Activeforever Aquaguard Pool Alarm System - Manual (Page 6)

AquaGuard Owner’s Guide
RJE Technologies, Inc.
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ABOUT THE AQUAGUARD POOL ALARM SYSTEM
The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System is designed to detect a child, pet or object of a minimum size
falling into a pool or spa. The system monitors the movement of water caused by a fall into the pool
or spa by detecting changes in water pressure. When a change in water pressure is great enough
to indicate a fall may have occurred, a siren sounds at the Detector Unit (by the pool or spa) and at
the Remote Unit (inside the house).
AquaGuard technology has been extensively tested to the most rigorous standard in the world
for pool alarms (AFNOR) as well as the U.S. ASTM standard. What does all this mean? It means,
finally, there is a consumer-installed pool alarm system that provides excellent performance
features combined with high immunity to wind, rain and other water surface disruptions.
System Components
Your AquaGuard Pool Alarm System is shipped with the following components:
• Detector Unit (1)
• Remote Unit (1)
• AC Adapter (1)
• Sensor Tube (1)
• Sensor Tube Extension (1)
• Installation Kit (1)
• Owner’s Manual (not shown)
You will also need the following items NOT SUPPLIED with
the system:
• “D” cell batteries (4) to power the Detector Unit
• 9-volt battery (1) to power the Remote Unit when not connected to an AC source
Controls and Indicators
Each AquaGuard Pool Alarm System includes a main Detector Unit and a wireless Remote Unit
with an AC adapter. The system can be operated from either unit using the controls and indicators
described below.
Swimming Pool Alarm Operation
One AquaGuard Pool Alarm System will cover a typical 16 X 32 foot (5 X10 meter) rectangular or
kidney-shaped swimming pool. If the pool is larger, or irregularly shaped, two detectors will be
needed (consult your AquaGuard dealer or call us directly with questions). When using two
detectors, both are operated by one wireless Remote Unit.
The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System is operated using the keypad on the Detector Unit or the OK
button on the Remote Unit. An audible "beep" sounds when you press a key on the Detector Unit
keypad:
• Short "beep" for valid entry
• Long "beep" when an error is detected
The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System provides ease of use and intuitive "messaging" that lets you
know the status of the system. When you want to use the pool, press 1234 at the Detector Unit's
keypad or OK OK OK from the Remote Unit, putting the system in "swim mode". A short while
after everyone has left the pool, the system will automatically re-arm.
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Alert and Fault Signal Indications
Indication
Condition Detector Unit Remote Unit Response
Fall or activity in the pool
while system is in
“ARMED” mode.
Siren sounds. Siren sounds. • Press any key on the Detector Unit keypad;
or
Press the OK key on the Remote Unit once.
• Immediately determine whether an accident has occurred, and
provide aid as necessary.
Anti-Theft alarm
activated (Detector Unit
opened without turning
unit off)
Siren sounds. Siren sounds. • Enter your access code on the Detector Unit keypad.
NOTE: The Anti-Theft alarm can be cancelled only at the Detector
Unit.
Low battery in Detector
Unit
Audible beeps/
sound
Red LED shows
a steady series
of two flashes
(two per second)
Audible Beeps
• Press OK on the Detector Unit keypad to cancel the audible
beeps (BATTERY indicator will continue flashing until batteries
are replaced).
• Replace Detector Unit batteries as soon as possible to avoid an
interruption in protection (see Replacing the Batteries on page
14 for details).
Low battery in Remote
Unit
NONE Red LED shows
a steady series
of blinks (one per
second)
Audible Beeps
• Replace Remote Unit batteries as soon as possible (see
Replacing the Batteries on page 14 for details) or connect
Remote Unit to AC power source.
Loss of radio link
Red LED shows
a steady series
of blinks (three
per second)
• Relocate remote until link is established
Detector fault or “rough”
condition in pool
(accurate detection
cannot be assured due
to disturbance in water)
Rear LED rapidly
flashes (two
blinks per
second)
Both LEDs are
off
• Check to see if water is agitated due to recent swimming activity
or by environmental “noise” (wind, rain, etc.). If so, allow 6 to 12
minutes for water to settle and unit to “arm.”
NOTE: In case of “rough” condition, it may be necessary to
temporarily disable the system to prevent a “false” alarm. Be sure
to monitor activity around the pool whenever the alarm is disabled.
The system will re-arm automatically when the rough condition is
no longer present
• Make sure the end of the Sensor Tube is 5 to 7 inches (13 to 18
cm) below the water surface. If necessary, add water to pool, or
install Extension Tube on Sensor Tube (see
•
• Assembling the Detector Base Unit and Sensor
Tube
on
page 6 for details).
• If problem cannot be corrected, contact your reseller.
General system fault Red LED flashes
rapidlly and
permanently.
Red LED flashes
rapidly and
permanently.
• The AquaGuard system is not functional.
• Contact your reseller immediately.
MAINTAINING THE AQUAGUARD SYSTEM
Once installed, your AquaGuard system requires very little maintenance. To ensure trouble-free
system operation, perform the following maintenance functions at regular intervals:
• Battery Replacement: Replace the Detector Unit batteries (see Replacing the Batteries on
page 14 for battery replacement procedures) whenever a low battery is indicated (see
Managing the System on page 12 for a description of the low battery indication).