Reliance Controls THP217 User Manual
Automatic phone-out home monitoring system, Freeze alarm model number: thp217, Product description
Automatic Phone-Out Home Monitoring
System
Freeze Alarm
Model Number: THP217
Product Description
This product is intended to monitor homes, cabins, and other premises for low temperature conditions. It is designed to
automatically call up to five telephone numbers—such as your cell phone, your cabin phone, your primary residence phone, or a
neighbor’s phone-- when the temperature drops below 42
o
F. The temperature sensor is contained within the unit
.
The control panel must be located where is has access to an active Touch Tone™ telephone line and a 120-Volt electrical outlet.
Parts List
Tools & Supplies Required to Install
Automatic Phone-Out Unit
AC/DC Wall Voltage Adapter
#2 Phillips screwdriver
6-Foot phone cord
Plastic Wall Anchors (2)
3/16” drill bit and drill
Wall Anchor Screws (2)
Telephone splitter adapter
9v alkaline battery
System Features
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Installs in minutes
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Audible tone played on any telephone alerts user to temperature problem
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Will call up to five programmed telephone numbers when an alert condition occurs
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Works on Touch Tone™ telephone lines
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Does not interfere with the use of answering machines
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Password-protected ON/OFF feature to disable unit when protection is not desired
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Alert condition indicator light and audible signal when an alert condition is detected
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Red LOW BATTERY indicator light on control panel
•
Operates in an ambient temperature range of 32
o
F to 104
o
F (0
o
C to 40
o
C)
•
FCC Approved
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UL Listed wall outlet power adapter
Important Safety Information!
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Read and thoroughly understand the instructions and warranty prior to installation.
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Do not install the system where it would be exposed to rain, direct sunlight, or a heat source such as a radiator, heating
duct, or stove.
•
The built-in alarm is very loud. Never place your ear close to the unit.
•
Proper installation of this unit requires that the system be tested after installation to insure that the unit is compatible with
both the outgoing telephone line and the telephone(s) that will be called.
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This unit is an outgoing telephone device only and will not respond to any incoming telephone calls. It is only suitable for
single line telephone systems, and is not compatible with FAX machines.
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To eliminate any risk of damage, replace the battery immediately upon activation of the low battery alarm, or after any
call-out event.
Control Panel Components
Installation Instructions
1.
Remove all packaging.
2.
Remove the screw from the battery compartment cover. Install a fresh 9v alkaline battery. Carbon batteries and
rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
3.
Connect any hardwired accessory devices (sold separately) to the accessory terminal block.
4.
Locate a suitable location for the unit, preferably within six feet of both an accessible telephone jack and a 120-Volt electrical
outlet. If installing beyond six feet from the telephone jack, you will need to purchase a longer telephone cord. Use anchors if
installing into drywall or plaster. For appearance, install as level as possible
5.
Connect telephone cord from wall plate to socket marked “LINE”
6.
Connect telephone or answering machine to the socket marked “TEL”. DO NOT connect a FAX machine to this unit.
7.
Plug AC adapter into a 120-Volt electrical outlet. Insert the plug on the AC adapter into the Wall Adapter Power Socket on
the side of the control panel housing.
ALARM
OUTPUT
WALL
ADAPTER
POWER
SOCKET
LCD
SCREEN
KEYPAD
LOW
BATTERY
INDICATOR
LINE IN
TERMINAL
BLOCK
COVER
TELEPHONE
(LINE OUT)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
A/C
POWER
INDICATOR