c. Affix the alarm and holder securely to back of
wheelchair out of sight and reach of resident. Simply
wrap the Velcro
®
strap with the rubberized non-slip
backing attached to the back of the holder tightly
around wheelchair frame.
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.
d. See Under Seat Adjustable Switch Bar instruction
sheet for bar set up.
e. To test system press either the “Test/Reset” button
on the front of the alarm or apply pressure on the
seat of the wheelchair after installing the Under Seat
Adjustable Switch Bar. To stop alarm from sounding
simply press the “Test/Reset” button on the front of the
alarm 3 times quickly in 1.5 seconds.
f. Carefully assist resident into wheelchair. If using a seat
cushion there should not be any resident discomfort
when seated. If the resident is sitting directly on the
seat, the top of the switch bar my cause discomfort
to resident’s buttocks depending on the resident’s
weight. The discomfort can be eliminated by either a
seat cushion or lowering the switch bar as directed
in instruction sheet included with the Under Seat
Adjustable Switch Bar.
g. The alarm will allow for normal movement. However, if
resident attempts to exit the wheelchair the alarm will
sound to alert staff. When resident sits back down the
alarm will stop sounding and automatically reset.
h. However, the light bar will continue to flash red
intermittently to let staff members know which resident
activated the alarm. The staff member needs to firmly
press the “Test/Reset” button 3 times quickly in 1.5
seconds to stop flashing light. The alarm is then
automatically reset.
i. When staff removes resident from wheelchair for
whatever reason the alarm will sound. To silence the
alarm simply press the “Test/Reset” button on front of
alarm.
NOTE: As a tamper resistant feature please
press the “Test/Reset” button 3 times quickly in 1.5
seconds to stop alarm from sounding.
j. When the resident is positioned back in the wheelchair
the alarm will beep twice signaling that the alarm has
automatically reset.
k. The alarm and switch bar should be checked prior
to each use for proper functioning. Please note: The
system can be checked while resident is on the switch
bar by simply pressing “Test/Reset” button. The alarm
will beep to indicate proper alarm functioning.
DO
NOT ASSUME! TEST EACH TIME THE SYSTEM IS
USED!
l. The light bar on the front of the alarm also functions
as a low battery indicator. When the batteries are
low and require changing the light bar will flash blue
intermittently and the alarm will emit a beeping sound.
Note: As a safeguard simply pressing the reset
button will not stop the alarm from beeping when
the batteries are low. The blue light will continue to
flash and the beeping sound will continue until the
batteries are changed.
Please note: For resident safety, the Under Seat Alarm
does not have an “On/Off” switch. Staff members do
not have to remember to turn alarm back on as alarm
has an auto reset feature.
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Personal Safety Corporation warrants this product to be
free from factory defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Void if
this product has been misused, abused or punctured. No
warranty of responsibility of use expressed or implied.
Revised: 08/22/18
WARNING!
Must remove switch bar and alarm before cleaning wheelchair or using wheelchair when showering
resident. Failure to due so will damage system and will void warranty.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
Test / Reset
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