Skil-Care ChairPro 909371 User manual

OPERATION
1. Use the following procedure to test the system before each use.
a. Press Battery-Test button. If alarm is weak or fails to sound,
replace 9-volt battery and press button again. If alarm is still weak or
fails to sound, discontinue use of alarm.
b. Seat patient and secure belt by placing the magnet (located
under red loop) over metal strip. (Illustration 3) Battery indicator light
should flash. If light fails to flash, replace battery and make certain that
the telephone-style plug is securely connected to the alarm unit. Retest.
If battery indicator light still fails to flash, discontinue use of system.
c. Open magnetic closure. Alarm will sound. Secure closure.
Alarm will silence itself. It is now in the monitoring mode. If alarm fails
to sound when magnetic
closure is opened, check
plug connection and/or
replace battery. Retest. If
alarm again fails to
sound, discontinue use
of system.
2. Select high or low vol-
ume.
3. Alarm is activated
when patient opens the
magnetic closure. Press
the Auto-Reset button to
silence the alarm. The
alarm is now in stand-by
mode. Do not secure the magnetic closure when the system is not
being used to monitor a patient. Securing the closure will cause the
battery indicator light to flash and shorten battery life.
4. The alarm will automatically go into the monitoring mode when the
magnetic closure is secured. There is no on/off switch.
5. After the closure is secured, adjust the belt to a proper fit around
patientʼs hips. The wheelchair user may easily release the belt by plac-
ing his/her hand through the red loop and pulling up on the end.
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INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rearmost screws
from the left and right sides of
the wheelchair seat. Insert the
screws through the grommets
on the ends of the two belt sec-
tions. Refasten screws to the
wheelchair. (Illustration 1)
2. Place the telephone-style
connector cord through the
space between the wheelchair
seat and backrest. Make certain
that it is away from wheels and
other moving parts.
3. Insert telephone-style plug into
Modular Receptacle on right side
of alarm. (Illustration 2) Alarm will
sound. Press Auto-Reset to
silence alarm.
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Mounting Bracket
LED
A
BC
D
E
F
Fig. 1
Model # Description Size Unit
909371 ChairPro E-Z Release Universal Each
Belt Alarm
GUARANTEES
1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm Unit is replace-
ment guaranteed for one year following the date of pur-
chase.
2. The E-Z Release belt with Velcro®closure and mag-
netic switch is replacement guaranteed for one year fol-
lowing the date of purchase.
These guarantees cover defects in materials and work-
manship under conditions of normal use. Please return
defective part to dealer from whom it was purchased. The
dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and
arrange for shipment of a replacement.
PURPOSE
The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is a non-restrictive
wheelchair safety belt with integral magnetic alarm
switch. It is designed to alert caregivers when a patient
attempts to leave or has fallen from the wheelchair.
CAUTIONS
1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is not a substi-
tute for proper supervision. Fall-risk residents /patients
should be monitored regularly.
2. Check battery each time alarm is used. If weak,
replace the 9-volt battery.
3. LED should flash when the magnetic switch is
engaged. If LED fails to flash, check battery. Replace if
necessary. If LED fails to flash after battery has been
replaced and the plug is determined to be properly con-
nected, discontinue use of device.
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1. Insert enclosed cord
loop through bracket
hole. (Illustration B)
2. Hang from wheel-
chair push-handle
(Illustration C)
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INSTALLATION
Alarm Unit
You may choose one of the following two ways to attach
the alarm unit to the wheelchair.
Mounting Bracket
1. Remove the second-
from-top screw from either
the left or right side of the
wheelchair backrest.
2. Remove grommet from
screw, place the screw
through hole on alarm unit
mounting bracket, and
fasten screw to
wheelchair backrest.
(Illustration A)
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ChairPro Safety Alarm
Auto-Reset
Battery
Test
Test battery before each use. If
weak, replace with 9-volt battery.
LED must glow when alarm is in
use. If not, replace battery.
High
Low
Mini-Phone
Plug
Modular
Receptacle
Mounting Bracket
LED
Alarm unit made in China. Instructions printed in USA.
E-Z RELEASE BELT ALARM
GUARANTEES
1. The E-Z Release belt with hook and loop closure and magnetic switch is
replacement guaranteed for one year following the date of purchase.
These guarantees cover defects in materials and workmanship under
conditions of normal use. Please return defective part to dealer from whom
it was purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and
arrange for shipment of a replacement.
PURPOSE
The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is a non-restrictive wheelchair safety
belt with an integral magnetic alarm switch. It is designed to alert caregivers
when a patient attempts to leave the wheelchair.
CAUTIONS
1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is not a substitute for proper
supervision. Fall-risk and wander-risk patients or residents should
be monitored regularly.
2. Check battery each time alarm is used. If weak, replace the “AA” battery.
3. LED should ash when the magnetic switch is engaged. If LED fails to
ash, check battery. Replace if necessary. If LED fails to ash after battery
has been replaced and the plug is properly connected, discontinue use
of device.
INSTALLATION
Alarm Unit
You may choose one of the following two ways to attach the alarm unit to
the wheelchair.
Attachment of Alarm Unit
Mounting Bracket
1. Remove the second-from-top screw from either the left
or right side of the wheelchair backrest.
2. Remove grommet from screw, place the screw through
hole on alarm unit mounting bracket, and fasten screw to
wheelchair backrest. (Illustration A)
1. Insert enclosed cord
loop through bracket hole.
(Illustration B)
2. Hang from wheel-
chair push-handle
(Illustration C)
SEAT BELT INSTALLATION
WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Grommet)
1. Remove the rearmost screws
from the left and right sides of the
wheelchair seat. (Illustration D)
2. Remove the grommets from
the screws, place screws
through the grommets at
the ends of both belt
sections, and refasten the
screws to the wheelchair seat.
(Illustration E)
3. Select either hole in
belt depending upon desired
length, closer holes will yield
a shorter length,
holes closet to the end
will yield a longer length.
4. Attach the two “spade”
connectors on the connector
wire to those on the seat belt.
(Illustration F)
Note, that for removable arm
wheelchairs it may be easier
to install the belt after the arm
is removed.
5. Place connector cord through the space between
the wheelchair seat and backrest. Make certain that
it is away from wheels and other moving parts.
WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Loop)
1. Place loop around bottom of the wheelchair and secure
with the side release buckle (Fig. 1).
2. Insert both ends of the belt through the opening in
the chair and place the belt around the resident and
adjust so that it is snug but not uncomrfortable.
Cord Loop
Note: Please see page two to calculate oppropriate belt size
Re-Order # Description Belt Length Unit
909371 E-Z Release Belt with Grommets
with ChairPro Alarm Unit 50”L Each
909372 E-Z Release Belt with Loops
with ChairPro Alarm Unit
30”L - 34”L (WC)
31”L - 36”L (Geri) Each
909393 E-Z Release Belt with Grommets 50”L Each
914119 E-Z Release Belt with Loops 30”L - 34”L (WC)
31”L - 36”L (Geri) Each
E-Z Release Belt Alarm
Safety Alarm

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 1A
Fig. 3
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OPERATION
1. Use the following procedure to test the system before each use.
a. Press Battery-Test button. If alarm is weak or fails to sound,
replace 9-volt battery and press button again. If alarm is still weak or
fails to sound, discontinue use of alarm.
b. Seat patient and secure belt by placing the magnet (located
under red loop) over metal strip. (Illustration 3) Battery indicator light
should flash. If light fails to flash, replace battery and make certain that
the telephone-style plug is securely connected to the alarm unit. Retest.
If battery indicator light still fails to flash, discontinue use of system.
c. Open magnetic closure. Alarm will sound. Secure closure.
Alarm will silence itself. It is now in the monitoring mode. If alarm fails
to sound when magnetic
closure is opened, check
plug connection and/or
replace battery. Retest. If
alarm again fails to
sound, discontinue use
of system.
2. Select high or low vol-
ume.
3. Alarm is activated
when patient opens the
magnetic closure. Press
the Auto-Reset button to
silence the alarm. The
alarm is now in stand-by
mode. Do not secure the magnetic closure when the system is not
being used to monitor a patient. Securing the closure will cause the
battery indicator light to flash and shorten battery life.
4. The alarm will automatically go into the monitoring mode when the
magnetic closure is secured. There is no on/off switch.
5. After the closure is secured, adjust the belt to a proper fit around
patientʼs hips. The wheelchair user may easily release the belt by plac-
ing his/her hand through the red loop and pulling up on the end.
with E-Z Release Velcro®Belt Alarm
29 Wells Avenue 914-963-2040
Yonkers, NY 10701 800-431-2972
Model # Description Guarantee Unit
909393 E-Z Release Velcro®Belt AlarmOne Year Each
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the rearmost screws
from the left and right sides of
the wheelchair seat. Insert the
screws through the grommets
on the ends of the two belt sec-
tions. Refasten screws to the
wheelchair. (Illustration 1)
2. Place the telephone-style
connector cord through the
space between the wheelchair
seat and backrest. Make certain
that it is away from wheels and
other moving parts.
3. Insert telephone-style plug into
Modular Receptacle on right side
of alarm. (Illustration 2) Alarm will
sound. Press Auto-Reset to
silence alarm.
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GERI-CHAIR/UTILITY CHAIR INSTALLATION (Loop)
1. Pass white loops between side panel and seat back on each side or
through seat and back uholstery opening so both white loops
are hanging out the backside of the recliner. (Fig. 1 and 1A)
2. Attach white loop around metal bar closest to seat or metal bar
which moves with the seat when reclined. Attach to metal bar by
unclipping the white plastic buckle, wrap white strap around metal
bar and clip buckle back together. (Fig. 2)
3. With patient seated, adjust belt to waist size of patient by reducing
or expanding white loop straps. Increase to a larger waist size with
the additional slide buckle on blue belt strap around patient’s waist.
4. Close the belt (Fig 3) and attach alarm belt sensor to alarm box
outside of patients reach (preferably back side of chair).
Note: Geri-Chair recliners differ in manufacturing construction.
Therefore, caregivers may need to assess if an attachment method that
is different from the one described above is necessary.
OPERATION
1. Remove battery compartment cover on left side of alarm unit and install two “AA” batteries.
2. Press Battery Test button. If alarm doesn’t sound, check battery connection and retest. If alarm fails
to sound, replace battery.
3. Insert mini-phone jack into Mini-Phone Plug receptacle on right side of alarm. (Illustration G) Alarm
will sound. Press Auto-Reset to silence alarm.
4. Before using, test unit by placing magnet (located under red loop) over
metal strip. (Illustration H) Check alarm to make certain that LED is glowing. Separate the magnet
from the metal strip. Alarm should sound. Press Reset button to silence alarm. If alarm fails to sound,
make certain that spade connectors and phone jack are securely in place.
5. Select High or Low alarm volume using switch on right of alarm.
6. Important: If the alarm is activated, it may be silenced by pressing the Auto-Reset button.
The alarm is now in stand-by mode. Do not secure buckle when unit is not being used.
Doing so will cause the LED to glow and shorten battery life. Alarm will
automatically reset itself when the metal tab is inserted into the buckle. There is no
On/Off switch.
7. Place belt around user’s waist and secure by placing tab into buckle. Adjust belt to
proper t.
Use the slider buckle to adjust the length of belt. If the belt is too long or short see
step 4 under “Wheelchair Installation (Grommet)”.
SAFETY REMINDERS
1. Check battery before each use. If alarm is weak or fails to sound, replace two “AA” batteries.
2. When unit is in use, check LED regularly. If it is not glowing, replace two “AA” batteries.
GUARANTEE
The alarm unit, belt, and buckle are replacement guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions
of normal use for a period of one year from date of purchase. Please return defective part to dealer from whom the system was
purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and arrange for shipment of a replacement. The guarantee does not
cover the batteries supplied with the unit.
How to determine the appropriate belt size
If W=Width of the Geri-Chair (Geri) or Wheelchair (WC), add that to the length (B) of the belt and compare this number to
the residents belt size, see diagram.
W
B
Wheelchair Back
BeltBelt
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