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  • Page 1 Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 2 Keep page 3 open when reading these operating instructions. Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 3 (front) (rear) Safety Turtle User Guide...

  • Page 4: General Product Description

    Base Station Package Base Station Baby Turtle receptacle Moon-shaped button On light (green) Test light (amber) Basket Plug in AC adapter Power socket Turtle Wristband Package Turtle Locking buckle Key for locking buckle Baby Turtle plug Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT Safety Turtle is not a substitute for diligent supervision or for pool access barriers. It has been designed as a “last line of defense” to help prevent drowning of young children. Failure to observe any of the following may delay or prevent alarming when the Turtle is immersed: ®...
  • Page 6 ® The alarm is very loud. Avoid prolonged exposure to prevent possible hearing damage. ® Do not use Safety Turtle if the Base Station is emitting a rapid beeping sound. Refer to Troubleshooting. ® Follow the instructions in Care of your Safety Turtle.

  • Page 7: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Notice

    Your Safety Turtle Alarm System The Safety Turtle alarm system is designed as a “last line of defense” to help prevent drowning of young children. It is not a substitute for diligent supervision or for pool access barriers.
  • Page 8 Test Mode. It also has a Fault Condition to alert you if the system detects a problem with one of its components. ® ACTIVE MODE is the normal mode for Safety Turtle.The green light is on and the amber light is off. If a Turtle of the same color as the Baby Turtle plug is immersed in water, a loud siren sound will be produced and the amber light will flash on and off.The alarm volume can be reduced by pressing the...

  • Page 9: Initial Setup And Testing

    To increase the volume of the test beep, hold down the moon-shaped button while the beep is sounding. Release the button when the desired test beep volume is reached.To decrease the volume, release the button, then hold it down until the volume drops. Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 10 ® The Base Station should be left in Test Mode only while a Turtle is being tested. ® If the Base Station fails to alarm in either Test Mode or Active Mode, or the Base Station emits a rapid beeping sound, discontinue use and see the Troubleshooting section. Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 11 ® Attach the Turtle wristband comfortably but securely to the child’s wrist. Use the Safety Turtle key to lock the strap buckle, ensuring that the dots on the buckle are exactly lined up and that the wristband cannot slip over the child’s hand.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    I take him or her into the pool? No. Always remove the wristband first. Why won’t the beeping stop after the wristband has been removed from the water? The Turtle keeps transmitting until it is dry. Safety Turtle User Guide...
  • Page 13 Instead of a standard Base Station, you need an Integrator Base Station and Remote Alarm Unit. Call Terrapin. Can I connect Safety Turtle to my home alarm system? You need an Integrator Base Station to do this. Call Terrapin. Can I use Safety Turtle on my boat? Yes, in fresh water.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem with your Safety Turtle system, please follow the suggestions given below. The green On light is not lit. Make sure that the AC adapter supplied with the Base Station is plugged into a matching electrical outlet, wall switch is on, and that the adapter cord is plugged into the bottom of the Base Station.
  • Page 15 The Turtle being immersed must be the same color as the Baby Turtle inserted into the Base Station. Note: Safety Turtle is not designed to operate at distances of over 200 feet (60 meters). Obstructions in the line of sight from the pool to the Base Station can also prevent operation.
  • Page 16 Turtle case. If these do not solve the problem, or if your problem is not mentioned here, please call Terrapin’s toll-free customer support line at : 1-800-368-8121 (USA and Canada) or send an e-mail to : service@terrapin.ca. Safety Turtle User Guide...

  • Page 17: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service Terrapin Communications Inc. warrants to the original purchaser that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product, it will be replaced free of charge as follows: ® Base Station – 12 months from original date of purchase.
  • Page 18 Initial Setup Testing Insert baby turtle plug. Press moon-shaped button. 4” Connect the power adapter. Immerse turtle in water. align dots to lock Lock turtle wristband to child’s wrist. Press moon-shaped button to reset. Safety Turtle User Guide...

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