Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 8)


8 Sitter Elite
Preparing the Sitter Elite for Use
(Continued)
Storing Your Sitter Elite:
If you are storing the Sitter Elite for an extended period of time, you should turn the alarm off
and remove the batteries (see page 7). Batteries start to corrode after an extended period of
time (just like a flashlight). Corroded batteries will damage the alarm and may cause it not to
function, or to function intermittently (see page 34).
ALWAYS close the battery door during storage to prevent damage.
NOTE: After four (4) minutes without battery power, all settings will revert to factory
default.
Store the alarm in a secure place so it will not be dropped or damaged. DO NOT use if;
battery door is missing; battery door is damaged; alarm case is damaged; or alarm case is
cracked.
Battery Leakage. If there is ANY evidence of battery leakage, remove
the alarm from use and notify the appropriate facility authority. The alarm should be
disposed of according to your facility disposal requirements. DO NOT use the alarm and
DO NOT attempt to clean it if there are any signs of battery leakage such as corrosion,
rust or white powder residue.
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 for a
short period with power “on” to maintain custom voice messages and settings, 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.
Remove batteries when storing the alarm for an extended period to prevent depleting the
batteries and potential corrosion.
The Posey Sitter Elite 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, sensor or magnet
if it does not activate each time weight is removed from the sensor, the chair belt sensor is
unfastened, or magnet is removed from face plate (see pages 22-24).