IDEAL SK640 Instructions

WIRELESS POWER FAILURE SENSOR
WITH 90 dB ALARM
AC/BAT. LOW
Add safety and convenience to your home, cottage, or business. When linked
with an Ideal Automatic Telephone Dialer the SK640 will quickly notify you by
telephone of a power failure and trigger a 30 second built in alert ("Bi.Bi.Bi")

FEATURES

• When the unit is plugged into a 110 volt outlet, a blackout, power failure or
circuit interruption, will send a wireless signal to any Ideal Automatic
Telephone Dialer*, Alert or Siren :
SK618, SK626, SK642, SK664, SK698 (sold separately)
• Built-in 30 second alert (di-di-di)
• Select; Sound On - Sound Off - Power Off
• Uses 3 AAA batteries (not included)
• POWER indicator LED indicates that the unit is receiving power.
• UL approved power adapter.
Save these instructions for future reference.
*A land line is required for telephone communication.
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INSTALLATION

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover , Install 3 "AAA" type batteries (not
included) in the battery compartment, check for correct polarity (Fig. 1).
2. Plug the included AC adaptor into a wall socket and connect the other end to the
unit, The RED indicator will light up,
(Fig.1)
3. Set the function switch to: Sound ON, Sound OFF or Power OFF
Sound ON - When there is a power failure or the adaptor jack is disconnected
from the sensor, a wireless signal will be sent to all linked devices
and the unit will sound a 30 seconds "Bi.Bi.Bi" alert.
Sound OFF - When there is a power failure or the adaptor jack is disconnected
from the sensor, a wireless signal will be sent to all linked devices.
Power OFF - The sensor is off, no wireless signal will be sent,
no alert will sound.
NOTE: Test the transmission range to any linked devices before permanently
mounting the unit with the screw and plug provided.
LINKING TO IDEAL AUTO DIALERS, ALERTS & SIRENS
The wireless power failure sensor is compatible with IDEAL wireless auto dialers
(SK633, SK618, SK642)
BATT.
AC
LOW
SK618
1 2 3
PROG
4 5 6 ARM./
DISARM
SK642
7 8 9
DEL./
PAUSE
0
U / P /DOWN PANIC
The power failure sensor can also be used with wireless alerts (SK623 & SK632)
and wireless sirens (SK626). This can be useful for monitoring the power in a critical
electrical circuit. For example power to a basement sump pump .
NOTE: a siren has limited functionality when using battery power.
To link the power failure sensor with Auto Dialers, Alerts or Sirens
1. Plug the Power failure Sensor into a wall socket. Set the sound to OFF.
SK640 2. Follow the instructions included with the receiver (Auto Dialer, Alert or Siren)
to place the unit into "LEARN" mode.
(Fig.2)
SK634
SK664 SK626
3. While the receiver is in "LEARN" mode unplug the Power Failure Sensor. This
will cause the Power Failure Sensor to send a wireless signal to the receiver.
4. The receiver will respond with a long "beep" confirming the signal from the
Power Failure Sensor has been "learned".
Four short beeps means the signal was not received.
The sensor may be out of range - move the sensor closer to the receiver.
The zone on the receiver may already be full - check to make sure that the
signal is being "learned" by an open zone.

MAINTENANCE

• The unit is designed to be left plugged into a wall outlet in order to detect
power failures. It will not function when not plugged in.
• Not for exterior applications.
• Do not expose the unit or the adapter to wet or damp areas.
• Do not mount near gas or electric heaters.
• Do not let unit, power cord or adapter touch hot surfaces.
• The use of extension cords or accessory equipment is not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause unsafe operating conditions.
• Do not use this unit for other then its intended use.
• The sensor depends on battery power for operation. It is recommended that
batteries be replaced annually - like smoke detector batteries.
• When the battery power is low the unit will sound "di-di" and the battery low
LED will flash to remind the user to replace the batteries.
• Batteries must be disposed of properly. They should be removed and sent to
recycling per your local regulations.

WARRANTY:

This unit is warranted to be free of defective materials and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of purchase. In case of malfunction, this unit will be
repaired or replaced at no charge by Ideal Security Inc. Return the product
postage paid, along with your sales slip to Ideal Security Inc., B-7585 Cordner
Street, Lasalle, Quebec, Canada, H8N 2R5. Warranty begins on date of consumer
purchase. Repair or replacement as described above shall be the sole remedy to
the consumer and there shall be no liability on the part of Ideal Security Inc. for
any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including but not
limited to any loss of business or profits whether or not foreseeable.
Customer Service:
Tel: 800-361-2236 x 230 • Fax: 800-361-3423
e-mail: ideal@idealinc.com
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