Caretaker Systems 3-204-35 User Manual manual 5of8

Caretaker Systems, Inc. manual 5of8

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INSTALLING THEPOWER CABLEASSEMBLYThe system is supplied with a Power CableAssembly, equipped with a 50 foot (15 meters) long,low-voltage power cable. The end of the cable has afactory-installed plug that mates with a socket in theTransceiver. The Transformer must be plugged into a standard120-volt receptacle. It is best if this receptacle is notcontrolled by a switch. If it is controlled by a switch,consideration should be given to marking the switchto indicate that the Prevent system is controlled bythat switch; or, a qualified electrician can remove theswitch1. DO NOT PLUG THE TRANSFORMER INTOTHE WALL RECEPTACLE AT THIS TIME.2. Starting at the receptacle end, route the cabletoward the Transceiver. The cable may be buriedin the ground, routed along the edge of deckingor fastened to woodwork using insulated staplesor non-metallic fasteners. Route the cable sothat it is out of the way, and does not create atripping hazard. Excess cable may be formedinto a knotted loop at the Transformer.3. If the selected receptacle is located outdoorswhere it may be subjected to direct rain, aweatherproof cover, such as the one shown atthe right, is recommended. These covers areavailable at hardware and home improvementstores.4. At the rear of the Transceiver, insert the powerplug on the end of the power cable assembly intothe mating socket on the left side of the panel. Do not force the plug into the socket – it will fitonly one way. If it fails to snap into place, rotatethe plug, and try again.NOTE: Because the Power Cable Assembly is notplugged into the wall outlet at this time, nothing willhappen when the power plug is inserted into theTransceiver. This is normal.133*Cover NotIn luded
SELECTING THEOPERATING MODEIf the system configuration requires only one beampath, one of the two lasers in the Transceiver may beturned OFF. The RIGHT-SIDE laser (when viewedfrom the rear of the Transceiver) is controlled byswitch #3 on the DIP switch located inside of theTransceiver.1. To turn the right-side laser OFF, move the #3switch handle UPWARD. All of the otherswitches should remain in their factory settings,as shown at the right.INSTALLING THEBATTERIES ANDAPPLYING ELECTRICPOWER1. Install the four “AAA” size batteries into thebattery holder inside of the Transceiver. Note thepolarity markings on the holder, and install thebatteries accordingly.PLEASE NOTE:IN THE NEXT STEPS BATTERIES WILL BE INSTALLED AND THE POWER CABLE ASSEMBLYWILL BE PLUGGED INTO ITS ELECTRICAL OUTLET. ELECTRIC POWER WILL BE APPLIED TOTHE TRANSCEIVER, AND THE LASER BEAMS WILL BE ACTIVATED. THIS WILL CREATEBEAMS OF BRILLIANT RED LIGHT EMERGING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRANSCEIVER. ABRIGHT RED “LASER DOT” CAN BE SEEN ON ANY SURFACE OR OBJECT THAT THE BEAMSTRIKES. DURING THE INSTALLATION AND SETUP PHASE THE LASER BEAMS WILL BE ONCONTINUOUSLY. DO NOT ALLOW THE BEAM TO REACH THE EYES OF ANY HUMANS ORPETS. IF THE LASER DOT CANNOT BE SEEN ON ANY NEARBY OBJECT, HOLD A PIECE OFWHITE PAPER IN FRONT OF EACH LASER TRANSMITTER TO DETERMINE THE BEAM PATH. THE BEAMS MAY BE TURNED OFF ONLY BY UNPLUGGING THE POWER CABLE FROM THEOUTLET, AND REMOVING THE BATTERIES FROM THE TRANSCEIVER.14Right-SideMove#3 UPFactorySettings #2 &#3 DOWN,ll Oth UP45
2. AT THIS POINT, PLUG THE POWER CABLEASSEMBLY INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.The lasers have been energized. The GREEN indicator light is FLASHING, indicatingthe system is in the Installation/Set-Up Mode. In thisMode the laser beams will stay ON for beam pathalignment purposes, and the alarm will NOT soundwhen the beam path is broken.The RED indicator light is OFF. This is the batterycondition indicator. When the Red indicator turnsON, it indicates that the four batteries in theTransceiver need replacing.INSTALLINGMIRRORS ANDREFLECTORSThe first step in mounting the Mirrors and Reflectorsis to determine the location for each unit. It may behelpful to review the Typical Installation diagrams onpages 4 and 5, and the Installation Considerationson pages 6 and 7.Keep in mind the most important feature of a laserbeam system – the beam travels in a perfectlystraight line called the beam path, and nothing canbe allowed to interfere. There can be no plants,buildings, furniture or toys in the beam path.The primary goal at this point is to place the Mirrorsand Reflectors so that the laser beam travelsunimpeded from the Transceiver, along the beampath until it gets to a Reflector.Each beam path must begin at the Transceiver andend at a Reflector.If it is necessary to “bend” the beam path around acorner, or to jog around an obstacle, a Mirror may beinstalled in the beam path.THE VERSATILE SWIVEL MOUNTThe Swivel Mount was designed to make theinstallation of Mirrors and Reflectors as simple aspossible. The Fitting consists of two sections: the SwivelMount, and the Ball Assembly which is attached tothe back of the Mirrors and Reflectors.The Swivel Mount can be attached to a Mirror/Reflector Mounting Post, wall, fence or pillar bymeans of its Mounting Flange.The Ball Assembly allows the attachment andadjustment, of either a Mirror or a Reflector.Transce ReflecMirrBallblMirrororflMountingSwivel MountUnionGREENREDIdi tLaser615
INSTALLATION OPTIONSLike the Transceiver installed earlier, Mirrors and Reflectorsmay be mounted onto the pool deck, patio surface, or tosome other solid surface using the Mirror/Reflector MountingBases and the Mirror/Reflector Mounting Posts supplied. Or, these Mounting Posts may be set in concrete directly intoholes in the ground. As a third option, the Mirror/Reflector Mounting may beinstalled directly onto a wall, fence or pillar by using thesupplied epoxy or purchased hardware applied to themounting flange.PREPARING TO MOUNT WITH A MOUNTING BASE1. Press a Mounting Post firmly into the socket of aMounting Base. The supplied epoxy glue should beused for a permanent connection. Repeat this for eachMirror/Reflector that requires a Mounting Base. DO NOTCUT THEM TO LENGTH, AND DO NOT FASTEN THEMIN PLACE AT THIS TIME.2. Set each Mounting Base and Post in the approximatelocation that you have selected for each Post-mountedunit. PREPARING TO MOUNT INTO A HOLEMirrors and Reflectors may be installed directly on aMounting Post Installed in a hole in the ground. Insert theMirror/Reflector Mounting Post into the hole and applyingconcrete to hold the Post in an upright, vertical position. The installation procedure is similar to the installation of theTransceiver Mounting Post described on page 10, with twosignificant differences:1. The Posts are not cut to length until after initialalignment of the system.2. To allow for easy system alignment, the concreteshould not be added to the holes until the alignment iscompleted. The Mounting Posts should be held in avertical and plumb position by packing some temporaryfilling into the hole, around the Post. Crumplednewspaper, crushed cardboard, or rocks work well forthis purpose.PREPARING TO MOUNT TO A WALLPreparing to mount Mirrors and Reflectors to a wall, fence orother vertical surface is simply a matter of determining wherethe Swivel Mount will be installed; and what type of fastenersor adhesive will be used.Hold the Swivel Mount against the proposed mountingsurface to determine how the mounting holes can be used toaccomplish the installation. When this has been done, setthe Swivel Mount down close to its final installation point, andproceed to the next step.16MountingBase &MountingMountingPost inSwivelMountAttachedllTemporaryFilliSwivel MountMountingMountingFlange6A6B6C

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