Posey KeepSafe User manual

Posey®KeepSafe Alarm Instructions
ALARM
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ALARM
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1. ON/OFF Button
2. Battery Door
3. Tone Selector
4. Sensor plug receptacle
5. Power Light
6. Sound Dampening Plug
7. Loop Patch (adhesive)
8. Hook Patch (on alarm)
9. Loop Patch (saddle)
10. Hook and loop strap
(saddle)
DEFAULT
Tone 1
Tone 2
Tone 3
Tone 4
VARIABLE TONE
D
70 hours
280 hours
140 hours
93 hours
35 hours
CALCULATED BATTERY LIFE
(BASED ON CONTINUOUS ALARM)
ALARM BACK
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SADDLE
10 10
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9
Before using this fall monitor read
entire instruction sheet and save
for future reference.
The Posey KeepSafe Alarm is designed
to alert the caregiver of a patient's/
resident's attempt to exit from a
wheelchair, gerichair, or bed. The
alarm sounds when weight is
removed from the sensor.
#8350 Alarm Unit Only
#8330 Alarm Unit with Chair Pad
Sensor
#8355 Chair Pad Sensor Only
#8360 Chair Belt Sensor
#8371 Mobile Chair Belt Sensor
#7223F Gel Foam Alarm Cushion
#8285L Under Mattress Sensor,
mattress weight38 – 42 lbs.
#8285H Under Mattress Sensor,
mattress weight >42lbs.
#8283 30-Day Over Mattress Sensor
#8290 6-Month Over Mattress
Sensor
ALARM UNIT FEATURES:
•ON/OFF button with flashing
green light toindicate the unit is
on and operational
•Five selectable alarm tones/
patterns for patient identification
•Alarm volume minimum 95db at
one foot
•Optional sound dampening plug
•Two mounting options for use in
bed or chair
•Compact size: 2” x 4” x 1”
•Lightweight, 4-ounce unit
•Asingle 9-Volt battery provides
up to 280 hours of continuous
alarm
•Audible Low Battery Warning
Selecting Alarm Tone
1. Plug sensor intosensor plug re-
ceptacle (4) on the side of the unit.
2. Turnalarmunit ON. The green
power lightwill blink toindicate
the unit is on.
NOTE: The tone you select will
affect battery life. Choose tone one
(the single, rapid beep pattern) for
the longest possible battery life. See
Variable Tone Chart below.
Optional Sound Dampening Plug
Todecrease the alarm volume,
insertaSound Dampening Plug
into the hole on the face of the
alarm unit. For maximum alarm
volume, do not use a plug.
NOTE: Always verify you can hear the
alarm volume at the furthest possible
distance before leaving patient/resi-
dent unattended. Never place the
alarm unit closer than two feet
from the ear.
3. To step through the five tone
options press the tone selector
on the side of the unit. Pressing
the tone selector will produce a
two-second audio sample of
each tone.
4. The last tone sample heard will
be the tone selected for use
until a new selection is made.
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5. Always confirm proper attach-
ment before each use. Ensure
that the alarm unit and sensor
cables are clear of all moving
parts of the chair.
Hook and Loop Mount -
1. Choose site on headboard or other
mounting surface,i.e.nightstand
or toilet, out of patient’s reach.
2. Clean site with alcohol wipe and
let dry.
3. Attach self-adhesive loop (fuzzy)
patch (7) by peeling off backing
and pressing into place on the
mounting surface.
NOTE: Adhesive on loop will not
adhere will to vinyl or similar sur-
face.
4. Press the hook (rough) patch (8) on
the back of the alarm firmly to the
loop patch on mounting surface.
Fig. 1 Wheelchair Mount attached to lower,
rear wheelchair frame
Fig. 2
CHAIR PAD SENSOR
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Chair Pad Sensor
across the width of the seat
directly under the patient’s but-
tocks. If a seat cushion is used,
place the pad ON TOP of the
cushion.
2. Plug the Chair Pad Sensor into
the receptacle (4) on the side of
the alarm.
NOTE: The cable should be kept
away from all moving parts on the
chair.
3. Always verify you can hear the
alarm volume at the furthest
possible distance beforeleaving
patient/
resident unattended.
System Test
1. Plug sensor into alarm unit.
2. Turnalarmunit on and verify
power light is lit. The unit will auto-
matically begin monitoring after it
first senses weighton the sensor.
3. Check to make sure the audio
alarm is functioning properly by
lifting weight off the sensor pad
and activating the alarm.
NOTE: If the sensor is disconnected
while in use the alarmwill sound to
notify the caregiver.
ALARM UNIT MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS -SADDLE MOUNT
1. Choose a secure location out of
the patient’s/resident’s reach,
preferably in the rear, below the
chair seat. (Figure 1)
2. Wrap the saddle strap firmly
around a bar of the wheelchair
or bed frame.
3. Be sure the saddle is securely in
place and will not move.
4. Attach the hook material on the
alarm unit to the loop material
on the saddle by firmly pressing
the alarm unit to the saddle.
(Figure 2)
To avoid possible injury or death;
Always check the mounting before
each use, making sure the alarm is
securely positioned.
To avoid possible injuryor death:
•Read sensor and alarm instruc-
tions prior to use.
•Never connect Posey sensors to
other manufacturers’ alarm units.
•Never connect other manufacturers’
sensors to Posey alarm units.
•Always test system per instruc-
tions prior to use.
•Be sure restraint straps do not cross
over sensor pad! Restraint straps
may prevent alarm activation if
patient falls out of bed or chair.
•This device may not be suitable
for use with all “high fall risk”
patients. Restraints may still be
required.
•This device should not be a sub-
stitute for maintaining the routine
visual monitoring protocol by
healthcare personnel.
•The alarmmayfail tosound if the
pad is bent or folded.
•Saddle Mount – Wipe clean with
mild disinfectant.
•Hook and Loop – Use stiff brush
to remove dust and lint.
Battery Replacement
The alarm unit will emit an audible
chirp indicating a "Low Battery". To
replace the battery:
1. Turn alarm unit off
2. Press down on arrow and slide
battery door open
3. Disconnect terminal cap to
remove battery
4. Connect terminal cap to new
battery and insert into alarm unit.
5. Slide battery door closed.
6. Verify system is working before
leaving resident unattended
Warranty
The Posey Company warrants to the
original purchaser, the alarm unit to
be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for the life of the unit.
Warranty void if unit is opened, dam-
aged, or submerged. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and
you mayalso have other rights, which
varyfrom state to state.
Cleaning Instructions
•Alarm Unit –Wipe clean with mild
disinfectant. Do not submerge
in liquid or sterilize with heat.
J.T. Posey Company• 5635 Peck Road • Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • Tel: [phone] or 626-443-3143 • Fax: [phone] or 626-443-5014 • www.posey.com