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FreedomAlert
®
v0.8
Programming Special Features
There are a few features you can program into the System. A typical user
will not need these features - and may skip to the next page. If you choose
to change any of these features - use the same programming set-up as before
- i.e. fi rst establish a phone connection with another phone such as. your cell
phone. Then slide the switch at the back of the Base to “Learn Mode” - then
use these directions for any option you choose to change:
Option #1 – Dial 9 Before Number
(important if your phone system requires
a 9 before getting an outside line - particularly when it calls 911)
1. Enter
1234
**
[Voice prompt – Option Mode]
2. Enter –
1
[Voice prompt – Dial 9 before number, 1 for YES – 3 for NO
3. Enter either
1
or
3
[Voice prompt 1 – YES]
or, [Voice prompt 3 – NO] – FACTORY SETTING
4. Enter
#
(to exit programming mode) Voice prompt – Programming
complete]
5. Slide Programming Switch to “Friend, 911 – Friends Only – 911 Only”
Option #4 – DEMO/Tradeshow Mode
– THIS MODE IS FOR DEMO
MODE ONLY FOR SALESPERSONS. This feature is used to DEMO the
unit without having access to a telephone line. We use this feature with a
Viking DLE-200 test box. NEVER LEAVE THE UNIT IN THIS MODE
FOR NORMAL OPERATION.
1. Enter (Password) – XXXX then “
**
” (Default is
1234
)
[Voice prompt – Option Mode]
2. Enter – 4 [Voice prompt – DEMO Tradeshow Mode],
1 for YES
3 for NO– FACTORY SETTING
3. Enter either 1 or 3
[Voice prompt 1 – YES]
[Voice prompt 3 – NO]
4. Enter
“
#
” (to exit programming mode)
[Voice prompt – Programming complete]
5. Slide Programming Switch to “Normal Operation”
[Voice prompt – “Emergency Call Mode”]
v0.8
FreedomAlert
®
23
Periodic Testing / Maintenance
It is highly recommended that you preform a full System Check (see page
19) at least twice a month. This will confi rm 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 2400 mAh or greater
capacity. A set of batteries in good condition and fully charged will supply
24 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 min-
utes - then once very 30 minutes until the batteries are depleted. (Note that
lower capacity batteries can be used - but they will give less back-up time).
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 for the next 24 hours doesn’t drive the postmaster
crazy. Remember to turn the Master ON / OFF switch to ON 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.
