Activeforever Aquaguard Pool Alarm System - Manual (Page 4)

AquaGuard Owner’s Guide
RJE Technologies, Inc.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important! The AquaGuard system is a pool alarm; not a life-saving device. It should be used
along with other safety equipment and precautions. It is intended to provide an additional level of
security to your pool and/or spa.
This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration; that is, adult supervision,
lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth, and some devices may not detect
gradual entry.
Always observe the following safety guidelines:
• DO NOT allow children to operate the AquaGuard system without adult supervision.
• This system is a protection device that sounds an alarm to indicate a potential
EMERGENCY situation. When the alarm sounds, PROMPT ACTION by a responsible adult
is essential to preventing serious injury or death.
• Be sure a RESPONSIBLE ADULT is present to observe swimming activities whenever the
AquaGuard system is turned off.
• AquaGuard is designed to detect a fall into the pool. AquaGuard may not
detect a gradual entry into the pool.
General Swimming Pool Safety Guidelines
• NEVER leave children unattended in or around the swimming pool or spa. Children under
five years of age are at the GREATEST RISK for injury or death in pool-related accidents.
• DO NOT assume that swimming pool safety devices replace the need for adult supervision.
ALWAYS have a responsible adult present to ensure safety. Give extra attention when
several people are swimming at the same time.
• Teach your children to swim at an EARLY age.
• Instruct ALL pool and spa users in the location and proper operation of safety features. BE
SURE that pool maintenance personnel understand and can properly operate the
AquaGuard system.
• Keep RESCUE EQUIPMENT (such as a rubber life preserver and/or rescue pole)
within easy reach.
• Keep a TELEPHONE close to the pool so it can be easily accessed in case of an
emergency.
• Learn child CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and other life-saving techniques.
• Keep the pool area CLEAR of toys and other obstructions. Keep the water CLEAN and
uncontaminated.
• Keep security gates CLOSED when the pool is unattended.
IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURS
• Get the person out of the pool as QUICKLY as possible.
• IMMEDIATELY call for help, and follow the advice given.
• Administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as directed or as necessary.
• Remove wet clothes and replace with warm covers.
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• Press the OK button on the Remote Unit three times to put the Detector Unit into “swim”
mode, then press the OK button on the Remote Unit three times again to put the Detector
Unit into “armed” mode.
Testing the System
It is strongly recommended that a System Test be performed periodically using the procedure
described in Installation , STEP 5 on page 9.
Special Considerations During Winter
The AquaGuard system will not operate if the water in your pool becomes frozen. Additionally,
allowing water to freeze in the Sensor Tube can damage the system’s sensing mechanism.
If your pool is located in an area where freezing normally occurs and you do not intend to maintain
your pool in a heated state throughout the winter season, you should remove the Detector Unit
before freezing occurs. Store the unit indoors and re-install when the water has thawed.
Be sure to remove the batteries from the Detector Unit when placing the unit in storage for a
prolonged period. Corrosion may occur if the batteries are left in the unit during storage.
The Anti-Theft System
When the AquaGuard Detector Unit is installed and initialized, its internal “anti-theft” system is
enabled. Any attempt to dismantle or remove the Detector Unit without first turning the system off
will cause the alarm siren to sound. To turn off the “anti-theft” alarm, enter 1234*99 on the Detector
Unit keypad.
Be sure to turn the system “off” before removing the Detector Unit for maintenance or storage by
entering 1234*99 on the Detector Unit keypad.
Changing the Access Code
The default access code for your Detector Unit is 1234. To change it to a different access code, do
the following:
1. Enter 1234.
2. Enter * 0 1
3. Enter a new 4-digit access code.