MG International 040 Manual Do Utilizador
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9 Further information
SAFETY ADVICE RELATED TO THE ALARM
This alarm system is not a replacement for common sense or individual responsibility. Its purpose is not to
be a replacement for vigilance by a parent or responsible adult, which remains the vital factor in
protecting children under the age of 5.
This alarm system is not a replacement for common sense or individual responsibility. Its purpose is not to
be a replacement for vigilance by a parent or responsible adult, which remains the vital factor in
protecting children under the age of 5.
WARNING
Improper installation, testing, maintenance or operation of this product can make the alarm fail to sound,
increasing the risk of drowning. Follow all instructions in this document to reduce this risk.
increasing the risk of drowning. Follow all instructions in this document to reduce this risk.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR POOL ALARM
Even when correctly installed, maintained, tested, and operated, this alarm cannot completely prevent
drowning:
drowning:
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In some situations, the alarm will not sound when a child enters the pool.
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If a child enters the pool slowly or gradually, without disturbing the water much, the alarm
may not detect it.
may not detect it.
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The alarm may not detect very small children (under 18 lbs) entering the pool.
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When weather (e.g., wind) or other factors disturb the water, the alarm automatically
reduces sensitivity or becomes DISARMED, to prevent excessive false alarms. When this
happens, a child may enter the pool without the alarm sounding.
reduces sensitivity or becomes DISARMED, to prevent excessive false alarms. When this
happens, a child may enter the pool without the alarm sounding.
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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.
pool or if a child is drowning.
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After swimming with the alarm in DISARMED mode, the alarm will not sound if a child
enters the water until the device switches back to ARMED mode. Depending on how
disturbed the water is from swimming, this may take more than 10 minutes (depending on
weather conditions) .
enters the water until the device switches back to ARMED mode. Depending on how
disturbed the water is from swimming, this may take more than 10 minutes (depending on
weather conditions) .
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If the water level is too high or too low, the alarm will not function properly. The probe
must be immersed at 8,5 in (+ / - 1 inches).
must be immersed at 8,5 in (+ / - 1 inches).
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The alarm will not operate if the water in the probe is frozen or the surface of the pool is
frozen.
frozen.
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If the alarm is in off mode, the alarm will not sound.
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If the alarm is in “low-volume siren” mode, the alarm sound will be quieter than usual and
may not be heard.
may not be heard.
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When a bubble pool cover is used at the same time.
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The alarm does not rescue children from the water. When the alarm sounds, a rescuer must
respond immediately – a child rescued in less than 1 minute has a good chance of survival, but the
odds of surviving rapidly decline the longer the child is immersed. To increase the chance of
rescuing a child who enters the pool, a responsible adult capable of rescuing a child must be
present, able to hear the alarm, and ready to respond immediately. Even an immediate response
when the alarm sounds does not guarantee survival; the only sure way to prevent drowning is to
keep children out of the pool.
respond immediately – a child rescued in less than 1 minute has a good chance of survival, but the
odds of surviving rapidly decline the longer the child is immersed. To increase the chance of
rescuing a child who enters the pool, a responsible adult capable of rescuing a child must be
present, able to hear the alarm, and ready to respond immediately. Even an immediate response
when the alarm sounds does not guarantee survival; the only sure way to prevent drowning is to
keep children out of the pool.
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The alarm does not prevent children from entering the pool. Use adult supervision and
barriers, such as fences, enclosures, or pool covers, to keep children from entering the pool.
barriers, such as fences, enclosures, or pool covers, to keep children from entering the pool.
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This device is not intended to replace any other safety consideration: that is, adult supervision,
lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth, and some devices may not detect gradual
entry. This device may not detect children entering the water gradually.
lifeguards, fences, gates, pool covers, locks, and so forth, and some devices may not detect gradual
entry. This device may not detect children entering the water gradually.
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Check local requirements to determine the safety measures that are required in your
jurisdiction. Consider using multiple layers of protection, in addition to adult supervision and this
pool alarm, to keep children away from the pool or alert adults to their presence. For more
information, contact the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (
jurisdiction. Consider using multiple layers of protection, in addition to adult supervision and this
pool alarm, to keep children away from the pool or alert adults to their presence. For more
information, contact the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (
www.TheAPSP.org
).