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FreedomAlert
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v0.2
Water Resistance:
FreedomAlert will resist occasional splashes from water - i.e as in the shower.
However, it should never be submerged or exposed to water continuously.
Periodic Testing / Maintenance
It is highly recommended that you preform a full System Check (see page
18) at least twice a month. This will confirm that the Pendant battery is in
good condition and that the Base unit is able to get a dial tone.
Replacing Batteries:
Replace the Base unit batteries every 2 years - or as
needed. Be sure to purchase NiMH AA batteries with 2700 mAh or greater
capacity. A set of batteries in good condition and fully charged will supply
10-12 hours of back-up in the event of a power outage. You can test this by
unplugging the AC Adapter and hearing the voice prompts. The Base unit
will announce “Running on battery power” once every minute for 15 minutes
- then once very 30 minutes until the batteries are depleted.
Out of Service Storage or Transportation:
When storing the Base unit
-or taking it on a trip - or sending it in for repair - it is recommended that
you remove one or all of the AA rechargeable batteries from the base unit so
that the “Running on battery power” announcement for the next 10-12 hours
doesn’t drive the postmaster crazy. Remember to re-install the 4 batteries
in the Base unit when it is put back in service.
Caution - This equipment cannot call out when other equipment (tele-
phone or a computer modem, etc.) are in use on the same phone line.
Having said that however, you can be comforted that in the event someone
is on the telephone elsewhere in the home when you push the Freedom-
Alert button for an emergency situation - even though you cannot call
out - you will be connected to the person on the telephone line in your
home. And thus can communicate with them.
