Detailed Instructions; Cord Connections - Reliance Controls THP401 Owner's Manual

Detailed Instructions

I. Installation

Cord Connections

1. Find a place to set or mount the base unit: Unpack the THP401 and mount it in a convenient location using
the two keyhole slots on the rear of the unit and the wall anchors (included). The THP401 can be placed on a
table, the floor, or in other reasonable locations if permanent mounting is not desired. A good location for low
temperature monitoring might be an area close to the thermostat to avoid any significant temperature differences
in the building. The water sensor jack uses a phone cord connection that can be extended.
2. Connect to phone jack: Connect one end of the phone cord (included, or use any standard phone cord, not a
handset cord) to the "To Wall Phone Jack" telephone jack on the THP401, and the other end to the telephone
service jack (wall plate jack). In some cases, the active phone service may be a telephone jack on a modem,
router or cellular module. IMPORTANT: if the phone service provider is through VoIP or a Cellular Module,
you must ensure the modem or device that is providing the phone service has its own independent
battery backup for power loss if you want the system to work during a power outage.
3. Connect to telephone: If you want to use a telephone at this location you can plug it into the "To Phone" jack on
the base unit. NOTE: A telephone (handset or physical phone) is NOT required for the THP401 to operate. The
THP401 needs connection to an active phone line through a wall jack or other device that provides phone
service (a dial tone). The THP401 is a stand-alone automatic dial out system. The THP401 will not interfere with
the phone service unless it is actively making outgoing calls due to an alert condition.
4. Connect to power: Plug in the wall power plug (7.5VDC 500mA AC adaptor, 5.5 mm center positive) into a live
120-Volt electrical outlet and plug the other end (power connector) into the "Power Jack" on the THP401.
At this point the screen will initialize and the word Reliance will appear on the screen. The default display shows
the temperature (degrees F), the backup battery charge symbol (with an "X" meaning it's not yet connected), the
time display of 00:00 or random numbers, and the word HOME.
5. Connect the backup battery: Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the THP401 base unit and
insert the white power connector on the backup battery pack into the 3-terminal connector inside the
compartment. Note that the connector is keyed so that it will only fit one way. Fit the battery and wire into the
battery compartment, be careful not to damage the battery wires, and reinstall the battery compartment cover.
The battery icon on the screen will change to indicate the battery is now charging.
6. Connect the optional water sensor: To use the included water sensor, connect it to the jack marked "Water
Sensor". The sensing end of the water sensor should be placed in a location that is normally dry, but could
become wet in the event of a malfunction (sump pump failure, sewer backup, an appliance that might leak, etc.).
When water touches both metal tips of the sensor, it will create the alert trigger. The water sensor can be
extended up to 75 total feet using a 2-wire telephone cable and an in-line connector (extender).
7. Ready for operation: The base station is now operational and ready for programming. It will take 24 hours to
fully charge the battery but programming can begin immediately.
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