Summary of Contents for TabTimer Careousel MK3/11
- Page 1 TabTimer® Careousel MK3/11 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 TABTIMER® CAREOUSEL MK3/11 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 TabTimer® Careousel MK3/11 ® Automatic Pill Dispenser reminds the user by means of an alarm and flashing light when to take their medicine. It will make the correct dose available at the correct time of day or night, whilst keeping other pills locked out of sight. Medicine is dispensed from an internal tray containing 29 sections.
- Page 4 FILLING THE DISPENSER Time Discs — three day/time discs are supplied which comprise: Two printed discs for between 1 - 4 medicine prompts per day (use either side) and one blank disc for more than 4 medicine prompts per day. The discs should be completed by hand indicating the medicine 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. 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 TabTimer® Careousel MK3/11 Dispenser. The device meets the requirements of the Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP).
- Page 9 Do not force the tray to rotate. TabTimer 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...
-
Page 10: General Observations
This is useful if you do not want it to alarm for a period of time. Remember to reinstate the 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 TabTimer® for assistance. - Page 11 The new Pharmacy Filler tray is now available for easier Pharmacy filling of dispenser trays. Ask your Pharmacist to contact TabTimer® on 1300 822 846. COMMONLY REPORTED ISSUES ‘I have just received my new dispenser but it is locked and there is no key.’...
- Page 12 Important Notice: TabTimer® Automatic Pill Dispensers are not a medical device, they are aids only, designed to assist the user in remembering to take their medicine. They are not suitable for everyone, and assessment is very important. It is not a medicine safe or vault and is not 100% tamperproof. With determination a patient may be able to break into the device and access more medicine than intended.