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The State of New York recently enacted a Pool Alarm law that went into effect on December 14, 2006. On the same day the Department of the State issued emergency regulations directing which alarms are acceptable to meet the new state law. The new regulations are found in Part 1220.5 (new) of title 19 NTCRR. And Part 1221.3 (new) of Title NYCRR. The following is a synopsis of the new regulations:

All Residential swimming pools and commercial pools installed, constructed or substantially modified, (which means the cost of modification exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the pool before the damage occurred), after December 14, 2006 must be equipped with an approved pool alarm which:

1. is capable of detecting a child entering the water and giving an audible alarm when it detects a child entering the water;
2. us audible poolside and at another location on the premises where the swimming pool is located;
3. is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
4. meets ASTM F2208 :Standard Specification for Pool Alarms;
5. is not an alarm device which is located on person(s) or which is dependent on device(s) located on person(s) for its proper operation.

• ETL Verified to ASTM Standard
• Detects Intruders
• Sits on Deck
• Battery Powered
• Low Battery Indicator
• New Sensing Technology
• Easy to Use
• Completely Portable
• Automatic Reset
• Affordable Price
• Important Safety Feature
• In House Remote Receiver
• Horns are 85 dB at 10 feet

Bel-Aqua Product # PGRMAG

Mfg# PGRM-AG

• ETL Verified to ASTM Standard
• Detects Intruders
• Snaps On Top Rail
• Battery Powered
• Low Battery Indicator
• Completely Portable
• Convenient Storage
• Easy to Use
• Automatic Reset
• Affordable Price
• In House Remote Receiver
• Horns are 85 dB at 10 feet

AquaGuard with Detector - Bel-Aqua Product # AGD100

Additional AquaGuard Detector - Bel-Aqua Product # AGD1002

The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System detects a child, pet, or object with a minimum weight of 18lbs (8kg) falling into a pool or spa. When the alarm is set off, a siren sounds at the main unit by the pool and in the wireless remote inside the house.

AquaGuard technology has been extensively tested to the most rigorous standard for pool alarm in the world (AFNOR) as well as the U.S. ASTM standard. What all this means to you is that the system features excellent performance combined with the highest immunity to wind and other surface disruptions for consumer installed pool alarms.

AquaGuard incorporates the latest advances in volumetric displacement technology.
When a child or object falls into the pool, AquaGuard accurately measures the amount of water being replaced. If the water displaced is more than 18lbs, then the system triggers the siren to alert the homeowner.

The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System provides ease of use and intuitive “messaging” that lets you know the status of the system.  When you want to use the pool, you simply enter your access code at the main unit’s keypad or with the wireless remote,  putting the system into “swim stand-by”.

The AquaGuard Pool Alarm System provides ease of use and intuitive “messaging” that lets you know the status of the system.  When you want to use the pool, you simply enter your access code at the main unit’s keypad or with the wireless remote,  putting the system into “swim stand-by”.

A short while after everyone has left the pool, the system will automatically re-arm.
We felt that it is very important for you to know when the system is armed or in “stand-by” mode or if there is a low battery.  For this purpose the main unit has a large red visible LED on the rear unit which tells you exactly that and the wireless remote does the same.  Whenever the system re-arms you will get an audible via the main unit and wireless remote (See diagram below). 

One AquaGuard Pool Alarm system will cover a typical 32’ X 16’ rectangular or kidney shaped swimming pool.  If the pool is larger or irregular shaped, then you will need 2 systems (consult your AquaGuard dealer or us directly with questions).  When using 2 systems, they can be operated via one wireless remote for ease of use.  A spa will require a separate system.