Wearable Health Solutions 200910P MEDIPENDANT User Manual Manual Final 0809

Medical Alarm Concepts MEDIPENDANT Manual Final 0809

Users Manual

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MediPendant™Model #MED01OWNER’S MANUALManufactured byTM
Introduction to the MediPendant™  ................................................................... 2Products Included In Your MediPendant™ Kit  .................................................. 3Product Features ...........................................................................................4-5Installing Your MediPendant™  ........................................................................6-9Testing Your MediPendant™ For The First Time  ........................................ 10-11Operating Your MediPendant™ ................................................................... 12-13Wearing Your MediPendant™ ........................................................................... 14In An Emergency  ........................................................................................... 15Battery Test  ..................................................................................................... 16System/Range Test  ......................................................................................... 17Installing/Replacing the Battery  ................................................................... 18Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 19General Warnings  .......................................................................................... 20Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 21Limited Warranty and Disclaimer  ............................................................22-24TABLE OF CONTENTS OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01MediPendant™Please read this manual completely and save it for future reference.1Customer Service Phone #: ________________________________
Thank you for  choosing MediPendant™ - the ONLY medical  alert  device that allows you to speak and listen directly through the pendant. MediPendant™ was designed to give you the mobility and freedom to move in and around your home without worry. Each  MediPendant™  has  been  carefully  tested  and  inspected  to  meet  the highest quality  standards. Simply  press the button on  your pendant  to be connected to an Emergency Medical  Technician (EMT)-certified operator – 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The easy-to-use features include:  •  One-button activation – there is no keypad on the pendant or the base station so the unit can ONLY call the emergency call center.  •  Can be worn around the neck, clipped to your belt, or around your wrist.  •  Battery provides up to six hours of talk time and up to one year of stand-by time.  •  MediPendant™ is water-resistant. While pendant may be worn in the bath or shower, it should  not be  exposed to water for prolonged  periods of time.**   •  Operates anywhere from 300 ft. to 600 ft. in and around your home.*†  •  Easy  installation  –  plugs  easily  into  any  standard  power  outlet  and telephone jack. INTRODUCTION TO THE MediPendant™MediPendant™2*Line of sight.† Building structure and conditions may affect range.**Base station should never be exposed to water.
SET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line TroubleAC/DC Adapter(Power Cord)PendantBase StationWrist StrapOPTIONALArm Band6 ft.Telephone CordBreak AwayNeck LanyardBelt ClipScrewdriverPRODUCTS INCLUDED IN YOUR MediPendant™ KITOPTIONAL ACCESSORIESOWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED013Lithium Photo  Battery 123(1 Installed, 1 Extra Included)BATTERYSpare Screwsand O-RingsOPTIONALLock BoxOPTIONALDSL FilterDSL FILTER
PRODUCT FEATURES PENDANTMediPendant™Large, easy-to-findemergency buttonProtectiverubber edgeWater-resistantTwo-wayaudio speakerBattery/System TestbuttonErgonomicallydesignedRangeindicator lightBatteryindicator lightWaterdrainageportFullduplexmic4
SET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line TroubleBASE STATIONOWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01Easy to seeindicatorlightsSmall size fitsalmost anywhereSpeaker foralert andwarning tonesRubber basewon’t scratchfurnitureCradle forresting pendantEasy to seecolor-coded jacks Back up batterylocated inside5
MediPendant™6Your MediPendant™ will operate using your existing telephone line and service. No special features or services are required. STEP 1  Place  the  MediPendant™  base  station  on  a  stable  surface  located  near  a power outlet and an available phone jack. For best results, locate the base station in an area away from household appliances which could present electrical interference.  See Figure 6A   If you are using more than one MediPendant™ system in your home, we recommend  that  you  place  the  base  stations  at  least  15  ft.  apart  from each other.STEP 2  Grab  RED  TAB  located  on  side  of  base station  and  pull  it  straight  out.  Removing tab activates back-up battery. See Figure 6B  Unit will beep continuously and the POWER LED and PHONE LINE INDICATOR LED will both  flash  RED  until  AC/DC  adapter  is plugged in. See STEP 3.INSTALLING YOUR MediPendant™Figure 6AFigure 6BPhone Jack Power Outlet
STEP 3  Connect the AC/DC Adapter into the BLACK plug in  the back of  the base station marked DC. See Figure 7ASTEP 4  Connect the other end of the AC/DC Adapter into a standard power outlet.  See Figure 7B  Once  plugged  in,  your  base  unit  will  continue  to  beep  and  the  RED PHONE LINE INDICATOR LED will continue to flash. The POWER LED will change from flashing RED to solid GREEN.NOTE: DO NOT PLUG THE AC/DC ADAPTER INTO A POWER OUTLET WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY A WALL SWITCH. If the switch is accidently turned off, the system will begin to beep indicating a loss of power.  NOTE: With loss of power, the POWER LED located in the center on the top of the base station will illuminate and flash RED and the unit will beep.  OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED017DC EXTRAPHONE JACKPHONE LINEIN  FROMWALL OUTLETDC EXTRA TOPHONE JACKPHONE LINEIN  FROMWALL OUTLETSTEP 3STEP 4AC/DCAdapterFigure 7AFigure 7B
STEP 5  Plug the telephone cord (provided) into the                   jack on the back of the base station marked PHONE LINE IN FROM WALL OUTLET. See Figure 8ASTEP 6 Plug the other end of the telephone cord into the telephone jack in the wall.  See Figure 8B IF  YOU  ALREADY  HAVE  A  TELEPHONE  PLUGGED  INTO  THE  TELEPHONE JACK AT THE WALL:Unplug the telephone cord from the telephone jack in the wall and plug it into the GREY plug on the back of the base station marked EXTRA PHONE JACK. Continue with STEP 5 and STEP 6.If done properly, the RED PHONE LINE INDICATOR LED on the top of the base station should not be illuminated and beeping should cease.8MediPendant™STEP 5STEP 6TelephoneCordDC EXTRAPHONE JACKPHONE LINEIN  FROMWALL OUTLETDC EXTRAPHONE JACKPHONE LINEIN  FROMWALL OUTLETFigure 8AFigure 8BYELLOWYELLOW
IF YOUR TELEPHONE SYSTEM IS VoIP: Voice-over-Internet  Protocol  (VoIP)  sends  your  calls  over  the  Internet instead of through the regular telephone system. MediPendant™ will work on some VoIP  systems; however,  unlike traditional  telephone services,  some VoIP  service  providers  are  not compatible with  the  MediPendant™  system. (e.g. VONAGE, SKYPE) Please follow the steps on the previous pages to install your system and test it immediately to determine if it is working properly. NOTE:  Medical  Alarm  Concepts  makes  no  guarantee  or  warranty  that  the MediPendant™ will work properly at the time of an emergency when using it over a VoIP telephone service and strongly urges users to rely on a traditional land line telephone service when using  the MediPendant™. IF YOUR TELEPHONE SYSTEM IS DSL:If you use DSL service, you should already have a DSL filter in  place  to  use  with  the  MediPendant™  system  to  ensure maximum functionality. If not, a filter can be purchased at a local  hardware  store,  or  by calling our  toll  free  customer service number. See Figure 9AYou are now ready to test your MediPendant™ system.See TESTING YOUR MediPendant™ FOR THE FIRST TIME on page 10.IF  YOU  ARE  HAVING  DIFFICULTY  INSTALLING  YOUR MediPendant™ SYSTEM, PLEASE CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ATOPTIONAL TELEPHONE CONFIGURATIONS9OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01Figure 9ADSL FILTER(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)Phone #: _________________________________________________
10MediPendant™STEP 1  Press  and  hold  the  LARGE  ROUND  GREY button  for  3  seconds  on  the  front  of  the pendant. See Figure 10ASTEP 2  You will hear the pendant say, “Your emer-gency  call  is  now  being  dialed,  please stand  by.”  It  will  say  this  multiple  times. The green light on the pendant will illumi-nate  indicating  that  it  has  been  activated and  will  remain  illuminated  during  the entire  conversation  with  the  emergency operator. See Figure 10BSTEP 4  When dialing sequence is completed, your pendant will again say, “Your emergency call is now being dialed, please stand by.”STEP 5 Soon  after, there  will  be a  brief  period of  silence.  This means  that  your pendant is talking to the monitoring center, and establishing communication.STEP 3  You will then hear a dial tone, followed by a dialing sequence. This is an indication that your pendant is attempting to call the monitoring center. TESTING YOUR MediPendant™ FOR THE FIRST TIMEFigure 10AFigure 10B
SET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line Trouble11OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01STEP 6  Wait  a  few  moments  to  hear  the  operator’s  voice  through  the  pendant identifying themselves and asking you if everything is OK. STEP 7  Identify  yourself  with  the  operator  and  tell  him/her  that  you  are  simply testing your system. STEP 8  Follow the operator’s instructions to complete the test. THE BASE STATION WILL EMIT A BEEP IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:  •  AC power is lost – In this situation, the POWER indicator on the top of the base station will flash RED  •  Battery power is low – In this situation, the POWER indicator on the top of the base station will flash RED  •  Telephone line is disconnected – In this situation, the PHONE LINE indica-tor on the top of the base station will flash RED, but the POWER indicator will stay GREENNOTE: TO SILENCE ANY TONE FROM THE BASE STATION, simply press the Silent button on  the top right corner of the base station. See Figure 11ANOTE: The operating range of the MediPendant™ depends on many factors. It  is  designed  to  work  in  and  outside  of  your  home.  When  in  use,  the pendant will emit a beep if you are out of range when talking to an operator. Before  using  it  is  required  that  you  perform  the  proper  tests  in  order  to determine the unit’s operating ranges at the location(s) where it will be used in and around your residence. SET UPSilentPOWERFigure 11A
12MediPendant™PENDANT FUNCTIONSACTIVATING YOUR SYSTEM:The LARGE ROUND GREY BUTTON on the front of the pendant activates the system  and  automatically  dials  the  emergency  call  center.  The  button  is recessed  to  avoid  accidental  pressing.  The  emergency  button  must  be depressed for a minimum of 3 seconds to activate the unit. See Figure 12A Once connected, you  can speak  directly  with the  call center  operator  and explain the nature of your emergency. If you press the button but are unable to  speak,  the  operator  can  still  listen  in  for  sounds  of  distress.  If  no voices/sounds are detected, the operator will dispatch help.  NOTE: IF SOMEONE IS USING THE PHONE THAT IS CONNECTED TO YOUR BASE  STATION  AND  THE  EMERGENCY  BUTTON  ON  THE  PENDANT  IS PRESSED, THE BASE STATION WILL AUTOMATICALLY END THE NORMAL CALL AND TAKE THE LINE FOR THE EMERGENCY CALL RIGHT AWAY. THIS IS CALLED LINE SEIZURE. IF SOMEONE IS USING A PHONE IN YOUR HOME NOT CONNECTED TO YOUR BASE STATION, THE PENDANT CAN NOT CALL OUT OR  CONTACT THE  CALL CENTER. THE  PENDANT CAN  ONLY INTER-RUPT THE CALL ON THE PHONE CONNECTED TO THE BASE STATION.OPERATING YOUR MediPendant™ Figure 12A
SET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line Trouble13OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01BASE STATION FUNCTIONSThe  base  station  has  a  back-up battery that can provide emergency power.  When  the  base  station  is plugged  in  properly,  the  POWER indicator  on  the  top  of  the  base station  will  remain  illuminated SOLID GREEN. See Figure 13A  When  the  battery  in  the  base station reaches  minimum  power required  for  operation,  the POWER  indicator  on  the  top  of the  base  station  will  remain illuminated  SOLID  RED,  indicat-ing  that  the  system  is  no  longer operational  until  power  is restored. See Figure 13BOnce  the  power  is  restored  and the  battery  recharges,  the  RED light  goes out  and  changes  back to SOLID GREEN. See Figure 13AIn the event of a power outage, the POWER indicator on the top of the base station will FLASH RED and the unit will beep, indicating the base station has lost electrical power and is now functioning via the back-up battery. Press the SILENT/SET  UP  button  at  the  top  of  the  base  station  to  stop  beeping.See Figure 13BSET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line TroubleSET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line TroubleSET UPSilentPOWEROn =System in UseBlinking =   Phone Line TroubleFigure 13A  Figure 13B  ALTHOUGH THE SYSTEM IS SUPERVISED AND CHECKS IN WITH THE CALL CENTER, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU VOLUNTARILY TEST YOUR SYSTEM AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK TO ENSURE ITS FUNCTIONALITY.
14MediPendant™ATTACHING THE LANYARD TO YOUR MediPendant™ See Figure 14AOur  lanyard  is  designed with a break-away safety feature  to  help  avoid accidents. See Figure 14BATTACHING THE MediPendant™ TO THE BELT CLIP See Figure 14CPendant  slides down  into  holder which  can be clipped to belt or shirt.When belt clip is attached, it can be rotated 90 degrees.Bring strap through and back over loop to secure to wrist.Slide pendant into clip attached to wrist strap.ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP See Figure 14DWEARING YOUR MediPendant™Your pendant should be worn at all times. You have the option of wearing it around your neck,  on a  belt using the  supplied clip,  around your wrist,  or simply carried in your pocket.Figure 14AFigure 14DFigure 14CFigure 14B
15OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01In the event of an emergency, press the LARGE ROUND GREY BUTTON on the front of the pendant for 3 seconds. See Figure 15A. When the emergency response operator answers, speak in a normal voice and explain the nature of your emer-gency.  There is no need to put the pendant up to your ear unless you are having trouble hearing. There is no need to hold the pendant up to your mouth. You will be clearly heard, even if the pendant is an arm’s length away. NOTE:  IF  YOU  PRESS  THE  BUTTON  BUT  ARE  UNABLE  TO  SPEAK,  THE OPERATOR  CAN  STILL  LISTEN  IN  FOR  SOUNDS  OF  DISTRESS.  IF  NO VOICES/SOUNDS ARE DETECTED, THE OPERATOR WILL DISPATCH HELP. AT  THAT TIME,  YOUR  PENDANT WILL  AUTOMATICALLY  RESET AND  GO INTO A SLEEP MODE. NOTE:  IF  THERE IS  AN ACCIDENTAL, UNWANTED ACTIVATION,  you will still have the ability to speak directly into the pendant and inform the emer-gency call center operator that there is no emergency.NOTE:  If you are connected to the emergency call center and your pendant emits  a  beep  during the call,  it  is  an  indicator  that  you  are  getting out of range of the base station and should move closer.IN AN EMERGENCYFigure 15A
16MediPendant™The MediPendant™ has a BATTERY/SYSTEM TEST BUTTON on the bottom of the pendant. It is used to check both the condition of the battery and to make sure  the  unit  is  functioning  properly.  This  test  should  only  be  performed when your pendant is not being used in an actual emergency. To test  the battery  status, press and  release the BATTERY/SYSTEM  TEST BUTTON located on the bottom of the pendant. You will feel it click. It will then announce the battery condition. See Figure 16AYou will hear one of the following messages:‘Battery is OK’  This indicates the battery condition is fine and there is no need to replace it. The LED on the front of the pendant will illuminate RED for one second. See Figure 16A‘Replace battery soon’  This indicates the battery should be replaced within the next two weeks. The LED on the front of the pendant will blink two times. See Figure 16A‘Replace battery now’  Battery  should  be  replaced  immediately.  The  LED  on  the  front  of  the pendant  will  NOT  illuminate  at  all.  See  INSTALLING/REPLACING  THE BATTERY on page 18. NOTE: Battery should be tested often.BATTERY TESTFigure 16A
You can manually test your system at any time.Simply  press  and  hold  the  BATTERY/SYSTEM  TEST BUTTON on the bottom of the unit for three seconds. See Figure 17AThe unit will first announce the battery status followed by, "System check, please stand by.”The pendant will  turn on and send  a test signal to  the base station to confirm all functions are working prop-erly.  This  also  confirms  that  the  pendant  is  within acceptable range of the base station.When the test mode is active, the RED LED on the front of the pendant illumi-nates for  two  seconds followed  by an  audio announcement  confirming all functions are okay.You will hear one of the following messages:‘System check all functions are OK’  Once it’s completed the pendant will return to standby mode and is ready for use. ‘System test failed’  See  TROUBLESHOOTING  section  on  page  19.  If  problem  persists,  call customer service immediately to determine the nature of the problem with your system.NOTE: DO NOT PRESS BATTERY/SYSTEM TEST BUTTON DURING AN EMER-GENCY CALL OR THE PENDANT WILL HANG UP/DISCONNECT THE CALL. NOTE: The operating range of the MediPendant™ depends on many factors. It is designed to work in and outside of your home. Before using it is required that you perform the proper tests in order to determine the unit’s operating ranges at the location(s) where it will be used in and around your residence. If you fail to properly test for the unit’s range in your residence, the system may  fail  or  otherwise  become  temporarily  inoperable  if  the  User  strays beyond the communication range between the pendant and base station. If this occurs,  the pendant  will emit a beep during use indicating  it is  out of range. In that case, the User may not receive the medical attention sought and risks serious personal injury or death. It is the User’s sole responsibility to determine how far  from the base  station in any particular residence  the pendant will operate.SYSTEM/RANGE TESTFigure 17A17OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01
18MediPendant™The  pendant  operates  on  one  (1)  lithium  photo  123  battery. While  your pendant comes with one battery pre-installed, a second one is provided for your convenience and should be stored in an easily accessible place. Lithium photo 123 batteries are available at most drug and convenience stores – or can  be  purchased  through  our  toll-free  customer  service  number.   The pendant allows up to 6 hours of talk time and under normal use, the battery will last 6 to 12 months (depending on talk time).NOTE:  Screws  for  battery  door  are  2  different  lengths.  Please  make  sure longer screws are at top of pendant and O-rings are properly installed.BASE STATION BATTERY INSTALLATION See Figure 18BYour base station battery is pre-installed and should not have to be replaced. If the battery does need to be replaced, follow the steps below. INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERYPENDANT BATTERY INSTALLATION See Figure 18ABase StationCoverTerminalClipFigure 18BSTEP 1: Remove cover on back of base station.STEP  2:  Unplug  used  battery from terminal clips.   STEP  3:  Install  new  battery  to terminal  clips.  Make  certain terminals  line  up  properly  to avoid accidental damage.STEP 4: Replace cover on back of base station.STEP 1: Remove  cover on back of pendant by removing screws using supplied screwdriver.STEP 2: Insert battery following + / – indication inside pendant.STEP  3: Slide  screw  through O-ring, placing O-ring at top of screw before fastening.STEP 4:  Replace  cover  on back of pendant  replacing screws.Figure 18AO-ringBaseStationBatteryBATTERY
QUESTION:  I’ve  followed  all  of  the  installation  instructions  and  my  pendant  still doesn’t work. What can I do?ANSWER:  Check the base station connections. Ensure the AC/DC adapter is plugged into a live power outlet and also into the base station. The GREEN POWER indicator on the top of the base station should be illuminated. If power outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure that the switch is in the ON position. See STEPS 2-4 of INSTALLING YOUR MediPendant™ on pages 6 and 7.  Confirm that the telephone line coming from the wall jack is plugged into the base station in the YELLOW jack marked PHONE LINE IN FROM WALL OUTLET.  See STEP 5 of INSTALLING YOUR MediPendant™ on page 8.  Press and hold the BATTERY/SYSTEM TEST BUTTON on the bottom of the pendant for 3 seconds. See Figure 17A on page 17. The unit should announce battery status followed by, "System check, please stand by.”  The pendant will turn on and send a test signal to the base station to confirm all functions are working properly. If nothing happens, the most likely cause is that the battery is dead or has been installed improperly. See INSTALLING/REPLACING THE BATTERY on page 18.PENDANT/BASE STATION SYNCHRONIZATION  The pendant and the base station are connected by a wireless radio signal. They need to be synchronized to work. All systems are synchronized prior to shipment. However, in some cases, you may need to re-synchronize your system. Press  the button  on  the  base  station marked  SILENT/SET  UP  for three seconds. The RED PHONE LINE INDICATOR LED will illuminate. Press and hold the LARGE GREY BUTTON on the pendant simultaneously with the BATTERY/SYSTEM TEST BUTTON on the bottom of the pendant for a few moments until the green LED on the right side of the pendant blinks. Once the  pendant  and  the  base  unit  are  synchronized,  the  green  LED  on  the pendant and the red LED on the base station will go out and your pendant will now be synchronized to the base station. If done properly, you will hear the voice announcement, “System check. All systems are okay.” 19OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01TROUBLESHOOTING IF  YOU  STILL  HAVING  DIFFICULTY  WITH  YOUR MediPendant™  SYSTEM, PLEASE CALL THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ATPhone #: _________________________________________________
20MediPendant™1  The MediPendant™ is designed ONLY for residential use with tone dialing systems.  There is no guarantee or assurance of any kind express or implied that it will work on  commercial telecommunication  systems, VoIP  (Voice Over  Internet Protocol) service, or any service other than POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). Specifically, the MediPendant™ is not designed to work with systems such as Vonage or Skype.2  The  MediPendant™ has a  battery strength warning  indicator light and test  button that allows the User to monitor the pendant’s battery life. It is the sole responsibil-ity of the User to perform a test/check at least once a week of BOTH the pendant and also the base station to ensure that  the batteries and other functions/features are working properly. See the Instructions for how to perform these tests.3  Medical Alarm Concepts, LLC (hereinafter referred to as MAC) DOES NOT represent that the MediPendant™ is waterproof. It is, however, water resistant. To reduce the chance of damage to the unit, DO NOT over expose the pendant to prolonged water, rain or moisture. The base unit IS NOT water resistant and must never get wet.4  Based on its operating frequency, MediPendant™ should not interfere with pacemak-ers or common household appliances.GENERAL WARNINGS
21OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01The following instructions should be used with your MediPendant™ in order to reduce the risk of ALL types of personal injury (including fire, shock, and electrical).1  Carefully  read  and  understand  ALL  instructions  prior  to  using  this  product  to ensure you understand its operation.2  Other than the battery compartment (as detailed in the instructions) the pendant should NEVER be opened.  Attempting to open/fix the pendant or the base unit for any reason may cause permanent damage to the unit or prevent it from function-ing properly, and will completely void its warranty.  3  The  base  unit  MUST  NOT  be  located  near  any  source  of  water  (kitchen  sinks, bathtubs,  bathrooms,  etc.)  as  electrical  damage  personal  injury  and  property damage could occur.4  No other power source may be used for this product other than the one specifically supplied by MAC. Use of any other power source will void all warranties, and could also damage your unit and cause serious safety issues including personal injury, property  damage,  and  cause  the  unit  to  malfunction  resulting  in  the  failure  to obtain medical attention.5  THIS PRODUCT MUST BE UNPLUGGED from an electrical outlet before attempting to  clean  it.  Please  follow  the  instructions  carefully  to  clean  the  base  unit  and pendant. A damp, soft cloth can be used to clean/wipe down the unit if it becomes dirty. No liquids or cleaners can be used for cleaning the pendant or base unit, or their respective warranties will be voided. 6  If damage does occur to your unit, DO NOT attempt to repair it. Please return the entire unit, postage paid, to your local dealer for warranty service or replacement as stipulated in the warranty section of your owner’s manual.7  Save these instructions for future reference.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DISCLAIMER:  Installation of the unit is the sole responsibility of the User.  MAC is not responsible for  misuse  or  improper  installation  of  the  unit.  MAC  is  not  responsible  for  the misuse of the MediPendant™ or any of its related products. MAC cannot be respon-sible  for  the  type  of  phone  line  used  or  the  reliability  or  quality  of  said  phone service with which its products are used. In addition, MAC is not responsible for the use of other equipment that the User may from time to time connect to the same phone line as the MediPendant™ or any other MAC product that may cause failure or interfere with the normal operation and performance of MAC products. TELEPHONE SERVICE AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES AREREQUIRED AND ARE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY:  User and Purchaser both understand and acknowledge that the MediPendant™ Unit and base station require 110 Volt AC power and Phone Service.    Electrical  outlets  cannot  be  on  a  “hot  switch”  where  they  can  be  accidentally turned off. It is User’s responsibility to provide electricity service in order for the MediPendant™ to function.   The MediPendant™ product (including base station unit) requires and plugs into a standard  telephone  jack  and  communicates  over  standard  POTS  (Plain  Old Telephone Service) lines using a two-way voice communication protocol. When using a service such as DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), User must obtain and install a DSL filter with the product. DSL Users should already have this adapter in their home. If not, one can be obtained from most drug and convenience stores, or by calling our toll free customer service number. VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) phone based systems are entirely different. The MediPendant™  may work on some VoIP  systems, but  due  to the  inconsistencies  and reliability  in  VoIP technology MAC  does  not  recommend  the  use  of  this  service  with  your  MediPendant™.  To determine if the equipment will work with your VoIP service provider it must be tested prior to use. MAC makes no guarantee or warranty that the MediPendant™ will  properly  work  at  the  time  of  an  emergency  when  using  it  over  a  VoIP telephone service. MAC strongly urges users to rely only on a traditional landline telephone service when using the MediPendant™.MediPendant™ EQUIPMENT TESTING AND SERVICING:  Once installed, the MediPendant™ and any optional accessories provided by MAC to the  User  are  owned  by  MAC.  Such  MAC  equipment  is  considered  to  be  in  the User’s sole possession and control. It is the User’s exclusive responsibility to test all  functions  and  ensure  the  equipment  is  in  good  working  condition.  User  or purchaser is solely responsible for testing the MAC equipment as described in the instruction manual. If warranty work is requested, they must do so in a quick and timely manner.22MediPendant™MAC’S LIMITED WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER
OPERATING RANGE:  The operating range of the MediPendant™ depends on many factors. It is designed to work in and outside of your home. Before using it is required that you perform the proper  tests  in  order  to  determine  the  unit’s  operating  ranges  at  the  location(s) where it will be used in and around your residence. If you fail to properly test for the unit’s range in your residence, the system may fail or otherwise become temporar-ily  inoperable  if  the  User  strays  beyond  the  communication  range  between  the pendant  and  base  station.  In  that  case,  the  User  may  not  receive  the  medical attention  sought  and  risks  serious  personal  injury  or  death.  It  is  the  User’s  sole responsibility to determine how far from the base station in any particular residence the pendant will operate. Refer to the instruction manual to perform this test.RESPONSE AND FUNCTIONALITY LIMITATIONS:  It  is  understood  and  accepted  by  both  User  and  purchaser  that  any  signals transmitted, whether over phone lines, data lines, or any other mode of communi-cation and related networks, is totally beyond MAC’s control. Such telecommuni-cation systems and equipment are not owned, operated, maintained, leased and are not controlled, inspected, or reviewed by MAC. MAC cannot and will not be responsible for any injury, death or property damage that results from telecommu-nication equipment not supplied by MAC that does not properly transmit or fails to transmit  proper  signals  from  or  through  the  unit’s  base  station  to  a  call  center operator, a 911 center, friends or family members as programmed by the User.  Both purchaser and User acknowledge that MAC uses an independent, third party call center to receive all emergency calls from the Unit and, moreover, MAC does not directly provide response services for its MediPendant™ products and  related equipment.  The  equipment  is  specifically  designed  to  communicate  with monitored  call center operators. MAC is  not responsible for the  performance of and the response times of those operators, and is not responsible for the perfor-mance  of  and  response  times  of  any  emergency  services  dispatched  by  the independent call center, including police, fire, and medical services.MAC REPRESENTATIONS:  MAC  neither warrants nor  represents that the MediPendant™ system will  prevent any damage, injury, or loss to either person or property, or that the MediPendant™ unit will always provide the full protection for which it is intended/installed.  Both Purchaser and User fully understand and acknowledge that MAC is not an insurer, and that User and Purchaser assume any  and all risk of  loss  or  injury to  User’s property or person. No representation or warranties express or implied are made by  MAC  other  than  those  expressed  herein  and  MAC  expressly  disclaims  any warranty of fitness or merchantability for any particular use.23OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:   The MediPendant™ system and related equipment is not guaranteed to prevent any loss or injury. This Limited liability and Warranty Disclaimer constitutes the terms of sale and use of the MediPendant™ system and related products, and notwithstanding the term of sale and or use of the product, should any liabilities arise on the part of MAC as a result of any cause whatsoever, regardless of whether or not damage, loss, or personal injury was caused by or contributed by MAC’s  negligence to any degree or failure to perform any obligation or strict products liability, such liability is limited to an amount paid by the Purchaser for the product, or the sum of $200.00, which-ever is greater. This is the total, exclusive liability of MAC under this agreement.EXCLUSIVE REMEDY: User’s or Purchaser’s exclusive remedy for MAC’s default hereunder is to require MAC to either repair or replace, at MAC’s option, any equipment or related accessories that are part of the system which is non-operational during the MAC warranty period.ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY:  MAC warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that its products shall be free of defects in both material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. If the product is deemed to be defective, MAC will at its option repair or replace said equipment. The warranty shall  constitute  the  sole  liability  of  MAC  concerning  the  MediPendant™.    MAC expressly disclaims all other warranties INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES  OF  MERCHANTABILITY  AND  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  NO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION, IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR MAC OTHER LIABILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND USE OF THE MediPendant™.  MAC and its employees, partners, distributors, or agents will have no liability whatsoever for incidental or consequential damages or charges of any kind. It is understood that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-tal or consequential damages, so the above disclaimer may not apply to you.  The warranty is fully void if the product has been tampered with or appears to be damaged in any way. If damages occur during a shipment, a claim must be filed with the carrier and not with MAC. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIRS:  If  you  are  not the original owner  of  the  equipment  and  the  warranty period has expired  for  the  product,  MAC  will  at its option  either  replace the product  with a similarly functioning one (not necessarily the exact same) refurbished product or repair the original product and return it to the User/purchaser after payment of any charges have been received and processed.24OWNER’S MANUAL Model #MED01MediPendant™
FCC WARNING  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 2.5 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for and radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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