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- Page 1 Child Safety Gate Latch With Electronic Alarm System OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO www.ddtechglobal.com...
- Page 2 IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information regarding the operation of your MagnaLatch ALERT gate alarm. Ensure you read this manual fully before ® installing and operating the alarm. If you are installing this gate alarm for use by others, you must leave this Manual (or a copy of it) with the end user. IMPORTANT: 3.6V Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery (Li-SOCl2) supplied.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3.5 DISARMING THE ALERT TEMPORARILY - OPTIONAL 1.1 SCOPE 3.6 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE 1.2 PURPOSE 3.7 CHANGING THE BATTERY SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3.8 DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES 2.1 SPECIFICATION 3.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2.2 ELECTRICAL DATA STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE 2.3 ENVIRONMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2.4 STANDARDS TROUBLESHOOTING 3.1 ATTACHING ALERT TO LATCH BODY... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE Congratulations on purchasing a MagnaLatch ALERT gate alarm. The MagnaLatch ALERT is a ® ® sensor with audible and visual signals to alert that a gate has been opened and remains unlatched. It is ideal for a location where children need to be protected, such as a play area or swimming pool. 1.2 PURPOSE The purpose of this guide is to provide information for the installer and user of the MagnaLatch ALERT... -
Page 5: Electrical Data
2.2 ELECTRICAL DATA Power Source Supplied: Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery (Li-SOCl2). Battery Type: ½ AA (3.6V). For best results, use type ER14250. Battery Life Expectancy (usage): 3.6V Lithium batteries are designed for long life. As with any battery used outdoors, environmental conditions can effect their performance and longevity. NOTE: If the ALERT has not been used for long periods of time, follow the instructions in section 3.3 on Powering Up. -
Page 6: Attaching Alert To Latch Body
3 INSTALLATION & OPERATION 3.1 ATTACHING ALERT MODULE TO LATCH BODY (Note: MagnaLatch installation instructions are included separately and are not inside this manual.) ® TOP PULL VERTICAL PULL 1. Slide top of ALERT Module underneath top housing. 2. Snap into place starting at the top. 3. -
Page 7: Installation
3.2 INSTALLATION Series 3” MagnaLatch ALERT is designed to fit and work with MagnaLatch “ Top Pull and Vertical ® Pull models only. See installation instructions provided with the product. NOTE: MagnaLatch ALERT will fit or work on any other gate latch or previous model of ®... -
Page 8: Powering Up - Continued
3.3 POWERING UP - CONTINUED Open & close the gate 5 times to calibrate Re-attach front cover and screw by using the system. This will also ensure the battery #1 Phillips-head screwdriver. operates at peak performance (see section 2.2). NOTE: A false sounding of a low battery (ramp down) may occur during the calibration process. -
Page 9: Activating The Disarm Feature On
3.4 ACTIVATING THE DISARM FEATURE ON ALERT MODULE - OPTIONAL Remove screw and front cover by using a Open the gate. Gate must be open in order #1 Phillips-head screwdriver. to activate the Disarm feature. DO NOT lose the screw. NOTE: The gate must be open whenever activating or deactivating the Disarm feature and when using the disarm feature itself. -
Page 10: Activating The Disarm Feature On Alert - Optional (Cont)
3.4 ACTIVATING THE DISARM FEATURE ON ALERT - OPTIONAL (CONT) Insert a paper clip into the hole located Close the gate and re-attach the front cover between the paper clip image and On/Off with screw using a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver. symbol. -
Page 11: Disarming The Alert Temporarily - Optional
3.5 DISARMING THE ALERT TEMPORARILY - OPTIONAL To temporarily disarm the ALERT for a Place finger on top of the Disarm Sensor maximum of 15 minutes, open the gate and and hold for 5 seconds. You will then hear 4 hold open until the second beep sounds. -
Page 12: Operational Sequence
3.6 OPERATIONAL SEQUENCE Resets when gate is shut or battery drains out LIFT ML3 KNOB SYSTEM ACTIVE LIGHTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT (immediate) CLOSING GATE Battery FLASHING BEEP Ramp Down Sound AND ENGAGING OPEN GATE See section 3.3 on page 7 LATCH AT ANY TIME DELAY (8 seconds) -
Page 13: Changing The Battery
3.7 CHANGING THE BATTERY When the battery strength goes below an acceptable level, a “ramp-down” sound will occur every time the gate is opened. When replacing the battery, refer to section 3.3. For best results, use battery type ER14250 (1/2 AA - 3.6V) 3.8 DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES AU/NZ/EU: Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. -
Page 14: Statements Of Compliance
STATEMENTS OF COMPLIANCE Compliance Testing Report of a Pool Fence Alarm to FCC Part 15 (B) Class B (ANSI C63.4:2003) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does extreme weather and Lithium batteries are designed for long life, but as with any battery used long periods of non-usage effect outdoors, environmental conditions and long periods of non-usage can the battery? effect their life-span. See section 3.3 on Powering Up. How will I know if the battery A unique downward chirping sound will occur each time the gate is is low? -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Be sure your MagnaLatch ALERT is properly ® My gate is closed but the alarm won’t stop. aligned and securely latched. See MagnaLatch ALERT installation instructions. ® The Disarm feature comes de-activated from the My disarm touch sensor isn’t working. factory. -
Page 17: Pool Safety Information
POOL SAFETY INFORMATION As the founding sponsor of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (www.NDPA.org) and the makers of the magnetic, self-latching gate latch and TruClose , self-closing hinges, MagnaLatch ® ® D&D Technologies is committed to supporting efforts to prevent toddler drowning worldwide. Always consult with local officials for pool barrier Standards/Codes in your area. -
Page 18: Pool Safety Resources
POOL SAFETY RESOURCES www.aap.org American Academy of Pediatrics American Red Cross www.redcross.org www.theapsp.org APSP, the pool industry’s association www.childrensafetyzone.com Arizona codes Consumer Product Safety Commission www.poolsafety.gov Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona www.preventdrownings.org National Drowning Prevention Alliance www.NDPA.org www.usa.Safekids.org Safe Kids (search under drowning) AUSTRALIA &... -
Page 19: Warranty
10 WARRANTY - LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY advise D&D within 14 days of the installation, operation, and 1.GENERAL CONDITIONS These Warranty conditions apply discovering the defect and return maintenance of the Product; to all products manufactured the defective item, comprising any act or circumstance by D&D Technologies (D&D) either the Product or a defective... - Page 20 10 WARRANTY - CONT. to the original purchaser of the in connection with the Product, EUROPE: +31 (0)30 291 98 47. Product or to the first consumer or the supply, condition or Email: sales@ddtech.nl where the Product has been use of the Product, including UNITED KINGDOM: installed by a contractor for the as a result of any negligence,...
- Page 21 10 WARRANTY - CONT. a major failure. To the extent Product have rights that cannot This Product has 3 components permitted under the ACL and be excluded under the Consumer which attract following equivalent legislation, D&D’s Contracts Regulations and the different levels warranty...
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Page 22: Contact
Version 1.0 22/10/2014 Record your Warranty information here as a handy reference. Date of purchase Retailer where purchased Country of purchase Warranty registration card number (found on green card inside package) www.ddtechglobal.com AUSTRALIA NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE Telephone Telephone Telephone 1800 500 203 (02) 9454 7800 (800) 716 0888...
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