The Blue Torrent Pool Watch Swimming Pool Alarm, Model Number AC 50032, is a safety device designed to detect intrusions into an unsupervised swimming pool, particularly by young children. It is not a lifesaving device and should never replace the supervision of children by responsible adults. This alarm is engineered to minimize false alarms caused by environmental factors such as wind, rain, floating objects, or automatic cleaners, thanks to its patented features and years of research and development. It is intended for household use only and not for commercial or industrial use.
Function Description:
The primary function of the AC 50032 is to sound an alarm when an object or person enters the pool, indicating a potential drowning risk. The system includes a main alarm body and a remote siren. The main alarm body is installed at the pool's edge, with its sensor pipe throat extending into the water. The remote siren is placed inside the home to ensure the alarm can be heard throughout the house. The alarm is equipped with "False Alarm Resistant" (FAR) technology, which monitors the water and detects outside interference, compensating for these factors without compromising safety.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Model Number: AC 50032
- Certifications: NSF - 50, ASTM F2208
- Power Source (Main Alarm): 6 Long Life Alkaline D Cell 1.5V Batteries (not included).
- Power Source (Remote Siren): 1 Long Life Alkaline 9V Battery (not included) and AC Adapter (included). The 9V battery acts as a backup in case of main AC power failure.
- Water Level Requirement: The alarm sensor throat should be maintained at a depth of 0.19" to 0.39" (5-10 mm) in the water.
- Remote Siren Range: No more than 100 linear feet from the alarm base unit.
- Pool Compatibility: Not intended for negative edge or infinity-style pools.
- Operating Temperature: Remove the unit if water temperature drops below 32°F/0°C.
- Alarm Duration: If not stopped manually, the alarm will sound for five minutes.
Usage Features:
- Installation:
- Tool Requirements: Pencil, Phillips head screwdriver, 1/4" drill bit, electric drill, adjustable wrench, masking tape.
- Placement: Specific mounting points are recommended based on pool type (Rectangular, Freeform, Oval, L-Shaped, Round) to ensure optimal performance. For larger pools, a second alarm may be required.
- Mounting: The alarm base snaps into the main body, with the sensor throat extending into the pool at a 90° angle. Holes are drilled into the deck (1/4" diameter, 1 3/4" deep) for mounting anchors.
- Battery Installation: 6 D-cell batteries are installed in the main alarm body. The remote siren requires a 9V battery and is plugged into an electrical socket via an AC adapter.
- Water Level Adjustment: Crucial for proper sensor function, the water level must keep the sensor throat between 0.19" and 0.39" in the water. The air hole on the back of the sensor throat must not be blocked.
- Remote Siren Placement: Mount the remote siren within 100 linear feet of the main alarm unit in an area where it can be heard throughout the house.
- Operating Modes:
- SWIM Mode: To allow swimming without triggering the alarm, the front switch is moved to SWIM mode. The alarm will sound a long beep, and a WHITE LED will flash every 20 seconds. This mode allows for 3 minutes of handling without the siren sounding. After swimmers exit the pool and the water is calm for more than 3 minutes, the alarm automatically re-arms.
- RESET/ON Position: Used to turn the alarm on.
- OFF Position: Used to turn the alarm off.
- False Alarm Resistant (FAR) Mode: An alternate armed mode that reduces false alarms from wind, rain, or cleaners. After the GREEN LED is constant for 6 seconds, the alarm beeps for 1 second, and the LED flashes every 2 seconds. After 5 minutes without movement, it reverts to normal armed mode. Can be exited by adjusting the switch from RESET to SWIM to RESET.
- Alarm Indicators:
- Batteries ON: Two beeps, GREEN LED flashes every 21 seconds.
- From ON to OFF: RED LED flashes every 20 seconds.
- From OFF to ON: One beep, GREEN LED flashes every 21 seconds.
- From RESET to SWIM: One beep, WHITE LED flashes every 20 seconds.
- From SWIM to RESET: Two beeps, GREEN LED flashes every 21 seconds.
- ALARM SOUNDING: RED LED is continuously on.
- Self-REARMED: After 3 minutes of calm water, two beeps, GREEN LED blinks.
- FAR Mode: One beep after GREEN LED constant for 6 seconds, then GREEN LED flashes every 2 seconds.
- Troubleshooting: A guide is provided for common issues such as low batteries, dead batteries, high winds causing false alarms, loose alarm base, or remote siren out of range.
- Safety Guidelines: Emphasizes reading and understanding the manual, recognizing DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION symbols. Stresses the importance of adult supervision, proper pool barriers, and teaching children to swim.
Maintenance Features:
- Weekly Testing: The unit MUST be tested weekly using a simple device (four 1.5-liter water bottles taped together, tied with a string, and dropped from 4.5 inches into the pool) to simulate the size and weight of a young child.
- Battery Replacement:
- Main Alarm: Replace all 6 D-cell batteries at the same time when the alarm beeps twice loudly upon installation or when the remote siren beeps every 8 seconds (indicating low main alarm battery). Do not mix old and new batteries or different types (alkaline, standard, rechargeable).
- Remote Siren: Replace the 9V battery when needed.
- Water Level Maintenance: Regularly adjust and maintain the pool water level to ensure the sensor throat is within the specified depth (0.19" - 0.39").
- Pool Water Cleanliness: Keep pool water clean and clear, as cloudy water can conceal individuals who have fallen into the pool.
- Winterization: When the pool is closed for winter, remove batteries from the main unit and remote siren, and store all parts indoors. Freezing pool water can damage the alarm and void the warranty.
- Return Jets: Turn return jets built into inside pool walls down toward the bottom of the pool to conserve chemicals and allow the alarm to work efficiently.
- False Alarm Prevention: If water features (waterfalls, automatic cleaners, pump cycling) cause false alarms, turn them off when the pool is not in use.
- Warning Label Replacement: Free warning labels are available by calling 1-800-544-6986 if they become illegible or are missing.
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