PBM PGRM-AG ABOVE GROUND POOL ALARM User Manual 240973 PoolGrd AboveGnd Manual

PBM Industries Inc ABOVE GROUND POOL ALARM 240973 PoolGrd AboveGnd Manual

USERS MANUAL

IMPORTANTHELPFUL HINTS & TIPSThis product has been designed to aid in the detection of unwanted intrusions into unsupervised pools. POOLGUARD IS A SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM AND NOT A LIFE SAVING DEVICE. “This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration - i.e., adult supervision, lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, etc.,and some devices may not detect gradual entry.”OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSMANUALMEETS ASTM SAFETY STANDARD FOR POOL ALARMSABOVE GROUND POOL ALARMREAD THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING ALARMOUT OF POOLOFF POSITIONIN-POOLON POSITION85dB Horn at 10 FeetMEETSASTM F2208
2GENERALPOOLGUARD is the result of quality design and manufacturingtechniques that are a standard at PBM Industries, Inc.; a company dedicated to high quality products. POOLGUARD is a result of that dedication and we guarantee and standbehind the POOLGUARD alarm system.POOLGUARD is an electronic monitoring system that automatically sounds an alarm when children or pets fallinto your unsupervised pool. POOLGUARD is a portable, self-contained, lightweight unit that is safe and simple tooperate. Simply place POOLGUARD on the top rail of thepool. Entry into the pool will be detected by the unit’s electronic sensor, triggering a loud pulsating alarm and an internal RF transmitter. A remote receiver unit willreceive the transmitted signal which sounds an alarm within the home.INSPECTIONPOOLGUARD is packaged in a shipping carton that minimizes the chance of damage due to handling. Check for damage and confirm that the contents of the carton include the following items:• POOLGUARD ALARM• TWO QUICK SNAP POSTS & HARDWARE• REMOTE RECEIVER AND POWER SUPPLY• OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL• WARRANTY AND SERVICE CARDSIf an item is missing, contact either the place of purchase or PBM Industries, Inc. for replacement.
3CARE AND HANDLINGPOOLGUARD is constructed from sturdy plastic to withstand theadverse moisture environment of a swimming pool. Care needs tobe taken when handling your alarm and be sure to remove thealarm when the pool is being used.If the alarm accidentally falls into your pool, remove it immediatelyand drain the water from it. Take the alarm apart as indicated in theBattery Installation/Replacement and remove the battery. Removeall excess water from inside the unit and battery, and the circuitboard area with a paper towel or cloth. Completely test unit beforeeach use.Remember to always remove the alarm from the pool before swimming.INSTALLING YOUR ALARMRESET/SLEEP SWITCH. (See Figure 1)RESET: When the pool unit is installed in the pool and the horn issounding; press the reset/sleep switch once to silence the alarm.SLEEP MODE: When the pool unit is removed from the pool andthe horn is sounding; press and hold the reset/sleep switch for 3seconds to silence the alarm. The pool unit will automatically wakeup when it is installed into the pool. THE POOL UNIT WILL NOTGOT INTO SLEEP MODE ONCE IT IS INSTALLED IN THE POOL.SILENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL FEATURE• The poolguard system will sound an alarm (Horn will sound)when you install or remove the pool unit from your pool. If youwould like the poolguard system not to sound an alarm (Horn willnot sound) when you install or remove the pool unit from your pool,follow the directions below.1.SILENT INSTALLATION (HORN WILL NOT SOUND)• Press and hold the reset/sleep switch for 3 seconds, until youhear the pool units horn chirp. Release the reset/sleep switch, you now have 15 seconds to install the pool unit into your poolwithout the horn sounding. POOLGUARD WILL INSTANTLY BEMONITORING YOUR POOL FOR AN INTRUSION.(Continued on next page)
4SILENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL FEATURE (Cont.)2. SILENT REMOVAL (HORN WILL NOT SOUND)•Before removing the pool unit from your pool. Press and hold thereset/sleep switch for 3 seconds, until you hear the pool units hornchirp. Release the reset/sleep switch, you now have 5 seconds toremove the pool unit from your pool without the horn sounding.IMPORTANT: THIS DOES NOT TURN POOLGUARD OFF, IF THE POOL UNIT IS NOT REMOVED IT WILL CONTINUE TOMONITOR YOUR POOL FOR AN INTRUSION.3. POOLGUARD HAS DESIGNED THIS FEATURE FOR “ONLY”THOSE WHO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INSTALLING ORREMOVING THE ALARM FROM YOUR POOL!BATTERY INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT (Battery not included)POOLGUARD is powered by a standard 9-volt alkaline battery. Toinstall or replace battery:• IMPORTANT: WHEN A 9V BATTERY IS FIRST INSTALLED INTHE POOL UNIT, THE HORN WILL SOUND. TO SILENCE THEALARM PRESS AND HOLD THE RESET/SLEEP SWITCH FOR 3SECONDS. THIS PLACES THE POOL UNIT IN SLEEP MODE.THE POOL UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY WAKE UP WHEN IT ISINSTALLED INTO THE POOL.• Remove the four screws from the back of the alarm, refer to Figure 1.• Install new battery by attaching battery snap to battery terminals;place in battery holder on inside of back plate according to the bat-tery placement decal.• Replace the back plate and four screws.• To prevent possible damage, battery should be removed whenever storing the alarm for an extended period of time.LOW BATTERY FUNCTIONThe POOL UNIT AND THE REMOTE RECEIVER will beep onceapproximately every 20 seconds to alert you that the battery is lowin the pool unit and needs to be replaced.
IMPORTANTPOOLGUARD may not function properly if your pool’s water level is not maintained within the required levels of youralarm. Also, the unit may not operate effectively while certain types of automatic pool cleaners are in operation.ABOVE GROUND POOL ALARMRESET/SLEEPHORN85db at 10 feetPLACEMENT IN YOUR POOLPOOLGUARD automatically compensates for variations in poollevels within the unit’s operating range. The unit utilizes a sensorwhich projects into the water and is designed to operate in mostpools with an in-wall skimmer. The sensor cannot be less than 3inches, (See Figure 1) and not more than 8 inches into the water.FIGURE 15(Continued on next page)
6PLACEMENT IN YOUR POOL (Continued)•The two quick snap posts can be mounted to the vertical endcap or the top rail, See FIGURE 2. FIGURE 2 also iillustrateslocations best suited for detecting intrusions iifrom any area ofthe pool.•If your pool is larger than 800 square feet, if you have morethan 2 return lines, any concerns about the size or if you havean irregular shaped pool, please call customer service to clarifythe recommended number of alarms and locations for alarms:1-800-242-7163. Poolguard pool alarms have been tested andcertified by ETL in a 16’X 32’pool.•The POOLGUARD ALARM should not be placed too close toa pool water return line. If your return line has an eyeball fiting,this must be pointing down, see FIGURE 4.MOUNTING QUICK SNAP POSTS•When mounting the quick snap posts to the top rail or verticalend cap be sure they are as close to the edge as possible andset flat, this will allow the red sensor assembly to be away fromthe pool wall. iiSTANDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE POOL, use a ii3/16”drill bit to drill your two holes for the quick snap post. iSee FIGURE 3. CAUTION: IF YOU ARE USING AN iiELECTRICDRILL, KEEP AWAY FROM POOL WATER!FIGURE 2
7Install your two quick snap posts with the hardware provided asshown in Figure 3.TEST BEFORE USINGTo ensure effectiveness, test POOLGUARD every time you place itinto the pool by performing the following procedure:•POOLGUARD DOES NOT HAVE AN ON/OFF SWITCH When the alarm is in the pool it is always in the ON position andcannot be turned off. When the alarm is out of the pool it isalways in the OFF position.•To test your alarm push an object of appropriate volume and weightoff the top rail at the farthest location from the alarm. (A four (4) gallon jug of water or 3-one (1) gallon jugs of water tied together areideal for testing.) The alarm should sound when the water actioncaused by the intrusion reaches the unit. It may take a few seconds for the alarm to react to the water action.•After resetting the alarm and allowing time for the water action tosettle, repeat the procedure from another point in the pool untilyou are confident of detection performance.•POOLGUARD includes a timer function which automaticallyresets the unit after the alarm has sounded for approximately5 minutes.IN-POOL ON POSITIONFIGURE 3
8ADJUSTING YOUR RETURN LINE FITTINGThe POOLGUARD unit should not be placed too close to areturn line from the filter area. Water turbulence may be toostrong and falsely set the alarm off. If you have more than 2return lines please call customer service at 1-800-242-7163.It is very important in pools to adjust all the eyeball fittings on your return lines so they will not interfere with your poolalarm. It is not necessary to point your eyeball up for your pool to circulate properly. If the water is swirling on top of thepool this makes the pool to turbulent for your alarm to workproperly. Point the eyeball down and your pool will still circulateproperly and allow your alarm to function properly. If you pointthe eyeball fitting up, your alarm may not function properly.(See Figure 4)FIGURE 4
TO OPERATE YOUR REMOTE RECEIVERTry to locate your REMOTE RECEIVER in a convenient part ofyour house close to the pool. Avoid steel walls or any otherlarge metal objects or obstructions that might interfere with thesignal reception. The REMOTE RECEIVER has to be placedon the same level or a level above the pool in the house (donot place receiver in an underground basement). The ideallocation for your REMOTE RECEIVER would be by a windowoverlooking your pool. Test your REMOTE RECEIVER in different locations in your house to find the best working placefor your receiver. Plug in your power supply to any standardwall outlet and insert the jack into the receiver. Check that theindicator light is on. Your REMOTE RECEIVER unit is nowready to receive a transmission from your POOLGUARD unit.DO NOT USE YOUR REMOTE RECEIVER OUTDOORS.10
SWIMMING POOL SAFETY TIPS•Supervise children at all times.•Never permit swimming alone. Never leave a child alone, evento answer the telephone.•Always remove the entire solar cover from a pool beforeswimming.•Remember that alcohol and water safety do not mix.•Have your pool area fenced and the gate locked to preventunauthorized entry to the pool, and install a gate alarm.•Lock and secure all doors in the house which permit easyaccess to the pool, and install a door alarm.•Have a responsible adult teach swimming and water safety toyour 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 will allow you to enjoy your pool.WARRANTY AND REPAIRSPOOLGUARD is sold with a limited warranty to cover defects in parts and workmanship for three years from date of purchase (retain proof of purchase).If POOLGUARD exhibits a defect, please call Customer Service at 1-800-242-7163. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. Proper repair is onlyensured when the unit is returned to the manufacturer.SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO:PBM INDUSTRIES, INC.P.O.BOX 658, NORTH VERNON, IN 472651-800-242-7163This product has been designed to aid in the detection of unwanted intrusions into unsupervised pools.POOLGUARD IS A SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM AND NOT A LIFE SAVING DEVICE. “This device is not intendedto replace any other safety consideration - i.e., adult supervision, lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, etc.,and some devices may not detect gradual entry.”REV. 04/2004MEETSASTM F220811
HELPFUL HINTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Power SupplyRemote ReceiverPOOLSIDE UNITIN-POOL ON POSITIONPOOLSIDE UNITOUT OF POOL OFF POSITIONFALSE ALARMSAll pool alarms will false alarm on occasion for different reasons.False alarms can be minimized; however, it is important toremember that a false alarm is better than no alarm at all.WEATHER & WIND–POOLGUARD sets stationary on the toprail of the pool so the wind will not effect the alarm unit itself.Wind may trigger a false alarm if it is strong enough or steadyenough that it causes the water in the pool to rock or bounceup and down the pool wall. On extremely windy days when thepool water is rocking it is advised to remove the alarm from thepool. LIGHT WIND OR RAIN WILL NOT EFFECT THE POOL-GUARD ALARM.Another false alarm occurs when the pool owner tries to installthe alarm too soon after swimming. After swimming, the water in the pool will rock or bounce up and down the pool wall forsome time depending on the size of the pool and the type ofswimming activity. Before installing the alarm, after swimming,the pool must be given time to calm. Time will vary (around 10to 30 minutes); once the pool owner sees that the pool water isno longer rocking up and down the pool wall, it is time to install the alarm.12 (Continued on next page)
FALSE ALARMS (Continued)Certain automatic cleaners may set the POOLGUARD unit off insome cases. If the cleaner head or the cleaner hose hits thePOOLGUARD alarm it may cause it to false alarm. Solutions tothis problem are to use your cleaner at night and your alarm dur-ing the day. Another option would be to find a place around thepool where the cleaner does not interfere with the alarm.ALARM WILL NOT SOUNDBe sure that a 9 volt battery has been installed properly. If youare testing and it does not alarm, be sure you are testing prop-erly putting your feet in the pool, splashing with your hands, mak-ing waves with a leaf skimmer, or dropping something into thepool that does not have the proper size, weight and volumeWILL NOT SET POOLGUARD ALARM OFF! Testing is veryimportant and should be done correctly. BE SURE YOURRETURN LINE EYEBALL FITTING IS POINTING DOWN.CARE AND HANDLINGPOOLGUARD is made of sturdy PVC Plastic. Because thealarm is electronic and mechanical, great care should be takennot to drop the unit; like any other appliance, it may break. Sunand rain will not hurt the alarm. POOLGUARD is water resistantbut not waterproof. Great care should be taken not to drop thealarm into the pool. If the alarm goes into the pool, there aredirections in the manual on how to dry it out but more than likely, it will have to be returned to the factory for service.ALWAYS REMEMBER TO REMOVE THE ALARM BEFOREUSING THE POOL.13
REMOTE RECEIVERThe only thing that can put the remote receiver into thealarm mode is the poolside unit. It sends a coded RF(Radio Frequency) message from the poolside unit to thein-house remote receiver. When the unit at the poolalarms, the remote receiver will sound. Maximum Rangefor the remote is 200 feet from the poolside unit. Avoidplacing remote in basements or around metal walls. Besure that the red light on the remote is on. Remember thepoolside unit must be beeping (alarming) for the remote towork.If your remote receiver is not getting a clear signal or nosignal from the poolside unit, try the following: Before plug-ging in the remote power supply, be sure to stretch outthe cord; do not leave it tied in a bow as packaged. Whenyou first plug in the remote it will give one short loud beepthen stop—this is just a power surge.Your Remote Receiver is similar to a small portable radio.If your remote is not sounding when the poolside unit issounding-move the remote to different locations, andstand back for a few seconds for the remote to pick up thesignal. You may only have to move your remote a little tothe left or right to bring in the signal-in some cases youmight have to move the remote to a different location oranother room. If you cannot get a signal on your remote-Call Customer Service at 1-(800) 242-7163.14
15QUICK DO’S AND DON’TS•Do read the manual carefully•Do install a 9 volt battery•Do untie the bow on the power supply•Do test the alarm properly•Do turn your return line eyeball fitting towards the bottom of the pool•Do remove alarm before swimming•Do hold on to your red customer service card with our 800 service number•Do be extremely careful when using an electric drill around your pool•DON’T leave alarm in pool while swimming•DON’T drop your alarm, it may break•DON’T let your alarm fall into the pool•DON’T install your alarm immediately after swimming•DON’T turn your return eyeball fitting towards the top of the pool•DON’T use your alarm on extremely windy days•DON’T be careless with an electric drill around your ABOVE GROUND POOL. Extreme caution should always be used when using electricity around water!
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