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- Page 1 Setup Guide MED-O-WHEEL SAFE e-pill ® ® Tamper Resistant Automatic Pill Dispenser Item: 998050A Carefully review and save this setup guide Components...
- Page 2 Components Locked Automatic Pill Dispenser Locked Metal Case Item: 991019A Item: Not available separately Medication Tray Dosage Template Set Item: 991020 Item: 991018 Pill Dispenser Key Item: 991022 Case Padlock & Location Lock Case, Padlock & Location Keys Item: Not available separately Item: Not available separately...
- Page 3 Tamper Resistant Automatic Pill Dispenser Introduction e-pill MED-O-WHEEL SAFE is designed to remind and dispense pills according to the patient’s dosing schedule; reminding by means of auditory alarm and flashing light. The dispenser will make the correct dose available at the correct time, keeping all other pills secure via 4 locks and a metal case.
- Page 4 SETUP - STEP 1 of 2 Turning On and Opening e-pill MED-O-WHEEL SAFE 1. Turn the pill dispenser upside down and remove the battery door. 2. Remove the battery insulator strip to power on the dispenser. 3. e-pill MED-O-WHEEL SAFE is now on.
- Page 5 Multidose Dispensing It is possible to set two or more compartments to dispense medication at the same alarm time. This feature is helpful for people who take multiple or larger pills. Example: If a dose doesn’t fit in one compartment, you can set two alarms for the exact same time (e.g., two 8:00 AM alarms) and split the dose into two compartments to dispense one after the other.
- Page 6 SOUND: Alarm melody. 1. When in menu B, tap button 1 until ‘SOUND’ is displayed. 2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) to set the alarm’s melody: a. 00 for silent (visual alarm only), 01 – 04 for different melodies LIGHT: Visual alarm via a blinking red light.
- Page 7 1. Set the Year (YY) Month (MM) Date (DD) and Hour (HH) that you wish the dispenser to start operating. The time (HH) should be in advance of the first dose to be dispensed for the user. 2. Tap button 2 (decrease) or 3 (increase) the settings. DISPENSER STOP: It is possible to stop the dispenser’s operation at a future date and time.
- Page 8 1. With the lid still open, remove the tray that is inside the dispenser. This makes filling the tray easier. Important: Never force the tray to rotate. 2. e-pill MED-O-WHEEL SAFE comes with three different dosing templates. The template identifies the number of alarms per day and, very importantly, the time of day that you are filling the tray.
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Page 9: General Information
General Information Diagnostic Test Test the alarm sequence. 1. Press and hold all three buttons until ‘TEST’ is displayed. 2. Tap button 3 to begin test: a. ‘DEMO’ is now displayed. b. The tray rotates 1 compartment, the alarm sounds, and the light flashes. -
Page 10: Error Handling
Error Handling Medications Will Not Dispense Check all compartments for stuck pills. Solution: 1. Gel-caps: Adding a thin coating of standard baking flour to the compartments can help prevent blockage. 2. Tablets: Splitting larger tablets into smaller pieces using a pill splitter can help prevent blockage. - Page 11 Dispenser Left Upside Down If the dispenser is upside down at alarm time the alarm will sound but the internal tray will not rotate until the dispenser is turned upright. If more than one alarm time has passed while the dispenser has been upside down, the dispenser will make available the correct dose when the dispenser is turned upright.
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Page 12: Medication Reminders
LLC assumes no responsibility for any incidental or consequential damages, including without limitation, damages or injuries resulting from malfunction of the product. e-pill, LLC’s liability shall under no circumstances exceed the dispenser’s list price on epill.com.
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