Movement Sensitivity Adjustment; Troubleshooting - Angelcare AC300 Instruction Manual

Testing Your Angelcare
NOTE: Test your Angelcare ®
then on a periodic basis.
The Angelcare ® Monitor can be used outside of the crib, in a different
sleeping area. Test monitor when moving Sensor Pad to a new location
to ensure sensitivity is adjusted correctly to the new padding or
mattress. Consult the Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
Step 1 Switch the power and "Tic" function to the ON positions. Gently
place your hand on the mattress. The green light will continue to flash
with your every movement. Remove hand from mattress. Due to no
movement, a "pre-alarm Tic" sound will emit after 15 seconds. 5
seconds later, the alarm will sound and the red light will flash
continuously.
NOTE: If alarm does not sound, the Sensor Pad may be detecting a
continuous vibration from the floor, a strong draft or the crib is being
touched. Avoid contact with crib when monitor is in use. Place crib near
a solid supporting wall and away from strong air currents. The
sensitivity of the Sensor Pad may need to be reduced, consult the
Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
Step 2 To stop alarm, place your hand lightly on mattress for Sensor
Pad to redetect movement. The red Alarm indicator light on the Monitor
will continue to flash 1 minute (Figure 3).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem
False alarms
Alarm will not sound
Alarm indicator light is flashing red
(monitor is barely
movement)
No power
® Monitor
Monitor BEFORE first-time use and
Possible Cause
• Baby was removed from crib and Monitor was not
switched OFF .
• Sensor Pad cord not connected properly to Monitor.
• Sensor Pad is not in full contact with crib mattress, or crib
mattress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.
• Baby has moved away from Sensor Pad, to the edge of the crib.
• Monitor is detecting movement when crib is being touched.
• Monitor is detecting movement from outside the crib such as
motorized devices, strong drafts, etc.
• Sensitivity is set too high.
• Sensor Pad is not in full contact with crib mattress, or crib
mattress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.
detecting
• Baby is in a very deep sleep or has moved away from Sensor
Pad, to the edge of the crib.
• Batteries are low or improperly installed.
• The Monitor is not ON.
Step 3 When Monitor produces a rapid "clicking" sound, replace
batteries promptly.

Movement Sensitivity Adjustment

The Sensitivity Adjustment Dial has been preset
to suit most situations. However in certain
circumstances, the sensitivity may not be ideal. DO
NOT increase sensitivity unless false alarms occurs
and you have followed the advice in the
Troubleshooting section for false alarms. Make a note
of the pre-set position of the dial should you wish to
return to it.
The Alarm Indicator Light on the Monitor will flash red when Monitor
barely detects movement. This could be a result of: baby being in a very
deep sleep or baby having moved away from Sensor Pad to edge of crib.
If alarm does NOT sound, no adjustment of sensitivity is required. If the
Alarm Indicator Light flashes red most of the time with baby directly over
the location of either Sensor Pad, a false alarm may occur. If this
happens, adjust the sensitivity.
To adjust sensitivity, increase dial to the next setting. Retest monitor.
• Turn Monitor to the OFF position.
• Verify the connection between the Sensor Pad and Monitor.
Unplug and reconnect the cord.
• Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and Sensor
Pad. Sensor Pad must rest on a completely flat and rigid surface.
If your crib has a flexible or uneven base (metal spring base,
etc.), place a piece of 6 mm (1/4") plywood to cover the full size
of the crib base.
• Make sure Sensor Pad is positioned as described in the 4
Easy Steps section. Sensitivity may need to be adjusted,
consult the Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Avoid contact with the crib when monitor is ON.
• Place crib near a solid supporting wall to avoid Sensor Pad
from detecting movement from outside crib.
• You may need to decrease the sensitivity, consult the
Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and Sensor
Pad. Sensor Pad must rest on a completely flat and rigid surface:
place a piece of 6 mm (1/4") plywood to cover the full size of the
crib base.
• Make sure Sensor Pad is positioned as described in the 4
Easy Steps section. Sensitivity may need to be adjusted,
consult the Movement Sensitivity Adjustment section.
• Check / replace batteries.
• Make sure Monitor is ON.
Solution
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