Ecom Instruments Ex-PMR 1000 Operating Instructions Manual page 5

5.3 Electronic devices
Today, most electronic devices are shielded from so-called RF (radio fre-
quency) signals. It can happen, however, that some electronic devices are not
shielded from the RF signals of your radio unit.
5.3.1 Pacemakers
The following applies for persons with pacemakers:
- The general rule is to maintain a minimum interval of 20 cm between the
radio unit and the pacemaker when the radio unit is turned on.
- To keep the risk of possible disturbances as low as possible, we
recommend that you use the ear furthest from the pacemaker when
operating the unit.
- If you have cause to suspect that your pacemaker has been disturbed,
turn your radio unit off at once.
5.3.2 Hearing aids
It is especially important that persons who use hearing aids do not hold the
radio unit to the ear with the hearing aid. In the event of possible disturbances
with some types of hearing aids, please contact your local service partner.
5.3.3 Other medical devices
As is the case with other electronic devices as well, your radio unit may inter-
fere with medical devices that are not adequately shielded. If you should need
information regarding sufficient shielding of a medical device against external
RF signals, please contact the respective physician or the manufacturer of the
medical device. To generally avoid malfunctions, you should turn your radio
unit off in all health care facilities if so requested by signs, placards or regu-
lations.
Please note:
Devices which react sensitively to external RF signals are often used in hospi-
tals and other health care facilities.
5.3.4 Respectively designated locations
You should turn your radio unit off in all places where such requests are fit-
ting and appropriate.
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