TESTING THE UNIT
To test the alarm, you can make a simple device that will simulate the size and weight of a young child. See Fig 11 and Fig 12. The
materials needed are:
• 4 X 1.5 liter water bottles.
• Duct tape
• 6 ft of strong string
Fill the four bottles with water.
Use the duct tape to strap all 4 of the bottles together.
Tie the string tightly to one of the bottles.
Drop the bottles into the pool from a height of 2 feet. The alarm should sound. Use the string to retrieve the bottles. Test the alarm
weekly to insure maximum protection.
USING THE ALARM
This pool alarm is designed to protect the pool at all times. To swim in the pool, the key must be present. To enter swim mode, an adult
must place the magnetic key onto the faceplate area where it is marked KEY while at the same time pressing the blue button. The alarm
will emit a long beep signifying that it is now in swim mode. The LED on the faceplate will now flash red, and will continue to flash red
while it is in swim mode. The pool can now be used without the alarm sounding. When all swimmers exit the pool and the water becomes
still, the alarm will automatically rearm itself in 5 minutes to protect the pool. The alarm will emit a long siren announcing that it is again in
active protection mode and the green LED on the faceplate will flash. If immediate protection is desired, wait until the water is calm, and
then push the blue button on the faceplate. This will instantly rearm the alarm.
If the alarm is sounding, immediately check the pool FIRST for any unsafe condition. If the pool is clear of danger, push the blue button to
silence the alarm, returning to protection mode.
Note: This alarm has been vigorously tested under very difficult conditions, however since many pools have different water features such as
waterfalls, and/or fountains, it is impossible to account for all configurations. If your alarm alerts due to a water feature, simply turn the
water feature off when the pool is not in use. This will allow for maximum protection against false alarms, and best protection for your pool.
Automatic pool cleaners also come in many sizes and shapes and may also cause a false alarm. This unit has been tested with all of
SmartPool’s robotic pool cleaners and performs well with all of them. Since models vary by manufacturer, we cannot guarantee that other
models of automatic pool cleaners will not cause the alarm to false alarm.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The alarm comes equipped with a low battery indicator. If the batteries need to be replaced, the alarm will emit a chirp every 20 seconds.
Refer to steps 5 and 6 for battery replacement.
WINTERIZATION
When the pool is closed and covered for the winter, remove the main alarm body from the pool and remove the batteries. Store the main
alarm body indoors for the winter months. The alarm should be removed from the pool if the air temperature will ever drop below 32
degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the batteries from both the main alarm unit and the remote siren for storage. Freezing of the pool water will
damage the alarm. Freeze damage is not covered under the warranty.
