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Warnings and Cautions
(Continued)
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.
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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.
OVER MaTTRESS, uNDER MaTTRESS aND CHaIR PaD SENSORS (SEE PagE 21)
In addition to the appropriate steps above:
1. Test several places along the entire surface of the sensor by applying and removing pressure to
make sure the alarm activates when pressure is removed from the sensor/mattress, when you
unfasten the chair belt sensor or activate the PIR sensor. If alarm fails to activate, inspect sensor
and check all connections. Do NoT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time
pressure is removed from the sensor, the chair belt sensor is unfastened or the PIR sensor detects
activity. Notify the appropriate facility authority if the alarm or sensor do not work properly (see
page 21).
2. Make sure sensor pad air intake (“neck” of over mattress or chair sensor pad) is clear and not
blocked. Air must flow freely in and out of sensor for alarm to function. Make sure liquid does
not enter at “neck” of sensor pad, as this will damage sensor. If needed, use an incontinence
pad to protect sensor from urine or other liquids.
3. Make sure sensor lays FlAT on chair or bed surface, directly under patient’s weight, and that
sensor cord is not folded back under the pad.
4. Check that there is no risk that chair sensor pad will be trapped in a “hammocking” chair seat. To
reduce this risk, place a foundation cushion on seat under sensor (see Posey Cat. No. 7110C).
5. Make sure mattress continues to make contact with the sensor and will activate the alarm
when pressure is removed, even if the head or foot of the bed is articulated.
CHaIR BElT aND PIR SENSORS
In addition to the appropriate steps above, see page 21 for instructions on how properly test a
Chair Belt and PIR Sensor.
Sensor Not Functioning
Do NoT use the alarm or sensor if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor,
the chair belt sensor is unfastened, or the PIR sensor is activated. Notify the appropriate facility authority
if the alarm or sensor do not work properly (see pages 20-21 for testing alarm and sensor information).
Adaptor Cable Replacement
Contact Posey Customer Service for nurse call cable adaptors available for various nurse call systems.