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- Page 1 Pivotell® Advance Automatic Pill Dispenser Instructions Note: When opening for the first time, the lid is unlocked. V11 102016 The key and battery case securing screw can be found inside the dispenser. SW-16...
- Page 2 AUTOMATIC PILL DISPENSER Introduction: The Pivotell® Advance 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 secure all other pills. Medication is dispensed from an internal tray containing 28 sections.
- Page 3 Introduction (Contd) SECURITY (contd) When operating in ‘SECURE’ mode the shutter in the lid of the Pivotell Advance dispenser is always locked except at the dosage time and subsequent ‘AFTER’ time (i.e the time set for the alarm to continue).
- Page 4 USING THE DISPENSER FOR THE FIRST TIME Open the lid as illustrated – place an index finger in the lid opening and press in the catch with a thumb. Lift the lid. The key and battery case securing screw can be found in one of the pill compartments.
- Page 5 Menu A (accessed through Button 1) Note: To ensure correct operation it is most important that both the ‘Clock’ and the ‘Date’ are set before the dispenser is used. When the dispenser is activated the display will prompt the setting of the Clock and then the Date. CLOCK: Press Button 1 until ‘CLOCK’...
- Page 6 Press Buttons 2 or 3 to set the time required If this function has been set the user may access their medication in advance by turning the dispenser upside down (through 180°) and then upright twice in succession. The dispenser will then rotate one step and the next dose will become available.
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Page 7: Start Delay
SECURE The Pivotell Advance Dispenser can be set to operate in two modes: Secure On: Press Button 2. The shutter in the lid of the dispenser is always locked except during the programmed alarm time. The shutter will lock again 2 minutes after medication has been dispensed. - Page 8 FILLING THE DISPENSER 1.Time Discs Three day / time discs are supplied which comprise: Two printed discs for 1 up to 4 medication prompts per day (use either side) and one blank disc for more than 4 medication prompts per day. The blank discs should be completed by hand indicating the medication times.
- Page 9 4.2 Stick the label carrier to the battery case cover using the re-posable glue spot provided on the rear of the label carrier (first remove the glue spot cover). 4.3 Clip the retaining case over the pharmacy label carrier as shown. (see figure 5) Figure 5.
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Page 10: General Information
For advice please check with your pharmacist or doctor. Telecare Enabled Pivotell Advance Dispensers - Dose Not Taken Alert: The audible alarm can be set to sound for a minimum of 5 mins to up to 5 hours from the dosage time (known as the 'After' time). - Page 11 Pharmacy filling: Many pharmacies will fill Pivotell dispensers. For the suggested Standard Operating Procedure for pharmacy filling of the Pivotell Advance 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.
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