Direct Supply Attendant User manual

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Date of Printing: November 2013
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Please keep and refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Thank you for purchasing a Direct Supply®Attendant®PIR Alarm
from Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings®, distributed by
Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.. Please read this entire guide
carefully and keep it for future reference.This guide will provide
you with instructions, warnings, warranty information and
other important information about your Attendant PIR Alarm.
Share this information with your housekeeping, nursing and
maintenance staff to help ensure the alarm is cared for properly.
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Direct Supply®Attendant®
PIR Motion Sensor Alarm
Owner’s Manual
We offer to you, as the original purchaser, a warranty for the
Attendant Alarm. Our warranty applies for the limited warranty
period stated below. If any device or device part listed below
is defective in material or workmanship during the applicable
limited warranty period, we will repair or replace it at our cost.
Please note that the decision to repair or replace a device or
device part will be at our discretion. Our warranty applies only if
the device is properly maintained by the original purchaser for
normal, indoor use and does not cover normal wear and tear,
modification of the device, or damage caused by abuse, improper
use, failure to maintain, use which exceeds the published device
limitations, or the combination of any device with another
product. In addition, our warranty does not cover fading,
characteristics or natural variations in wood grain or fabric,
texture, colorfastness, stains, spills, or exposure to chemicals,
odors, heat or light. In certain cases, we may provide you repair
or adjustment instructions and/or replacement parts, and ask you
to perform a repair or adjustment or replace a defective part.
Our warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which vary, from state to state. Please note
that our limited warranty period begins when we ship the device
to you. The limited warranty period and our obligations under
the warranty end once you transfer the device to someone else,
or at the end of the applicable limited warranty period identified
below, whichever is earlier.
Product
Warranty
Period
(Parts) Anticipated Usable Device Life
Alarm Unit (excluding
batteries and accessories) 90 days 90 days
Mounting Brackets 90 days 90 days
Anticipated Usable Device Life is based on normal use with
proper maintenance, cleaning and storage. You should still
inspect, monitor and care for the device as described in this
guide, as the device may need to be replaced sooner than
anticipated in particular situations.
DIRECT SUPPLY MANUFACTURING, INC. MAKES NO IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; THESE AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. TO THE
FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, DIRECT SUPPLY
MANUFACTURING, INC. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE
DEVICE OR YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE DEVICE
EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU, IF ANY, IS LIMITED TO THE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR SERVICE GIVING RISE TO YOUR
CLAIM. Some states do not allow an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. If implied warranties are not excluded, and to the
extent allowed by law, we limit any and all implied warranties to
the applicable warranty period identified above. Except for rights
under any applicable state law, the remedies provided under this
warranty are your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of
our warranty and state the entire limit of our responsibilities.
Warnings
• WARNINGS – General:
• Failuretocomplywithalldirectionsandwarningsmayresult
in injury or death; use only as directed.
• Otherdevicesmayberequired.
• Neveralterthedeviceinanyway.
• Thisdeviceisdesignedtobeinstalledbytheend-user,who
should ensure that the device is properly installed and tested
before use.
•Inspect the device for damage before each use and do not use
it if it appears to be damaged or not functioning properly.
• NopartorcomponentofanAttendantAlarmshouldbeused
with non-Attendant parts, components or alarms.
• WARNING – This device is designed for indoor use only
within close proximity to caregivers. Always verify that you can
hear the Alarm volume at the furthest possible distance before
leaving a resident unattended.
• WARNING – This device is not appropriate for all patients
and residents. A caregiver should determine appropriateness
as part of the resident’s care plan and assessment.
• WARNING – Do not use this device if it appears to be
damaged or is not functioning properly. Alarm may fail to
sound if the device is damaged.
• WARNING – This device will not stop or prevent elopement
or falls by patients or residents. This product is intended to
help augment caregivers’ comprehensive resident mobility
management program. It is not a substitute for the visual
monitoring and care of residents by trained caregivers. This
device is not designed to replace good caregiving practices
including, but not limited to the following:
• Directresidentsupervision
• Adequatecareplansandtrainingforstaffpersonnelregarding
fall prevention, patient repositioning and elopement
• Inspectionandtestingbeforeuse
• WARNING – Never place the Alarm unit within 12" of a
resident’s ear.
• WARNING – ALWAYS TEST THIS DEVICE PRIOR TO EACH USE
AND ENSURE THE DEVICE IS PROVIDING COVERAGE IN THE
INTENDED AREA
• WARNING: ALWAYS ENSURE THE DEVICE CANNOT BE
ACCIDENTALLY OR INTENTIONALLY MOVED BY THE RESIDENT
Limited Warranty

Testing
Test the device and check the battery level before every use.
• WARNING – Always verify the system is working properly
before leaving a resident unattended.
Cleaning
To clean the device, use disinfectant wipes. Do not immerse
in any liquid or solution.
Storage
Store device indoors in a dry, cool location.
Do not store near heaters or other devices that could
physically damage the product.
Testing, Cleaning & Storage
Instructions & Setup.
Step 1: Insert a 9V battery (not included) into the
battery compartment.
PIR Alarm
•Three position switch - select between “Off” and
“Chime” positions
•Powersource–runsonone9Vbattery(notincluded)
•30 foot x 60° coverage area
Introduction
Direct Supply Attendant PIR alarms are battery-powered
monitors that alarm when a resident attempts to leave their
bed. Attendant PIR alarms are intended to be used on beds to
assist caregivers trained in its use.
Direct Supply Attendant Alarms are intended to help augment
caregivers’ comprehensive resident mobility management
programs. They are not a substitute for the visual monitoring
and care of residents by trained caregivers.
Definitions and Symbols
Note: Indicates a tip.
Caution: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures
in order to prevent damage to or destruction of the equipment
or other property.
Warning: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct
procedures or practices in order to prevent personal injury.
Device: Your Direct Supply Attendant PIR Alarm.
You And Your: The facility, community or other entity that has
purchased the device.
We, Us, And Our: Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
• Attention. Read the instructions.
Product Description
Introduction and
Definitions & Symbols Directions for Use
Trouble Shooting
If your system does not function when tested, follow these steps:
Step 1: Verify that you are using a fully charged battery.
Step 2: Verify that the alarm switch is in the “Chime”position.
• WARNING – If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve the
problem, immediately take the Alarm out of service, substitute
another working Alarm and contact Direct Supply Equipment
& Furnishings.
CHIME
OFF
CHIME
Top of Bracket
Back of Sensor
Battery Compartment
Step 2: Mount PIR Alarm in the desired monitoring
area, such as a resident’s bedside, chair side
or doorway.
CHIME
OFF
CHIME
Top of Bracket
Back of Sensor
Battery Compartment
Step 3: Turn the PIR Alarm on by moving the switch into
the “Chime”position.
CHIME
OFF
CHIME
Top of Bracket
Back of Sensor
Battery Compartment
Step 4: Test the PIR Alarm by moving through the desired
area, and verifying that the PIR alarm sounds.
Adjust the angle of the PIR Alarm as necessary
to provide sufficient coverage of the desired
monitoring area.
Step 5
: Reset the PIR Alarm by moving the switch
into the “Off” position, and then back into the
“Chime”position.
Step 6
: Always test the device before each use.
CHIME
OFF
CHIME
Top of Bracket
Back of Sensor
Battery Compartment