Secure SCA-1 User manual

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Made in China • Patent Pending
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove screw on
resident-proof battery
compartment cover
on front of alarm.
Open battery cover
by pushing down
and out in the direction
of the arrow on battery
cover. Cover will remain
attached to alarm. Insert
three “AAA” batteries included
in package. PLEASE NOTE:
Alarm will immediately sound
once the batteries are installed.
To shut alarm off enter pre-
programmed shut-off code
of 2-3-1. Alarm will immediately
stop sounding. Slide battery compartment cover back in
place. Tighten tamper-proof screw. Make certain cover is
securely in place.
2. On side of alarm loosen locking security screw and slide
tamper-proof cover off alarm. To begin making your
setting decisions leave all four settings switches in the
down position. Note: Leave switch 1 - In Room Sound
switch in the down or “ON” position while testing the
other three settings. Press the button marked “2” on
the front of the alarm. The alarm will sound to allow you
to make your setting decisions. Note: The alarm will
sound continuously while you are making your setting
decisions. If you wish to temporarily stop the alarm
sound at any time while making your setting decisions
simply press and hold down the “2” button. The alarm
will immediately sound again each time you release
the “2” button.
3. Use the end of a pen to move switches marked 2-Volume,
3-Tempo and 4-Tone to test each function and make your
setting decisions.
a. Switch 2 – Volume switch to desired decibel level.
The decibel range is from a high of 90 decibels with the
switch in the down position to a low of 70 decibels with
the switch in the up position.
b. Switch 3 – Tempo switch to the desired tempo from
quick in the down position to slow in the up position.
c. Switch 4 – Tone switch to the desired tone from a low
pitched alarm sound in the down position to a high
pitched alarm sound in the up position.
4. To shut the alarm off after making your setting decisions
enter the pre-programmed code of 2-3-1 by pressing the
numbered code buttons on the front of the alarm in 2-3-1
sequence. The alarm will shut off and automatically reset.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-programmed code 2-3-1 is
embossed in the alarm casing under the battery cover
in the event the code is forgotten by a staff member.
5. If using a nurse call cable determine if you want to silence
the alarm in the resident’s room. If you want the alarm
to sound ONLY at the nurse’s station and DO NOT want
the alarm to sound in the resident’s room when using the
nurse call feature, move the switch marked 1-In Room
Sound up to the “OFF” position. If you want the alarm to
sound in BOTH the room and at the nurse’s station slide
the switch down to the “ON” position.
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FINALLY, A NOISELESS, RESIDENT-PROOF FALL MONITORING ALARM!
PLEASE NOTE: THE CODE TO TURN THE ALARM SOUND OFF ON THIS ALARM HAS
BEEN PRE-PROGRAMMED AT THE FACTORY. THE CODE FOR THIS ALARM IS:
2 – 3 – 1 (This code is printed on the inside of the battery cover.)
AS A RESIDENT-PROOF SAFETY FEATURE THE ALARM SOUND ON THIS ALARM CAN ONLY BE SHUT OFF BY
PRESSING THE CODE BUTTONS ON THE FRONT OF THE ALARM IN THE NUMBER SEQUENCE ABOVE.
Personal Safety Corporation • Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 • 800.373.2873
Revised: 07/26/17
Alarm in Holder
Illustration A
Wall
Mount Screws
Included
NOTE:
For resident and patient safety
& to make this alarm as tamper-
resistant as possible you must
press and release the TEST/RESET
button 3 times within 1.5 seconds
to stop the alarm
from sounding.
CODE ALARM w/Holder
WITH NURSE CALL INTERFACE
TAMPER-PROOF
Can Be Used with Bed Pad, Chair Pad
and Seat Belt
Model # SCA-1 • Made in China

CAUTION!
This product is not a restraint. It will not prevent a resident from getting out of their bed or chair.
This product is designed as a monitor, alerting the staff when the resident has risen from their bed or chair.
This product is to be used in conjunction with a total fall prevention program
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DECIDE TO SILENCE THE
ALARM IN THE RESIDENT’S ROOM WHEN USING THE
NURSE CALL SYSTEM, YOU MUST SLIDE THE 1- IN
ROOM SOUND SWITCH UP TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
IF YOU WANT THE ALARM TO SOUND IN THE
RESIDENT’S ROOM THE NEXT TIME USED YOU MUST
MOVE THE IN ROOM SOUND SWITCH DOWN TO THE
“ON” POSITION.
6. To use nurse call interface slide nurse call wire down
into open slot at the end of alarm and plug metal jack
into opening marked “Nurse Call.” Tuck “Pull” tabs into
settings compartment. See illustration A.
7. Slide connecting wire of pad through open slot at end
of alarm on top of the nurse call wire and plug metal pin
into opening marked “Pad Jack.” Tuck “Pull” tabs into
setting compartment. Slide both the nurse call and pad
connecting wires through the open slot at end of alarm.
Note: Whenever you want to remove either the nurse
call and/or the pad wires pull up on the tabs marked
“Pull” and remove the connecting wires from the end
of the alarm. CAUTION! ALWAYS remove sensor
pad pin from alarm by pulling straight up on the
white “PULL” tab. DO NOT attempt to remove pin
any other way or you may damage pin and void
warranty.
8. Slide alarm’s patient-proof cover back into place and
tighten the locking security screw.
9. Place alarm into holder included. Press alarm’s back
firmly against holder to secure Velcro pieces. When it is
necessary to remove the alarm from holder simply pull up
on the alarm.
10. Affix the alarm and holder securely to the side of the bed
or chair out of sight and reach of the resident. Simply
wrap the Velcro strap with the rubberized not-slip backing
attached to the back of the holder tightly around railing or
frame of bed or wheelchair. CAUTION: Do not affix alarm
to a PVC rail. The strap may permanently stain the rail.
Holder placement should be easily accessible to staff.
Secure excess cord to avoid damaging cord.
11.If using the nurse call interface connect the standard
¼" nurse call wall jack into wall outlet for your nurse call
system in the resident’s room. Check to make certain your
nurse call system is functioning properly.
12.Press down on the # 2 button on the front of the alarm
to test alarm. The alarm will sound continuously until you
enter the 2-3-1 resident proof safety code in sequence
using the numbered buttons on the front of the alarm.
The alarm sound will shut off and the alarm will
automatically reset.
13.Place resident so that resident’s buttocks or shoulder are
in the center of the bed or chair pad. When resident is
placed on the pad the alarm will automatically be set to
sound if the resident attempts to exit the bed or chair.
14.The red “Low Battery Indicator” light will come on when it
is time to change the batteries.
15.NEVER ASSUME! TEST EACH TIME THIS SYSTEM
IS USED.
WARRANTY: Personal Safety Corporation warrants this
product to be free from factory defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from the date of
purchase. Warranty is void if this product is misused, abused
or damaged. No warranty or responsibility of use expressed
or implied.
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Personal Safety Corporation • Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 • 800.373.2873