TM

User Guide for the

Beacon ProActTM 200 System

BEACON recommends that this product, like all sump pump-

related products, be installed by or under the supervision of a

professional plumbing contractor. BEACON recommends that

you contact your local plumbing contractor for installation.

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1. Important Safety Information ………………………………………… 3

2. Introduction ..…………………………………………………………….. 4

3. System Components ..………………................................................. 4

4. System Overview ………………………………………………………… 5

A. Single AC Pump Installation …………………………………….. 5

B. Dual AC Pump Installation ……………………………………….. 6

C. AC Primary Pump and DC Backup Pump …………………….. 7

5. Operating Mode Selection ……………………………………………. 8

6. How it Works ………………………………………………………………. 9

7. System Operation ……………………………………………………….. 14

A. Controls and Indicators …………………………………………… 14

B. Push Buttons …………………………………………………………. 15

C. Running a Manual Test ……………………………………………. 16

D. Pump Status Indicators ……………………………………………. 16

E. System Status Indicators ………………………………………….. 17

F. Audible Alarms ……………………………………………………… 18

G. System Connections ………………………………………………. 19

8. System Recalibration ……………………………………………………. 21

9. Wi-Fi Alarm Reporting Activation …………………………………….. 23

10. Limited Warranty ………………………………………………………… 24

11. FCC Compliance Statement …………….……………………………. 26

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1. Important Safety Information

Before use, read the following instructions carefully. Save this manual for

future reference, and keep it readily available and near the Beacon

ProActTM 200 system.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS: 120VAC, 15.0Amp, 50/60HZ.

Supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed +/- 10 percent nominal

voltage. Pollution Degree: 2

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS: This equipment is rated for

indoor use, up to 6,600ft (2,000m) altitude, operating temp. of 41° to 104°

F (15° to 40°C), maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to

88°F ( 31°C) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104°F ( 40°C).

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock!

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only connect to a properly

grounded, grounding-type receptacle.

Position the controller such that the power cord can be easily

reached for detachment in case of an emergency.

Only use with pumps that are properly grounded and wired with a 3-

prong grounded plug.

Do not operate standing on wet floor/in water, or with wet hands.

Do not disassemble any of the Beacon ProAct 200 components.

Service and repair to be performed only by authorized service

personnel authorized by the manufacturer.

For safe operation, use only Beacon approved accessories.

When connecting to a battery backup pump, always follow the

safety instructions provided by the pump manufacturer.

Operating, installing, or maintaining this unit in any way that is not

specified by the manufacturer could result in serious personal injury

or damage to the equipment.

CARE AND CLEANING: If needed, clean the controller with only a damp

cloth.

For technical support contact:

Beacon Technical Systems, LLC

2860 Plane Rest Drive

Waukegan, Illinois 60084

Phone: (800) 968-6760

E-mail: support@sumptest.com

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2. Introduction

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Congratulations! You have purchased the Beacon ProActTM 200 Sump

Pump Test and Monitoring System. The ProAct 200 system is a

sophisticated microprocessor-based test and monitoring system that

monitors 24/7 and proactively weekly tests AC sump pumps in single and

dual AC pump installations, and in AC primary sump pump and DC

battery backup sump pump installations, to warn of pump failure before

the pumps are needed.

Controller

Valve

Module

Water Level

Sensor

Current Sensor (only for use with Backup Battery)

3. System Components

The Beacon ProAct 200 Sump Pump Test and Monitoring System includes

the following components:

Controller

Valve Module

Water Level

Sensor

AC Pump

Illustration of representative single AC pump system installation.

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5. System Overview

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A. Single AC Pump Installation

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Controller

Valve Module

Water Level

Sensor

AC Pump (1)

Illustration of representative dual AC pump system installation.

B. Dual AC Pump Installation

AC Pump (2)

Auxiliary AC

Pump Alternator

System Overview (cont.)

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Controller

Valve Module

Water Level

Sensor

Current Sensor

AC Primary

Pump DC Backup Pump

Backup Battery

Illustration of representative AC primary and DC backup pump system installation.

C. AC Primary Pump and DC Backup Pump

System Overview (cont.)

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5. Operating Mode Selection

Select the Operating Mode of the Controller that is appropriate

for the sump pump installation!

Press the red MODE SELECT button in the battery compartment ONCE.

This will select the Single Pump Mode, and only the Primary Pump status

light is amber.

Press the MODE SELECT button AGAIN to select the Dual Pump Mode.

Now both the Primary Pump and the Backup Pump status lights are

amber.

Press ONCE

Press AGAIN

Single Pump Mode

Dual Pump Mode

The Beacon ProAct 200 can operate in either:

(1) Single Pump Mode to monitor and test a single AC primary sump

pump (see page 5), or, with the addition of an auxiliary AC pump

alternator, two AC primary sump pumps (see page 6), or in

(2) Dual Pump Mode to monitor and test a single AC primary sump

pump and battery backup sump pump installation (see page 7).

Normally, in a dual sump pump installation, the Dual Pump Mode is

selected, as described in the Beacon Installation Guide. However, the

Single Pump Mode—not the Dual Pump Mode—should be selected if the

battery backup pump has an alarm that cannot be silenced or

deactivated or where the alarm does not only sound while the Backup

Pump is running. This will depend on the manufacturer and model of the

backup pump system. Backup pumps with an aural alarm that sounds

when the pump runs and continues until manually reset by the user may

be unsatisfactory for testing by the Beacon ProAct 200 system because

they subject the user to the nuisance of having to manually reset the

alarm after each manual or automatic test. In this case, the Single Pump

Mode should be selected.

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When the Beacon ProAct 200 system is installed in either a single or a

dual pump installation, the system performs the following steps:

A. Conducting A Manual Test of the Monitored Sump Pump Installation

1. A manual test under actual operating conditions can be initiated by

the user at any time (provided that neither of the pumps are

operating or faulted) by pressing the TEST button on the front panel

of the Controller. This actuates the Valve Module to cause fresh

water to flow into the sump pit. At this time, the Primary Pump status

indicator is set to flashing amber to indicate that the Primary Pump is

being tested.

2. The water level in the sump pit rises until the Primary Pump float

switch is actuated and the pump operates to pump water from the

pit. The water level falls until the float switch is no longer actuated

and the Primary Pump shuts off.

3. The Controller senses the Primary Pump shutting off and signals a

satisfactory test by setting the Primary Pump status indicator to

green, and optionally (pre-paid subscription required), by sending

an e-mail and/or text message to user-designated recipients.

6. How It Works

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5. Other alarm conditions are also signaled by the Controller, including

AC power loss, low ambient temperature, high water level, low

system battery and low backup battery (if installed).

4. If the Primary Pump does not run after a sufficient volume of fresh

water—metered within the Valve Module—has flowed through the

Valve Module into the pit, the Controller signals a failed test by

setting the Primary Pump status indicator to flashing red and

sounding an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription

required), by sending an e-mail and/or text alert message to owner-

designated recipients.

When the Beacon ProAct 200 system is installed in a dual pump

installation having a compatible battery-powered DC backup pump,

the following additional steps are taken:

6. Following the test of the Primary Pump, after a short delay, the

Controller temporarily inhibits operation of the Primary Pump by

removing AC power from the Primary Pump receptacle and

actuates the Valve Module to cause fresh water to flow into the

sump pit.

7. The water level in the sump pit rises until the Backup Pump float

switch is actuated, causing the Backup Pump to operate for a

preset run period to pump water from the pit. The Backup Pump

status indicator changes to flashing amber to indicate that the

Backup Pump is being tested. The Backup Battery Current Sensor

senses Backup Battery current and voltage to confirm Backup Pump

operation and to sense the condition of the backup battery.

How It Works (cont.)

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8. When the Backup Pump shuts down (after the preset run period), the

Controller signals satisfactory test results by setting the Backup Pump

status indicator green, and optionally (prepaid subscription

required), by sending an e-mail and/or text message to user-

designated recipients.

9. If the Backup Pump does not run after a sufficient volume of fresh

water —metered within the Valve Module—has flowed through the

Valve Module into the pit, the Controller signals a failed test by

setting the Backup Pump status indicator flashing red and sounding

an audible alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by

sending an e-mail and/or text message to owner-designated

recipients.

How It Works (cont.)

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B. Conducting Periodic Automatic Tests of the Monitored Installation

Seven days (168 hours) after pressing the TEST CYCLE RESET button, and

every seven days thereafter, an automatic test of the sump pump

installation will be performed in the selected Single or Dual Pump Mode.

The following conditions must be met for an automatic test to begin:

168 hours have elapsed since the last test.

Active pump status indicators and the following system status

indicators indicate steady green: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP,

BACKUP PUMP (if installed), WATER LEVEL, and AC POWER.

The Primary Pump and Backup Pump (if installed) have not run for at

least ten minutes.

No manual test in progress.

The seven-segment Test Cycle Progress Display indicates

how many days have elapsed in the test cycle since the

last automatic test or since the last time the RESET TEST

CYCLE button was pressed. Each segment represents a

day; and the flashing segment is the current day in the

cycle.

As an example, when three days have passed since the last test and the

test cycle is in its fourth day, the three left-most segments are

continuously lit, and the fourth left-most segment is flashing.

NOTE: The automatic test cycle

start time can be manually

reset at any time by

pressing the TEST CYCLE

RESET button.

NOTE: Pressing and holding the TEST CYCLE RESET button for

3 seconds will deactivate the automatic test cycle (and

the test cycle progress display will be OFF) until the TEST

CYCLE RESET button is pressed again. However, it is not

recommended that the automatic test cycle be

deactivated.

How It Works (cont.)

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If the automatic test is delayed because of any of the above conditions

not being met (other than seven days not having elapsed since the last

automatic test), the seven segment Test Progress Display shows both the

first segment flashing (signifying the first day of a new test cycle), and the

seventh (last) segment flashing (signifying that the scheduled test is

delayed). When the scheduled test is finally performed, the flashing last

segment is extinguished (the first segment remains flashing).

C. The ProAct 200 System Continuously Monitors A Sump Pump

Installation As Follows:

1. In a single pump installation, if drain water in the sump pit rises to a

level which actuates the Beacon High Water Level Sensor, failure of

the Primary Pump is signaled by setting the Primary Pump status

indicator to flashing red, and sounding an audible alarm, and

optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an e-mail

and/or text message to user- designated recipients.

2. In a dual pump installation, if drain water in the sump pit rises to a

level which actuates the Backup Pump, and the Primary Pump is not

running, failure of the Primary Pump is signaled by setting the primary

pump status indicator to flashing red, and sounding an audible

alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an

email or text message to user-designated recipients.

If water in the sump pump rises to a level which activates the High

Water Level Sensor, occurrence of a high water level and failure of

both the Primary Pump and Backup Pump is signaled by setting both

pump status indicators to flashing red and sounding an audible

alarm, and optionally (prepaid subscription required), by sending an

e-mail or text message to user-designated recipients.

How It Works (cont.)

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Once calibrated, the Beacon ProAct 200 system intuitively performs both

automatic and manual tests in either single pump or dual pump

operating modes.

A. Controls and Indicators

The Beacon ProAct 200 system is operated from the Controller. Shown

below are the Controller front panel controls and indicators:

RESET button

TEST button

Weekly Test

Progress Display

Wi-Fi Indicator

TEST CYCLE RESET, MODE SELECT

and Wi-Fi SYNC buttons

(behind door)

System Status

Indicators

Primary Pump

Status Indicator Backup Pump

Status Indicator

7. System Operation

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B. Push Buttons

There are five push buttons on the Controller front panel and in the

battery compartment of the Controller for operating the system:

Button Description

RESET

If a test or calibration procedure is not in progress, press to

silence the audible alarm and set any flashing red pump

status indicator to solid red for 24 hours.

If a test or calibration procedure is in progress, press to stop

the current test or calibration procedure without completion.

If the valve module is open at this time, it will close (stopping

the flow of water into the sump pit).

Press and hold for 3 seconds or more to reset the following

system status indicators: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP,

BACKUP PUMP, and WATER LEVEL. In addition, Primary

Pump and Backup Pump status lights are set to display

amber (Pump untested) and audible alarms are silenced

for 24 hours, or until the failure reoccurs.

TEST Press to initiate a manual test of the sump pump installation,

and to calibrate the system following actuation of the MODE

SELECT button, provided no faults are present, no pumps are

operating and no test is in progress.

MODE SELECT

Press to enter the Configuration mode. Then press

repeatedly to toggle between single pump and dual

pump operating modes. The selected mode will be

indicated by the appropriate pump status indicator(s)

lighting amber. The dual pump mode will only be

selectable if the Backup Battery Current Sensor is installed.

Once the operating mode is selected, the TEST button

must be pressed to conduct a joint test and calibration of

the system in the selected operating mode.

TIMER RESET

Press to reset the seven day automatic test cycle to day one.

Press and hold for 3 seconds to cancel the automatic test

cycle. Press again to reinstate.

WI-FI SYNC Press and hold for 3 seconds to initiate configuration of the

Wi-Fi connection. The Wi-Fi status light will turn off.

System Operation (cont.)

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C. Running a Manual Test

A manual test is the same as an automatic test except that it is initiated

by momentarily pressing the TEST button on the Controller front panel.

The following conditions must be met for the manual test to begin:

Active pump status indicators and the following system status

indicators indicate steady green: VALVE, FLOW, PRIMARY PUMP,

BACKUP PUMP (if installed), WATER LEVEL and AC POWER.

The Primary Pump and Backup Pump (if installed) are not operating.

No manual or automatic test is in progress.

A manual test does not effect or delay the scheduled automatic test

cycle.

D. Pump Status Indicators

There are two large LED pump status indicator lights on the Controller

front panel: PRIMARY PUMP and BACKUP PUMP. These lights indicate

the current operating status for the respective pump as shown below:

Color Indicates

Green Passed last test

Amber (Continuous) Untested or last test was incomplete

Amber (Flashing) Currently under test

Red (Continuous) Failed last test, alarm is silenced by RESET

Red (Flashing) Failed last test, alarm not silenced by RESET

System Operation (cont.)

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E. System Status Indicators

There are eight small indicator lights on the Controller front panel to

indicate the status of certain Beacon ProAct 200 system components:

Indicator Steady Green Flashing Green Red

VALVE Closed Open Failed

FLOW No Flow

(Valve Closed) Normal Flow

No Flow

(valve Open)

PRIMARY PUMP Off Operating Failed

BACKUP PUMP Off Operating Failed

WATER LEVEL No High Water N/A High Water

AC POWER OK N/A No AC Power

SYSTEM BATT OK N/A Low

BACKUP BATT OK N/A Low

System Operation (cont.)

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F. Audible Alarms

The Beacon ProAct 200 Controller has audible alarms as detailed

below. These alarms can be silenced for 24 hours by pushing the

RESET button on Controller front panel.

Type Duration Condition(s)

Test fail 1second on

15 seconds off

Primary or backup pump

test failure

AC power fail 1 second on

15 seconds off

No AC power

Water level 1 second on

15 seconds off

High water level detected

System Operation (cont.)

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G. System Connections

The Beacon ProAct 200 system Controller has multiple connectors as

shown below:

Remote Panel

Backup Pump

(Current Sensor)

Valve Module (Home) Security

System*

Cell Phone

Module

Primary Pump

Receptacle

Backup Pump

Receptacle

* May require adaptor to accommodate certain home security systems.

System Operation (cont.)

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Connector Used For

Primary Pump Power

Receptacle

Connects the Primary Pump to AC power.

Backup Pump Charger

Power Receptacle

Connects the Backup Pump battery

charger to AC power.

Valve Module Connects the Valve Module to the

controller.

Backup Pump Connects the Backup Pump Current Sensor

to the Controller.

Alarm Connects the Controller to a home security

system.

Remote Connects the Controller to an optional

accessory remote control panel.

COM Connects the Controller to an optional

accessory remote cell phone

communications module.

System Operation (cont.)

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In the event that a sump pump or other component is changed in the

sump pump installation, it will be necessary to recalibrate the Beacon

ProAct 200 system—to ensure accurate monitoring and testing of the

installation—by following the steps below and as also described in more

detail in Section 5 - CONTROLLER SETUP in the Beacon Installation Guide

for Dual Sump Pump Installation.

3. Select the Operating Mode of the Controller that is

appropriate for the sump pump installation!

Press the red MODE SELECT button in the battery compartment

ONCE. This will select the Single Pump Mode, and only the Primary

Pump status light is amber.

Press the MODE SELECT button AGAIN to select the Dual Pump Mode.

Now both the Primary Pump and the Backup Pump status lights are

amber.

Press ONCE

Press AGAIN

Single Pump Mode

Dual Pump Mode

1. Confirm that drain water is not currently flowing into the sump pit. If

necessary, temporarily install removable plugs or an alternative

blocking means in the active drain water inlets.

2. Temporarily activate the primary pump and the backup pump (dual

pump installation) by lifting their respective float switches to confirm

operability of the pumps and remove any residual water in the sump

pit.

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4. Press the TEST button on the Controller front panel to initiate the

automatic Calibration Cycle to adjust the Controller test cycle to the

specific sump pump installation.

5. During the Calibration Cycle, the Valve Module opens to admit fresh

water into the pit until the Primary Pump float switch is triggered and

the pump operates to pump water from the pit. During calibration of

the Primary Pump the Primary Pump status light flashes AMBER and

turns to steady GREEN when the calibration is successful.

6. In Dual Pump Mode, the Controller repeats the calibration procedure

for the Backup Pump. The Backup Pump status light flashes AMBER

and changes to steady GREEN when the calibration is successful*.

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System Recalibration (cont.)

* NOTE: The Backup Pump is also calibrated in Single Pump Mode if

a Backup Pump is plugged into the Backup Pump

Receptacle. In that case, the Backup Pump status light also

flashes AMBER during the calibration, and only briefly

changes to GREEN before turning OFF when the calibration

is successful. (See also Section 5 in the Installation Guide for

AC Primary and DC Backup Dual Sump Pump Installation.)

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7. Following the successful Calibration Cycle the Controller

automatically sets an automatic test interval. An automatic test will

now occur every 7 days (every168 hours) from the time the

Calibration Cycle was successfully completed.

10. Remove any plugs from the drain water inlet(s) and close the pit

cover.

9. Close the battery compartment door.

8. Wi-Fi Alarm Reporting Activation

Refer to the Beacon Wi-Fi Setup Guide for activation of the

comprehensive cloud-based monitoring and reporting service offered

by Beacon Technical Systems to owners of the Beacon ProAct 200

system. Prepaid subscription required. Go to:

SumpTest.com

8. If the Primary Pump was not manually activated before the

initiation of the Calibration Cycle because the sump pit is

sealed - or for any other reason - press the MODE SELECT

button ONCE to put the Controller in Standby Mode (both

lights OFF) again and then REPEAT Steps 1 through 7 of this

Section to ensure the system is properly calibrated with a

minimum water level in the pit.

Press ONCE

Standby Mode

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System Recalibration (cont.)

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10. Limited Warranty

Beacon Technical Systems, LLC (“Beacon”) warrants that for a period of

three years from the date of purchase of the Beacon ProAct™ Device

by the first purchaser of the Device, the ProAct Device will be free of

defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service. This

Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper storage and is void in its

entirety upon any improper or unreasonable use or maintenance,

accident, power surges, tampering or modification.

Within the warranty period, Beacon will, at its sole option, repair or

replace any defective parts, free of charge except for shipping and

handling costs. In order to obtain this service you must return the product

in its original packaging and carton, along with proof of purchase from

an authorized seller, directly to Beacon. Contact Beacon at 1-800-968-

6760 or support@sumptest.com for a return authorization number and

shipping instructions. These instructions will include directions for properly

packing the product. If you need new packaging or a new carton,

either can be provided at cost upon request. Unfortunately, returns not

bearing an authorization number will be refused. Any replacement and/

or repaired device will be warranted for the remainder of the original

warranty or ninety (90) days from the date of shipment from Beacon,

whichever is longer. If Beacon is unable or unwilling to repair or replace,

Beacon will negotiate an equitable resolution such as a prorated refund

or credit.

This Warranty does not cover damages of any kind including damage to

property or for lost time or use or for the cost of having someone remove

or re-install the ProAct Device, or for the costs of travel to you and/or

from a servicer, and this Warranty shall not apply if the damages were

found to be caused by something other than defects in materials and

workmanship including but not limited to, if the ProAct Device: was

operated/stored in abnormal use or maintenance conditions; is

repaired, modified, or altered without Beacon’s express written pre-

authorization of such repair, modification or alteration; was subject to

abuse, neglect, electrical fault, improper handling, accident or acts of

nature; was not installed by a licensed plumber or similar professional

contractor; or was installed improperly.

BEACON’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE

PROACT DEVICE WITHIN THE TERMS STATED ABOVE. THERE ARE NO

EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER THIS “LIMITED WARRANTY”.

BEACON IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED, TO ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM

THE USE OR FAILURE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH

OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR OF ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS

EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER STATUTORY,

EXPRESS, OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND

WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR DEALING OR

USAGE OF TRADE), AND THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED IS

LIMITED TO THE THREE-YEAR PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

We recommend that you record your model and serial number on this

page and keep this manual with your personal records along with proof

of purchase.

Model Name: ________________ Serial Number: ___________________________

Purchase Date: _______________ Seller: ___________________________________

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Limited Warranty (cont.)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Caution: 1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance

requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm / 8

inches must be maintained between the antenna of this

device and all persons. 2. This transmitter must not be co-

located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

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All supporting documentation

and instructional videos are

also available at:

sumptest.com

The Beacon ProActTM 200 system is covered by at least U.S. Patent No. 9,404,501.

Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending.

© 2016 - Beacon Technical Systems, LLC - All Rights Reserved.

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