Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
There is Water in the Wireless Lanyard's Battery Compartment:
Under some circumstances, accidental flooding of the unit may not cause failure of the
unit. Open the battery compartment and remove the battery. If the unit was flooded with
saltwater, soak it in fresh tap water for 5 minutes with the battery compartment open.
Shake the excess water from the unit, and place it in a dry place for 24 hours.
Reinstall the battery, making sure to lubricate the battery door seal with Petroleum Jelly
(Vaseline®) or Silicon Grease. Test the waterproof integrity of the unit by soaking it in
fresh tap water for 5 minutes.
The Base Station’s Suction Cups Will Not Hold the Unit Securely:
Locate a mounting location that is smooth (windshield, fiberglass
dashboard, etc.). Thoroughly clean the location, removing any sur-
face debris (dried salt, sand, dust, etc). Dampen the suction cups, and
follow the instructions in the “Installation Section” of this manual. It is
very important that the thumb nut on the suction cups is pressed firm-
ly down while turning as per the illustration to the right. If the suc-
tion cups do not securely affix the unit to the mounting location,
you must permanently affix it by replacing the suction cups with
permanent screws.
The Low Battery LED’s Are Flashing on the Base Station:
The flashing LED’s indicate that a low battery condition is being detected. Replace the
batteries with a new set taken from a sealed package. Keep in mind that batteries may
test properly on a battery tester, but may not power the units properly because of the
load induced on them by the SkierAlert®SP.
I Can’t Get the System to Turn On, Even After Installing New Batteries:
The SkierAlert® SP incorporates an advanced battery monitoring system. For safety
reasons, this system will not turn on if you install previously used batteries. ALWAYS
install new batteries, from sealed packaging, or the system will not power on.
I’m Experiencing False Alarms:
The most likely cause of a false alarm condition is the improper placement of the
Wireless Lanyard. DO NOT place the Lanyard under clothing or anything that may
cause activation of the water sensors. If you are using the unit for tubing or on passen-
gers of towables, keep in mind that the water sensors can be falsely activated by touch-
ing a wet surface. Always mount the Lanyard in a manner that will prevent the water
sensors from touching any surface.
How Do I Know if the System Is Functioning Properly:
To ensure proper linking of the Base Station and Wireless Lanyard, you
can test the link by turning both units on and placing your thumb over
both water sensors on the Lanyard. The Base Station should sound an
audible and visual alarm within 2 seconds.
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