Generic The Fall Button User manual

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Fall Detect System Features
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Power Cord
lti-color indicator
Emergency Help
Button
Technical Support
use only
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Rechargeable Fall Button Charging Cradle

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If you have any questions, please call

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Charging Instructions
recommend you charge the Fall Button every night.
Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a light switch.

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Testing The Fall Detect Button
Please have the complete system near you at the time of testing. Press the Fall Detect
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Testing Fall Detection
Fall detection can be tested by dropping the Fall Button from a height of 4 feet.
The Fall Detect Button can take up to 20 seconds to interpret the movement and determine if an actual fall
Please do not pick up the pendant before the test is completed, as it may interpret this as normal movement
and cancel the test.
of beeps. If this cancel is performedwithin 20 seconds of the voice guided alarm announcement on the Base
If you do not cancel the alarm in time, the Mobile Device will beep and contact the Emergency Response
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Important Safety Information
The Fall Detect Button does not detect 100% of falls. If you are able, please press the Help Button when
you need assistance.
The Fall Detect Button will work approximately 300 feet from the Mobile Device or 600 feet from the Base
- To prevent the Fall Detect Button from accidentally activating while you sleep, please shorten
the length of your lanyard so that the pendant rests at chest level.
accidentallyactivateswhileyouaresleeping,anEmergencyOperatorwillcommunicatewithyouthrough
-If the pendantactivates frequently when youaresleeping,you may wantto weara regularNeck Pendant
or Wrist Button while in bed. Remember to put the Fall Detect Button back on when you get up from bed.
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Fall Detect Button Light Indicator
Off Off No alarm detected
All Red, yellow, green, beeps Pendant power is turned on or restarting
Green Flashes and beeps Alarm has been cancelled
Red
Red
Flashes every minute, beeps
every hour Battery is low and pendant must be charged
Long beep and flash
Flashes and beeps
Battery is critically low, pendant is shutting down
Red Flashes and beeps Button has been pressed or fall is detected
Yellow Early warning of fall detected, about to alarm
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Fall Detect Button Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I fall?
If you fall, a signal will automatically be sent for help, unless the button detects normal movement.
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If the alarm is not cancelled manually after this time, the alert is sent to the Emergency Response
the button if you need help, as the Fall Button does not detect 100% of falls.
Within a few seconds after a fall, the Fall Detect Button will enter the CAUTION phase.
The pendant will start beeping and flashing yellow for 10 seconds. The CAUTION phase is a
time period of screening for additional normal movement to potentially self-cancel the alarm.

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How can I cancel a Fall Detect alarm?
Alarms can be manually cancelled by pressing and holding the pendant’s Emergency Button for
If the alarm is not cancelled, an Emergency Operator will communicate with you through the Base
Will my Fall Detect Button work outside my home?
Yes, the Fall Button Automatic Fall Detect Button works outside of the home, as long as it is within
range of the Mobile Device.
How do I call for help?
are able to speak, please provide your status. If you fall and are not able to push your button, the
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Is the lanyard adjustable?
There are two connectors on the lanyard. One that is cone shaped and one
Do the reverse to tighten the lanyard.
Can a magnetic lanyard cause interference with a pacemaker or
other medical device?
If you have a pacemaker or any medical device, consult your manufacturer for information on any
possible risk of magnetic interference with the device.
How long will the battery last?
If I fall and stand up, will the button still call for help?
If you fall, but then proceed to start moving around again, the button may cancel the alarm.
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NOTE: The Fall Button will beep 3 times every hour when it has reached low battery,
and will eventually turn off if the power becomes too low.
The battery on a single charge can last up to 45 days. When the fall button reaches low
battery status, the visual indicator will flash red, briefly, every minute, and beep 3 times once
an hour. When the fall button reaches a critically low battery status, the device will emit a 5
second long beep, followed by a 5 second long red light, and then completely shut down.

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Is the lanyard breakaway?
Yes, with a tug the lanyard will break away.
If I accidentally set off the Fall Detect alarm, what do I do?
no further action will be taken.
Can I replace the Neck Pendant cord?
chains or necklaces. However, the risk of choking may increase if you do not use the
lanyard provided
Can I speak into my Fall Detect Button?
Is the Fall Detect Button waterproof?
The pendant is water resistant and can be worn in the shower.
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FCC Statement
againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipment generates,uses andcanradiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment offandon, theuser isencouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving ante
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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connected.
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Radio Frequency (RF) All devices frequency transmission = 433MHZ
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Technical Information
1.5 A
Battery Backup 1.5 A
Internal 930 mAh
Internal 1200 mAh
Internal 230 mAh
Internal 230 mAh
Internal 230 mAh
1000 mA
1 A
1 A
3000 mA
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
3000 mA
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
Internal 930 mAh
Internal 1000 mAh
3000 mA
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
2000 mA
2000 mA
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
Battery Backup 3000 mAh
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