Phonetics Boat Remote - Manual (Page 74)

Boat Remote User’s Manual
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SOLUTION: Program some numbers in the call selection list.
CAUSE: Broken wires, touching wires or a faulty sensor.
SOLUTION: Inspect the wiring and test the sensor operation with a
continuity tester or ohmmeter.
PROBLEM: The Boat Remote fails to dial out.
CAUSE: The telephone line is not connected or is not turned on.
SOLUTION: Verify that the telephone line is good by checking it with
a telephone, then make sure the Boat Remote is connected.
CAUSE: The telephone number may be incorrectly programmed.
SOLUTION: Recheck the telephone number programming.
CAUSE: The current dialing method (Tone or Pulse) is not compat-
ible with the telephone line on which the Boat Remote is installed.
SOLUTION: Change the dialing method in the SYSTEM menu.
CAUSE: The call delay is set too long.
SOLUTION: Reprogram the call delay in the SYSTEM menu so that
the time is shorter.
CAUSE: Max Calls is set to zero.
SOLUTION: Reprogram Max Calls to a number greater than zero. It
is a good idea to set your Max Calls to at least equal the number of
telephone numbers programmed.
CAUSE: The Boat Remote is connected to an incompatible tele-
phone line.
SOLUTION: The Boat Remote must be connected to a standard (2-
wire analog) telephone line, not a digital extension to a phone
system. If the unit will not dial out and the factors listed previously
have been ruled out, try connecting the unit to a standard residential
telephone line.
CAUSE: An alarm is not being detected.
SOLUTION: See previous troubleshooting section.
PROBLEM: The Boat Remote will not answer when called for a
status report or alarm acknowledgment.
CAUSE: Rings Until Answer is programmed to high.
SOLUTION: Recheck programming for Rings Until Answer in the