The Punch Rescue system is designed for an effortless setup that does not require a dedicated IT team. Your hardware arrives pre-configured, meaning you can establish your safety network in a few simple steps.

Here is how to deploy your ecosystem:

Step 1: Install the Base Station (The Hub)

The Base Station serves as your facility's central gateway.

• Placement: Mount the unit high on a wall (at least 5 feet up, but ideally higher). This placement ensures an optimal line-of-sight for catching signals from your wearables, maximizes the visibility of the strobe lights, and prevents tampering.

• Power: Connect the Base Station to an active Ethernet drop that provides 30 Watts of Power over Ethernet (PoE).

• Verification: Once properly powered, the system status LED will glow solid White, indicating it is in standard "Ready Mode".

Step 2: Deploy & Provision Repeaters (The Mesh)

Repeaters extend your network coverage and provide precise room-level location tracking.

• Placement: Plug your Repeaters directly into standard wall outlets using the provided USB-C power adapters. We recommend placing one Repeater in every classroom or major facility zone to ensure accurate indoor mapping.

• Provisioning: Once plugged in, the Repeater's LED will glow solid Blue, meaning it is awaiting provisioning. Open the Punch Rescue iOS app, navigate to Devices > Find Device > Connect via Bluetooth, and enter your facility's Wi-Fi credentials. The LED will turn Green once successfully connected to the network

Step 3: Activate & Assign Rescue Cards (The Wearables)

Rescue Cards arrive powered down to preserve battery life.

• Power Up: Slide open the rear cover and insert the two included CR2032 coin-cell batteries. The device's LED will rapidly blink Blue 5 times to confirm a successful startup.

• Assignment: It is critical that you never issue a "Generic" card. Using the mobile app, you must assign each Card to a specific, named staff member. This ensures that if an emergency is triggered, your internal responders and 911 dispatch know exactly who is in trouble and where they are located.

Step 4: Set Up Rescue Rafts (Aquatics Only)

If your facility utilizes Rescue Rafts for your lifeguards, the setup process is slightly different.

• Charging: Rafts are rechargeable and do not use replaceable batteries. Set up the provided 4-slot USB-C charging station and ensure Rafts are placed on it nightly for a 2-day battery life.
  

• Calibration: Administrators must log into the Rescue Dashboard to configure the Raft's "Fall Sensitivity" scale (from 0 to 9). This calibrates the device's accelerometer for your specific pool environment, balancing fast fall detection with the prevention of false alarms.