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Item Details
Posey Personal Alarm Fall Monitor
ILC Reference NO 61:59:023
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
An alarm, which alerts a caregiver of a person's attempt to leave their bed or chair.An adjustable length cord with clip is attached to the user's clothing. A choice of five different alarm tones allow a specific tone to be assigned to a specific user and to ensure the tone is different to other alarms in the nearby area. The alarm tone volume can be decreased using the sound-dampening plug. The alarm has two mounting options - one for use on a bed and the other for the chair or toilet. Battery powered with a low battery warning light.
More Details
Five alarm tone settings
An alarm sound of no less than 95 db at one metre
Low battery warning light
A sound-dampening plug
Up to 280 hours of battery life (dependent on tone)
Two mounting options for use in a bed, chair or shower;
Made from impact resistant plastic.
An adjustable cord from 80cm to 150cm.
The unit is compact and lightweight.
Batteries
This alarm requires one 9V battery to operate.
The battery's life will depend on the tone chosen for the alarm.
A low battery light indicates a battery change is needed.
Method Of Use
The Posey Personal Alarm is designed to alert a carer of a users movement beyond a predetermined distance.
The alarm can be set to one of five tones to discriminate between different users.
It can be mounted to a chair, wheelchair or bed frame using a saddle mount or it may be attached directly to a surface using Velcro hook and loop.
The alarm works via a magnet.
A cord is attached to the user; at the other end is a magnet, which is attached to the alarm. If the user moves beyond the predetermined range of the cord the magnet detaches from the alarm activating it immediately.
Safety
The sound-dampening plug is intended to drastically reduce the alarm volume in crowded areas where an attendant is nearby.
Do not use the dampening plug if the user can/will be travelling out of hearing range of the attendant.
Warranty
Posey warrants, to the original purchaser, the alarm unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the unit. Warranty is voided if the alarm is opened, damaged or submerged.
Safety and Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
Some equipment needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards check with the supplier or look at the Novitatech website (
Models
Personal Alarm Fall Monitor
Dimensions
Personal Alarm Fall Monitor
Overall Width..................................... 50 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 25 mm
Overall Length.................................... 100 mm
Weight (gms)...................................... 113 g
Place Of Manufacture
Posey (USA)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
GRAJEN MEDICAL (POSEY DEALER),
RICHMOND, SA
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