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Regulatory compliance

Safety standards

The AutoAlert Help Button complies with the following safety standards 
for medical devices and home healthcare equipment:

UL1637 – Home Healthcare Signaling Equipment

CSA C22.2 NO 205-M1983 – Signal Equipment

IEC60601-1:2005 (3rd Edition) – Medical Electrical Equipment – 
General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance

CA/EN/US National Differences

IEC60601-1-2 – Electromagnetic Compatibility

RSS-210 - Low-Power License-Exempt Radiocommunication Device 

IEC regulations

The AutoAlert Help Button is medical electrical (ME) equipment.  
Medical electrical equipment can either generate or receive 
electromagnetic interference. This product has been evaluated for 
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) with the appropriate accessories 
according to IEC 60601-1-2:2007, the international standard for EMC for 
medical electrical equipment.

The AutoAlert Help Button must emit electromagnetic energy in  
order to perform its intended function. Nearby electronic equipment 
may be affected.

Содержание Lifeline FD100

Страница 1: ...Philips Lifeline AutoAlert Help Button Instructions for Use Model FD100 ...

Страница 2: ...Help Button and your Lifeline Communicator If your Communicator has already been set up and you are replacing an existing Help Button please refer to the Instructions to activate your replacement Personal Help Button Please read and save these instructions This manual describes how the Lifeline Service with AutoAlert works and provides important warnings and instructions on using the AutoAlert Hel...

Страница 3: ...ith AutoAlert 9 What to expect when you push your button to call for help What to expect when the AutoAlert Button detects a fall Adjusting the neck cord Explanation of symbols Recommended Usage 13 Compatible Communicators Cleaning 15 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Frequently Asked Questions 18 Regulatory Compliance 21 ...

Страница 4: ...y hazardous situations which could result in injury death or other serious adverse reactions if these instructions are not followed Always push your AutoAlert Button if you need help Push here to send a Help Call to the Lifeline Response Center ...

Страница 5: ...onditions can affect the ability of the AutoAlert Help Button to detect a fall If you live at an altitude above 6 600 feet 2000 meters If you are less than 4 feet 6 inches in height 1 4 meters If you weigh less than 88 pounds 40 kilograms However the ability to send a help call by pressing the button is not affected by such conditions Getting up from a fall will cancel the automatic Help Call If y...

Страница 6: ...ncreasing the risk of strangulation Do not tie a knot in your neck cord since this may prevent the break away feature from working properly The AutoAlert Help Button will not work when outside the coverage range of the Lifeline Communicator The AutoAlert Help Button is a radio frequency RF device that transmits a signal to a compatible Lifeline Communicator It is important to test that the signal ...

Страница 7: ...elp Button is waterproof and should be worn at all times even when bathing or showering AutoAlert Help Button is waterproof Your AutoAlert Help Button is waterproof and should be worn at all times even when bathing or showering The AutoAlert Help Button has a water resistance rating of IPX7 which means that it can withstand being submerged up to a depth of 39 inches 1 meter for 30 minutes Electrom...

Страница 8: ...ttery power for Help Calls the sensors that are used to detect falls will be disabled when there are approximately 7 days of battery life remaining During this time the AutoAlert Help Button will not be able to detect falls but will continue to function as a Help Button that you can push if needed It is important to start using your replacement button as soon as you receive it Return your old butt...

Страница 9: ...en you push your button to call for help a Help Call Your Communicator will dial the Lifeline Response Center Once connected a Personal Response Associate will access your profile and assess the situation by speaking with you through the Communicator If help is needed our associate will contact your list of Responders i e a caregiver neighbor loved one or emergency services in accordance with your...

Страница 10: ...tects that you have gotten up within approximately 30 seconds of a fall being detected a Help Call will not be generated Do not attempt to stand if you feel unable to If you think you need assistance push your Help Button immediately to initiate the Help Call Pushing the Help Button generates the Help Call immediately What to expect if voice communication with a Lifeline Response Associate is not ...

Страница 11: ...l i e a false alarm If this occurs please simply tell the Response Associate that it was a false alarm Occasional false alarms do not indicate that the AutoAlert Help Button is malfunctioning Adjusting the neck cord To shorten With a tab between your first finger and thumb of each hand slide both tabs apart in line with your shoulders To lengthen Pull one strand of the neck cord while sliding the ...

Страница 12: ... Manual Booklet Follow Instructions for Use Industry Canada ID Serial Number Federal Communications Commission ID Date of manufacturing day month year Type BF Applied Part This symbol indicates this product complies with requirements for the BF type applied part according to IEC 60601 1 Interference to electronic equipment may occur in the vicinity of devices marked with this symbol ...

Страница 13: ...econd home and want to transfer your Lifeline Service to it please contact Lifeline to ensure you re able to get help sent to the right location when you need it You may order additional AutoAlert Help Buttons for other members of your household For more information please contact Lifeline Do not put your AutoAlert Help Button through the clothes washer or dryer as this may damage the device Do no...

Страница 14: ...rage Temperature 4 F 20 C to 158 F 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 Compatible Communicators The AutoAlert Help Button is only compatible with the following Philips Lifeline Communicators DT1000 series Philips Lifeline Cordless Phone Communicator 6900 series Philips Lifeline CarePartner Communicator ...

Страница 15: ...entally press the Help Button You may also gently wipe your AutoAlert Help Button with an isopropyl rubbing alcohol wipe or a cotton pad moistened with alcohol However do not soak it in the alcohol 3 Blot excess moisture with a towel and allow the AutoAlert Help Button to finish air drying while you re wearing it 4 If you accidentally push your AutoAlert Help Button during cleaning and a Help Call...

Страница 16: ...n will not be able to detect falls but will continue to function as a Help Button that you can push if needed Equipment service The Communicator and the AutoAlert Help Button are manufactured to high quality standards Philips Lifeline equipment can only be factory serviced by Philips Lifeline For information on obtaining service or repairs please call Lifeline Neck cord The neck cord provided on t...

Страница 17: ... identified the Reset button on the Communicator will start to blink To find out what is wrong push the Reset button The Communicator will announce the problem and tell you what to do If you have any questions about your Communicator AutoAlert Help Button or other aspects of the Lifeline Service please push your AutoAlert Help Button or call Lifeline ...

Страница 18: ... Button at all times when you are in your home The button was designed to provide adequate protection against sending an accidental signal even if you roll over on it Can I wear my AutoAlert Help Button under my clothes Yes you can wear the AutoAlert Help Button under your clothes but please make sure that you can easily reach it in case you need to call for help What if I accidentally hit my Auto...

Страница 19: ...ced and your Lifeline provider will contact you about the replacement Can I get the AutoAlert Help Button on a wrist strap No the AutoAlert Help Button is only available as a pendant Do I use the AutoAlert Help Button to speak with Lifeline No the AutoAlert Help Button is not a microphone You do not speak into it Rather the button sends a signal to the Communicator which then calls Lifeline You sh...

Страница 20: ...to provide time for you to recover from falls that are not serious However if you do not stand up within 30 seconds a Help Call will be automatically sent If you do not need help tell the Personal Response Associate that you have fallen but that you are okay What if I ve fallen but do not need help If a Help Call has been automatically sent tell the Personal Response Associate that you have fallen...

Страница 21: ...ferences IEC60601 1 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility RSS 210 Low Power License Exempt Radiocommunication Device IEC regulations The AutoAlert Help Button is medical electrical ME equipment Medical electrical equipment can either generate or receive electromagnetic interference This product has been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility EMC with the appropriate accessories according to IEC 606...

Страница 22: ...es with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Essential performance The AutoAlert Help Button provides essential performance EP under normal operating conditions includes EMC expo...

Страница 23: ...pment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the Accompanying Documents 2 Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment 3 The use of accessories transducers and or cables other than those specified with the exception of those sold by the manufacturer as replacement...

Страница 24: ...rform its intended function Nearby electronic equipment may be affected RF Emissions CISPR 11 Class B Harmonics IEC 61000 3 2 N A The EUT is Battery Powered The AutoAlert is suitable for use in all establishments including domestic and those directly connected to the public low voltage power supply network that supplies buildings used for domestic purposes Flicker IEC 61000 3 3 Guidance and Manufa...

Страница 25: ... kHz to 80 MHz not applicable D 1 17 P D 0 35 P 80 to 800 MHz D 0 70 P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz Radiated RF EN IEC 61000 4 3 10 V m 80 MHz to 2 5 GHz 10V m Portable and mobile communications equipment should be separated from the AutoAlert by no less than the distances calculated listed below D 3 5 V1 P D 3 5 E1 P 80 to 800 MHz D 7 Eq P 800 MHz to 2 5 GHz NOTE Conducted RF Immunity does not apply to an ...

Страница 26: ...aration m 80 to 800MHz d 0 35 P Separation m 800MHz to 2 5GHz d 0 70 P 0 01 N A 035 07 0 1 N A 11068 22136 1 N A 35 7 10 N A 1 1068 2 2136 100 N A 3 5 7 For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above the recommended separation distance d in meters m can be estimated using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter where P is the maximum output power rating of th...

Страница 27: ...27 For assistance call 1 800 635 6156 ...

Страница 28: ...156 Tel 1 800 451 0525 www lifelinesys com Philips Lifeline Canada 95 Barber Greene Road Suite 105 Toronto Ontario Canada M3C 3E9 Tel 1 800 387 8120 www lifeline ca 2013 All rights reserved Signal range may vary due to environmental factors P N 0940718 Rev 07 ...

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