

CE compliance. Imported to new layout.

6-1

4/29/15

A. Flores

Updated parts list. Low-Battery Alert operational status.

6-2

3/05/16

A. Flores

Changed AC Power Cord length to 25'.

6-3 

9/28/18

C. Maynez

Added Troubleshooting.

6-4

7/20/20

C. Maynez

Added DC Power Connection & terminology update.

6-5

11/19/20

D. Bohannon

Added clarification and note to page 7.

6-6

12/22/21

C. Maynez

Updated product images & installation process.

Revision History

Summary of Contents for ALVARADO WATCHMAN

Page 1: ...facturing Company Inc 12660 Colony Street Chino CA 91710 Telephone 909 591 8431 Fax 909 628 1403 support alvaradomfg com www alvaradomfg com PID1244R6 6 Installation Instructions WATCHMAN Collision Avoidance System ...

Page 2: ...vicing or using the Watchman WARNING This symbol is used in this manual to warn installers and operators of potential harm Please read these instructions very carefully CAUTION This symbol is used in this manual to designate potential conditions that may pose a risk to pedestrians personnel property and equipment Please read these instructions very carefully NOTE This symbol is used in this manual...

Page 3: ...res before they happen The Watchman installs in front of overhead doors racking or virtually any fixture in a factory or warehouse Impact with the Watchman tube triggers a loud alarm and flashing red lights This warns the forklift driver to stop immediately and alerts management of the incident Battery Powered Models 1 Tube Assembly 2 Battery Installation 3 Placement and Mounting 4 Functions Check...

Page 4: ... the Left Right End tubes to adjust the overall length of the Watchman Pre drilled holes provided equate to 10ft 8ft respectively Figure 1 6 Insert the binding posts to secure the End tubes to the Center tube once desired length is achieved 7 Plug the cable harness from the Main End cap into the Secondary End cap Figure 2 8 Using a 5 32 hex wrench secure Secondary End cap in place 10ft 8ft Weather...

Page 5: ...be a minimum of 2 below the object or surface being protected Ensure the suspension cable angles are between 90 and 135 Figure 5 Battery installation is only applicable to battery powered models For AC powered models skip to the Placement and Mounting section below 1 Using a 5 32 Allen wrench remove the screw securing the Main End cap to the tube 2 Remove the Main End cap Using a Phillips screwdri...

Page 6: ...g the suspension cable and swag it over to an adjacent wall Make sure there is sufficient cord slack to allow the Watchman to move laterally in the case of a collision event Figure 8 3 Obtain the included AC power supply and screw terminal connector Locate the RED and BLACK wires of the AC power cord Using an appropriate screwdriver connect the RED wire to the terminal and the BLACK wire the termi...

Page 7: ...le The alarm should sound and both lights should flash 2 Repeat with the other side of the tube Functions Check HIGH NOISE LEVELS Dry Contact Output Connection Optional The dry contact output enables the Watchman to activate another device such as an external light alarm or counter during a collision event The output provides a 100ms Normally Open dry contact 1 Connect the WHITE and GREEN wires to...

Page 8: ...cap guard Tools Required Right Angle 2 Phillips Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver Fig 10 Fig 10 Under normal usage fresh batteries will last approximately 1 5 2 years When the batteries are in need of replacement the Watchman will begin to chirp once every 5 minutes Due to operational variables it is not possible to calculate how long the Watchman will operate after the low battery alert begins For...

Page 9: ...Replace the batteries if applicable Perform the functions check as described on page 7 Troubleshooting If excessive false alarms occur due to local vibration Alvarado recommends applying pipe insulation to the suspension cables 1 Apply a 6 length of pipe insulation as close to the Watchman as possible on each suspension cable 2 Wrap the insulation lengthwise tightly around the wire completing as m...

Page 10: ...WATCHMAN Installation Instructions Page 10 For Assistance support alvaradomfg com 909 591 8431 PID1244R6 6 CE Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 11: ...layout 6 1 4 29 15 A Flores Updated parts list Low Battery Alert operational status 6 2 3 05 16 A Flores Changed AC Power Cord length to 25 6 3 9 28 18 C Maynez Added Troubleshooting 6 4 7 20 20 C Maynez Added DC Power Connection terminology update 6 5 11 19 20 D Bohannon Added clarification and note to page 7 6 6 12 22 21 C Maynez Updated product images installation process Revision History ...

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Page 13: ...lvarado Manufacturing Company Inc 12660 Colony Street Chino CA 91710 Telephone 909 591 8431 Fax 909 628 1403 support alvaradomfg com www alvaradomfg com 2020 Alvarado Manufacturing Company Inc This work may not be reproduced published or redistributed in whole or in part without the express prior written permission of Alvarado ...

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