Posey KeepSafe® Deluxe - Manual (Page 23)

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Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad
See pages 19-20 for list of warnings.
1. Select the correct sensor for your patient:
• Disposable 30-Day Sensors. For short-term use.
• 6-Month Sensors. For long-term use.
2. Check that sensor pad, cord and plug are clean and undamaged.
3. Place sensor pad FLAT across width of seat (fig. 31). Make sure sensor cord is either
to the back or side of seat.
NOTE: if a seat cushion is used, place sensor ON TOP of cushion.
4. Adjust so sensor is directly under patient’s buttocks when seated.
• Sensor should be towards FRONT of chair seat if patient normally sits toward front.
• Sensor should be towards BACK of chair seat if using a posture
support or if patient is at risk of forward sliding.
5. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor from urine or
other liquids. Sensor may fail if liquid enters at “neck” of sensor pad.
6. Route the sensor cord to the alarm. Check that the sensor cord is not stressed,
is clear of moving parts of chair, and does not pose a tripping hazard.
7. Insert RJ11 plug into jack labeled “sensor” on right side of alarm (fig. 32).
Alarm will activate. Press the HolD button. You have 30 seconds to
transfer the patient to the chair before monitoring begins (see instructions
on page 12 for use of the HolD button).
8. Test sensor and alarm (see below).
9. Position patient in chair, with weight centered on sensor pad.
Steps to Apply a Chair Belt and PIR Sensor
NOTE: Refer to the warning label and product insert for these sensors. Follow all Warnings, use
instructions, and steps for proper attachment.
Fig. 32
Testing Alarm and Sensors
alWayS check sensor pads when connecting them to a Posey alarm. You can check
a pad by attaching it to the sensor cable outlet in the alarm, activating the alarm
and placing pressure on the pad (fig. 33). When the pressure is released, the alarm
should sound. Repeat this pressure/release test in several different areas along the
entire length of the sensor to ensure entire pad functions properly. 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.
Testing Alarm and Chair Belt and PIR Sensors
See page 20 for instructions on testing a Chair Belt and PIR Sensor.
Storing Chair Pad, Chair and PIR Sensors when not in use
alWayS store pad sensors flat in a dry secure environment. Do NoT roll, bend or fold chair pad sensors.
This may cause them to malfunction. Store chair belt sensors and PIR sensors in a dry, secure environment.
Ensure sensor cords remain bundled together in the sensor packaging. DO NOT stretch or place pressure
on the cords, as this could cause a malfunction in the sensor pad.
TESTiNg ChaiR
SENSOR PaD
Fig. 33
Fig. 31