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Setting the
System
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This section describes how to set the system. Installation requires the following procedures (refer
to Figure 2 for connecting power and phone lines):
1. Locating the Panel
2. Plugging in the Phone Line
3. Plugging in the Power
4. Powering the System
5. Adjusting Speaker Volume
Locating the Panel
Consider the following when locating the panel:
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Locate the panel near an incoming phone line and a standard 110V AC outlet.
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Locate the panel near a convenient place such as a nightstand or end table.
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Do not locate the panel in or near areas with excessive moisture.
Note
The CareGard panel is designed to rest on a flat surface. If your customer prefers to have the panel
mounted on a wall, remember to order a wall-mount bracket (444-1685) for the panel.
Plugging in the Phone Line
Plugging in the phone line provides a communication link between the panel and the central
monitoring station.
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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 LINE jack.
3. Plug a phone or additional devices into the panel PHONE jack.
Note
When a phone is plugged into the panel
help button is pressed. Seizing the line ensures an emergency call can be sent, even when a phone is
in use.
LINE
PHONE
To Phone or Answering
Machine
jack (refer to Figure 2), the panel seizes the line after a
PHONE
To AC
Outlet
OFF
ON
LINE
PHONE
Figure 2. Connecting Phone Line and AC Power
Power Switch
To Home Phone Jack
(Large End of Cord)
Setting the System
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