Garrett PD 6500i User Manual page 4

Garrett Metal Detectors makes every effort to ensure its products are safe for use. Extensive research by
Garrett has produced no information which would indicate that its products have any adverse effects on
medical implants, pregnancy, recording media or magnetic strips. Garrett makes every effort to cooperate
with medical device manufacturers and to communicate with agencies such as the United States Food
and Drug Administration and Health Canada as a means of assuring product safety. The electromagnetic
fields produced by Garrett products are similar to those encountered in the daily environment and meet
U.S. and International standards for electromagnetic emissions.
Garrett recognizes that certain medical devices may have additional requirements which may require
special care. Any recommendations or directives issued by personal physicians or medical device manu-
facturers should be followed. If, for any reason, (e.g. doctors orders, etc.), a patron objects to being
scanned with a metal detector, it is recommended that alternative procedures be used.
The following should be considered when developing a security checkpoint screening plan.
• Traffic Flow - Traffic flow should remain consistent and encourage unrestricted traffic
flow as a means of minimizing the time a person remains within the archway of a walk-
through metal detector.
• Alternative Screening - Alternative screening methods such as scanning with a hand-
held metal detector, hand searching or denial of access should be clearly defined in
checkpoint screening procedures as approved alternatives to screening with the walk-
through metal detector.
• Personnel Training - Security screening personnel should be instructed in the care of
persons with special medical needs and use of alternative screening methods that meet
the requirements of medical practitioners or medical device manufacturers.
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PD 6500i User MANUAL
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