Boat Remote User’s Manual

SOLUTION: Program some numbers in the call selection list.

CAUSE: Broken wires, touching wires or a faulty sensor.

SOLUTION: Inspect the wiring and test the sensor operation with a continuity tester or ohmmeter.

PROBLEM: The Boat Remote fails to dial out.

CAUSE: The telephone line is not connected or is not turned on.

SOLUTION: Verify that the telephone line is good by checking it with a telephone, then make sure the Boat Remote is connected.

CAUSE: The telephone number may be incorrectly programmed.

SOLUTION: Recheck the telephone number programming.

CAUSE: The current dialing method (Tone or Pulse) is not compat- ible with the telephone line on which the Boat Remote is installed.

SOLUTION: Change the dialing method in the SYSTEM menu.

CAUSE: The call delay is set too long.

SOLUTION: Reprogram the call delay in the SYSTEM menu so that the time is shorter.

CAUSE: Max Calls is set to zero.

SOLUTION: Reprogram Max Calls to a number greater than zero. It is a good idea to set your Max Calls to at least equal the number of telephone numbers programmed.

CAUSE: The Boat Remote is connected to an incompatible tele- phone line.

SOLUTION: The Boat Remote must be connected to a standard (2- wire analog) telephone line, not a digital extension to a phone system. If the unit will not dial out and the factors listed previously have been ruled out, try connecting the unit to a standard residential telephone line.

CAUSE: An alarm is not being detected.

SOLUTION: See previous troubleshooting section.

PROBLEM: The Boat Remote will not answer when called for a status report or alarm acknowledgment.

CAUSE: Rings Until Answer is programmed to high.

SOLUTION: Recheck programming for Rings Until Answer in the

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Phonetics user manual Problem The Boat Remote fails to dial out