First Alert Pool Alarm System with AQUASOUND™ Technology User’s Manual
Table of Contents Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Theory of Operation 1 Safety Advice Related to the Alarm 2 Swimming Pool Safety Tips 2 Important Requirements and Warning 3 Installation 3 Poolside Unit 3 Wireless Monitor Unit 5 Operation 7 Wireless Monitor Unit 7 Poolside Unit 8 Frequently Asked Questions 9 Care and Cleaning 11 Standards Compliance 11 FCC Regulations 11 Warranty Information 12 How to Contact Us 13 Pool Safety Information 13 Designed and engineered in
Introduction First Alert has been keeping families safe for more than half a century. We continue this tradition with the First Alert Pool Alarm System. The patented and award winning AQUASOUND™ technology is fast to detect an unwanted intrusion and reduces any chance for false alarms caused by debris, toys or weather. Almost immediately after an intrusion from a child or pet weighing 20 or more pounds.
When an intrusion is detected, loud 85db alarms sound both poolside and inside the home. LED lights located on the top of the Poolside Unit and on the front of the monitor begin flashing red. The award winning technology used in this system provides unparalleled detection accuracy and communication in the event of an intrusion and helps reduce the occurrence of false alarms. As well as providing excellent accuracy, the First Alert Pool Alarm System is designed to be virtually trouble free.
• • • • • • • Have a fence around your pool area and keep the gate locked with an active gate alarm to prevent unwanted intrusions Have a responsible adult teach swimming and water safety to your children Maintain clean, clear water in the pool Do not swim during electrical storms Do not permit bottles, glass or sharp objects to be used around the pool Ask your pool dealer how you can improve your pool safety – they will be glad to assist you Above all, remember that common sense, awareness and caution wil
1) To open the battery compartment a. Locate the battery compartment door on the underside of the Poolside Unit. b. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the door in place. 2) To install the battery pack a. Install the six AA batteries into the battery holder. b. Match the battery terminals polarity to the markings on the battery holder. c. Insert the battery pack and the battery cable into the compartment. 3) To replace the battery door a.
disturbance. i. Keep it away from areas of high foot traffic when the pool is not in use. ii. Keep it away from any water features your pool may have such as a waterfall or jets. iii. Keep it away from your pool’s skimmer. c. Upon installation, notice the System Ready LED on the monitor change from red to green. This indicates the unit is installed in the pool and is communicating to the monitor. 6) To synchronize the RF code: a.
when the battery connection is made. This is normal. The monitor is now powered by the back up battery. The LED lights on the monitor will flash until the unit is connected to an electrical outlet. b. Place the battery in the housing and slide the compartment door closed. c. Plug the A/C power supply into the jack on the side of the Wireless Monitor Unit. d. Plug the A/C power supply transformer into an electrical outlet (do not substitute any other A/C power supply). e.
Operation Wireless Monitor Unit The Wireless Monitor Unit receives information from the Poolside Unit’s computer and sensors via the RF link. It alerts you when a pool intrusion has occurred by sounding its built-in alarm and flashing the red Alarm! LED on the front panel. The sound of two short beeps as the System Ready LED changes from green to red lets you know that the Poolside Unit has been removed from the water.
Pool Battery: These LEDs display the status of the Poolside Unit’s battery strength. The strength of the poolside battery power is constantly measured. A green LED indicates the poolside battery power is fine. When the battery strength is low, you will hear a chirp from the Poolside Unit and from the monitor. In addition, the red LED will be lit, notifying you to change the battery. Monitor Battery: These LEDs display the status of the Wireless Monitor Unit’s battery power.
While the unit is installed, the hydrophone continually monitors the acoustics in the swimming pool water for an intrusion. It has been designed to listen and learn the pool’s normal operational sounds such as the pool filter’s motor noise. However, some water features and robotic cleaners may produce sounds which can mask the sound of a child falling into the pool. IMPORTANT: We advise turning off water features and robotic cleaners when the pool alarm is installed.
2) How long will the battery last? The AA battery pack in the Poolside Unit should last approximately one year with normal use. The Wireless Monitor Unit also contains a 9V battery. The monitor’s battery is used only during the event of a power failure. The system’s computer automatically checks the battery strength in both units. The monitor’s display indicates when either the poolside or in-house monitor battery needs replacing. For extended storage, please remove the batteries to avoid corrosion.
9) How do I know my system is operational? The Poolside Unit will flash a red LED once every two minutes to visually indicate the unit is operating. The Wireless Monitor Unit displays green LEDs on the left side of the panel. (See page 6.) Care and Cleaning The design of your First Alert Pool Alarm System minimizes any required maintenance on your part. This product is constructed from a specially formulated plastic material which is designed to resist damage from chemicals and ultraviolet rays.
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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American Academy of Pediatrics Phone: 847-434-4000, Web: http://www.aap.org American Red Cross Phone: 202-303-5000, Web: http://www.redcross.org American Trauma Society Phone: 800-556-7890, Web: http://www.amtrauma.org Association of Pool and Spa Professionals Phone: 800-323-3996, Web: http://www.apsp.org National SAFE KIDS Campaign Phone: 202-662-0600, Web: http://www.safekids.org National Safety Council Phone: 800-621-7615 THINK FIRST Foundation Phone: 800-844-6556, Web: http://www.thinkfirst.org U.S.
