Autotether Wireless Lanyard Standard System Owner's Manual

Wireless lanyard safety system on the water

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Owner's Manual

Autotether, Inc.

3 Inspiration Lane, Unit B3

Chester, CT 06412

Phone: (888) 593-4181

Fax:

(860) 526-9886

Email: info@autotether.com

www.autotether.com

US Patent #: 7201619

Revised December 2010

Information found in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Page 1 3 Inspiration Lane, Unit B3 Chester, CT 06412 Phone: (888) 593-4181 Fax: (860) 526-9886 Email: info@autotether.com www.autotether.com US Patent #: 7201619 Revised December 2010 Information found in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright AUTOTETHER, Inc. 2008 All rights reserved.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Instructions Getting Started System Test System Distance Check Controls & Indicators FOBs and Settings Clip Identification & Installation Operation Operation – Detailed Outline Alarm System Troubleshooting One Year Limited Warranty...
Page 3 1 Transmitter/Receiver (Host) with attached ignition switch clip 1 yellow Personal Sensor (FOB) for the operator 9 AAA Heavy Duty Batteries 1 Alcohol Cleaning Packet The Screamer Wireless Alarm System by Autotether comes with the following components: 1 Transmitter/Receiver (Host) Pulsating Alarm (105 dB)
Page 4: Important Instructions
AUTOTETHER wireless lanyard is only designed to work with factory installed, fully operational emergency stop (“kill”) switches. AUTOTETHER may not function properly if used with an aftermarket system or a malfunctioning system. Retain the Original Equipment kill switch clip on the vessel as a back-up safety device.
Page 5: Getting Started
9 AAA batteries. If batteries are not in box, they are installed in your system. If batteries are not installed, Using the screwdriver supplied with the AUTOTETHER System, remove the back covers from the Host and each FOB. The covers...
Page 6 DO NOT pull using the Host unit cord! Initializing the AUTOTETHER System. Once the batteries are installed and the Host unit is securely mounted, remove your Original Equipment clip from your vessel’s...
Page 7 CAUTION DO NOT discard your Original Equipment clip! Store it near the engine start switch; it serves as a back-up to the AUTOTETHER System switch. On the end of the host unit cord you will find an actuator clip. Push the actuator clip onto the kill switch.
Page 8: System Test
Host RESET light flashes for approximately 30 seconds, then goes out Repeat this check for each FOB (maximum of 4) NOTE Disarm / Deactivate the Autotether Kill Switch Clip Actuator when the system is not in use. Disarmed Armed...
Page 9: System Distance Check
NOTE The FOBs and Host communicate via a radio signal. If the signal is disrupted or goes beyond range, the AUTOTETHER alarm mode is activated. This procedure checks the range feature of the system. Radio signals are subject to interference by objects and various types of materials.
Page 10 If the battery is bad (<6) the LED will flash red. 1.5s If the coil or the CAP is bad, the LED will be steady red. RESET Button Press the RESET button to silence AUTOTETHER alarm If system is not in alarm mode, RESET button has no effect.
Page 11: Fobs And Settings
The AUTOTETHER Host can monitor a maximum of four (4) FOBs simultaneously. The Host and FOBs come channelized and pre-set from the factory for normal operation. Once the AUTOTETHER system is properly installed and activated, the FOBs and Host communicate with each other every 0.5 seconds.
Page 12 After the AUTOTETHER system is installed and before getting underway for the first time, it is recommended that you check onboard Host/FOB communication by carrying a registered FOB around all parts of your vessel –...
Page 13 There is an identical four (4) position Dipswitch in the Host unit Host and the FOBs channels are pre-set at the factory. In the rare occasion that two AUTOTETHER with the same frequency are operating in close proximity to each other, radio interference can occur and the units will operate erratically.
Page 14: Clip Identification & Installation
6.) If you need to remove a clip you must use the clip removal tools (which are supplied with your Autotether kit). You must use the clip removal tools or you will damage your Autotether unit and void the warranty.
Page 15 1.) You must have the toggle switch on your kill switch down or in the OFF position. 2.) You must arm or cock Autotether actuator as shown in image 1b 3.) Position hole in mercury clip over toggle on kill switch then push up to place toggle in up position or on.
Page 16 3.) Apply pressure to compression tool to push tabs in, at the same time apply pressure to wedge tool. The clip will release. 4.) Remove clip. Wedge Seam Pushers Tabs OPTIONAL: The loop on the actuator case is used to attach your existing red lanyard.
Page 17: Operation
You trip and fall overboard. When the FOB you are wearing is submerged, the AUTOTETHER alarm sounds and the kill switch actuator is released, shutting the engine off.
Page 18: Operation - Detailed Outline
Operation – Detailed Outline OPERATION – SEARCH When the host is turned on it searches for FOBs. As soon as at least one FOB is registered, the system will be armed. If the host finds a FOB during its search, it will register the FOB and light up its associated LED.
Page 19 If a missing white (passenger) FOB is registered, the audible alarm and flashing LEDs will be energized upon entering alarm mode. The RESET LED will be flashing red. (0.5sec on, 0.5sec off) If the RESET button is pressed, the audible alarm will be turned off, the missing FOB will be unregistered and surveillance will continue of the remaining FOBs.
Page 20: Alarm System
Scenario # 1 – You are alone on the motorboat or sailboat and towing a dinghy and getting ready to get underway. AUTOTETHER is ON and a FOB has been placed in the dinghy. The Host has registered the FOB, all system indicators are flashing GREEN.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Autotether, Inc., or operation of this product in any way other than as detailed by the owner’s manual, could void your authority to operate this product.
Page 22: One Year Limited Warranty
One Year Limited Warranty Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. Autotether, Inc. (Autotether) warrants for a period of one year, to the original retail owner this Autotether product to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
Page 23 30-Day Money Back Guarantee Evidence of original purchase directly from Autotether, Inc. is required for the money back guarantee thirty days of the Autotether product. This money back guarantee does not apply to customers who purchased a system from one of our dealers or other vendor. If the customer is not satisfied with product they may return the product with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
Page 24 The Product should be shipped freight prepaid, by traceable means, to: Autotether, Inc. RAN: (insert Return Authorization Number) 3 Inspiration Lane, Unit B3 Chester, CT 06412...
Page 25 BOAT SAFER. BOAT SMARTER. Questions? Please contact us using our toll free number or through email. We look forward to hearing from you! Autotether, Inc. 3 Inspiration Lane, Unit B3 Chester, CT 06412 Phone:(888) 593-4181 Fax:(860) 526-9886 Email: info@autotether.com www.autotether.com...