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FreedomAlert
®
v0.2
Locating the Base Unit:
For best results and longest range, locate the Base
unit in an area away from household appliances which could present electrical
interference. These include microwave ovens, televisions, electric mixers
or blenders, hair dryers, wifi routers or other cordless phones. Do not place
on a metal surface.
If more than one FreedomAlert is to be used in one home, it is recommended
that the Base units be located at least 10’ apart.
Base Unit Options and Features:
The FreedomAlert can work right out of the box with no programming. To
avoid programming any telephone numbers, simply slide the slide switch
at the back of the Base unit to the “
911 Only
” mode. Then, when you push
the blue button on the Pendant - you will be immediately connected to 911
emergency services.
Note: If no Friend’s list phone numbers are entered
or a mistake was made while programming the Freedom Alert, it will
automatically default to 911 for each of the slide switch settings.
If you choose not to program any Friends numbers, simply skip these next
steps on Programming Telephone Numbers and jump to page 14.
Friend’s List and Emergency Operator.
In addition to being able to call 911, you can also program up to 4 telephone
numbers of your choosing. You need not program all 4 - just one if you
like. Typically, you might have it programmed for 2 numbers - to call your
neighbor and if they are not available, to call a family member. Even if you
do program a number or more into the Base unit - you can still at any time
choose to call “
911 Only
” by just sliding the switch at the back of the Base
unit. Your numbers remain in memory and will be ready for use when you
