poolguard MEETS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT

HELPFUL HINTS & TIPS

This product has been designed to aid in the detection of unwanted intrusions into

unsupervised pools. POOLGUARD IS A SAFETY ALARM SYSTEM AND NOT A
LIFE SAVING DEVICE. “This device is not intended to replace any other safety
consideration - i.e., adult supervision, lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, etc.,
and some devices may not detect gradual entry.”

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL

MEETS ASTM SAFETY STANDARD FOR POOL ALARMS

ABOVE GROUND POOL ALARM

READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING ALARM

OUT OF POOL

OFF POSITION

IN-POOL

ON POSITION

85dB Horn at 10 Feet

MEETS

ASTM F2208

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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 is an electronic monitoring system that
automatically sounds an alarm when children or pets fall
into your unsupervised pool. POOLGUARD is a portable,
self-contained, lightweight unit that is safe and simple to
operate. Simply place POOLGUARD on the top rail of the
pool. Entry into the pool will be detected by the unit’s
electronic sensor, triggering a loud pulsating alarm and
an internal RF transmitter. A remote receiver unit will
receive the transmitted signal which sounds an alarm
within the home.

INSPECTION

POOLGUARD is packaged in a shipping carton that

minimizes the chance of damage due to handling. Check
for damage and confirm that the contents of the carton
include the following items:

• POOLGUARD ALARM

• TWO QUICK SNAP POSTS & HARDWARE

• REMOTE RECEIVER AND POWER SUPPLY

• OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL

• WARRANTY AND SERVICE CARDS

If an item is missing, contact either the place of purchase
or PBM Industries, Inc. for replacement.

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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 your alarm and be sure to remove the
alarm when the pool is being used.

If the alarm accidentally falls into your pool, remove it immediately

and drain the water from it. Take the alarm apart as indicated in the
Battery Installation/Replacement and remove the battery. Remove
all excess water from inside the unit and battery, and the circuit
board area with a paper towel or cloth. Completely test unit before
each use.

Remember to always remove the alarm from the pool before swimming.

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

GOT INTO SLEEP MODE ONCE IT IS INSTALLED IN THE POOL.

SILENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL FEATURE

• The poolguard system will sound an alarm (Horn will sound)

when you install or remove the pool unit from your pool. If you
would like the poolguard system not to sound an alarm (Horn will
not sound) when you install or remove the pool unit from your pool,
follow the directions below.

1.SILENT INSTALLATION (HORN WILL NOT SOUND)

• Press and hold the reset/sleep switch for 3 seconds, until you
hear the pool units horn chirp. Release the reset/sleep switch,
you now have 15 seconds to install the pool unit into your pool
without the horn sounding.

POOLGUARD WILL INSTANTLY BE

MONITORING YOUR POOL FOR AN INTRUSION.

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SILENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL FEATURE (Cont.)

2. SILENT REMOVAL (HORN WILL NOT SOUND)

• Before removing the pool unit from your pool. Press and hold the
reset/sleep switch for 3 seconds, until you hear the pool units horn
chirp. Release the reset/sleep switch, you now have 5 seconds to
remove the pool unit from your pool without the horn sounding.

IMPORTANT: THIS DOES NOT TURN POOLGUARD OFF, IF

THE POOL UNIT IS NOT REMOVED IT WILL CONTINUE TO
MONITOR YOUR POOL FOR AN INTRUSION.

3. POOLGUARD HAS DESIGNED THIS FEATURE FOR “ONLY”
THOSE WHO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF INSTALLING OR
REMOVING THE ALARM FROM YOUR POOL!

BATTERY INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT

(Battery not included)

POOLGUARD is powered by a standard 9-volt alkaline battery. To

install or replace battery:

• IMPORTANT: WHEN A 9V BATTERY IS FIRST INSTALLED IN
THE POOL UNIT, THE HORN WILL SOUND. TO SILENCE THE
ALARM PRESS AND HOLD THE RESET/SLEEP SWITCH FOR 3
SECONDS. THIS PLACES THE POOL UNIT IN SLEEP MODE.
THE POOL UNIT WILL AUTOMATICALLY WAKE UP WHEN IT IS
INSTALLED INTO THE POOL.

• Remove the four screws from the back of the alarm, refer to Figure 1.

• Install new battery by attaching battery snap to battery terminals;

place in battery holder on inside of back plate according to the bat­tery placement decal.

• Replace the back plate and four screws.

• To prevent possible damage, battery should be removed

whenever storing the alarm for an extended period of time.

LOW BATTERY FUNCTION

The POOL UNIT AND THE REMOTE RECEIVER will beep once

approximately every 20 seconds to alert you that the battery is low
in the pool unit and needs to be replaced.

IMPORTANT

POOLGUARD may not function properly if your pool’s water level is not maintained within the required levels of your

alarm. Also, the unit may not operate effectively while certain types of automatic pool cleaners are in operation.

ABOVE GROUND POOL ALARM

RESET/SLEEP

HORN

85db at 10 feet

PLACEMENT IN YOUR POOL

POOLGUARD automatically compensates for variations in pool

levels within the unit’s operating range. The unit utilizes a sensor
which projects into the water and is designed to operate in most
pools with an in-wall skimmer. The sensor cannot be less than 3
inches, (See Figure 1) and not more than 8 inches into the water.

FIGURE 1

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