Poolguard PGRM - 2 - HELPFUL HINTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING; FALSE ALARMS

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FALSE ALARMS
All pool alarms will false alarm on occasion for different reasons. False
alarms can be minimized; however, it is important to remember that a false
alarm is better than no alarm at all. WEATHER & WIND-POOLGUARD
sets stationary on the deck of the pool so the wind will not effect the alarm
unit itself. Wind may trigger a false alarm if it is strong enough or steady
enough that it causes the water in the pool to rock or bounce up and
down the pool wall. When the water in the pool moves up and down the
POOLGUARD sensing throat, it may finally cause the alarm to sound.
On extremely windy days when the pool water is rocking it is advised to
remove the POOLGUARD from the pool. Light wind or rain will not effect
the POOLGUARD alarm.
Another false alarm occurs when the pool owner tries to install the alarm
too soon after swimming. After swimming, the water in the pool will rock or
bounce up and down the pool wall for some time depending on the size of
the pool and the type of swimming activity. Before installing the alarm,
after swimming, the pool must be given time to calm. Time will vary
(around 10 to 30 minutes); once the pool owner sees that the pool water is
no longer rocking up and down the pool wall, it is time to install the alarm.
Certain automatic cleaners may set the POOLGUARD unit off in some cases.
If the cleaner head hits the POOLGUARD alarm it may cause it to false alarm.
Solutions to this problem are to use your cleaner at night and your alarm
during the day. Another option would be to find a place around the pool
where the cleaner does not interfere with the alarm. Certain water features
such as waterfalls can cause POOLGUARD to false alarm. To avoid this
problem do not install the POOLGUARD alarm too close to the water feature.
If you are having a problem with any type of water feature call POOLGUARD
at 1-800-242-7163.
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