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C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
E M E R G E N C Y
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Testing of the Phone:
Push the silver emergency button on front of the Tower:
Adjusting the Volume:
If the volume is too low or high, adjust it by referring to the diagram and instructions below.
*Note - Refer to the instructions under Programming the Phone to access the circuit board.
Adjusting the Microphone:
If the person you are calling reports your voice is not loud enough, increase the Microphone Sensitivity by
adjusting VR2 ¼ turn clockwise (requires a small Phillips screwdriver).
Adjusting the Speaker:
If the voice of the person you call is not loud enough in the emergency phone speaker, increase the
Volume, by adjusting VR1 ¼ turn clockwise.
Called Party Hang-up Instructions
Depending on the Phone System, it may take some time for the Rath emergency phone to hang-up. To
force the Rath phone to hang-up immediately, the called party should press * then # before hanging up.
Suggested Ongoing Maintenance of the Unit:
Rath recommends that the Emergency Call Station be tested and maintained on a monthly basis to ensure
proper operation. For testing, follow the procedure outlined in Testing of the Phone.
Using a soft brush, immediately clear the solar panel of all foreign material including snow.
Rath recommends that the 12 volt battery be replaced every 2 years.
Do you hear a dial tone?
Does the Strobe start flashing immediately when button was pushed?
Does red LED become a solid light when you pushed the button?
Does the red LED flash and a short time after (15-20 seconds) the called party started talking
to you? (Delay is due to phone telling other party your location via the “Location Message”)
Can you hear the other party clearly? (if no, see “Adjust Speaker” section below)
Can the other party hear you clearly? (If no, see “Adjust Microphone section below)
When the party you called hangs up, does the strobe stop? (if no, see hang-up instructions)
Yes No
If you have answered YES to all questions, you have successfully installed and tested your new
emergency phone. If you answer no to any question, proceed to the Troubleshooting section.
Volume
Adjust
VR1
Rath SmartPhone
Mic
Sensitivity
VR2
