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1 General Information
Warnings
It is very important
that you read the User Guide carefully as it contains
detailed information on installation, programming and operational issues which
you will need to be aware of to ensure the Care Phone operates properly. If
you are not clear about how to install the phone or have any queries on any
issue, please contact our Australian Customer Support Service on 1300 889
785. The following is a list of
some
of the important issues and important
warnings which you need to be aware of. This is not a summary of all the
important issues and you
must still read
the User Guide in full.
The emergency call feature
will not be activated
in the following
circumstances:-
•
the remote pendant is not within the range of up to 30 metres from the
phone;
•
the battery for the remote pendant is not properly installed or is flat;
•
the phone is not properly connected to power and the telephone line or the
phone battery is not properly installed or is flat;
•
the phone is engaged or off the hook;
•
No emergency numbers have been stored in the phones memory.
Warnings
•
Add your emergency message to more than one number to avoid
circumstances where the only person contacted is not available.
•
Inform the person(s) whose number(s) will be stored in the emergency
message that they need to acknowledge the call by pressing 0 at the
appropriate time.
•
Ensure the numbers are stored with the area code and in the order in
which you want the phone to call them.
•
Edit the stored phone numbers for persons to be contacted in emergency
situations when they change their phone numbers.
•
Ensure the telephone has charged backup batteries installed at all times.
•
Test the emergency call feature regularly.
•
Test the batteries on both the phone and the pendant regularly to ensure
they are charged sufficiently to activate the emergency call feature.
•
The telephone is designed for indoor use only. Do not install the telephone
in areas where there is the risk of an explosion, excessive exposure to
smoke, dust, vibrations, chemicals, moisture and heat.
•
Do not use your telephone during an electrical thunderstorm as it is possible
to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in Telstra White
pages directory.
