Battery Information:
1. Unit uses two alkaline AAA size batteries,
included.
2. To insert batteries:
a. Remove the two screws on the battery door.
Take special care not to remove the rubber
seal.
b. Insert batteries. When inserting batteries
observe the battery type and polarity (+/-)
marking on the unit. Insert batteries
accordingly. Figure 2
c. Replace the battery door. Make sure that the
rubber seal is properly positioned and secure
with the two screws. Do not overtighten the
screws.
How to Use the Unit:
1. Attachment to a wheelchair: Magnetic Alarm
is supplied with a holster for attaching the unit to
a wheelchair. Insert the strap in the holster and
hang on push handle of wheelchair. Figure 3
2. Attachment to the bed:
a. For a more secure attachment, use the
mounting screws included to secure the
holster to the headboard.
b. A hook and loop fastener strip is also
supplied for easy attachment of the unit to
any flat surface such as a headboard or the
side of a bed.
3. Place the Magnetic Sensor in the sensor area.
Turn on the unit by sliding the on/off switch to
“LO” (for low sound emission, 85dB) or “HI” (for
high sound emission, 95dB). Figure 1
4. Secure the Magnetic Sensor to the patient by
clipping the attached cord to the patient’s
clothes. Clip the cord to a piece of clothing the
patient is not likely to remove. The clip should
be located out of the patient’s reach, if possible.
Be sure that the long pull cord cannot
entangle or choke the patient. Use the Cord
Adjuster to adjust the length of the pull
cord. Figure 3
5. A pull on the cord from any direction will cause
the Magnetic Sensor to release from the sensor
area to sound the alarm. The alarm will sound in
a cycle of approximately 3 seconds on, 2
seconds off to minimize annoyance to the
patient and surrounding occupants.
6. Stop the alarm either by replacing the Magnetic
Sensor or turning the unit off with the on/off
switch.
LED
FRONT VIEW/ FIGURE 1 BACK VIEW/ FIGURE 2
HOLSTER/ FIGURE 3
N
FF
SWITCH
SENSOR AREA
BATTERY
CHECK
HOOK
FASTENER
RUBBER SEAL
STRAP
MAGNETIC
SENSOR
SCREW MOUNTING
HOLES
CLIP
PULL CORD ADJUSTER
BATTERY
LED
#74836 AliMe AliMed® Magnetic Alarm
AliMed® Magnetic Alarm helps prevent falls and improves safety by alerting caregivers
when a person attempts to exit a wheelchair or bed without assistance. A pull on the cord
from any direction will dislodge the Magnetic Sensor and activate the alarm. Attaches easily
to a wheelchair with included holster and strap, or attaches to a bedside or headboard with
included hook and loop fastener strip or mounting screws.
