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Problem Possible Cause Solution
False alarms.
• Baby was removed from crib and nursery unit was not switched OFF.
• Sensor Pad cord not connected properly to nursery unit.
•
Sensor pad is not in full contact with crib mattress, or crib
mattress is not resting on a completely flat or rigid surface.
• Baby is in a very deep sleep or has moved away from sensor pad,
to the edge of the crib.
• Turn off the nursery unit.
• Verify the connection between the sensor pad and nursery unit.
Unplug and reconnect the cord.
•
Make sure there is no bedding between mattress and the
Sensor Pad. The Sensor Pad must rest on a completely flat
and firm surface. If the crib has a spring or slat base, place a
hard board between the crib base and the Sensor Pad
measuring at least 13” x 13” (33x33 cm) and 1/4 inch (6 mm)
thick.”
• Make sure sensor pad is positioned as described under the
section How to operate your Angelcare® monitor. Sensitivity
may need to be adjusted, consult the section on testing your
Angelcare® monitor.
Parent Unit is ON but the digital screen
shows “--” and the nursery unit icon is
flashing
• The nursery unit is not ON. • Turn the nursery unit ON.
No sound is being transmitted.
• Units are too far apart (out of range indicator is off on the parent
Unit).
• Batteries are low or improperly installed.
• AC adapters are not connected properly or electrical outlet is
out of order.
• One of the units is not ON.
• Bring Parent Unit closer to nursery unit.
• Check/replace batteries or recharge Parent Unit
• Check connections or change to another electrical outlet.
• Ensure both units are ON.
Nursery unit power ON indicator
(second green light)
does not light up.
• AC adapters are not connected properly or electrical outlet is
out of order.
• Nursery unit is not ON.
• Check connections or change to another electrical outlet.
• Move the left wing up to the ON position.
Static, distortion, interference (interference
from other monitors, wireless phones,
walkie-talkies, etc…).
• Selected channel is not free of interference.
• Parent Unit located near motorized devices, fluorescent lights,
television, etc…
• Select a different channel as shown on STEP 12 of the How to
operate your Angelcare© monitor section.
• Rotate Parent Unit or move it away from source of
interference.
Feedback (loud noises emitted from
Parent Unit).
• Units are too close to each other. • Move units farther apart (at least 3 meters/10 feet apart).
• Decrease volume on Parent Unit.
Very weak reception
• Units are too far apart and the “out of range” indicator is
OFF.
• One or both units are placed near a large metal mass.
• One or both units are not in the upright position.
• Batteries are low.
•The link between the Parent and nursery unit is lost.
• Turn “out of range”indicator ON as shown in STEP 7
in the
How to operate your Angelcare® Monitor section.
• Bring units closer together.
• Change the position of one or both units.
• Place units on a flat surface away from baby’s reach.
• Replace the batteries or recharge Parent Unit .
• Connect the parent unit to the nursery unit as shown on
STEP 12 of the How to operate your Angelcare
monitor section.
Alarm will not sound.
• Nursery unit is detecting movement when crib is being touched.
• Nursery unit is detecting movement from outside the crib such
as motorized devices, strong drafts, etc…
• Sensitivity is set too high.
• Avoid contact with the crib when monitor is ON.
• Place crib near a solid supporting wall to avoid sensor pad from
detecting movement from outside crib.
• You may need to decrease the sensitivity, consult the section
on Testing your Angelcare® monitor and the section How to
operate your Angelcare® monitor.
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