Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 23)

Sitter Elite 23
Over Mattress Chair Pad, Chair Belt and Toilet Sensors
OVER MATTRESS AND CHAIR SENSOR PAD
In addition to the appropriate steps above:
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 (figs. 29a, b) or
when you unfasten the chair belt sensor
(fig. 31). 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, or the chair belt sensor is unfastened.
2. Make sure sensor pad air intake (“neck” of over mattress or
chair sensor pad) is clear and not blocked (fig. 30). 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.
TESTING CHAIR
SENSOR PAD
Fig. 29b
TESTING OVER
MATTRESS
SENSOR PAD
Fig. 29a
Monitoring with a Sensor
(Continued)
FOR SAFE USE IN ALL SENSOR MODES:
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. Remove and store magnet when a sensor is in use. If magnet is on the alarm face plate,
the alarm will NOT activate if sensor is disconnected. Store magnet in a safe place, out of
the patient’s reach.
2. Make sure alarm is ON and in monitoring mode (LED Mode light flashing green or
yellow (“Mute” mode only).
3. Check that the RJ11 plug on the sensor cable is not damaged (plug broken, or wires
disconnected) and is securely connected to the alarm.
4. 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.
5. 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, 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.
6. 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.
Fig. 30 - Neck of Sensor Pad
NECK
SENSOR
CABLE