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Don't panic;
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Proceed to Shore
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Kill Power to the dock via the circuit break on the shore
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Call 911 and your local electrician
WARNING!
Alarms have various limitations. See "Limitations of Stray Electricity Detectors" for details.
Calling a Qualified Electrician to Find and Repair the Problem
If the Dock Lifeguard units detects stray electricity in the water. Contact a local electrician that is
familiar with local electrical codes on boat docks to diagnose and solve the problem.
If You Suspect a Problem
Dock Lifeguard may not operate properly because of faulty power supply or installation in an improper
location. Clean the Dock Lifeguard as described in "Regular Maintenance", then test the detector again.
If it fails to test properly when you use the test button, or if the problem persists, replace the Dock
Lifeguard unit immediately.
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If you experience frequent non-emergency alarms:
o Check and Measure for electricity in the water
o Very proper for proper safety ground bonding of your dock.
Technical Information
Lethal Voltage is 2 volts AC per foot. The Dock Lifeguard units are setup to trigger at approximately
1500 millivolts. To see exact settings of your system, you need to reference the sensitivity jumper
settings on the mother board and trigger level of the alarm, as these items are configurable.
The following link a reference to the USCG In-Water Shock Hazard Mitigation Strategies.
http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/assets/pdf/in-water-shock-hazard-mitigation-strategies.pdf
Product Specifications
Sensitivity meter is in 125 millivolt levels. Sensitivity can be increased by setting jumpers on the
mother board. Refer to YouTube video on the DockLifeguard.com website on how to set the jumpers.
How the Unit Determines When to Alarm
The default factory setting of the Dock Lifeguard will trigger when stray electricity is detected in the
water above the unit threshold of approximately 1500 millivolts. This trigger sensitivity will increase
with increased levels sensitivity via the sensitivity jumpers and trigger point adjustments made on the
motherboard.
• Alarm Trigger Level: The trigger level of the alarm can be adjusted to help
filter out higher levels of ambient voltage in the water or to alarm at a