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Pivotell Mark 3/11 Instructions Manual

Automatic pill dispenser

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Pivotell®
Mark 3/11
Automatic Pill Dispenser
Instructions
Note: When opening for the first time, the lid is unlocked.
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The key and battery case securing screw can be found inside the dispenser.

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Summary of Contents for Pivotell Mark 3/11

  • Page 1 Pivotell® Mark 3/11 Automatic Pill Dispenser Instructions Note: When opening for the first time, the lid is unlocked. The key and battery case securing screw can be found inside the dispenser.
  • Page 2 PIVOTELL® MARK 3/11 AUTOMATIC PILL DISPENSER Apply Instruction label Display Buttons 1,2,3 Dispenser Tray Lock Figure 1 The pack also includes: Batteries Three reversible Day / Pharmacy label Battery case Time discs 4 x AA Alkaline screw carrier and cover...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION The Pivotell® Automatic Pill Dispenser reminds the user by means of an alarm and flashing light when to take their medication. It will make the correct dose available at the correct time of day or night, whilst keeping other pills locked out of sight. Medication is dispensed from an internal tray containing 29 sections.
  • Page 4 FILLING THE DISPENSER 1. Time Discs — three day/time discs are supplied which comprise: Two printed discs for between 1 - 4 medication prompts per day (use either side) and one blank disc for more than 4 medication prompts per day. The discs should be completed by hand indicating the medication times*.
  • Page 5: Dispenser Settings

    DISPENSER SETTINGS The dispenser is set using 3 buttons: Button 1 is used for moving to the next function. Buttons 2 and 3 are used to change the settings in each function. There are two setting menus: MENU A:- Button 1: DOSES ALARM CLOCK MENU B:- Button 3: BEFORE AFTER SOUND LIGHT HOURS DLS DATE START RECORD TEST...
  • Page 6 MENU B (Accessed through Button 3) To access the functions in this Menu press and hold down button 3 until ‘BEFORE’ is displayed on the screen. The individual functions in this menu can then be accessed by pressing button 1 repeatedly. At any time Hold Button 1 down to return to clock. ‘BEFORE’...
  • Page 7: Test Function

    DLS (DAYLIGHT SAVING) To enable the dispenser to automatically adjust for daylight saving (GMT / BST) . Press Button 1 repeatedly until DLS is displayed. Using Buttons 2 or 3 set at ‘01’ to enable Daylight Saving. Set at ‘00 ‘ to disable. DATE Press Button 1 repeatedly until ‘DATE’...
  • Page 8 There are some pills that should not be exposed to the air and therefore should not be used in the dispenser. If in doubt please check with your pharmacist. Pharmacy filling: Many pharmacies will fill the Pivotell® Mark 3/11 dispenser. For the suggested Standard Operating Procedure for pharmacy filling of the Pivotell® Mark 3/11 dispenser, please ask your pharmacist to contact Pivotell®...
  • Page 9 Do not force the tray to rotate. Pivotell cannot accept responsibility for faults or any other consequences arising from misuse e.g. dropping, water damage, insertion of foreign objects, forced turning of the pill tray or...
  • Page 10: General Observations

    DOSES when the alarms are required again (or use the Start Delay Function. See p7.)  Spares: Spare keys, battery cover screws, pharmacy label carriers, spare trays and time discs are all available. Please contact Pivotell® for assistance.
  • Page 11 Many pharmacies will fill Pivotell dispensers. For the suggested Standard Operating Procedure for pharmacy filling of the Pivotell MK3/11 dispenser, ask your pharmacist to contact Pivotell. The new Pharmacy Filler tray is now available for easier Pharmacy filling of dispenser trays.
  • Page 12 Important Notice: Pivotell® Automatic Pill Dispensers are aids designed to assist the user remember to take their medication. They are not suitable for everyone and assessment is very important. Pivotell® do not accept responsibility for faults or other consequences arising from any misuse of the dispenser, for example, damage from dropping, moisture, liquids and heat, insertion of foreign objects, forced or unauthorised opening of the dispenser.