Posey Sitter Elite® - Manual (Page 32)

32 Sitter Elite
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, (see pages 22-24 for testing alarm and sensor information).
Adapter Cable Replacement
Contact Posey Customer Service for nurse call cable adapters available for various nurse call
systems.
OVER MATTRESS AND CHAIR SENSOR PADS (see pages 23-24)
In addition to steps 1-6 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,
or when you unfasten the chair belt 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, or the chair belt sensor is unfastened (see
page 23).
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 SENSORS
In addition to steps 1-6 on the previous page (FOR SAFE USE IN ALL SENSOR MODES), see page
24 for instructions on how properly test a Chair Belt Sensor.
Warnings and Cautions
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