Posey KeepSafe® Essential User Manual

KeepSafe® EssentialCat. 8373, 8373NPInstruction ManualBefore using the Posey KeepSafe Essential, read this entire manual and save for future referenc

10 KeepSafe® EssentialSetting Alarm ToneThe KeepSafe Essential has five (5) available tones. This allows you to differentiate between patients and o

KeepSafe® Essential 11Adjusting Alarm VolumeThere are two (2) alarm volume settings: low and high. These allow you to select the right volume for fa

12 KeepSafe® EssentialThe SUSPEND ButtonThe SUSPENDfeatureisindicatedwhenextendedpatientcareisrequired.Thisfeatureallowsyouadditional

KeepSafe® Essential 13Connecting to AC Power (Optional)ThePoseyKeepSafeEssentialisequippedwithaDCjacktoallowyouto use AC power to power

14 KeepSafe® EssentialMounting the KeepSafe EssentialThePoseyKeepSafeEssentialcomeswithtwomountingbrackets:• One(1)forwallorchairmo

KeepSafe® Essential 15Wall Mount1. Choose a location out of the patient’s reach, but with indicator lights in clear view of staff.2. Usewall/chai

16 KeepSafe® EssentialChair MountUseSaddleBracket(Cat.8278N)toattachalarmtoawheelchair(figs.15and16).UseWireBrackettoattach alarm

KeepSafe® Essential 17Monitoring in Cord & Magnet Mode A “false alarm” may occur if cord is too short and minimal patient movement disconnects c

18 KeepSafe® EssentialConnecting Magnet Cord to Patient1. Use slider to adjust cord to desired length. Cord adjusts from 31” to 60” (79 cm to 152

KeepSafe® Essential 19The KeepSafe Essential and Use of Physical Restraints The use of physical restraints should be a last resort, and only after a

2 KeepSafe® EssentialTable of ContentsBefore You Begin ...

Warnings and Cautions• Makesureitissafetodrillandtherearenopipesorelectricalwiresthatcouldbedamagedwhenusingscrewstoattachthe

Alarm Cleaning, Storage and Battery MaintenanceCleaningMagnet Cord and Alarm Housing (exterior ONLY)Dampen(butDONOTsoak)acleanclothwithdisinf

Problem: Continuous alarm with patient in bed or chair (see pages 17-18).Solution: •Ensure alarm is on and magnet is on face plate.Problem: Intermi

KeepSafe® Essential 23System Components and OptionsNOTE: All Posey KeepSafe Essential systems come with (see page 6):• Alarm(1)• Magnetwithadju

M6188 REV C 102111 © 2011 Posey Company. All rights reserved.Product SpecificationsAlarmSize: 3”Wx4.3”Lx2”D(8cmx11cmx5cm)Weight:6.0oz

KeepSafe® Essential 3Before You BeginThe Posey KeepSafe Essential is an easy to use, restraint free addition to your fall management program. The Ke

4 KeepSafe® EssentialSUSPENDSUSPENDLED INDICATOR9VDC9VDCLEFT SIDE VIEWFRONT VIEWMAGNET PLATEAC POWER ADAPTER OUTLETON/OFF SWITCHVOLUMETONEMODEBATTER

KeepSafe® Essential 5Features of the KeepSafe Essential (Continued)• Five alarm tones. There are five different alarm tone options which can be use

6 KeepSafe® EssentialEach KeepSafe Essential is shipped to you with:• Alarm(1)• Magnetwithadjustablelengthcordandlockingclip(1)• “AAA”

KeepSafe® Essential 7Preparing the KeepSafe Essential for UseBattery Installation:ThebatteryoperatedPoseyKeepSafeEssentialisportableandlong

8 KeepSafe® EssentialPreparing the KeepSafe Essential for Use (Continued)Storing Your KeepSafe Essential:IfyouarestoringtheKeepSafeEssentialf

KeepSafe® Essential 9Setting Alarm ModeThe KeepSafe Essential has three (3) alarm modes. These allow you to select an alarm signal best suited to pa