Reliance Controls THP401 Owner's Manual page 9

Disarming and rearming in this fashion (changing to HOME mode and activating AWAY mode) resets any alert that was
disabled, and the system is once again fully functional and monitoring for alert conditions, ready to place outgoing alert
calls.
Testing the System to Place Outgoing Calls
Once all of the programming has been completed and you are familiar with how the system operates, you must test the
THP401 to confirm that you have programmed the telephone numbers correctly and that the system is compatible with
both your telephone line and the telephone number(s) being called.
Simulating an alert condition to test the programmed numbers:
Set to the system to AWAY mode, and unplug the AC Wall Power Plug to simulate a power outage alert. The screen will
show the alert being triggered and begin the countdown (5 minutes, shown as 300 seconds). Once the 5 minutes has
passed, the system will begin the first calling cycle.
Answer the call yourself (with a cellular phone) or have someone else ready to answer the call at another
location. When the call is answered, listen to the message and decide if you want to stop the calling cycle by entering
the acknowledge code by pressing the 0 key and then the # key. If you want the system to call multiple numbers during
this test, just answer the call and hang up after listening to the message and the system will call the next programmed
number. Plug the AC Wall Power Plug back in when you are finished or satisfied with the testing.
You can perform a similar test using the water sensor jack by placing the sensor tips in a cup of water.
Water Sensor and Security Sensor Information
The alert condition for the Water Sensor jack is triggered by a continuous contact closure. The condition must last long
enough from initial detection until the Sensor Delay time counts down to zero before any outgoing alert calls are placed. If
at any point the contacts are closed and then opened (example: the water sensor briefly touches water but then is no
longer touching water), that particular alert condition is no longer detected, any outgoing call cycles will stop, yet the
system will continue to monitor for alert conditions and place outgoing calls accordingly if new conditions are detected.
Security sensors that produce a switch closure can also be connected to the "Water Sensor" jack on the THP401. Any
sensor connected to this jack must have a "normally open" switch. The alert will be activated when the switch is closed.
Using a paralleling adaptor, multiple sensors can be used as long as the total wire length does not exceed 75 feet.
Alarm Dialing Equipment
This equipment has Line Seize capability. This is a feature that allows the equipment to disconnect other equipment
connected to the same phone line and initiate an alert call even when other equipment (telephone, answering system,
computer modem, etc.) on the same line is being used.
Caution - If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this alert, Model THP401, does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.
Caution - To ensure proper operation, this equipment must be installed according to the enclosed installation
instructions. To verify that the equipment is operating properly and can successfully report an alert, this
equipment must be tested immediately after installation, and periodically thereafter, according to the enclosed
test instructions.
Caution - In order for this alert dialing equipment to be able to seize the phone line to report an alert condition or
other event when other customer equipment (telephone, answering system, computer modem, etc.) connected to
the same line is in use, this alert dialing equipment should be connected in series with, and ahead of, all other
equipment attached to the same phone line. Series installation of this equipment is depicted in the figure below.
If you have any questions concerning these instructions, you should consult your telephone company or a
qualified installer about installing the necessary jack and alert dialing equipment for you.
Caution - Verification of Line Seize capability should be made immediately after installation, and periodically
thereafter, in order to ensure that this equipment can initiate a call even when other equipment (telephone,
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