Drive Medical Design 13605 Dépliant
tamper proof chair and bed patient alarm
Directions For Application, Use and Care
The Drive Sensor Basic Alarm is used with a sensor pad, lap cushion or seat belt to alert staff that a resident is about to wander.
When sensor is activated an 85dB or 100dB alarm tone sounds notifying caregiver. User can choose 0 or 2 second delay setting.
LED indicates low battery. Alarm features convenient ON/OFF switch. 9V battery included.
Application
Installation
1. Insert one 9V battery into battery compartment of the alarm. To open
compartment, remove screw and slide compartment door open.
2. With battery door open, select delay setting for alarm. Delay can be set
to respond immediately (zero second delay) or to sound after weight has
been removed from sensor pad for a full 2 seconds. When used with
sensor pads, 2-second delay is particularly helpful with active patients
who produce false alarms due to frequent weight shifts. Zero second
delay setting is recommended for use with lap cushion and seat belt
(Figure 1).
3. Also located in battery compartment is the tone selector switch. Choose
from either ALARM tone or CHIME tone (Figure 1).
4. If using mesh bag to attach alarm to chair or bed, place alarm in bag and
close zipper. Alarm cord should exit bag at zipper opening. Use strap on
bag to hang unit from push handles of wheelchair, or secure to chair or
bed using hook and loop straps. If using mounting bracket to attach alarm
box to chair or bed, remove belt clip from back of alarm unit. Peel
backing from pressure sensitive hook (included), and attach to back of
alarm box. Press firmly to attach alarm to mounting bracket.
5. BED: Mount alarm box toward foot of bed. Route cord toward footboard
of bed. Keep cord clear of siderails and all other moving parts. Secure
excess cord for patient/staff safety.
6. CHAIR: Mount alarm box out of patient’s reach. Route cord toward back
of chair. Keep cord clear of wheels and all other moving parts. Secure
excess cord for patient/staff safety (Figure 2).
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figure 2
locate mounting bracket
out of patient’s reach, low
on back of wheelchair
figure 1
Tone Selector
CHIME or ALARM
Delay Selector
0 sec or 2 sec
Power Switch
Off, Low 85dB or Hi 100dB
Testing the System
1. Test pad by applying pressure to pad for 3 seconds and releasing. Alarm will sound when pressure is released. Test lap cushion
by connecting activation strap and releasing. Alarm will sound when strap is released. Test seat belt by fastening buckle and
releasing. Alarm will sound when belt is unbuckled. Note: If using alarm unit with optional delay settings, pressure must be
removed from pad for entire delay cycle before alarm will sound.
2. Always test alarm unit and pad, cushion or seat belt together before each use. Never use if alarm fails to sound when tested.
Always retest if alarm unit is dropped.
3. Inspect pad, lap cushion or seat belt wires, and all connections for damage.
Do not use if damaged. Replace immediately.
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1. Move volume switch to Low or Hi (85 dB or 100 dB), depending on
required alarm volume for environment (Figure 1).
2. Select alarm tone, alarm or chime. Select delay setting, 0-seconds or
2-seconds. Switches are located inside battery compartment (Figure 1).
3. Plug sensor pad, lap cushion or seat belt into telephone-type jack on
top of alarm box. Inspect wires for damage before connecting. Replace
if damage to wiring or device is present. Once initial pressure or contact
is detected by alarm unit, unit will beep once to alert caregiver that unit
is active.
4. If resident leaves the chair or bed, or unbuckles the seat belt, alarm will
sound and LED will flash. Unit will sound continuously until patient
returns to bed or chair, or power switch is moved to the OFF position.
For lap cushion, unit will sound continuously until activation strap is
properly re-secured or power is turned off. Seat belt will continue to
sound until buckled or power switch is turned OFF.
Note: Battery power is low if LED flashes continuously and sounds a single
beep every 30 seconds. Replace battery immediately. If alarm tone
decreases in volume, replace battery immediately.
Use