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Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding How the Temperature Guard Works
Where Should I Locate the Temperature Guard?
The Temperature Guard measures temperature and power wherever it is located. If the Temperature
Guard is being used to protect against freezing temperatures, locate it in an area where the temperature
will drop the fastest, if the heating system fails, such as a room with a northern exposure or numerous
windows.
If the Temperature Guard is being used to protect equipment against overheating in case air conditioning
fails, locate the Temperature Guard close to the equipment and close to the ceiling where heat will build
up quickest.
Once the location is chosen, connect the phone line and power. Turn on the power switch (the light next
to the phone line will start blinking at a rate proportional to the temperature). Follow the instructions in the
Programming section.
When does the Temperature Guard call?
The Temperature Guard will call immediately when there is a temperature alarm.
The Temperature Guard will call after the power has been out for 5 minutes
During an emergency, all phone numbers are called. If the PIN number is not entered, the Temperature
Guard will wait 20 minutes and then begin calling all phone numbers again.
What happens when the Temperature Guard calls?
1 The Temperature Guard will play the personal identification message, followed by the cause of the
alarm.
2 The Temperature Guard will ask for the PIN number
3 Once the PIN number has been entered, the Temperature Guard will not call again because the cur-
rent alarm condition has been acknowledged.
4 The Temperature Guard will repeat the alarm messages one time if the PIN is not entered.
What happens if the PIN is not entered at any of the numbers the Temperature Guard is
programmed to call?
The Temperature Guard will wait 20 minutes and call all programmed telephone numbers again.
The Temperature Guard will continue to call all programmed numbers every 20 minutes as long as there
is an alarm and the PIN has not been entered during an alarm call or during a status check call-in.
What happens if I call the Temperature Guard while an alarm condition exists?
1 If the Status Message Before PIN Entry is Active, you will hear either “Warning, the temperature is XX”
or “Warning, the power is out”, otherwise you will just hear “Enter your PIN number”
2 If the PIN number is entered, the Temperature Guard will stop making emergency phone calls.
3 If the PIN number is not entered, the Temperature Guard continues dialing the emergency phone
numbers.
