Sitter Elite
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Steps to Apply Under Mattress Sensor
See pages 22-24 for list of warnings.
1. Select the correct sensor for your mattress.
• Lightweight sensors. For mattresses that weigh 38 – 42 lbs. (17-19 kgs.). (Cat. No 8285L)
• Heavyweight sensors. For mattresses that weigh > 42 lbs. (>19 kgs.). (Cat. No 8285H)
2. Check that sensor, cord and plug are clean and undamaged.
3. Place sensor under mattress and directly on top of bed frame. Choose one of two positions
(depending on protocol and facility policy) (fig. 33):
(A) Centered at patient’s shoulder blades; or
(B) Centered under patient’s buttocks.
4. Secure sensor to bed frame using hook and loop straps or cable ties, depending on style of
bed. Make sure sensor is flat and resting on a solid part of the mattress.
5. Route the sensor cord to the alarm. Check that the sensor cord is not stressed, is clear of
moving parts of bed, and does not pose a tripping hazard.
6. Insert RJ11 plug into jack labeled “sensor” on right side of alarm (fig. 34). Alarm will activate.
Press the HolD button. You have 30 seconds to transfer the patient to the bed before
monitoring begins (see instructions on page 15 for
use of the HolD button).
7. Test sensor and alarm (see below).
8. Position patient in bed, with weight directly over
sensor.
SENSOR AT
SHOULDER
POSITION
SENSOR
UNDER
BUTTOCkS
BED
FRAME
MATTRESS
Fig. 33
Testing Alarm and Sensors
ALWAYS
check sensor when connecting it to a Posey alarm. You
can check a sensor by attaching it to the sensor cable outlet in the
alarm, activating the alarm and placing pressure on the mattress
near the sensor area and then releasing (fig. 35). When the pressure
is released, the alarm should sound. Repeat this pressure/release
test along the entire length of the sensor to ensure entire sensor
functions properly both with the bed in the flat position and the
head and/or foot articulated. If the alarm and/or sensor do not
function properly, remove the alarm and sensor from service and
replace them with a properly functioning alarm and/or sensor. Do NoT use the alarm or
sensor if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor.
Fig. 34
NURSE
CALL
SENSOR
9V
Fig. 35
TESTING UNDER
MATTRESS SENSOR
