MG International 040 ユーザーズマニュアル
Installation and operation guide - 23
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This alarm does not replace responsible adult supervision.
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Whenever children are in an area where they have access to the pool:
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Assign an adult to be in charge of watching the children. This person must stay close to
the children and actively look at what the children are doing at all times. Make sure that
the adult knows it is his/her job, and that if he/she leave, he/she must tell another adult to
take over.
the children and actively look at what the children are doing at all times. Make sure that
the adult knows it is his/her job, and that if he/she leave, he/she must tell another adult to
take over.
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Make sure the adult in charge of watching the children is able to swim so he/she can
rescue a child from the pool, and is able to call for emergency assistance. The adult should
understand how the alarm works and know not to rely on the alarm in place of actively
watching the children.
rescue a child from the pool, and is able to call for emergency assistance. The adult should
understand how the alarm works and know not to rely on the alarm in place of actively
watching the children.
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If there are many children near the pool, it may be necessary to assign multiple adults to
watch them.
watch them.
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When the alarm is DISARMED to allow swimming, it will not sound if a child enters the
pool or if a child is drowning, so adult supervision is particularly important.
pool or if a child is drowning, so adult supervision is particularly important.
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When children are not in an area where they have access to the pool:
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Make sure that adults understand that they must keep children away from the pool, even
with the alarm in place.
with the alarm in place.
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Make sure any adult who uses the pool understands how to operate the alarm, and that
they must monitor the pool after swimming until the alarm returns to ARMED mode.
they must monitor the pool after swimming until the alarm returns to ARMED mode.
GENERAL SWIMMING POOL SAFETY TIPS
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Teach children to swim as early as possible. Do not allow a child who does not swim well to enter the
pool unaccompanied. Consider putting Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) on children who do not
swim well.
pool unaccompanied. Consider putting Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) on children who do not
swim well.
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Learn first aid and CPR.
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Prohibit diving and jumping when small children are in the water nearby. Prohibit running and playing
around the pool.
around the pool.
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Don't leave pool toys and floats in the pool or pool area that may attract young children to the water.
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Always keep the pool water clear and clean.
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Keep a telephone and list of emergency numbers accessible near the pool so you can call for help in an
emergency, and so you can answer the phone without leaving children unattended.
emergency, and so you can answer the phone without leaving children unattended.
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Keep rescue equipment, including a life ring and shepherd’s hook, near the pool.
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Wet the back of the neck, arms and legs before entering cold water in order to accustom the skin to the
water temperature and reduce the risk of a “cold shock” response.
water temperature and reduce the risk of a “cold shock” response.
How to rescue a child from the pool
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Rescue the children first and yell for help. Call for emergency services and begin CPR for one minute.
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Extend a long object, such as a pole, shepherd’s hook or towel, and pull in the child, or throw the child
a floating object.
a floating object.
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If the child is not responsive, grab a float and jump into the water. Turn the child face up, bring him or
her to shallow water or pool steps, and lift the child up onto dry ground.
her to shallow water or pool steps, and lift the child up onto dry ground.
4.
Roll the child onto his or her back while supporting the head and neck. Begin CPR if you are trained.
If you are not trained in CPR, follow the instructions from the emergency personnel.
If you are not trained in CPR, follow the instructions from the emergency personnel.
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Replace wet clothes with warm blankets.