GENERAL
POOLGUARD is the result of quality design and manufacturing techniques 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 stand behind the POOLGUARD alarm system. POOLGUARD pool
alarms are verified by ETL to the ASTM safety and performance standard for pool alarms, ASTM
F2208. POOLGUARD is an electronic monitoring system that automatically sounds an alarm when
children or pets fall into your unsupervised pool. POOLGUARD pool alarms are designed to detect
intrusions similar to a one year old child weighing 18 pounds and up. POOLGUARD is a portable,
self-contained, lightweight unit that is safe and simple to operate. Entry into the pool will be detected
by the unit's electronic sensor, triggering a loud pulsating alarm and an internal RF transmitter. The
remote receiver will receive the transmitted signal and sound an alarm within the home.
INSPECTION
POOLGUARD is packaged in a shipping carton that minimizes the chance of damage due to han-
dling. Check for damage and confirm that the contents of the carton include the following items:
• POOLGUARD Unit
• Handle
• Remote Receiver and Power Supply
• Operating Instructions Manual
• Warranty and Registration Card
If an item is missing, contact either the place of purchase or PBM Industries, Inc. for replacement.
CARE AND HANDLING
POOLGUARD is constructed from sturdy plastic to withstand the adverse moisture environment of a
swimming pool. Care needs to be taken when handling to ensure against being dropped,
kicked, etc. Also, be sure to remove the pool unit and set it away from activity in the upright
position when the pool is being used. (See Figure 1)
If the pool unit accidentally falls into your pool, remove it immediately and drain the water from it.
Take the unit apart as indicated in the Battery Replacement Procedure and remove the battery. Tip
and shake unit and remove all excess water from inside the unit and the battery, and the circuit
board area with a paper towel or cloth. Completely test unit before each use as described in manual
to ensure proper operation. (Remember to always remove the pool unit from the pool while
swimming and set it aside away from pool activity).
ATTACHING HANDLE
The two handle screws are located in the top of the alarm, remove them and attach the handle,
(See Figure 1)
INSTALLING YOUR ALARM
RESET/SLEEP SWITCH (SEE FIGURE 1)
RESET: When the pool unit is installed in the pool and the horn is sounding; press the reset/sleep
switch once to silence the alarm.
SLEEP MODE: When the pool unit is removed from the pool and the horn is sounding; press and
hold the reset/sleep switch for 3 seconds to silence the alarm. The pool unit will automatically wake
up when it is installed into the pool. THE POOL UNIT WILL NOT GO INTO SLEEP MODE ONCE IT
IS INSTALLED IN THE POOL!
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