ALERTMASTER

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AM-RX2

REMOTE RECEIVER

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AM100 M08298

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Users’ Guide

Important safety Instructions ........................................1

Installation .................................................................8

Operations...............................................................10

Channel Setting ........................................................12

Regulatory Compliance .............................................15

UK Statutory Information ...........................................23

In Case of Difficulty...................................................24

Warranty.................................................................25

Español ...................................................................27

Français...................................................................56

Important Safety

Instructions

When using your Alertmaster

AM-Rx2, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and persons including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Do not use this product near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or anywhere else there is water.

4. Avoid using a telephone

(other than a cordless type) during a storm.

There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.

5. Do not use a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

6. Unplug this product from the wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners on the product. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Place this product on a stable surface.

Serious damage and/or injury may result if the product

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8. Do not cover the slots and openings on this product. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

9. Operate this product using the electrical voltage as stated on the base unit or the owner’s manual. If you are not sure of the voltage in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

10. Do not place anything on the power cord. Install the product where no one will step or trip on the cord.

11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can increase the risk of fire or electrical shock.

12. Never push any objects through the slots in the product.

They can touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Never spill liquid of

Important Safety

Instructions any kind on the product.

13. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not take this product apart.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently used.

14. Unplug this product from the wall outlets and refer servicing to the manufacturer under the following conditions:

A. When the power supply cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.

C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

D. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

Improper adjustment may require

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E. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

15. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

16. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

17. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

18. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

19. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

Important Safety

Instructions

ADDITIONAL SAFETY NOTES

FOR CANADIAN USERS

The following items are included as part of the

CS-03 Requirements. The standard connecting arrangement for the equipment is CA11A. This product meets the applicable

Industry Canada technical specifications.

NOTICE: The Canadian

Department of

Communications label identifies certified equipment.

This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements. The

Department does not guarantee that the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly

(telephone extension cord).

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The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.

Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user disconnect the equipment.

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Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. The Ringer

Equivalent Number is an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a

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Instructions telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalent

Number of all the devices not exceed five.

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Installation

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The Alertmaster AM-RX2

Remote Receiver is designed to work only with the Alertmaster

AM-6000 and AM-100.

The Alertmaster AM-6000 and AM-100 Notification

Systems are designed to work with as many

Alertmaster AM-RX2

Remote Receivers as desired, placed up to 80 feet away from the base unit. Do not put any of the Alertmaster components on or next to metal surfaces, computers, televisions, microwaves, or other areas with electronic equipment that can cause interference to the wireless system. For best reception, bend and keep the antenna in an upright position.

See Fig.1.

Installation

Turn lamp on before plugging into the unit

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Operations

The console has six indicator lights for each of the alerting functions of the Alertmaster

Notification System.

Some functions require optional accessories to be purchased.

Anytime the Alertmaster

Remote Receiver is activated by any function(s), it will reset automatically after 24 seconds, or you can use the reset button on the console. Use the lamp button to turn lamp on or off. See Fig. 2.

See the “Alertmaster

AM-6000 Operating

Instructions,” Chapter 5, section A, “Operations,

Monitoring Functions” for the lamp signaling pattern for each function.

Operations

Unit on/off switch

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Lamp connection

Antenna

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Channel Setting

The Alertmaster System uses radio signals to communicate between the console unit and all its accessories. For the accessories (Door

Announcer, Baby Sound

Monitor, and Audio

Alarm Transmitter) to

“talk” to the base unit, they all have to be on the same “channel”. A DIP

Switch is used for channel selection.

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Your system and all the accessories have been preset in the factory to a standard channel. Under normal operating conditions, there is no adjustment necessary.

If your system encounters interference and repeatedly activates by itself for no obvious reasons, it may be triggered by a system nearby in your neighborhood.

If necessary, check the

DIP Switch settings on all components of your

Alertmaster Notification

System to ensure they are identical. If interference from another Alertmaster

Notification System or other wireless source is present, change switch

Channel Setting setting on all components.

1. Unplug, and locate

DIP switches on the underside of the

AM-RX2.

2. Unplug and locate DIP switches on the under side of the AM-6000 console.

3. Use a pen to change the DIP switch position on both units. For example, change the position of switch #4 on both units. All settings need to be identical for the system to work. See

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4. It will be necessary to change the switch settings on each of your other accessories

(Doorbell Announcer,

Audio Alarm

Transmitter, Baby

Sound Monitor, etc.).

See AM-6000

Operating Instructions.

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ALERTMASTER base unit

Use a pen to set DIP switches to match exactly

Switches 5-8 are non-operational.

Don’t need to change.

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Fig. 3

Wireless Remote Receiver (AM-RX2)

Regulatory

Compliance

Part 68 of FCC Rules

Information

This AM-100 Notification

System complies with Part

68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format

US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable

FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug, RJ11 USOC, is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for details.

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The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five

(5.0). To be certain of the

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Compliance number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total

RENs, contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July

23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.

The digits represented by

## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 03 is a

REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label.

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If this telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.

But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment.

If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted

Regulatory

Compliance service.

If trouble is experienced with this telephone equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Walker /

Ameriphone, 1-800-874-

3005. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

This telephone equipment is not intended to be repaired and it contains no repairable parts. Opening the equipment or any attempt to perform repairs will void the warranty. For service or repairs, call

1-800-874-3005.

Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.

If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this telephone equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer.

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Regulatory

Compliance

This telephone equipment is hearing aid compatible.

Customer-Owned

Coin/Credit Card Phones:

To comply with state tariffs, the telephone company must be given notification prior to connection. In some states, the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission must give prior approval of connection.

Part 15 of FCC Rules

Information

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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.

Your AM-100 Notification

System has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

Regulatory

Compliance instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation; if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

1.Where it can be done safely, reorient the receiving television or radio antenna.

2.To the extent possible, relocate the television, radio or other receiver with respect to the telephone equipment.

(This increases the separation between the telephone equipment and the receiver.)

3.Connect the telephone equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the television, radio, or other receiver is connected.

4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void

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Regulatory

Compliance the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Technical

Specifications

This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

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Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier.

Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the

Regulatory

Compliance equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The Ringer Equivalence

Number is an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence

Numbers of all the devices does not exceed five.

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[The term “IC:” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.]

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UK Statutory

Information

The three pin 240 Vac connector socket is for the connection to a domestic 240v mains lamp only. It may not be used for any other purpose. The maximum rating for this is 300W.

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If any problem should occur during operation of your Alertmaster

AM-RX2 Remote Receiver, review the “Symptom and Remedy” list below. Refer to the “In Case of Difficulty” chapter in your

Alertmaster AM-6000 Operating Instructions for other difficulties not listed here. Make sure no part of the Alertmaster Notification

System is on or near metal surfaces or electronic equipment.

Should the difficulty persist, contact Ameriphone or your authorized dealer for assistance.

Symptom Cause and Remedy

Lamp control button doesn’t work.

Lamp is not turned on prior to plugging into AM-RX2. Turn the lamp switch on the lamp so it is on. Replace bulb if necessary.

Receiver does not activate in conjunction with base unit.

The DIP switches may be incorrectly set. The DIP

Switches on the underside of the AM-RX2 should match the switch settings on the base of the AM-6000 as in Fig. 3.

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WARNING! DO NOT open the unit. You may be exposed to hazardous high voltage electricity.

Warranty

AMERIPHONE will repair or replace your

Alertmaster AM-RX2

Remote Receiver for one year from date of purchase if the unit is defective in workmanship or material. Proof of purchase is required.

All applicable implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, given to you by law are hereby limited in duration of this warranty.

UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES WILL

AMERIPHONE BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES.

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You may also have other warranty rights which vary from state to state.

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