Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. For more information about standards also see To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate.

Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. * Some people with dementia may have a limited ability to learn a new task Place Of Manufacture * Consider the ability of a person to incorporate the push of a new button as part of the routine * The timer will be reset to 20 minutes every time it is pressed Considerations * The pneumatic button has to be pressed every time the user intends to use the stove or oven * If the person leaves the stove or oven on, the system will turn it off after this period of time * The system will allow gas to go through for approximately 20 minutes * To activate the shut off system the user is required to press the pneumatic button to initiate the timer * The output from the control box is used to activate the contactor Method Of Use * The power to the stove is wired through the contactor and the output from the transformer is connected to the control box * When used on an electric stove, a 30 amp contactor, 34 volt AC transformer and fuse is fitted in the back of the stove * A control box connected to the gas valve and powered from the power point controls the gas valve. * When used on a gas stove, an electrically operated gas valve must be installed by a licenced gas fitter and an additional power point is required to be installed above the stove to power the electronic control system * Pressing the pneumatic switch turns on the stove for approximately 20 minutes

It allows the user to turn on the stove to boil water or some other short time span cooking * This system is suitable for situations where it is necessary to isolate a stove to prevent damage from the stove being left on.

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