Owner's Manual

Safety Turtle
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User GuideSafety Turtle
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User Guide
4 Can I operate the Base Station from batteries?
Contact Terrapin’s customer support line for instructions on running the
Base Station from batteries.
Do not operate the Base Station from any power source other than the supplied
AC adapter without authorization from Terrapin.The use of another power source
may damage the Base Station or prevent it from generating an alarm, even if it
appears to operate correctly in Test Mode.
5 Can my child wear the Turtle wristband in the bath or
when I take him or her into the pool?
Yes, but this will reduce the life of the Turtle’s battery and trigger the alarm.
6 Can I attach the Turtle wristband to my child’s ankle?
The Turtle wristband must be worn on the wrist. If worn on the ankle, it may fail
to alarm when your child falls in the pool.
7 Can I use Safety Turtle at my cottage?
Yes, in fresh water, and within the maximum separation between the Base Station
and the Turtle. Locate the Base Station near a window, at a height where the
shoreline is not obstructed by ground terrain.Test the shoreline coverage using Test
Mode. If the child enters the water beyond the shoreline coverage, the
Base Station won’t alarm. To extend shoreline coverage, see Question 3.
8 Can I use Safety Turtle in my boat?
Yes, in fresh water. Locate the Base Station above the waterline, at a high point
if possible but away from rain or spray.Test coverage around the boat using
Test Mode.
Replacing Your Turtle
If your Turtle needs replacement, take it to your dealer for disposal.Do not incinerate.
A replacement strap with buckle may be ordered from Terrapin – see Warranty
and Service section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some frequently asked questions are given below:
1 Can I use my Turtle(s) with someone else’s Base Station?
Yes, but only if your Turtle(s) are the same color as the Baby Turtle plugged into
that Base Station.
2 Can I increase the audibility of the alarm throughout
my home?
The volume of the alarm in Active Mode cannot be increased. If one Base Station
cannot be situated so its alarm is audible throughout the home, adding a second
Base Station may overcome this problem. Follow Initial Setup and Testing for both
Base Stations.
3 Can I expand the perimeter within which my Turtle(s)
will alarm?
A second Base Station may be situated so as to cover a larger area. Call Terrapin’s
customer support line to discuss Initial Setup and Testing with more than one
Base Station.
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