Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 13)


Sitter Elite 13
Time Delay
There is no time delay option when the magnet is used. This option is
available ONLY in Sensor Mode, while a sensor is in use.
The delay is the time that will elapse AFTER weight is removed from sensor pad or chair belt
sensor is unfastened, and BEFORE alarm activates. Set a delay, if any, to meet the needs of each
patient.
The Sitter Elite gives you the option of a 0, 1, or 2 second alarm delay.
NOTE: With a time delay set, the alarm will not activate if weight is removed from the sensor
pad, chair belt sensor is unfastened, before the time delay that you set expires.
For example, if you set a 2 second time delay, the alarm will not activate until after 2 seconds
have expired.
The delay should be long enough to allow some patient movement without setting off alarm,
but still give sufficient warning when patient attempts to exit a bed or chair.
Assess patient frequently to ensure that a time delay is appropriate. Set the
delay at zero (0) with patients at EXTREME risk of injury from a fall associated with an
unassisted bed, chair or toilet exit.
To Set Time Delay
1. Lift the programming control protective cover (fig. 12).
2. Slide the toggle switch to the desired delay setting, 0-1-2 (fig. 13).
3. Replace the programming control protective cover, securing it into place.
TONE
Fig. 12
TONE
0
1
2
Fig. 13