Great Arnoldi Just in Case User manual

Owner’s Guide
Core Unit and Additional Handsets
You MUST read and understand the instructions in this Owner’s
Guide BEFORE using the 911 Emergency Phone. SERIOUS
INJURY and DAMAGE can result from incorrect setup and use.
JUST IN CASETM
911 Emergency Phone

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JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone
Table of Contents
COMPONENTS..............................................................................................5
SECTION 1
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS................................................................................6
1.1 Safety Warnings............................................................................................................6
1.2 Battery Strength Test Safety.....................................................................................7
1.3 Signal Strength Test Safety........................................................................................8
1.4 Electric Shock Warnings.............................................................................................9
1.5 Warning Label Locations.........................................................................................10
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION...........................................................................................11
2.1 Installing the Batteries..............................................................................................11
Battery Installation Procedures..........................................................................12
2.2 Locating the Handset(s)...........................................................................................14
Using the Velcro Strips..........................................................................................15
Waterproof................................................................................................................16
2.3 Locating the Base Unit.............................................................................................17
2.4 Connecting the AC Adapter/Power Cord..........................................................18
2.5 Connecting the Telephone Line...........................................................................20
Standard Telephone Connection......................................................................20
Connecting a Second Telephone.......................................................................21
Connecting with DSL............................................................................................22

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SECTION 3
OPERATION...............................................................................................23
3.1 Operating the Handset...........................................................................................23
3.2 Placing an Emergency Call....................................................................................24
3.3 Failed Emergency Call.............................................................................................24
3.4 Cancelling an Emergency Call..............................................................................25
3.5 Operating the Base Unit.........................................................................................25
3.6 Linking Additional Handsets................................................................................26
SECTION 4
PERIODIC TESTING...................................................................................27
4.1 Battery and Signal Test Procedures....................................................................28
Initiating the Battery and Signal Tests............................................................28
Battery Test...............................................................................................................29
Signal Test.................................................................................................................29
SECTION 5
CARE & MAINTENANCE............................................................................31
5.1 Battery Replacement...............................................................................................31
5.2 General Care...............................................................................................................31
5.3 Cleaning.......................................................................................................................32
5.4 Power Failures............................................................................................................33
JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.....................................................................34
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS............................................................36
FCC INFORMATION....................................................................................40
LIMITEDWARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................41
30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.........................................................43
Copyright 2011, The Great Arnoldi, LLC

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The following components are included with your JUST IN CASETM 911
Emergency Phone Core Unit:
COMPONENTS
Handset Base Unit
Phone Cord
AAA Alkaline
Batteries
AC Adapter / Power Cord
Line Splitter
Velcro Strips
NOTE: If you have purchased an additional Handset, the components
include the Handset, AAA alkaline Batteries, and the Velcro Strips.

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This section describes the safety precautions that should be followed during
installation, use and care of your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone.
You MUST read and understand the Safety Warnings and this Owner’s
Guide before using your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone. Failure
to follow these safety precautions and the instructions in this Owner’s
Guide can result in the phone not working properly during an emergency.
SECTION 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Safety Warnings
Throughout this Owner’s Guide, WARNING, NOTICE and the SAFETY
ALERT SYMBOL will be used.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This safety alert
symbol precedes safety messages about risk of personal injury.
It may also have one of the following signal words:
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.

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1.2 Battery Strength Test Safety
Your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone Handset requires the use of
two AAA alkaline batteries for operation. This section describes the safety
precautions you must follow when testing and replacing your batteries to
ensure the SAFE OPERATION of your Handset. (See Section 4, pg. 27 for
Battery Testing Procedures).
• TEST the batteries in your Handset monthly.
• TEST the batteries after using your Handset to place an
emergency call.
• REPLACE the batteries IMMEDIATELY if the battery strength
test fails.
• REPLACE the batteries in your Handset every year.
Failure to test and replace the batteries may result in your Handset
not working properly leading to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
To ensure your Handset works properly during an emergency,
ALWAYS take the following safety precautions:
WARNING

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Failure to test the signal strength may result in your Handset
not working properly leading to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
To ensure your Handset works properly during an emergency,
ALWAYS take the following safety precautions:
• TEST the signal strength during installation of your JUST IN
CASETM 911 Emergency Phone Core Unit.
• TEST the signal strength anytime you relocate a Handset or
the Base Unit.
• TEST the signal strength after replacing the batteries.
• TEST the signal strength after you have LINKED an
additional Handset to the Base Unit.
WARNING
1.3 Signal Strength Test Safety
Your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone Handset requires the use of your
regular telephone line and service for operation. If your telephone line is
disconnected, is in use, or is otherwise not working, you will not be able to
use your Handset to dial 911.*
Additionally, the Handset MUST be within range of the Base Unit to maintain
proper signal strength. This section describes the safety precautions you
MUST follow when testing the signal strength between the Base Unit and the
Handset to ensure the SAFE OPERATION of your Handset. (See Section 4, pg.
27 for Signal Strength Testing Procedures).
*NOTE: In some communities, you may still have 911 emergency service even
though your telephone line is disconnected. Contact your local telephone
service provider for your home to determine if 911 emergency service is
available, and under what circumstances.

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• ALWAYS plug the AC Adapter/Power Cord into a properly
grounded 120V AC outlet.
• ALWAYS use ONLY the provided AC Adapter/Power
Cord.
• NEVER use the Base Unit or the AC Adapter/Power Cord
if they are damaged.
• ALWAYS unplug the AC Adapter/Power Cord from the
Base Unit before cleaning the Base Unit.
• NEVER place the Base Unit or AC Adapter/Power Cord
in an area where they will be exposed to water or other
liquids.
• DO NOT disassemble any component of this product.
Electrical shock can cause SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
To prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS take the following
safety precautions:
WARNING
1.4 Electrical Shock Warnings
Your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone Base Unit requires 120 Volts (V)
AC for operation. Follow all instructions and safety precautions in this guide
when installing and using your phone. Failure to follow the safety precautions
in this Owner’s Guide may result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

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1.5 Warning Label Locations
Your JUST IN CASETM 911 Emergency Phone has two warning labels. One is
located on the back of the Handset, the other is located on the front of the
Base Unit. Periodically inspect these labels to ensure that they are clean and
legible. Damaged or missing warning labels must be replaced immediately.
To request replacement labels, please go to www.justincase911.com.
TEST battery strength in Handset monthly.
TEST signal strength if relocating Base Unit or Handset.
READ Owner’s Guide for testing & safe use instructions.
WARNING
TEST battery strength
monthly.
TEST signal strength
if relocating Handset.
READ Owner’s Guide.
WARNING
Back of Handset
Front of Base Unit
Handset
Warning Label
Base Unit
Warning Label