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Summary of Contents for E-Pill MedSmart
- Page 1 User & Programming Guide e-pill ® Carefully review and save this guide for set up instructions and an explanation of the features and functions of your MedSmart System. © 2008 AMAC...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Congratulations on your decision to bring MedSmart into your life. Equipment................4 System Description, Controls & Functions.......5 MedSmart is a convenient, user-friendly device to help you take your Setting Up.................7 pills and vitamins properly and on-time. The circular tray has cells for... -
Page 3: Features & Use
Features & Use YOUR FIRST LOOK IT’S EASY! LARGE DISPLAY MedSmart is designed to help you MedSmart’s display is large and easy remember to take your medications to read – it shows you the current time and date, and also the time of on the correct schedule. -
Page 4: Equipment
A/C Wall Transformer Docking Base with built-in Reference Card Two Med-Trays (24 or 29 cells), one inside the MedSmart unit, the other separate with a dust cover 7 Loading Guide Disks (not shown) Keys (2) G. Alkaline AA Batteries (4) -
Page 5: System Description, Controls & Functions
When its time to take your pills, the audible alarm will sound for a maximum of 90 minutes. The visible light and audible alarm will turn off when the MedSmart unit is flipped over and the pills dispensed. LCD Display... - Page 6 NOTE: This Docking Base does not contain an internal back-up battery and therefore will not provide power to the MedSmart Unit when there is a power outage or if it is not properly plugged in. To conserve battery life of the MedSmart Unit, make certain the Docking Base is plugged in and Power indicator light is on.
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Page 7: Setting Up
Battery Compartment Your MedSmart Unit is furnished with a set of 4 Alkaline AA batteries. When the internal battery is low, the low battery symbol will show on the display. - Page 8 6) and write those times in the first column from earliest to latest. NOTE: If you only need the MedSmart to dispense pills once a day, follow step 3, but instead of filling in times of day, fill in days of the week for reference, starting with the first day of the week the...
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Page 9: Getting Started Preparing The Medsmart Unit For Use
Getting Started Preparing the MedSmart Unit for Use Setting up your MedSmart Unit is easy. The display and keypad layouts have been designed for clarity and ease of programming. What you will see when you open the MedSmart lid is as follows: Date Displays currently set day-month-year. -
Page 10: Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times
Note: Day of the Week is automatically set based on the date set at the top of the display. Full Tray Reset Note: Each time new batteries are installed in the MedSmart Dispensing Unit, the time will reset to 12:00 PM, however, alarm setting will not be lost. Setting the Alarm Times, # Per Day and Dispensing Times... - Page 11 Getting Started Setting Time, Date, Dispensing Reminder/Alarm Times Reminders per Day Note: The MedSmart Unit can be programmed to alarm/dispense from 1 to 6 doses of pills each Early day. Dose ■ Adjust the # Per Day setting by pushing the - or + buttons to decrease or increase the number of alarms you want to occur in a 24-hour period.
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Page 12: Loading Medications
Getting Started Loading Medications MedSmart comes with Loading Guide Discs to help you with filling Example 1: Doses Per Day = 3 the tray. Current Time = 11am Next Scheduled Dose/ ■ Select disk(s) corresponding to the number of Reminder/Alarms Alarm = 12pm per Day determined on the Medication Planning Chart. -
Page 13: Reloading Medications
Loading Guide Disk repositioned each time medications nearly empty tray. are reloaded. ■ Remove the medication tray from the MedSmart Unit and note which dose(s)/number(s) correspond to any remaining medication doses. (Illustration D) ■ Lift the Loading Guide Disk and rotate it so that the same dose(s)/number(s) to the right of Start are lined up with the correct dose(s)/number(s) you noted prior to repositioning. -
Page 14: Placing Tray Into Medsmart Unit
Placing Tray into MedSmart Unit Important! Each time the Medication Tray is removed and refilled it must be replaced into the MedSmart Unit so that the empty Start cell, is directly underneath the dispensing window, lined up with the security lock. -
Page 15: Using Your Medsmart
20. 3. Place Unit back onto the Docking Base or, if traveling, back onto an appropriate surface on its own base feet. The MedSmart will not advance if left upside down. Pack face up when traveling. When the Unit is tipped for dispensing, a sensor signals both alarm and light to stop. -
Page 16: Locking & Early Dose Features
Locking and Early Dose Features Security Lock and Release Latch Early Dose Feature CLOSED To lock the MedSmart Dispensing Unit, The Early Dose button allows pills use the provided key, turning the lock to be immediately dispensed prior to clockwise one quarter-turn. The lid reminder/alarm settings. -
Page 17: Using The Docking Base
Reminder/Alarm times per day (e.g. 9:00 am, 12:00 pm, 3:00 pm etc.) g. Alert Recipient information email address or cell phone number 3. Remove the tray from the MedSmart Unit for loading. Based upon the number of reminders/alarms per day, select and place the correct Loading Guide Disk on the tray. -
Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions
MedSmart will run from battery power in the event there is a power failure time. The system can generate from 1 to 6 alarms per day (audible and in your home. -
Page 19: General Suggestions & Important Safegurads
DO NOT load MedSmart with any pills or vitamins not prescribed to the intended end user. DO NOT load the tray with any pills that should not be taken together. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE LISTED The Dispensing Unit is on the base There is power to the Docking Base but MedSmart MESSAGES OR ISSUES PERSIST, but the Power light is red unit is not seated correctly. Adjust position of unit. -
Page 21: Fcc Information
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of the Rules. MedSmart Docking Base does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. -
Page 22: Planning Chart
MedSmart Planning Chart List of Pills and Vitamins Times of Day Pills and Vitamins will be taken from first to last Fill in times Fill in number of Tablets/Capsules per dose *Not taken daily... -
Page 23: Remote Programming & Monitoring Sheet
(check if same as caregiver) - If yes just fill out alert information Complete this worksheet prior to calling the Product Support and Programming Name Relation Center. Call 1-800-853-1458 to have your MedSmart programmed and to set up your alert messaging requirements. Home Phone Cell Phone... - Page 24 American Medical Alert Corp. 36-36 33rd Street, Suite B Long Island City, NY 11106 1-800-853-1458 Fax 646-898-3800 e-pill Medication Reminders www.epill.com 1-800-549-0095 Service Provider: e-pill, LLC 70 Walnut Street Wellesley, MA 02481, USA 781-239-8255 | 1-800-549-0095 | fax 781-235-3252 122308 R.5...
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