Posey Posey SITTER II User manual

Instruction Manual
Sitter II®
Cat. 8281
The Posey Sitter II is an important part of your fall management protocols.
Ensure all parts of this system are operational before leaving a
patient unattended.
Before using the Posey Sitter II,
read this entire manual and save
for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin .......................................................................................... 3
Features of the Sitter II .........................................................................4-5
Each Sitter II is shipped to you with ..................................................6
Preparing the Sitter II for Use ............................................................7-8
Setting Alarm Mode .............................................................................9-10
Setting Alarm Tone .................................................................................... 11
Adjusting Alarm Volume ........................................................................ 12
Time Delay .....................................................................................................13
To Record a Message ............................................................................... 14
The HOLD Button .......................................................................................15
Nurse Call Interface with Optional Cord ...................................... 16
Mounting the Sitter II ...............................................................................17
Bed Mount......................................................................................................17
Wall Mount ................................................................................................... 18
Chair Mount ................................................................................................. 19
Monitoring with a Sensor ............................................................... 20-21
Using Two Sensors .....................................................................................22
Steps to Apply Under Mattress Sensor ..........................................23
Steps to Apply Over Mattress Sensor ............................................ 24
Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad .......................................................25
The Sitter II and Use of Physical Restraints ................................. 26
Warnings and Cautions .......................................................27-28
Sensor Not Functioning ........................................................................ 28
Adaptor Cable Replacement .............................................................. 28
Alarm Cleaning, Storage and Battery Maintenance ................. 29
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................30-32
System Components and Options ............................................. 33-34
Product Specifications ............................................................................36
Warranty and Repair Information ......................................................36
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Sitter II® 3
Before You Begin
The Posey Sitter II is an easy to use, restraint free addition to your fall management program.
The Sitter II provides an early warning when a patient attempts to rise from a bed, chair or
toilet. This system does not prevent falls or injury from falls and is not a substitute for patient
care, rounding and a comprehensive fall management protocol in your facility.
The Sitter II activates as the patient attempts to rise and removes pressure from the sensor.
When the Sitter II is connected to the nurse call system, the room light and the nurse call
station signal activates.
Indications for Use:
Persons who may benefit from the use of the Posey Sitter II include:
• Patients with diminished cognitive or mobility skills. For example, the frail, disabled, senile, or
those with neurologic deficits.
• Patients receiving medications that may cause disorientation, drowsiness, dizziness, or
f requent urination.
• Patients (new or existing) with a history of falls, or who are assessed to be at risk of falling
based on your selected fall-risk assessment.
• Patients who are restless or prone to get up in the middle of the night, e.g., due to
incontinence, or with nighttime voiding habits.
• Patients who require mandatory bed rest.
Contraindications:
NOTE: The Sitter II may not be suitable for high fall-risk patients. See Posey catalog for
other options for such patients.
The Sitter II should NEVER be used as the only means of surveillance for:
• Agitated, combative or suicidal patients.
• Patients at extreme risk of a life-threatening fall (ex. patients with bone injuries or previous hip
fractures).
For these patients, Posey recommends use of the Sitter II along with a more intensive fall
management measure. See Posey catalog for options.
Response Policy:
Make sure your facility has a clearly defined policy for response to fall management and fall alarms.
This may include contacting the patient over the nurse call intercom system and telling them to
return to their bed or chair and waiting for assistance, and/or sending staff immediately to the
patient’s location for assistance. Be sure to place a flag or notification device on the patient’s door, in
their room, and next to the respective patient’s room light at the nurse’s station to identify high fall
risk patients and alert staff to respond quickly to fall alarm situations.
Facility fall management policy should address the frequency of visits by nursing staff to:
• Confirm patient is safe.
• Attend to patient needs for nutrition, toileting, exercise, and therapy.
• Check alarm function every time before leaving patient unattended (see pages 20-21).
DO NOT use the alarm if it does not function properly. Notify the appropriate facility authority
if the alarm or sensor do not work properly.
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SENSOR
OUTLET
SENSOR
OUTLET
MODE
HOLD
HOLD LED
LOW BATTERY LED
TONE
DELAY
“ARROWS”
to scroll
through
choices
SELECT
POWER
POWER LED
VOLUME
NURSE
CALL
OUTLET
MICROPHONE
MIC
RECORD LED
PLAY
RECORD
Features of the Sitter II
FRONT VIEW
LEFT SIDE VIEWRIGHT SIDE VIEW
SELECT
Sitter II
POWER HOLDLOW BATTERY
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Features of the Sitter II (Continued)
• Ten alarm tones. There are ten different alarm tone options which can be used in different
patient rooms, or to discern between different caregivers or levels of fall risk for easy patient
identification.
• Four alarm modes. Four alarm modes allow for facility or alarm choices regarding caregiver
notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The alarm modes are: “Voice and Tone”, “Tone
Only”, “Voice Only”, and “Mute”.
• Five alarm volumes. Five alarm volume settings allow for facility or alarm choices regarding
caregiver notification in the event the alarm is triggered. The volume options are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10.
• Voice feature. Allows a family member, friend or caregiver to record a personal message
that will sound if pressure is removed from the sensor pad, chair belt sensor is unfastened or
PIR sensor is activated and the alarm mode is set to “Voice” or “Voice and Tone”. This feature
can provide patient communication in their language, or by a caregiver or family member for
familiarity.
• HOLD Button. Allows you to remove a patient from a bed or chair without the need to turn
off the alarm (e.g., for therapy, toileting or socializing). Alarm will resume monitoring when
patient returns to the bed or chair.
• Optional alarm delay between 0-10 seconds. Allows you to adjust alarm timing for each
patient. The delay allows you to determine, by alarm, the number of seconds between the
time pressure is removed from the sensor, chair belt sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor is
activated and the time the alarm activates.
• Sensor monitoring. This alarm connects to any Posey sensor pad, including chair, toilet,
above and below bed mattress and chair belt sensor and PIR sensors. Bed sensors work with
most institutional mattress styles and mattress overlays. Alarm activates when weight is
removed from sensor pad, chair belt sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor detects activity.
• Nurse Call Interface. Provides dual alarm notice at patient’s room and nursing station.
Provides the ability to mute the alarming function at the patient’s bedside and just alarm at
any nurse call system notification points.
• Failsafe sensor alarm. The Posey Sitter II activates if a sensor cord is removed from the alarm.
• Battery operated. The alarm utilizes four (4) “C” alkaline batteries. There are no complicated
cords or risk of power shortages or shock.
• Low battery warning. Low battery light blinks when batteries need changing.
NEVER connect other manufacturers’ sensors to a Posey alarm. Use of another
manufacturers’ sensors may damage the Posey alarm, cause the fall monitoring system not
to function as intended, and will void the factory warranty.
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8282
Each Sitter II is shipped to you with:
• Alarm (1)
• “C” Alkaline Batteries (4)
• Standard Bed Bracket (Cat. No. 8276) (1)
• Wall/Chair Bracket without wire clip (Cat. No. 8276) (1)
• Also available: Nurse Call Cable (Cat. No. 8282) with RCA ¼ Jack
to connect alarm to nurse call system.
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Preparing the Sitter II for Use
Battery Installation:
The battery-operated Sitter II is portable and long lasting. Fresh alkaline batteries have an
estimated life of 30 days of daily use. Actual life depends on alarm mode, tone, and volume you
select.
The low battery light will flash red when
new batteries are needed (fig. 1). Change
batteries at once.
1. Press down on arrow. Slide battery
door down (fig. 2). DO NOT attempt
to remove battery door; it does not
separate from alarm.
2. Carefully remove batteries to avoid
damage to battery door.
3. Insert four (4) new “C” alkaline
batteries (fig. 2). Take care not to
damage battery contacts.
4. Push down gently on batteries and
slide battery door closed until it clicks
shut (fig. 2a).
• Batteries can explode or leak and cause damage to alarm if installed incorrectly, fully
discharged, or exposed to liquid, fire or high temperatures. If battery damage has occurred, or
you see any corrosion, remove the alarm from use IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT use the alarm if
battery damage has been detected.
• ALWAYS install a completely new set of batteries when the low battery light flashes. DO
NOT replace a single cell, but all cells in the alarm. DO NOT mix old and new batteries, or
battery brands within a battery pack (4 batteries). Use of mixed batteries or batteries installed
incorrectly may cause battery damage, and may damage the alarm. Remove any alarm from
use and send to the appropriate facility authority if batteries are damaged or corroded or the
battery compartment has signs of previous battery corrosion such as white powder residue.
• Take care when installing new batteries. The alarm will not work if batteries are installed
improperly.
• After changing batteries, check alarm function and verify all settings. NEVER leave a
patient unattended without checking alarm and sensor function, and verifying that all
settings are functioning as established in protocol (see pages 20-21).
NOTE: If alarm loses power for more than four (4) minutes, all settings, including custom-
recorded voice message, will revert to factory default. If power is lost for less than four (4)
minutes, custom settings are preserved.
POWER LOW BATTE RYHOLD
SELECT
Sitter II
▼ ▲
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 2a
LOW BATTERY
Power Low Battery hoLd
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Preparing the Sitter II for Use (Continued)
Powering the Alarm On:
Press the POWER button to turn the alarm on
(fig. 2b). This will activate the alarm. The LCD
display on the front of the alarm will show
current settings. The LED above the power
button will be green, indicating the alarm is on.
Storing Your Sitter II:
A small amount of power is needed to maintain
custom voice, tone, mode and volume settings.
If you remove the batteries from the alarm for
storage, the alarm will reset back to factory
settings for tone, mode, volume and voice
recording after four (4) minutes of no battery
power.
To store the alarm for short periods, push the
POWER button to turn the alarm off. No lights
should be blinking. To store the alarm for an
extended period, turn the alarm off and remove
the batteries to prevent battery corrosion from
damaging the alarm. DO NOT mix old and new batteries when restarting the alarm (see page 7).
ALWAYS close the battery door during storage to prevent damage.
NOTE: After four (4) minutes without power, all settings will revert to factory default.
Store the alarm in a secure place so it will not be dropped or damaged. DO NOT use if;
battery door is missing; battery door is damaged; alarm case is damaged; or alarm case is
cracked.
Fig. 2b
POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
Power Low Battery hoLd
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Setting Alarm Mode
The Sitter II has four (4) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm signal best suited to
patient and facility needs. Indicator on LCD displays which mode is in use (fig. 3).
VOICE & TONE: Depending on whether a custom voice recording is made, either a factory
voice or custom voice recorded message plays once, followed by the
selected alarm tone.
TONE: Selected alarm tone plays until alarm is placed on hold or patient is
repositioned with the sensor (this is the factory default mode).
VOICE ONLY: (This mode requires the nurse call cable to be plugged into your alarm and
the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system). Recorded voice
message plays repeatedly; no alarm tone. This mode also activates the
facility nurse call system. Automatically switches to TONE if nurse call
cable is removed from alarm (see page 16).
MUTE: (This mode requires the nurse call cable to be plugged into your alarm and
the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system). There is no audible
voice message or alarm tone at the patient’s bedside. Activates nurse call
system. Automatically switches to TONE if nurse call cable is removed from
alarm (see page 16).
To Change/Select Mode:
NOTE: “Voice Only” and “Mute”
work only when the nurse call cable
is plugged into your alarm and the
appropriate wall jack for your nurse
call system. With this feature, all
mode options are available.
Follow these steps to change or
select alarm mode:
1. Ensure the alarm is powered on
and the sensor is attached to the
alarm. The alarm should be in
active monitoring mode (green LED
light flashes above the POWER
button, fig. 3). Place pressure on the
sensor pad, connect the chair belt
sensor or make sure the PIR sensor
is activated.
When plugging in the nurse call cable into the wall jack, before leaving the
patient unattended, verify that the nursing station will be alerted if the cable is inadvertently
unplugged by removing the cable from the wall jack with the alarm on. This should trigger a
visual or audible signal alerting staff at the nurse’s station that the cable is unplugged and cannot
function. Be sure the nurse call cable is plugged back in before leaving the patient unattended.
Fig. 3
Press
SELECT
until
Mode
Setting
Flashes
Press
“ARROWS”
to scroll
through
choices
MODE
Power Low Battery hoLd
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POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
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Notes
Setting Alarm Mode (Continued)
2. Press the SELECT button until the
mode setting blinks (fig. 3a)
3. Press the arrows to select the mode.
4. If alarm is set to “Voice Only” or
“Voice and Tone” mode and custom
recorded message does not play,
re-record message. If this does not
work, remove batteries for at least
1 hour to reset alarm to factory
default. You can then re-record the
message.
The last option selected is the mode
utilized when the sensor is activated.
5. If you are using the nurse call cable,
check to make sure it is plugged into
the correct wall jack and the alarm.
Make sure the mode you select
alerts at the nurse’s station when the
alarm is activated.
6. When “Voice Only” or “Mute” are selected (nurse call cable needs to be plugged into your
alarm and the appropriate wall jack for your nurse call system), ensure that the indicator for
the appropriate patient has been alarmed when the cable is unplugged from either the alarm
OR the wall jack.
To test the modes requiring nurse call interface, remove pressure from the sensor, unfasten
the chair belt sensor or activate the PIR sensor. Check at the nurse’s station to ensure that the
indicator for the appropriate patient has been alarmed, indicating there is no pressure on the
sensor, chair belt sensor is unfastened or the PIR sensor has detected activity.
Fig. 3a
Press
SELECT
until
Mode
Setting
Flashes
Press
“ARROWS”
to scroll
through
choices
MODE
Power Low Battery hoLd
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Setting Alarm Tone
The Sitter II has ten (10) available tones (4 tones and 6 musical selections). This allows you to
differentiate between patients and other equipment alarms.
To Select Tone:
1. Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm. The alarm should
be in active monitoring mode (green LED light flashes above the POWER button, fig. 4). Place
pressure on the sensor pad, connect the chair belt sensor or make sure the PIR sensor is
activated.
2. Press the SELECT button until the tone setting blinks (fig. 4).
3. Press the arrows to scroll through the selections. Each time you press the arrow to change the
tone, a two (2) second sample of the tone/music is played.
4. Continue pressing the arrow until you get the desired tone/music selection. The last sample
heard is the tone/music utilized for the alarm when the sensor is activated.
Fig. 4
Press
SELECT
until
Tone
Setting
Flashes
Press
“ARROWS”
to scroll
through
choices
TONE
Power Low Battery hoLd
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POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
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Adjusting Alarm Volume
There are five (5) alarm volume settings: between 85 ± 5dB to 100 ± 5dB. These allow you to
select the right volume for facility and/or patient needs.
All volume settings are within OSHA standards. For maximum staff alert in noisy areas, use
HIGHEST (loudest) volume setting.
ALWAYS check to ensure staff can hear alarm at the furthest possible
distance before leaving patient unattended.
NEVER place alarm closer than two feet from patient’s ear. Doing so may
cause hearing loss or other injury. For more information, see: OSHA OCCUPATIONAL NOISE
EXPOSURE STANDARDS 1910.95.
To Change Volume:
1. Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm. The alarm should
be in active monitoring mode (green LED light flashes above the POWER button, fig. 5). Place
pressure on the sensor pad, connect the chair belt sensor or make sure the PIR sensor is
activated.
2. Press the SELECT button until the volume level blinks (fig. 5).
3. Press the arrows to change the volume. There are five (5) volume settings to choose from.
4. Continue pressing the arrow until you see the desired volume level. The last sample displayed
is the volume in use.
Fig. 5
Power Low Battery hoLd
Sitter II
SeLect ts
Press
SELECT
until
Volume
Setting
Flashes
Press
“ARROWS” to
scroll through
choices
VOLUME
POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
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Time Delay
The delay is the time that can elapse AFTER weight is removed from sensor pad, chair belt
sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor detects activity, BEFORE alarm activates. Set a delay, if any, to
meet the needs of each patient.
The Sitter II gives you the option of a 0-10 second alarm delay.
NOTE: With a time delay set, the alarm will not activate if weight is removed from the sensor
pad, chair belt sensor is unfastened, or PIR sensor detects activity before the time delay that you
set expires.
For example, if you set a 4 second time delay, the alarm will not activate until after 4 seconds
have expired.
The delay should be long enough to allow some patient movement without setting off alarm,
but still give sufficient warning when patient attempts to exit a bed or chair.
Assess patient frequently to ensure that a time delay is appropriate. Set
the delay at zero (0) with patients at EXTREME risk of injury from a fall associated with an
unassisted bed, chair or toilet exit.
To Set Time Delay:
1. Ensure the alarm is powered
on and the sensor is attached
to the alarm. The alarm should
be in active monitoring mode
(green LED light flashes above
the POWER button, fig. 6). Place
pressure on the sensor pad,
connect the chair belt sensor
or make sure the PIR sensor is
activated.
2. Press the SELECT button until the
delay time blinks (fig. 6).
3. Press the arrows up or down
to change the time delay. The
variable delay can be set from
0 to 10 seconds in one-second
increments.
4. Test that alarm and sensor
function properly (see pages
20-21).
Power Low Battery hoLd
Sitter II
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Press
SELECT
until
Delay
Setting
Flashes
Press
“ARROWS”
to scroll
through
choices
DELAY
Power Low Battery hoLd
Fig. 6
POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
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To Record a Message
The Posey Sitter II has a feature that allows a caregiver or family member to communicate a
verbal “warning” message about unassisted bed, chair or toilet exit to a patient without having
to be physically in the room with the patient.
1. Ensure the alarm is powered on and the sensor is attached to the alarm. The alarm should
be in active monitoring mode (green LED light flashes above the POWER button, fig. 7). Place
pressure on the sensor pad, connect the chair belt sensor or make sure the PIR sensor is
activated.
2. Press the HOLD button (fig. 7) until the yellow HOLD indicator light is flashing.
3. Press and hold the RECORD button (fig. 7a).
4. Wait for the “beep” before speaking. Continue to hold the RECORD button down until you
are done speaking. The red RECORD LED will also light.
5. In a normal voice, speak into the microphone aperture labeled MIC (fig. 7a).
NOTE: Changing alarm volume will not change message recording volume. Your distance from
the MIC and how loud you speak controls message volume. To increase volume, re-record
message in a louder voice, with your mouth closer to MIC.
6. Recording will stop when you release the RECORD button or time (10 seconds) expires. If you
exceed the time allowed, recording will stop and the alarm will “beep”.
7. After recording a new message, press the PLAY button (fig. 7a) to play back the message.
8. Check that the message is clear and volume is right for your patient. Re-record if necessary.
9. If message does not record, or if power is absent for more than four (4) minutes, factory
default message will play.
Fig. 7a
MICROPHONE
MIC
RECORD
RECORD LED
PLAY
Mic
record
PLay
NUrSe
caLL
Power Low Battery hoLd
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Power Low Battery hoLd
Fig. 7
HOLD
HOLD
LED
POWER
BUTTON
POWER
LED
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The HOLD Button
NOTE: HOLD feature will not work unless sensor is plugged into the alarm.
1. Press the HOLD button (fig. 8) until the yellow HOLD indicator light is flashing.
2. You have 30 seconds to assist patient into or out of bed or chair before alarm returns to
monitoring mode. When assisting patient out of bed, move patient towards the edge of the
bed with his or her legs over the side before pressing HOLD button. This will allow you more
time to reposition the patient on the sensor without activating the alarm after the 30 second
hold period expires.
3. At the end of the 30-second interval, if weight is present on the sensor, chair belt sensor is
connected, or the PIR sensor is connected, the alarm light will switch from yellow to green
and begin monitoring. ALWAYS verify the green light is flashing and the alarm and sensors are
monitoring before leaving the patient unattended.
4. The HOLD feature:
• Allows patient to be away from bed or chair for extended periods without alarm
activating (e.g., for meals, therapy, toileting, etc.).
• Helps ensure continuity of care when there are several caregivers.
5. If the alarm is turned off while in HOLD, the alarm will still be in the HOLD mode when the
alarm is turned back on.
6. To take alarm out of HOLD:
• Apply weight to sensor, connect chair belt sensor or activate PIR sensor after 30 seconds.
NOTE: HOLD feature will time out after six (6) hours and alarm will go back to monitoring
mode automatically.
Fig. 8
Power Low Battery hoLd
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HOLD
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Nurse Call Interface with Optional Cord (8282)
You can connect the Sitter II to your facility nurse call system. This allows you to add the
options and notification associated with your specific nurse call system such as nursing station
notification and patient room lights and sounds. With this feature, the alarm can be:
• Silenced in patient’s room to reduce roommate disturbance; or
• Set for VOICE ONLY, instead of alarm tone.
NOTE: Alarm automatically switches to previously selected Tone and Volume level 10 if nurse
call cable is removed from the alarm. This ensures notice to staff if patient attempts to rise
when nurse call cable is no longer connected to the alarm.
To Connect the Nurse Call Cable:
1. Insert one end of cable into “Nurse Call” jack on left side of alarm (fig. 9).
2. Insert the other end of cable into wall jack of nurse call panel.
Depending on your system, you may need a “Y” adaptor to use the
Posey Sitter II and the patient nurse call device at the same time. “Y”
adaptors (Cat. No. 8235S) are available from Posey. Contact Posey
Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 for assistance.
If the nurse call cable is plugged into the
wall jack of the nurse call system, ensure you will be notified
if the cable is removed from your nurse call wall jack.
To verify that an unintentional removal of the cable at the
wall jack will send an alert to the nursing station, remove
the cable from the wall jack with the alarm on. This should
trigger a visual or audible signal alerting staff at the nurse’s
station that the cable is unplugged and cannot function.
Be sure the nurse call cable is plugged back in before leaving the patient
unattended.
If the mode on the alarm is set to “Mute”, there will be no alarm sounding
at the patient’s bedside and the only alert will be at the nurse call station.
FOR SAFE USE WITH NURSE CALL CABLE
• DO NOT stretch or strain cable to avoid possible damage and possible
malfunction.
• DO NOT attach cable to moving parts of the bed or chair that will cause
strain or damage if the bed or chair is repositioned.
• ALWAYS position the cable so that moving parts (side rails, wheels, etc.) will
not cause strain or damage the cable.
• DO NOT run over the cable with carts or equipment.
• DO NOT wrap the cable tightly during storage.
• ALWAYS remove the cable by pulling on the jack. DO NOT pull on the cable.
• ALWAYS secure the cable out of the way so it will not be a tripping hazard.
• ALWAYS test alarm and nurse call function prior to leaving the patient unattended. Activate the
alarm (remove pressure from sensor, unfasten chair belt sensor, or activate PIR sensor) and make
sure the nurse call light for the proper bed and room activate in the hall and at the nurse’s station.
• DO NOT use alarm or sensor if it does not function properly when tested. Remove alarm
from service and notify the appropriate facility authority.
Mic
record
PLay
NUrSe
caLL
Fig. 9
NuRsE CALL
CABLE
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Cat. No. 8235S,
“Y” Adaptor

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Fig. 10 - Wire Bracket Fig. 11
SLIDE DOWN TO LOCK SLIDE ALARM OUT
Fig. 12
PRESS
RELEASE
LEVER
Mounting the Sitter II
The Sitter II comes with two mounting brackets:
• One (1) for wall or chair mount. (Cat. No. 8276 (without wire clip)
• One (1) for bed mount. (Cat. No. 8276)
For additional brackets, call Posey Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143.
Before each use, check that:
• Alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s reach and functions properly by activating
alarm (see pages 20-21).
• Indicator lights are in clear view of staff.
Bed Mount
NOTE: The Sitter II comes with a standard bed bracket that fits head and footboards ½” – 2”
(1 cm - 5 cm) thick.
1. Use wire bracket (Cat. No. 8276) for head or footboard mounting (fig. 10).
2. Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it locks in place (fig. 11). You will hear an audible
“click” when the alarm slides into place on the bracket.
3. Choose location on head or footboard where patient cannot reach or tamper with the alarm
or connections.
4. Pull bracket wire away from alarm to create an opening wide enough to fit the head or
footboard. Slide bracket onto bed and push down to ensure a snug fit. Make sure indicator
lights are in clear view of staff.
5. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (fig. 12).
6. Make sure sensor and/or nurse call cables can be secured out of the way and do not present
a tripping hazard.
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Fig. 13 - Chair/Wall Bracket (Front View)
RELEASE
LEVER
SCREW
HOLES
Wall Mount
1. Choose a location out of the patient’s reach, but with indicator lights in clear view of staff.
2. Use wall/chair bracket (Cat. No. 8276 (without wire clip), (fig. 13).
3. Screw Attachment:
• Position wall bracket with back (flat side) against wall (fig. 13).
• Using bracket as a guide, mark spots to insert anchors into wall.
Make sure it is safe to drill and there are no pipes or electrical wires that
could be damaged.
• Drill holes where marked and insert anchors.
• Position bracket over holes. Insert and tighten screws.
4. Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it locks in place.
5. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (fig. 14).
6. Make sure sensor and/or nurse call cables can be secured out of the way and do not present
a tripping hazard.
Fig. 14 - Alarm/Bracket (Front View)
SLIDE
ALARM
UP
POWER LOW BATT ERYHOLD
SELECT
Sitter II
▼ ▲
Posey
RELEASE LEVER
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Fig. 15 - Chair bracket mounted on lower
rear of wheelchair.
Fig. 16 - Chair bracket attached to rear of
Geri-chair.
Fig. 17 - Alarm mounted on wheelchair. Fig. 18 - Alarm mounted on Geri-chair.
Chair Mount
Use wall/chair bracket (Cat. No. 8276, without wire clip) to attach alarm to a wheelchair or Geri-
chair frame (figs. 15 and 16). Follow these steps to attach alarm:
1. Choose a location on rear of chair, out of the patient’s reach, where an existing chair screw
can be removed to mount bracket (figs. 15 and 16).
2. Use a screwdriver to remove chair screw. Save for step 4.
3. Place flat side of bracket against chair back, with release lever pointing DOWN.
4. Reinsert screw through the top horizontal slot of bracket and into chair frame.
5. Use a screwdriver to secure bracket to chair.
6. Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it locks in place (figs. 17 and 18).
7. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out.
8. Make sure sensor cables can be secured away from moving parts of the chair.
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20 Sitter II®
Monitoring with a Sensor
The following instructions will help you set up and safely use the Sitter II.
TIPS TO PROTECT SENSORS FROM DAMAGE
To avoid inconvenience to staff and patients, and to protect sensors from damage, you
should follow these steps:
• Only use Posey sensors with the Posey alarm.
• When routing sensor cord to alarm, check that there is no stress on cord. Cord
must be clear of all moving parts of bed or chair to prevent sensor failure.
• NEVER jerk or pull on the cord to remove RJ11 plug. Doing so will
damage cord wires or plug.
• ALWAYS use the plastic tab to release plug (fig. 19).
FAILSAFE FEATURE
The Posey Sitter II contains a “failsafe” feature that activates the Posey alarm if the sensor
is removed from the alarm when the power is on.
FOR SAFE USE IN ALL SENSOR MODES
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, ALWAYS follow these steps after putting the
sensor in place and before leaving patient unattended (see instructions below). DO NOT use
any alarm or sensor that does not alarm each time it is tested.
1. Make sure alarm is ON and in monitoring mode (LED light is flashing green above POWER
button).
2. Check that the RJ11 plug on the sensor cable is not damaged (plug broken, or wires
disconnected) and is securely connected to the alarm.
3. Disconnecting the sensor from the alarm when the power is on will cause the alarm to
activate. This is called a “failsafe” mode. Disconnect the sensor to make sure the failsafe
mode works. DO NOT use the alarm if the alarm does not sound when the sensor is
disconnected.
4. If in use, check that the nurse call cable is securely connected to the alarm and the nurse
call panel. ALWAYS test alarm and nurse call function if ‘nurse call’ cable is plugged into
the alarm and wall jack. Activate the alarm (remove pressure from sensor, unfasten chair
belt sensor, or activate PIR sensor) and make sure the nurse call light for the proper bed and
room activate in the appropriate nurse’s station location. Remove the cable from the wall
jack and make sure the visual or audible alert at the nurse’s station immediately activates.
5. Inspect sensor cord and nurse call cable (if in use) to ensure they are out of the footpath
and DO NOT pose a tripping hazard.
Fig. 19
Plastic Tab
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