Lifebuoy LBPABUOY Users Manual
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Congratulations on
the purchase of the
Lifebuoy Pool Alarm
System
We at Lifebuoy love
pools and believe that
pools can and must be
safer for children and
toddlers.
The system was tested in accordance
with the ASTM F2208 Standard and is
intended to warn of falling into the
pool and when the cover is removed.
This guide is intended to review the
safety instructions and manner of
operating the warning system.
It is recommended to keep this guide
handy for future reading.
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Important
Read this guide fully prior to use.
Lifebuoy is exclusively a safety device
and is not a lifesaving product.
Under no circumstances should you
relate to this product as a substitute
for other means of safety, such as
a lifeguard, parental supervision,
fences, gates and so on.
Without detracting from the
aforementioned, your attention is
drawn to the fact that the product
may not sound a warning in cases
of gradual entry into the pool.
Ensure that the system covers the
entire area of the pool and if
necessary adjust the sensitivity of
the system.
Do not leave objects in the pool
when the system is activated.
The system warning when opening
a pool cover has been tested for
vinyl covers that are lightproof. The
warning is based on light sensors in
the floating unit and will not work
properly with a solar cover or any
other cover that is not sufficiently
lightproof. Furthermore, this mode
is not intended for use when the
outside lighting is weak (for
example, at night).
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Package Contents
The package was uniquely designed
to provide protection for the lifebuoy
system until it is purchased. Check
the integrity of the packaging prior to
initial opening.
The package contains:
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User’s guide including the
warranty certificate.
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Floating unit
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Transparent balancing cone
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Control unit
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1. Floating unit
2. Transparent balancing cone
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Control unit (Home unit)
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Definitions and Manner
of Action in Principle
The Floating unit
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The floating unit contains an
alarm serving as a warning and for
indication.
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The floating unit contains a broadcasting and receiving processor
that serves for communications
with the control unit.
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The floating unit contains
miniature sensors whose purpose
is to identify activity in the pool,
such as a fall into the water or
opening of the cover.
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A transparent cone is connected
to the floating unit and serves to
stabilize the system.
The control unit
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The control unit contains an alarm
serving as a warning and for
indication.
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The control unit contains a broadcasting and receiving processor
that serves for communications
with the floating unit.
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The control unit contains a
broadcasting and receiving
processor that serves for
communications with a cellular
device (smartphone).
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The control unit contains a button
in the shape of a life buoy, and
this button serves for controlling
the system. The possibilities for
use of the button are described
later in this guide.
Manner of action in principl
When the system is activated, the
sensors in the floating unit operate
continuously in order to sense any
changes in the environment of the
pool. The floating unit’s processor
analyses the data from the sensors.
If the processing unit determines that
there was a fall into the water (and/or
opening of the cover) the alarm in the
float sounds and a notification is sent
to the control unit, which operates
the control alarm in response.
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Installation
Connect the cone to the floating unit,
as shown in the illustration (make
sure cone is securely connected),
and place the system in the pool.
On the perimeter of the floating unit
are two holes through which nylon
string can be threaded to secure the
system to a specific area of the pool.
Instructions for securing the unit
appear later in this guide.
Install a 9V battery in the control unit
as shown in the illustration:
Pay attention to the proper
direction of installation (polarity) of
the battery. Incorrect installation
could cause harm to the device
and void the warranty.
Choose a location for hanging the
control unit.
Do not install the
control unit at this stage.
Tips for selecting a location for the
control unit:
1. Select a high location, out of the
reach of children.
2. Install the unit as close as
possible to the floating unit in
the pool. The closer the two
units are, the longer the battery
will last, and the better the
communications between the
units will be.
3. Choose a location that is easily
accessible.
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The control unit is an indoor unit
and is not intended to withstand
outdoor conditions or any
dampness.
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Testing the selected location of the
control unit.
In order to ensure that the location
is suitable, test the quality of
communication between the units:
1. Install the Lifebuoy application
(Lifebuoy Alarm mobile app).
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Secure the floating unit at the
desired place at the pool (away
from the pool pump).
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Position the control unit at the
selected location.
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Operate the application.
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Press on the operating button of
the control unit and wait up to 30
seconds for indication of the
application describing the quality
of the connection between the
control unit and the floating unit:
6. If the level of communications is
“good" or “great” the control unit
can be installed at the selected
location. If the communication
level is “poor” another location
must be selected. Repeat
this stage until proper result
obtained.
7. Turn off the device by a long
push of about 3 seconds and 3
beeps will be sounded by the
control unit followed by 3 beeps
from the floating unit.
Direction of the outlet of the
pump
Direct the opening of the outlet of
the pump downwards as shown in
the illustration:
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