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CaretakerSentry®
v3.10
The Base also counts these 13 hour checks. If 4 reports are missed in a row (52 hours later), the Base
unit will send a loss of RF signal to the central station.
This System Check feature is very useful -
allowing you to confirm that the System has coverage
from all parts of the home.
Put the base into the test mode and simply
walk to the various parts
of your home and push the Gray Emergency button until you hear “Battery is OK” voice prompt.
If you did not hear the voice prompt, check the System more carefully.
NOTE: If your telephone service offers voice mail and the voice mail System uses a Stutter Dial
Tone to notify you of message, the System test may fail – “cannot detect dial tone” if a message
is waiting. This is normal as the CaretakerSentry is “listening” for a conventional dial tone. Check
your messages so the dial tone returns to a solid tone and test
again. In the event of an emergency,
the CaretakerSentry will dial the emergency number regardless of a standard or stutter dial tone.
Operating Range:
The operating range of the System will depend on many factors including intervening walls, electrical interference
or various appliances such as vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, microwave ovens, mixers, coffee grinders, hair
dryers and other sources of electrical noise around the house. The System should cover the entire home and
a short distance into the front, side and back yards. Perform the System Check on pag
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to determine the
boundaries of the System to know the limits of operation in your home and surroundings.
Testing:
Be sure to have your subscriber (customer) fully test the System with the central station. Please keep in mind -
when using the 433 MHz 1-way pendant,
the pendant will activate the base unit well beyond the voice
audible range of the speaker and microphone. Please consult with your customer and central
station on procedures and policies if the central station receives a emergency call but they cannot
communicate with your customer
.
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 turn the
Master ON / OFF switch to OFF so that the “Running on battery power” announcement doesn’t repeat for the
next 24 hours. Remember to turn the Master ON / OFF switch ON in the Base unit when it is put back in service.
Caution - If the Line Seizure feature is used and installed the installer, customer or user must verify
that the telephone line and equipment will work properly when the System is turned OFF and/
or removed from service.
