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OPERATING THE ALARM
1) Install 4 AA batteries into the siren of the alarm as
in Figure 8.
2) Turn the grey switch to the right until it clicks into
position. The green label will appear and the siren
will beep once as in Figure 9.
3) Press the black button on the front of the siren to
test the alarm as in Figure 10.
The Alarm is now Activated
4) To deactivate the alarm, push the locking tab to the
right and turn the grey switch to the left. A red label
will appear as in Figure 11.
TESTING THE ALARM
1) Ensure the surface of the pool water is calm.
2) Turn the alarm to the ON position (green label).
3) Fill a 5 gallon bucket 1/3 of the way with water.
4) Drop the bucket into the pool from a height of 6
inches as in Figure 12.
NOTE
: The wave created from the bucket will travel at
4ft per second to reach the alarm.
5) Once the alarm sounds, turn the siren to the OFF
position (red label) and wait for the water to settle.
6) Repeat the test from various points of the pool to
ensure the alarm is operating correctly.
IMPORTANT:
If the siren does not sound when the
wave created by the bucket reaches the alarm, please
see the troubleshooting guide for assistance. If the siren
sounds prior to dropping the bucket into the water,
please refer to following section entitled ADJUSTING THE
ALARM SENSITIVITY.
Figure 8
Figure 10
Figure 12
Figure 11
Figure 9
IMPORTANT
: Press the TEST button on the front of the
alarm siren everytime the alarm is turned to the ON
position to ensure the batteries are operational.
IMPORTANT
: Test the full alarm function once every week.
IMPORTANT:
Change the batteries of the alarm at least
once every swim season and immediately if siren is not
sounding during testing or if siren seems to be operating at
a lower volume.
