Patient Alert
PA-6
Follow these simple instructions to set up
your system
Step 1. Positioning Sensors.
Bed & Rail Fall Prevention System
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Step 2.Connect the “Y”cord.
Sensor Strips can be mounted on both
sides of bed edge or on top of side rails..
Sensor Strips are placed along the edge
of both sides of the bed to alarm when the
patient swings their legs over to exit the
bed. Strips are placed from waist level
down towards the feet. Place Sensor
Strips directly against the mattress using
the Velcro tabs provided. Peel off the
Velcro and mount opposite side from
label. This system provides no discomfort
to the patient who is free to move around
in the bed without alarming the unit. Route
the cords and insert both plugs into the
“Y” adapter cord, routed to the Patient
Alert unit..
Uncoil the “Y” cord and insert the connector
plug on the end of the Sensor Strips into the
socket on top of the Patient Alert unit as shown.
If Unit Fails to Operate - Replace Battery.
Test System Before Use
Replace Battery Periodically.
PA-6 Sensor Strips May be placed on Top of
both Bed Rails to Detect Attempted Exit.
Attach by wrapping Sensor Strip and top rail
together at ends
Step 3. Position the Alert Unit.
With the Patient Alert still in the off position,
attach the Patient Alert unit to the bed-rail at
the foot of the bed or to a leg of the bed
using the Mesh Bag provided.
Step 4. Operate the System.
A- Momentary Activation ( MOM )
Place patient on bed and switch Alert
unit to MOM position. This will activate
Alarm when patient attempts exit bed.
The Patient Alert unit will Automatically
reset and silence alarm when patient
releases pressure or weight from sensor
strip or unit turned off by caretaker.
B- Continuous Activation ( CONT )
When switch is in the CONT position
and patient activates sensor strip, the
Patient Alert will sound alarm continuously until unit turned off by caretaker