Safety and Compliance Information

Mounting and Positioning

• Any mounts used should be fitted by a qualified person. Failure to install the mounting system according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in an injury to the user.

• Analysis of positioning by a qualified person is required to prevent repetitive stress injuries to the user.

Small Parts

• Cables are a potential entanglement or strangulation hazard.

• When removed, the battery can be a choking hazard or could pose a hazard if ingested. Keep the replacement battery in a safe location until used and properly dispose of the old battery according to local, state, and/or country regulations.

• The battery cover screws can be choking hazards. Keep them in a safe location if removed and refasten the cover securely.

• The screwdriver provided with the switch could be a hazard for poking an eye. Store it in a safe location when not in use.

Water

• Do not immerse the switch in water.  

Implantable Medical Devices

A minimum of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker, implantable cardioverter defibrillator, vagus nerve stimulator, shunt, or stent, to avoid potential magnetic interference with the medical device. Persons who have such devices:

• Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device a minimum of six (6) inches from their implantable medical device;

• Should not carry the mobile device in a breast pocket;

• Should move the mobile device away from themselves immediately if there is any reason to suspect that it is interfering with the implantable medical device;

• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of the implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wireless mobile device with an implantable medical device, consult your health care provider.

Federal Communications Commission (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.

Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by PRC-Saltillo could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Third Parties

PRC-Saltillo assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this product.

Intended Purpose

AeroSwitch is a wireless remote switch that can be used to wirelessly control electronic speech generating devices. The product can be hand-held, operated on a table surface, or mounted to a wheelchair. The product does not incorporate in any way medicinal substances, human blood or plasma derivatives, nor is it manufactured using tissues of animal origin.

Expected Service Life

The expected service life of the product is five years. If you replace the battery in the product, dispose of the old battery in accordance with your local, state, and/or country regulations.

If you dispose of the product, please dispose of it in accordance with your local, state, and/or country electronic recycling laws.

Intended Operators

The individual using the product along with a device to communicate, the individual’s communication partner, and/or the person changing device settings, maintaining software files, etc. are the intended operators of the product.

Expected Position of Operators

In normal use, the device and switch are expected to be within easy reach of the individual. The position will vary if the device is mounted on a wheelchair or table.

Special Skills, Training, or Knowledge Required

No special skills or training are required to operate or maintain the product. The pictures and text in this manual will help the operators acquire the knowledge to achieve the intended use of the product.

Instructions for Use

All functions of the product are safe for use by the user. For best results, follow the instructions in the user manual.

To report any serious incident associated with the product, contact PRC-Saltillo and your national authority.

For information on cleaning the product, see the cleaning section in the user manual.

Instructions for Storage

Turn the product off if it is going to be stored or not used for an extended period of time.

Contact Information for Assistance

If you need assistance in setting up, using, or maintaining the product or if you need to report unexpected operation of the product or an unexpected event related to the product, contact the Service department at 800.262.1984 / service@prc-saltillo.com.

Dimensions: 2.99 in. (76 mm) in diameter and 0.8 in. (20 mm) in height

Battery duration: Varies by user, switch mode setting, and how much the AeroSwitch is used

Environmental Conditions for Operating

Temperature: 5°C to 40°C or 41°F to 104°F

Humidity: 15% to 90%

Atmospheric Pressure: 70 kPa to 106 kPa

Environmental Conditions for Transport and Storage

Temperature: -25°C to 70°C or -13°F to 158°F

Humidity: 10% to 90%

Atmospheric Pressure: 50 kPa to 106 kPa