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1. This alarm may not be heard The alarm s loudness is designed to meet or exceed regulatory standards however the alarm may not be heard if units are remotely located Individuals who are hard of hearing have consumed alcoholic beverages have taken prescription non prescription or illegal drugs may not hear the alarm If your boat has many sleeping areas consider installing additional alarms in each area Neighboring boaters or Marina personal may not hear the alarm This alarm will only indicate the presence of high water at the float sensor The float sensor cannot monitor a compartment that is separated by a bulkhead High water may be present in other areas of the boat MTI recommends that additional High water alarms be installed in areas where water may accumulate A High Water Bilge Alarm is not a replacement for an insurance policy on your boat Always fully insure your boat and make sure it covers sinking and other water damage coverage INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Assemble the following supplies An electric drill 14 and 3 8 drill bits screwdrivers Phillips and slotted stainless steel screws 18 gauge wire inline fuse holder 1A fuse wire stripper crimping tool crimp connectors cable ties When you have the supplies on hand take the following steps Installing the Control Panel 1 Locate the control panel at the helm or in the cabin where it can be easily seen and heard Check first to be sure that there is at least 32. for a particular purpose Any and all implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the warranty period from the original date of retail purchase MTI INDUSTRIES INC its dealers and distributors shall in no case be responsible or in any way liable for any incidental or consequential damages for any reason Some states do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state PRODUCT NOT WARRANTED NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the case Opening any SAFE T ALERT product for any reason voids the warranty This warranty does not cover damage or failure resulting from acts of God abuse misuse neglect or faulty installation WARRANTY RETURN PROCEDURES It is MTI s experience that an alarm is sounding for a reason Call ask your dealer to call or e mail our Customer Service Department as listed below to trouble shoot the situation Customer Service Phone No 800 383 0269 Fax No 847 546 9007 E mail Service mtiindustries com Web Site www mtiindustries com If Customer Service determines that the unit is defective a Replacement Authorization RA number will be issued No product will be accepted for service or replacement without
3. inches of clearance behind the location to allow for mounting and wiring Mark and drill holes for mounting screws and wires DO NOT CONNECT POWER UNTIL THE INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE 2 Connect the wire assembly to the control panel and run it to the bilge compartment Secure the run every 18 inches with plastic wire supports Installing the Float Sensor 3 Using the two screws mount the water sensor about 4 above the automatic bilge pump switch or below the MAXIMUN BILGE WATER LEVEL as defined by ABYC H 22 Connect one wire lead to a water sensor wire and the second lead to the other water sensor wire Do not mount the sensor where it will get submerged in water during normal boat operation Mount the float sensor so the float hangs straight down from the mounting bracket The wires should enter the float sensor from the top Leave extra wire so they can travel up and down with the float and not interfere with its movement If necessary attach wires to the wall near the float sensor do not pierce the wires The assembled system should look similar to the following ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION TIPS e DO NOT mount the control panel under a cowling or glass or plastic panel where it may not be seen or heard e DO NOT locate the float switch within 12 inches of any heat or exhaust source High heat may damage the float Sensor S4 1000XL oare Tamatna Power Supply 12vDC r Red 1 amp fuse Recommended Wire Gauge 18 24 Ga
4. 5 5 1 T 1 1 MR f oo f A Control Panel LA rh Connector Wire Float Sensor Install with Float on Bottom Hanging Straight Down OPERATION 1 Press the control panel s Test Mute Pad The ALARM RED light should light Press the TEST pad to check the operation of the alarm sounder and alarm light This also temporarily silences the alarm In about five minutes the ON GREEN light will light and the ALARM RED light will turn off The unit is now operational and is monitoring for high bilge water conditions 2 When the sensor detects bilge water above the alarm threshold levels the alarm will sound and the RED alarm light will activate The alarm will continue until the water level returns to safe levels See PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM The SA 1000XL has supervision circuits to warn of a missing float sensor malfunction and disconnected or broken wires TESTING A WARNING TEST THIS ALARM S OPERATION AFTER THE BOAT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK DURING USE Note The SA 1000XL is designed to fail safe but will only notify you of problems if power is supplied to the Control panel of the alarm To Test the Control Panel 1 When the GREEN normal operation light is lit on the control panel the sensor assembly can be tested 2 Press and hold in the Test Reset button area on the control panel until the alarm sounds and RED Led flashes 3 Note Pre
5. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause No Power Wire connections missing or blown fuse reversed wires or defective unit Immediate Alarm When Turned On Comnecting Wire disconnected or broken Sensor assembly check sensor assembly red light No Audible Alarm Return unit for repair or replacement No Alarm During Supervision Tests Return unit for repair or replacement Red LED On Sensor Assembly Is Off Unit is off Cable disconnected or broken Continuous Alarm Float Sensor installed upside down NOTE To order a SA 1000XL call 1 800 383 0269 SPECIFICATIONS e Float Switch does not contain Mercury e 10 mA 01 amp current draw e Alarm triggers before maximum bilge water level is reached e Loud 100 decibel alarm e Display Panel Size 3 1 4 W x 2 3 4 H x 3 4 D e Meets ABYC H 22 section 22 7 3 effective 7 31 2006 e Operating Temp 22 F 158 F e Power 12 VAC operational range 7 28 volts LIMITED PRODUCTS WARRANTY MTI INDUSTRIES INC warrants to the original retail purchaser that its products will be free from defects of material or workmanship for a period of One 1 year from the date of retail purchase If proven to have been defective in original materials or workmanship and returned delivery costs prepaid MTI INDUSTRIES INC will replace this product free of charge LIMITS OF WARRANTY Replacement is your exclusive remedy under this limited warranty or any other warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability
6. first obtaining a RA number 2006 MTI Industries Inc ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MTI FORM NO SA1000 1 MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC SAFE ALERT HIGH BILGE WATER ALARM 2 SA 1000XL MARINE HIGH BILGE WATER ALARM USER S MANUAL SA 1000XL ALARM MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE ATTENTION This user s manual contains important alarm installation operation trouble shooting and warranty information Read follow and keep this manual for future reference NOTE If you install or purchase this alarm for another person give this manual to that person N WARNING WHY EVERY BOAT NEEDS A HIGH BILGE WATER ALARM Every year injuries deaths and insurance loses can be attr buted to boats s nking Studies show that 80 of boats sink at the dock while the other 20 sink in open water Installing a bilge alarm is an important safety measure The ABYC has required a Bilge Alarm be installed on all new boats with an enclosed accommodation compartment since July 1 2006 The SAFE T ALERT SA 1000 High Bilge Water Alarm is exclusively designed and tested for use in the harsh marine environment The unit is an early warning alarm that monitors for high bilge water A WARNING LIMITATIONS OF HIGH BILGE WATER ALARMS Alarms will not work without power Some reasons your alarm may not have power include an open circuit breaker a blown or missing fuse a broken wire or improper wire crimp connection
7. ssing the Test Reset Button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes Wait 5 minutes before continuing other tests To Test the Float Sensor Operation 4 FLOAT SENSOR Hold the float sensor up as high as it well travel for at least 10 seconds The alarm should sound and the RED alarm light on the control panel should be flashing Press Mute button to silence IF THE UNIT DID NOT TEST PROPERLY REFER TO THE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE MAINTENANCE 1 Keep the Float sensor free of debris at all times make sure float travels freely and inspect wire connections 2 Clean the Control Panel by wiping with a damp cloth Do not spray liquids into the sounder openings PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM A WARNING ACTIVATION OF THIS ALARM INDICATES RISING WATER IN YOUR BOAT NEVER IGNORE A SOUNDING ALARM TAKE THESE STEPS IF AN ALARM SOUNDS Do not panic Continue safe navigation and operation of your vessel Check if the bilge pump is running and make sure water is discharging overboard If it is not running manually start bilge pump Open the hatch or compartment and try to determine the cause of the water leak If water is entering the boat faster than the pump can discharge put on life jackets and head for safe harbor Safe navigation and operation always applies Radio the Coast Guard and inform them of your situation
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