Caretaker Systems 3-204-35 User Manual manual 20f8

Caretaker Systems, Inc. manual 20f8

manual 20f8

TYPICALSingleBeam, “L”ShapedSystem withTransceiverat One EndReflectExistingMirroHouse GatDoor toYdBeamAnyPoolSingle Beam,Straight LineSystem withTransceiverat One EndBeam ReflectDoor toYdHouse GatDual Beam,“L” Shaped System withTransceiverat the Corner BeamReflectorReflectorHouse Door todGatBeam
INSTALLATIONSReflectorMirroDual Beam,Three SidedSystem withTransceiverat a CornerDoor toYdBeam BeamHousExistingFReflector“B”Dual Beam, Straight Line Systemwith Transceiver in the MiddleHouse GatDoor toYdBeamBeamReflectorReflector
•The beam path of every system must start at theTransceiver and end at a Reflector.•A Mirror is used to change direction of a beampath, such as going around a corner. A Mirrorcan be installed in a beam path only betweenthe Transceiver and a Reflector.•The maximum length of a beam path from theTransceiver to each Reflector is 150 feet (45meters). When Mirrors are included in the path,this measurement must be made along theactual beam path, from Transceiver to Mirrorto Reflector.Transce ReflecMirr Important Points:Dual Beam, Four-Sided SystemBeamBeamReflectorMirrorMirrReflectorDoor toYdHousINSTALLATIONS
CONSIDER THE THINGS THAT MIGHT GET IN THE WAY…Two types of things can intrude into the beam path, causing an alarm –things placed there by people, and things moved there by nature. Try to visualize the beam paths selected for the installation – will theplants grow into the path? Will breezes blow the flowers into the path?Sprinkler systems normally pose no problems for Prevent; however, anexcessive heavy stream of water could.Ideally, the Prevent system should be “out of the way,” providing avaluable service rather than becoming a nuisance. Careful planning ofthe relationship between the beam path and everyday life around thepool will assure years of beneficial, trouble-free service.USE AS FEW MIRRORS AS POSSIBLEAs specified on the preceding page, the maximum beam path for eachbeam is 150 feet (45 meters) measured from the Transceiver to a Mirror,or Mirrors, then to the Reflector. More than one Mirror may be used in abeam path, providing that the total path for that beam does not exceed150 feet.However, great care must be taken during the Mirror/Reflector alignmentstage of the installation to assure that the beam is centered on eachMirror and Reflector in the path. When multiple Mirrors are installed inone beam path, the slightest misalignment, or movement during use ismagnified significantly. This can lead to nuisance false alarms.INSTALLATIONBEAM PATHS AWAY FROM THE POOL EDGE ARE BESTBy Installing the Prevent system with the beam paths as far away fromthe pool edge as possible, the alarm will sound when the intruder isfarther away from the pool. In the case of a very small child, this could mean that an adult, uponhearing the alarm, could get to the child before the child ever reachedthe water.CONSIDER THE CRITTERS THAT MIGHT WANDER BYKeep in mind the fact that the Prevent system does not discriminate. Anything – man, beast or any moving inanimate object breaking thelaser beam will cause the alarm to sound.Most people prefer to protect their pets, but should the alarm becomeannoying, check with your dealer or directly with the factory CustomerService on the availability of the optional Pet Safety Alarm. This add-ondevice emits a high-pitched sound that only animals can hear.Household pets may learn quickly, and avoid the area altogether. Thereaction by the large variety of wild animals that might come prowling isunknown.

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