Graham Field GF13603 User's Manual
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1. such as a pacemaker or defribrillator Refer to the manufacturer of the device in question for specific guidelines 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This product has a one year limited warranty against manufacturing defects It does not cover normal wear and tear or abuse Graham Field Health Products 2935 Northeast Parkway Atlanta Georgia 30360 telephone 800 347 5678 770 447 1609 fax 800 726 0601 678 291 3232 http www grahamfield com2. LUMEMX Pull Cord Alarm For The Quality Of Life APPLICATION The Pull Cord Alarm helps prevent falls and improves safety by alerting caregivers when a person attempts to exit a wheelchair or bed without assistance A pull on the cord from any direction will dislodge the Magnetic Sensor and activate the alarm Attaches easily to a wheelchair with included holster and strap or to a headboard with included hook and loop fastener strip or mounting screws Magnetic Sensor Strap Battery LED Velcro Strip Battery Check Pull Cord Adjuster Screw Mounting Holes Clip Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 TO INSERT BATTERIES Unit uses two alkaline AAA size batteries included 1 Remove the two screws on the battery door 2 Insert batteries When inserting batteries observe the battery type and polarity marking on the unit Insert batteries accordingly Figure 2 3 Replace the battery door and secure with the two screws Do not overtighten the screws USE 1 Place the Magnetic Sensor in the sensor area Turn on the unit by sliding the on off switch to LO for low sound emission 85 dB or HI high sound emission 95 dB Figure 1 2 Secure the Magnetic Sensor to the patient by clipping the attached cord to the patient s clothes Clip the cord toa piece of clothing the patient is not likely to remove The clip should be located out of the patient s reach if possible Be sure that the long pull cord cannot
3. entangle or choke the patient Use the Cord Adjuster to adjust the length of the pull cord Figure 3 3 A pull on the cord from any direction will cause the Magnetic Sensor to release from the sensor area and sound the alarm The alarm will sound in a cycle of approximately 3 seconds on 2 seconds off to minimize annoyance to the patient and surrounding occupants 4 Stop the alarm either by replacing the Magnetic Sensor or turning the unit off with the on off switch Attaching to a wheelchair Pull Cord Alarm is supplied with a holster for attaching the unit to a wheelchair Insert the strap in the holster and hang on push handle of wheelchair Attaching to a bed a For amore secure attachment use the mounting screws included to secure the holster to the headboard b A hook and loop fastener strip is also supplied for easy attachment of the unit to any flat surface such as a headboard or side of a bed GF13603 INS LABRevA05 TEST BATTERY STRENGTH l Turn the unit on Remove the Magnetic Sensor for an audio verification of alarm sound Press the Battery Check Button and observe the brightness of the LED indicator to assess the battery strength As the light begins to dim replace battery immediately A WARNING Long pull cord can entangle the patient and potentially be dangerous Use with care and supervision As with magnets care should be taken when this alarm is being used with a patient that has an implanted device
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