Mounting a call button: it’s nearly as important as having the button in the first place. It’s easy to slow down a response or even cause more of a problem by placing the button in the wrong place.
Mount at the Right Height
For seated or wheelchair users, a call button will typically be mounted at a height of around 900-1100mm above the floor. For standing users, the ideal height is around 1200-1400mm.
Position at the Exact Point of Need
The call button is at its best when it is placed at the exact point of need and within easy reach for users of all abilities.
Watch for Signal Blockers
The signal from a wireless call button can be blocked by thick concrete walls, metal shelves and large appliances. Therefore it is essential to test the connection from the intended mounting position before fixing it to a wall permanently. If the signal is weak then the receiver or the button can be moved to a different position to improve it. There are wireless call buttons designed for various applications and suited for different layouts. If you are looking for Call Buttons, see https://www.dinggly.com/products/wireless-call-buttons.
Spread Buttons Across Zones
If you have a multi-room area (e.g. a large house, flat or hospital ward) then put a call button in each room or area. If there is a single call button in the centre of a room then this will create a bottleneck as it will take staff a long time to get to the call.
Secure Outdoor and Awkward Spaces
Outside in wet areas such as damp corridors or outdoor areas it is advisable to use weatherproof housing for the wireless call button and to affix the wireless call button to a suitable solid surface at eye level to prevent rattling and getting wet.
A few tweaks can make a big difference.
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