SEFD1 User Guide
© 2001 Detection Systems, Inc.
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Testing the SEFD1 Fall Detection Sensor
Do NOT test the fall detection sensor yourself if you are at risk for or experience
any of the following:
• Broken bones
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Pain in hands
• History of broken bones
Perform the steps below to test the fall detection sensor.
1.
Place the SEFD1 in the palm of your hand so that the help button is facing up and
outward.
2.
Hold up your hand with the SEFD1 in it. Your arm should be upright and your palm
holding the unit should be directly above your elbow (similar to taking an oath in
court). Keep your arm still for two (2) seconds.
3.
Hold the palm of your other hand out so that it is parallel to the floor (at a 90° angle
to your raised hand).
4.
Making a chopping motion, bring your raised hand with the unit down into the palm
of your other hand to simulate a fall. This should be down with enough force to equal
that of a fall. Leave your raised hand down in the palm of the other, with the unit, for
at least two (2) seconds so the sensor can register a fall has occurred.
