SAFETY INFORMATION FOR WIRELESSHANDHELD PHONES144The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that aminimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheldwireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with thepacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independentresearch by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.Persons with pacemakers :l ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from yourpacemaker when the phone is turned on.l Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.l Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential forinterference.l If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place,turn your phone OFF immediately.PACEMAKERSIf you use any other personal medical device, consult with the manufacturerof your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from externalRF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining thisinformation.Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted inthese areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities may beusing equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.OTHER MEDICAL DEVICESTurn your phone OFF where posted notices so require.POSTED FACILITIESELECTRONIC DEVICESMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy. However,certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone.CH8
