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to follow these instructions carefully
This symbol indicates there are warnings and precautions associated with the use of
this equipment that should be carefully read and understood before using the equip-
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Safety Instructions and Warnings
The Alert-it system has been designed with due regard to reliability and integrity. While it offers
a highly vigilant monitoring method,it is always possible that a distress condition can go
undetected for a variety of reasons (including malfunction) and in life threatening situations it
is advisable to use the Alert-it system in conjunction with additional monitoring techniques (e.g.
video). Neither the manufacturer nor its agent can accept legal responsibility to provide a
system that is infallible.
1.
Ensure the voltage & current rating of remote signalling equipment (Nurse Call etc) does not exceed the
maximum allowed (50v/100mA)
2.
Ensure that the senor cable is routed and secured to avoid the risk of entanglement or strangulation.
3.
Only the recommended power supply shall be used as it is certified to provide two means of patient pro-
tection to EN60601-1
4.
Ensure the power cable is routed to avoid a trip hazard
5.
Regularly check the power supplies for damage and potential shock risks
6.
Clean and disinfect each item regularly in accordance with information on page 7
7.
Ensure, by testing, that the alarm is annunciated at the carer's location(s)
8.
Regularly sensors test as defined herein
9.
Use only the power supply and batteries recommended
10. Operate power supply and charge pager away from direct heat and uncovered.
11. As with all medical electronic equipment there is potential for the equipment to interfere with or be effect-
ed by interference from other electrical or electronic devices. For this reason avoid placing the monitor,
sensor or connecting cable in close proximity to sensitive electronic devices or devices which produce
strong electromagnetic fields such as radio transmitters, mobile phones or power cables.
12. Only use the monitor with accessories approved for use with this product and only in accordance with
instructions.
13. If the equipment is modified in any way, appropriate inspection and testing must be conducted to ensure
continued safe use of the equipment.
14. The carer must conduct a risk assessment to determine if the level of reliability offered by the monitor is
sufficient or if additional monitoring is needed. Contact the manufacture for assistance with Risk Evalua-
tion Tools.
15. Additional levels of mechanical protection may be needed for some patient disorders. Contact the manu-
facturers for advice
16. Some accessories are fitted with small screws and have plastic bags. Ensure these do not come into the
possession of vulnerable patients who might choke on them
17. Any sensor over the mattress (Bed Vacation or Incontinence) has the potential to cause pressure sores .
The carer must assess this risk and monitor the use of these products
18.
Any sensor over the mattress could pose a fire hazard if in contact with a smouldering cigarette.
The system complies with 93/42/EEC as a Class 1 Medical Device for use in a Home Heathcare en-
vironment
The system complies with EN60601 for Class 2 Electrical Safety and does not need a protective
earth and Group 1 Class B for EMC in a Home Healthcare environment
The system has a radio transmitted compliant to EN300-220 operating at 434.075MHz wideband
10mW power (class 8) less than 1% duty cycle (class 2)
Recommended procedure for the introduction of Shallow Movement
This procedure is the most efficient way to quickly set-up the Guardian to
support breathing and other shallow movement sensing. Any other approach
is liable to cause a frustratingly large number of false alarms
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Using the TICK function is very useful to hear the movement sensor
working.
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Setting Magnification:
Set the Shallow Min to 0, Shallow Magnification at
8, Shallow Delay=15 and with no user in the bed and no one touching the
bed, check the small x symbol does NOT appear on the screen. Then leave
the unit is SUSPEND s (press RESET key) for an hour with no-one in the
room and check it remains in SUSPEND. Decrease the magnification if
necessary to stop any sensor activity. This will set the optimum highest
sensitivity to pick up movement safely.
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On the first few nights do not use the Shallow Alarm Max but set Shallow
Min to 0, Shallow Delay=60 and enable the “MAX/min Display” recorder
function in the hidden menu to detect the suitable settings.
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Once the user is stable/sleeping press the DECREASE button (<) to reset &
start the recorder. This will set M=15, m=15, D=5.
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In the morning and before the user is awake, note the Max/Min/D readings.
Repeat for a number of nights to get a spread of readings and use these to
set the alarm values with a margin to prevent false alarms. It is best to
begin with Shallow Min=0 with Delay set by the D value as required and
prove reliable operation before increasing the Min towards the m value
(which can increase false alarms).
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If the unit does not have the D reading (v6.3 or less), then a reliable value
can be found by decreasing the Delay from 60 step by step until an
acceptable value is reached without excessive false alarms. Experience
suggests most people experience very low breathing levels with gaps in the
early morning, which can trigger alarms without any apparent cause.
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Validate operation during observed seizures and adjust the magnification
and detection limits as required. The manufacturer can be contacted for
advice as required