Posey KeepSafe® Deluxe - Manual (Page 25)

Warnings and Cautions
• NEVER connect a Posey alarm to other manufacturers’ sensors (see page 5).
• NEVER connect a Posey sensor to other manufacturers’ alarms (see page 5).
• Make sure it is safe to drill and there are no pipes or electrical wires that could be damaged when using
screws to attach the wall mount bracket (see page 17).
• NEVER place alarm closer than two feet from patient’s ear. Doing so may cause hearing loss or other injury.
For more information, see: oSHA oCCUPATIoNAl NoISE EXPoSURE STANDARDS 1910.95 (see page 11).
• alWayS check to ensure staff can hear alarm at the furthest possible distance before leaving patient
unattended (see page 11).
• Check that there is no stress on the nurse call cable. Make sure cable is clear of all moving parts of bed
or chair, and does not pose a tripping hazard.
- Check that both ends of cable are securely plugged in and the nurse call system has an alert warning if
the cable is disconnected from the wall jack (see page 15).
- Test alarm and nurse call functions by activating alarm and removing pressure from the sensor pad,
unfastening chair belt sensor, or activating PIR sensor EACH TIME before leaving patient unattended
(see pages 19-20).
• Before each use, check that:
- Alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s reach (see page 16) and functions properly by
activating alarm (see pages 19-20).
- Indicator lights are in clear view of staff (see page 16).
• Do NoT mix old and new batteries or battery brands. This may cause rupture or leakage and damage
alarm (see page 7).
• DO NOT allow batteries to deplete while in the alarm. Change batteries immediately when hearing
the low battery “chirp.” Depleted batteries may leak and corrode, causing damage to the electronics
and reliability. When storing the alarm with power “on”, check the alarm every week to make sure the
batteries are still operable and the alarm is still on. If the alarm low battery alert is chirping, or the alarm
does not power up, the batteries are depleted and must be removed. Do NoT leave depleted (“dead”)
batteries in the alarm to avoid corrosion (see page 8).
• Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the batteries and
potential corrosion (see page 8).
• The Posey KeepSafe Deluxe is an electronic device. It may fail to work if subjected to severe shock, such
as being dropped, or immersed in liquid. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death, test the alarm and
sensor for proper operation prior to putting in service with a patient, and each time before leaving the
patient unattended. 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, the chair belt sensor is
unfastened, or the PIR sensor is activated (see pages 19-20).
FOR SaFE uSE iN all SENSOR mODES (see page 19):
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 (monitoring indicator LED is flashing green).
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 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.
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