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- Page 1 Alert-it Care Systems P166A Guide Light Monitor (radio) Handbook Models covered by this handbook P166A Radio Guide Light Monitor One of a range of Alert-it Care Alarms available from...
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Page 2: Bed Vacation Monitoring
This handbook is intended to assist carers install, configure and use the monitors. The carer therefore needs to understand the needs of the user and asses that the monitor meets those needs and if any supplementary monitoring is needed taking into account any health risks. -
Page 3: Quick Reference Sheet: Installation
Quick Reference Sheet: Installation Call for assistance Alarm Indicator Connection for sensors See page for pinout RESET to enable STANDBY mode The bed occupancy sensors are fitted with a connector to mate with the front connector. See the individual sensor handbooks for operating instructions. Alternative passive switch type sensors could be used. -
Page 4: Bed Vacation
Installation (cont) Sensor Testing Occupancy Sensors Ensure the bed/is unoccupied and after pressing RESET there will be a four tone beep and the unit should be in STANDBY. Five tones will indicate the sensor is being falsely triggered by the weight of the bedding/cushion or otherwise installed incorrectly. -
Page 5: Reset The Alarm
Operation (cont) Reset the Alarm The alarm is reset by the user returning to bed or for daytime press the RESET button for greater than 1 second (until a beep is heard). The light will then extinguish after 15 seconds and the monitor will enter the standby state until the user reappears in the bed later. - Page 6 Maintenance Cleaning: The following is a general guide line based on the components listed on page 3. Where a different sensor has been supplied, then please refer to the cleaning instructions supplied with that sensor. Technique A Wetting with strong disinfectant. This can include immersion provided plugs and any obvious breathing holes are avoided.
- Page 7 Technical Information & Configuration Securelink Mode In Safelink the monitor will send a radio “heartbeat” signal every 10 seconds. If this signal disappears for more than 2 minutes, the pager will issue an “RF Fail” alarm. This mode will decrease battery life but is essential in any health critical application The default setting is without Securelink (as shown).
- Page 8 Technical Information & Configuration 1-Input Link The two input s can be joined by this link so that one sensor can activate the INSTANT and DELAYED alarms. To access this link , remove the 4 case screws and separate the two halves. The picture shows the two possible positions for the Bed Vacation Alarm.
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Page 11: Safety Instructions And Warnings
Safety Instructions and Warnings This symbol indicates there are warnings and precautions associated with the use of this equipment that should be carefully read and understood before using the equipment. Ensure that the senor cable is routed and secured to avoid the risk of entanglement or strangulation. - Page 12 Alert-it Care Alarms are social aids designed and manufactured in accordance with 93/42/EEC as Class 1 Medical Devices. They are intended to improve the vigilance of carers to distressing side-effects of various diseases, such as Epilepsy and Dementia. They do not monitor vital physiological processes and should not be expected to diagnose any disease or predict the onset of any symptoms.
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