The Poolguard POOL ALARM, once installed in the pool, cannot be de-activated; it is always in the alarm ready mode. Tamper Proof: Poolguard POOL ALARM will sound an alarm when removed from the pool. Sleep mode: when you would like to use your pool, simply remove the alarm from the pool and put it into sleep mode. Poolguard Pool Alarms have been tested and comply to the ASTM Standard Specification for Pool Alarms ASTM F2208, in a 16’ x 32’ pool. Poolguard Alarms can be used in pools up to 20’ x 40’ or 800 square feet.