United Security Products SD-3, SD-2 User Manual

StandDown

OFF

ON

PAUSE

Controls

Controls

Finger Tips

SD-2 and SD-3 Bed Monitoring Systems
INSTRUCTIONS – QUICK START GUIDE

StandDown is a completely self-contained bed

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monitoring system. There are no plugs to connect,
wires to route, or alert units to locate. Simply position
the sensing pad, place patient, and move the tamper
resistant slide selector to the ON position.

SYSTEM PLACEMENT

Identify the topside of StandDown, then orientate the
Pad so that the Pad Extension with Monitoring Controls
drapes over the outside of the bed. Install StandDown
under the bed pad or sheet, and in the area of the
patient’s upper legs and hips. See Fig. A

Pad Extension

Install StandDown under bed pad
or sheet in this orientation

Fig. A

After positioning the StandDown system, tuck the lower
part of the Pad Extension up and under the bed rail for
standard beds, while still letting the Monitoring Controls
hang. The “embedded magnets,” inside the Pad
Extension, will attach it to the inside/top of the bed rail.
See Fig B. If the foot of the bed is raised while the
patient is in bed, the magnetic attachment will free itself
allowing the caregiver to reposition the controls during
elevated mattress use.

Tuck

Push Up
to
Attach

Fig. B

Inset from
Bed Rail

For special bed types, tuck approximately four inches of
the lower part of the Pad Extension under the mattress.
See Fig. C. If the foot of the bed is raised while the
patient is in bed, the caregiver may reposition the
controls during elevated mattress use.

Push In
Under
Mattress

Fig. C

Controls
Outside
Bed Rail

The “embedded attaching magnets,” in the lower part
of the Pad Extension, may also be used to hold the
Controls at any convenient location on or under both
standard and specialized beds.

Best location, during care giving, will depend on type
of bed, adjusted bed height, type of assistance
required, patient risk level, and other considerations.

Please pay special attention to where Monitoring
Controls are if the adjusted bed height is very low.
Always keep Pad Extension with Monitoring Controls
clear of moving bed parts.

MONITORING

When patient is lying in bed and comfortably situated,
move the Slide Selector from the OFF position to the
ON position and monitoring will automatically begin.

The Pad extension may be held with one hand while
operating the Slide Selector with the other. See Fig. D
for Slide Selector location.

The system will not alarm as long as the patient
remains in bed. If the patient attempts to stand and
exit the bed, alarm will sound. When the patient is
returned to bed position, the system will automatically
reset and monitoring will resume.

If a patient is being escorted from bed to a temporary
non-bed activity such as toilet duties or shower, the
slide selector may be moved to the PAUSE position.

In PAUSE position, StandDown emits a steady low­volume sound indicating that the system is “standing
by” and neither monitoring (ON) or completely out-of­service (OFF). PAUSE setting will remind a caregiver
to move the Slide Selector back to ON position after
an out-of-bed activity has been completed and the
patient has been resituated in bed. It is VERY
IMPORTANT to MAKE SURE that StandDown IS IN
THE ON Position when monitoring a patient.

Slide Selector

END MONITORING SESSION

Locate slide selector and move it to the OFF position.

NURSE CALL SYSTEM MONITORING

Remote monitoring is possible when StandDown is
connected to a nurse call station using the optional
SD-NC cable. See Fig E.

Fig. D

Monitoring

SD-NC

Fig. E

StandDown will now continue to provide local alarm

The embedded attaching magnets will normally prevent

Selector remains in the OFF position when storing.

Around

Grasp

while simultaneously sending an alarm signal to central
monitoring personnel.

The SD-NC cable should be routed from the Pad
extension, under bed or mattress, to the head of the
bed, and then to the nurse call station. Please secure
the cable as necessary according to your facility’s safety
and housekeeping requirements

If another device occupies the only available port on a
wall station, the optional SD-NCA adapter can be used
to enable dual inputs. See Accessories.

ALARM VOLUME

Alarm volume is adjustable. The volume adjustment
screw is located on the Pad Extension between PAUSE
and the audio speaker.

Using a small flat tip screwdriver, gently turn the screw

clockwise to decrease volume or counterclockwise to

increase volume. See Fig. F

High

Low

Fig. F

TAMPERING - PREVENTION

patient tampering, but in extreme cases, loop the
supplied Velcro Strap around any suitable bed part,
under and near the mattress. Grasp the Pad Extension
and wrap the now hanging Strap securely around it.
Press the hard area of the Strap to the soft area of the
Strap. See Fig. G. If the foot of the bed is raised, two
Straps (included) can be joined for added length.

Soft

Area

Bed Part
and Down

Wrap
Fasten

Hard Area

Fig. G

TESTING

Caregivers should test the StandDown system before
each use by applying pressure to the Pad with their
hand, moving the Slide Selector to ON, and then
removing hand pressure. If STANDDOWN fails to
alarm, immediate replacement is required.

CLEANING

StandDown may be cleaned with standard healthcare
disinfectants. Do not immerse in water.

STORAGE AFTER USE

The StandDown monitoring system may be loosely
rolled, or loosely folded for storage: FOLD OR ROLL IN
ONE DIRECTION ONLY. Please follow the instructions
on the bottom of the Pad to avoid damaging sensitive
electronics and voiding warrantee.

StandDown is best stored by first folding the
Monitoring Controls towards the Pad. This method
keeps the Monitoring Controls protected inside the roll
or fold. See Fig. H. Please make sure the Slide

Monitoring
Controls

Fig. H

REPLACEMENT – 1 YEAR

Upon first use, caregiver’s should calculate a date
twelve months in advance and enter that date with
indelible pen in the white writing area provided on the
bottom of StandDown.

After twelve months, the disposable StandDown
system must be removed from service and replaced.

StandDown is environmentally friendly and may be
disposed of using standard methods for disposing
similar electronic devices.

SPECIAL NOTE TO CAREGIVER

StandDown is 100% Latex-Free.

ACCESSORIES (See Fig. I)

SD-NC
24-Foot Cable: StandDown to Nurse Call Station.

SD-NCA
6–Foot Y-Adapter: Nurse Call Station to SD-NC and a
second device.

SD-NCA

SD-NC

Fig. I

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