Activeforever Aquaguard Pool Alarm System - Manual (Page 8)

AquaGuard Owner’s Guide
RJE Technologies, Inc.
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Assembling the Detector Base Unit and Sensor Tube
You must assemble the Sensor Tube and Detector Unit before installing the unit at poolside.
1. Remove the screw from the front fitting of the Detector Unit.
Make sure the o-ring is installed on the front fitting of the Detector Unit before installing the
Sensor Tube.
2. Slide the short end of the Sensor Tube onto the front
fitting of the Detector Unit. Twist the Sensor Tube back
and forth slightly while applying firm pressure to slide
the tube onto the fitting.
3. Line up the hole at the top of the Sensor Tube with the
mating hole in the front fitting of the Detector Unit; then
re-install the screw to secure the tube in place.
Depending on the installation site for the Detector Unit
(see Installation on page 7 for details), you may need to
install a Sensor Tube Extension. If so, simply slide the
Extension onto the end of the tube. The tube must
penetrate the water by 5-6 inches (13-15 cm).
Remote Unit:
Batteries are only required for optional battery-powered
backup.
1. Remove the four screws on the back of the Remote Unit, and remove the back cover.
2. Install one 9-volt battery in the battery compartment by snapping the battery clip onto the
battery posts.
3. Place the back cover onto the Remote Unit, and re-install the four screws.
The Remote Unit must always be powered by the AC adapter. The battery is for back-up
and emergency use only.
INSTALLING THE AQUAGUARD SYSTEM
Installation Considerations
There are a number of features that can affect AquaGuard’s “detection” abilities. Keep the following
system limitations in mind to ensure optimum performance of your AquaGuard system:
• The AquaGuard alarm must be audible from inside your home. Be sure to verify that the
alarm can be heard inside your home when testing the system during installation. Care
should be taken to place the Remote Unit in an accessible location and in direct line of sight
of the detector. The remote should be as close to the pool as possible to insure a radio link.
• Pool cleaners (sweeps) that move around the pool, climb the pool walls, and fall back into
the pool can look like a small child to the AquaGuard system. False alarms can occur if the
pool sweep hits the Sensor Tube.
• Water movement caused by high velocity/high flow filtration systems can affect
AquaGuard’s performance.
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Installing Two Detector Units in a Pool
The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System can be configured with two Detector Units when required due
to pool size or to accommodate a vanishing edge (Infinity) type design, as shown on the following
page.
22 FEET
(7 METERS)
22 FEET
(7 METERS)
• Assemble and position the Detector Units as described in STEP 1 and STEP 2.
• Establish the Radio Link
− Turn the Detector Units (at pool edge) off by pressing 1234*99
− Power up the Remote Unit by plugging the AC Adapter into the wall outlet.
− Turn the Detector Units on by pressing 1234 on the keypad.
− Wait until the Detector Units arm and observe that the green LED on the Remote
Unit is flashing.
− Press the OK button on the Remote Unit three times to put the Detector Units into
“swim” mode, then press the OK button on the Remote Unit three times again to put
the Detector Units into “armed” mode.
OPERATING THE AQUAGUARD SYSTEM
Operating the System
Your AquaGuard system has five operating modes or states. This section describes the
AquaGuard modes of operation, and provides the procedures for entering and/or exiting each
mode. You can control and monitor your AquaGuard system from either the Detector Unit or the
Remote Unit. Refer to
Controls and Indicators on page 4 for general instructions on using
system controls and indicators.