Getting Started; Locating The Panel; Plugging In The Phone Line - GE Security CareGard User Manual

Getting
Started
2
This section provides some helpful ideas for getting started with your CareGard
panel. Read through the following procedures before your panel is installed:

• Locating the Panel

• Plugging in the Phone Line

• Powering the System
• Adjusting Speaker Volume
Locating the Panel
Consider the following when locating your panel:
• Locate the panel near an incoming phone line and 110V AC outlet.
• Locate the panel near a central location, such as a countertop or nightstand.
• Do not locate the panel in or near areas with excessive moisture.
Plugging in the Phone Line
Plugging in the phone line provides a communication link between the panel and
the central monitoring station.
¾ To plug in the phone line:
1. Plug the small end of the phone cord (included) into a home phone jack.
2. Plug the large end of the phone cord into the panel
3. Plug additional devices into the panel
Note
When a phone line is plugged into the panel
bypasses the phone line after a panic sensor is pressed; bypassing the line ensures an
emergency call can be sent, even if the phone is in use.
PHONE
To Phone or Answering
Machine
Figure 3. Connecting Panel to AC power and Phone Line
PHONE
PHONE
To AC
Outlet
OFF
ON
LINE
LINE
PHONE
jack.
LINE
jack.
jack (refer to Figure 3), the panel
Power Switch
To Home Phone Jack
(Large End)

Getting Started