Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 26)

26 Sitter Elite
Steps to Apply Chair Sensor Pad
See pages 22-24 for list of warnings.
1. Select the correct sensor pad for your patient:
• Disposable 30-Day Sensor Pads. For short-term use.
• 6-Month Sensor Pads. For long-term use.
2. Check that sensor pad, cord and plug are clean and undamaged.
3. Place sensor pad FLAT across width of seat (fig. 39). Make sure sensor
cord is either to the back or side of seat.
NOTE: If a seat cushion is used, place sensor ON TOP of cushion.
4. Adjust so sensor pad is directly under patient’s buttocks when seated.
• Sensor should be towards FRONT of chair seat if patient normally sits
toward front.
• Sensor pad should be towards BACK of chair seat if using a posture
support or if patient is at risk of forward sliding.
5. If needed, use an incontinence pad to protect sensor pad from urine or
other liquids. Sensor pad may fail if liquid enters at “neck” of sensor pad.
6. Route the sensor pad cord to the alarm. Check that the sensor pad cord
is not stressed, is clear of moving parts of chair, and does not pose a
tripping hazard.
7. Insert RJ11 plug into jack labeled “sensor” on right side of alarm (fig. 40).
Alarm will activate. Press the HOLD button. You have 30 seconds to
transfer the patient to the chair before monitoring begins (see instructions
on page 15 for use of the HOLD button).
8. Test sensor pad and alarm (see below).
9. Position patient in chair, with weight centered on sensor pad.
Steps to Apply a Chair Belt Sensor
NOTE: Refer to the warning label and product insert for these sensors. Follow all warnings, use
instructions, and steps for proper attachment.
Testing Alarm and Sensor Pads
ALWAYS check sensor pads when connecting them to a Posey alarm.
You can check a pad by attaching it to the sensor cable outlet in the
alarm, activating the alarm and placing pressure on the pad (fig. 41).
When the pressure is released, the alarm should sound. Repeat this
pressure/release test in several different areas along the entire length
of the sensor pad to ensure entire pad functions properly. If the alarm
and/or sensor pad do not function properly, remove the alarm and
sensor from service and replace them with a properly functioning alarm
and/or sensor pad. DO NOT use the alarm or sensor pad if it does not activate each time
weight is removed from the sensor pad.
Testing Alarm and Chair Belt Sensor
See page 24 for instructions on testing a Chair Belt.
Storing Chair Sensor Pad and Chair Belt Sensor when not in use
ALWAYS store sensor pads flat in a dry secure environment. DO NOT roll, bend or fold chair
sensor pads. This may cause them to malfunction. Store chair belt sensors in a dry, secure
environment. Ensure sensor cords remain bundled together in the sensor pad packaging. DO NOT
stretch or place pressure on the cords, as this could cause a malfunction in the sensor pad.
TESTING CHAIR
SENSOR PAD
Fig. 41
Fig. 40
NURSE
CALL
SENSOR
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Fig. 39