Posey KeepSafe® Deluxe - Manual (Page 26)

Warnings and Cautions
(Continued)
4. When connecting the alarm to the nurse call system, check that the nurse call cable is securely
connected to the alarm and the nurse call panel. alWayS test alarm and nurse call function if nurse call
cable is plugged into the alarm and wall jack. Activate the alarm (remove pressure from sensor, unfasten
chair belt sensor, or activate PIR sensor) and make sure the nurse call light for the proper bed and room
activate in the appropriate nurse’s station location. Remove the cable from the wall jack and make sure
the visual or audible alert at the nurse’s station immediately activates.
5. Inspect sensor cord and nurse call cable (if in use) to ensure they are out of the footpath and Do NoT
pose a tripping hazard.
OVER maTTRESS, uNDER maTTRESS aND ChaiR PaD SENSORS (see page 20)
In addition to steps 1-5 beginning on the previous page (FoR SAFE USE IN All SENSoR MoDES):
1. Test several places along the entire surface of the sensor by applying and removing pressure to make sure
the alarm activates when pressure is removed from the sensor/mattress, when you unfasten the chair
belt sensor or activate the PIR sensor. 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 page 20).
2. Make sure sensor pad air intake (“neck” of over mattress or chair sensor pad) is clear and not blocked. Air
must flow freely in and out of sensor for alarm to function. Make sure liquid does not enter at “neck” of
sensor pad, as this will damage sensor. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor from urine
or other liquids.
3. Make sure sensor lays FLAT on chair or bed surface, directly under patient’s weight, and that sensor cord
is not folded back under the pad.
4. Check that there is no risk that chair sensor pad will be trapped in a “hammocking” chair seat. To reduce
this risk, place a foundation cushion on seat under sensor (see Posey catalog no. 7110C Semi-Rigid
Wheelchair Foundation).
5. Make sure mattress continues to make contact with the sensor and will activate the alarm when pressure
is removed, even if the head or foot of the bed is articulated.
ChaiR BElT aND PiR SENSORS
In addition to steps 1-5 beginning on the previous page (FoR SAFE USE IN All SENSoR MoDES), see page
20 for instructions on how to properly test a Chair Belt and PIR Sensor.
Sensor Not Functioning
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 testing alarm and sensor information).
Adaptor Cable Replacement
Contact Posey Customer Service for nurse call cable adaptors available for various nurse call systems.
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