Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F849 Infinity
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Infinity S t art System User Guide F849 Rev. 1005.
Part Number F849, Rev. 1005 ©2005 Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved. Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales : 800-279-0111 or +1 970-667-1000 Service: 800-287-0653 x256 or +1 970-667-1000 x256 Service Fax: 970-667-1032 Web: www.
i T able of Content s 1 Introduction Receiving Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Scope of this Instruction Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Infinity Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems’ Infinity start system. Its multi-purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of these applications are included in this manual.
1-2 Your portable Infinity Start System contains a number of features which make it versatile and easy to use. It also serves as a limited public address system, allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at prac- tice and to the swimmers and spectators at a meet.
1-3 Model INF-SSM : Loudspeaker Start System consisting of a start module with built-in strobe, built-in 40-watt corrosion-resistant speaker, internal gel-cell battery, external battery charger wall brick, one plug-in micro- phone, and instruction guide.
1-4 user manual, there are no user serviceable parts on the Infinity Start System. When servicing those parts shown in the user manual, use only replacement parts specified. Replacing of fuses or similar servicing shall be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply.
2 Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Infinity Electronic Start System. The instructions in this chapter cover standard configura- tions. Your start system configuration may vary depending on specific requirements and optional equipment purchased.
2-2 pool area, plug the battery charger into a 115VAC outlet. Attach the cable from the battery charger to the Charger connector on the Infinity con- nection panel, shown in Figure B below. Turn the power switch to Off to charge the battery. Keep the charger plugged in until the next use.
2-3 If you are using your Infinity with an electronic sports timer, connect the timer start cable from the cable harness or deck plate to the Start input on your Infinity connection panel. The Infinity sends only Normally Open (N.O.) start pulses, which work with all Colorado Time Systems’ electronic timers.
To connect the external strobe, plug one end of a DC3 cable into the external strobe and the other end into either microphone 1 or 2 on the infinity start system.
3-1 3 Using Y our Infinity Electronic S t art System To use the starter’s microphone for public address , press the push-to- talk switch located on the top left side of the microphone and speak into the grille on the front of the microphone.
T raining V olume Control Battery Indicator Strobe Light Usage 3-2 Using your Infinity electronic start system during training sessions is one of its most useful features. Swimmers will quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and will thereby improve their start reflexes.
Battery Cable Harness Storage 4-1 4 Maintenance and T roubleshooting This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting information which helps you keep your Infinity in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily.
4-2 Colorado Time Systems has taken great care to ensure that your Infinity electronic start system provides years of trouble-free service. If, however, you should experience difficulties with your Infinity, first attempt to locate and solve the problem using the Troubleshooting guide.
4-3 Symptom Action Notes Infinity does not start 1. Check cable connections at timer, electronic timer but start cable harness (or deck plate) and Infinity. horn sounds properly. 2. Make sure you are using a Colorado Time Systems timer (Normally Open circuit) 3.
4-4 If you are experiencing a problem not found in the Troubleshooting guide or not corrected by the troubleshooting instructions, it may be necessary to send part or all of your Infinity to the factory for service. Depending on the problem, it may be necessary to return the entire start system.
6. Connect the colored wire connectors to the corresponding connectors on the battery. Do not pull excessively on the wires or you may dislodge them from the main circuit board. 7. Replace the back panel and tighten the three screws to hold the panel in place.
4-6 Colorado Time Systems 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales: U.S. and Canada: 1-800-279-0111 x250 Service: U.S. and Canada: 1-800-287-0653 x256 Sales and Service outside U.
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If you already are a holder of Infinity F849, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Infinity F849.
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