This personal pager is ideal for the hearing impaired!
Also perfect for use in loud environments or as a means of silent
alerting for security purposes. The receiver vibrates when the
transmitter is pressed or when you activate your own switch,
(adapted version). New version can be switched to chime or vibrate.
Requires 1 12-V and 2 AA Batteries. Weight: ¼ lb.
Operation:
1.
The Adapted Vibrating Personal Pager requires one 12-Volt
battery (not included)
(Model 23A
battery) RadioShack part No.
23-144 and 2 AA batteries (Not included) to operate. Use
alkaline batteries only (e.g. Duracell or Energizer brand). Do not
use rechargeable batteries or any other type of batteries because
they supply lower voltage and the unit will not perform properly.
Never mix old and new batteries together or different brands or
types together.
2.
To install the 12 Volt battery into the transmitter unit remove the
Phillips head screw on the back of the transmitter and lift cover
off. Next install the 12 battery following the + & - marks in the
case. Replace cover and screw.
3.
To install the 2 AA batteries into the receiver unit, first turn the
receiver over to reveal the battery compartment. Slide the cover
off in the direction indicated by the arrow on the battery
compartment cover, and remove the cover. Install 2 AA
batteries, paying close attention to proper battery polarity.
Replace the battery compartment cover. Slide the ON/OFF
switch on the receiver to the Chime or Vibrate” position.
4.
The receiver unit comes complete with a built-in clip/prop so
that the caregiver can either clip the unit to his/her clothing or
prop it up on a desk, table, etc. The receiver can also simply be
slipped into a pocket for easy portability due to its compact
design.
5.
Connect any external capability switch to the transmitter unit via
the 1/8" jack at the end of the cord. Make sure that you have a
TIGHT connection between your switch and the jack. There
should be NO gaps.
6.
Actuate your external switch to send a signal to the receiver unit.
The receiver will VIBRATE or Chime, alerting the caregiver that
assistance is needed.
7.
The receiver will only continue vibrating or chiming while the
external switch continues to be actuated. Once the person
releases the external switch, there will be a brief delay, and then
the receiver will cease vibrating.
8.
We recommend an operating distance of no more than 50 feet.
Items such as computers, fax machines, televisions, etc. may
interfere with the transmittal of the signal, and therefore cut
down on the operating distance a bit more.
Troubleshooting:
Problem:
The receiver unit does not VIBRATE when the external
switch is actuated.
Action #1:
Press the external switch and check to see if the small red
light on the transmitter unit lights up. If it does, go on to action #2.
If it does not light up, first check to make sure that you have a tight
connection between the external switch and the jack. If the
connection is tight and the light is still not illuminating, you will
need to change the 12-Volt battery within the transmitter unit. To do
this, use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the small screw from
the back of the transmitter unit. Carefully separate the case halves.
Remove and replace the 12-Volt battery paying close attention to
proper battery polarity. Close the case halves and replace the small
screw. Do not over-tighten the screw. Now test again by actuating
the external switch. The red light should light up and the receiver
should vibrate. If you are still having problems, read on and try
some of the following tips as well.
Action #2:
Try your external switch with another switch operated
device in order to rule out your switch as the source of the problem.
Action #3:
If the red light IS lighting up on the transmitter unit, we
need to focus our attention on the receiver unit. First and foremost,
make certain that the ON/OFF switch is in the “ON” position.
