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Bed-Check® Cordless

Fall Management System

Setup & User Guide

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Important Recommendation

STANLEY Healthcare’s systems are designed to assist staff in providing

a high degree of safety for people and assets and therefore should be

used as a component of a comprehensive safety program of policies,

procedures, and processes. As with every safety system, STANLEY

Healthcare highly recommends regular system operational checks to

verify functional integrity.

Warnings and Cautions

FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING “CAUTIONS” COULD RESULT IN HARM TO

YOUR SYSTEM OR CAUSE IT TO FUNCTION IMPROPERLY, INTERMITTENTLY, OR

NOT AT ALL.

• Use the Bed-Check Monitor only with approved accessories.

• Turn Monitors and Transmitters o before storing them away.

• Remove batteries immediately when the Monitor is not in use to avoid

battery power loss.

• Use care when connecting the Bed-Check Transmitter and Sensormat

pads. Gently remove or connect cords. Pulling on cords may damage

them and/or result in system failure.

CAUTION

FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO

OR THE DEATH OF PERSONS IN YOUR CARE.

• Ensure that the Transmitter is properly connected to the cable inside the

pouch of the Sensormat® pad.

• Check that the Transmitter is switched on and that the status LED on the

Monitor ashes GREEN for at least 1 second when the Monitor button

is pressed, or the status LED ashes GREEN for 0.5 seconds once per

minute to indicate that it is monitoring the person.

• A low battery condition in the pad Transmitter is indicated by the status

LED on the Monitor blinking YELLOW twice every minute or when the

Monitor button is pressed. Change the Transmitter immediately.

• A low battery condition in the Monitor is indicated by the status LED

blinking YELLOW once every minute or when the Monitor button is

pressed. Change the batteries in the Monitor immediately.

• Do not use the Transmitter past the expiration date.

• When the pad has expired, check the expiration date on the Transmitter.

If the date has passed, dispose of the Transmitter with the pad. If the

Transmitter has not yet expired, you may reuse it.

• Test the Bed-Check Monitor and Sensormat pad before each use

and inspect the cords and pads for signs of damage. Replace any

components with signs of wear or damage immediately.

• Do not place the monitor within 1 ft. (0.3m) of and facing the resident.

Placing the Monitor on a wheelchair back is acceptable as long as the

monitor is facing away from the resident.

• The Bed-Check Monitor is only one part of your facility’s fall

management program. The Bed-Check Monitor is not a substitute for

proper nursing care or routine visual monitoring by caregivers. The

eectiveness of the Bed-Check Monitor relies entirely on an immediate

response by the caregiver to the Bed-Check Monitor system alarm.

• The Bed-Check Monitor system will not stop a person from leaving a

bed or chair. It is intended only to alert a caregiver that a patient or

resident may need assistance. Other interventions may be required.

• Keep the Sensormat pad at at all times. Folding the pad may damage

it. Do not use the pad if it has been folded.

• Do not immerse the Sensormat pads in liquids. The pad will not

operate properly if the pad is exposed to excessive liquids. If the pad is

immersed in liquid, discard it immediately.

WARNING

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Contents

Copyright Information ....................................................................................................ii

Important Recommendation .......................................................................................ii

Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................................. ii

Introduction ................................................................................................. 1

Check Your Shipment ...................................................................................................... 1

Other Components Sold Separately .......................................................................... 1

How the Bed-Check System Works .......................................................... 3

Normal Usage Routine ............................................................................... 3

Cordless Monitor ......................................................................................... 4

Basic Features and Buttons ...........................................................................................5

Alarm LED ............................................................................................................................ 7

Status LED............................................................................................................................7

Cordless Transmitter .................................................................................. 8

Connecting the Cordless Transmitter .......................................................................8

Removing the Cordless Transmitter from the Pad ................................................ 9

Conrming Battery State and Usage .........................................................................9

Cleaning the Cordless Transmitter .............................................................................9

Disposing of the Cordless Transmitter ...................................................................... 9

Associating the Cordless Monitor with the Transmitter .................... 10

Conguring the Cordless Monitor ......................................................... 12

Audible Tones ............................................................................................ 14

Alarm Tones ..................................................................................................................... 14

Trouble Tones .................................................................................................................. 14

Sleep Mode ............................................................................................... 15

Temporary Disable Mode ........................................................................ 16

Low Battery States .................................................................................... 16

Monitor Low Battery ..................................................................................................... 16

Transmitter Low Battery .............................................................................................. 17

Replacing Batteries .................................................................................. 17

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Using Sensormat Pads .............................................................................19

On a Bed ............................................................................................................................19

On a Chair ......................................................................................................................... 19

Changing the Pad Transmitter ...............................................................20

Changing the Sensormat Pad .................................................................21

Mounting/Installation Options ..............................................................22

Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................22

Chair or Bed Footboard Mounting .......................................................................... 23

Interfacing with a Nurse Call System ....................................................24

Nurse Call Alarms ...........................................................................................................25

Maintenance ..............................................................................................26

Status Checks ..................................................................................................................26

Regulatory Compliance ...........................................................................27

Warranty Information ..............................................................................28

vi Bed-Check® Fall Management System Setup & User Guide

Introduction

Bed-Check® Fall Management System Setup & User Guide 1

Introduction

The Bed-Check Cordless Fall Management System uses a cordless pad and

Monitor to notify facility staff in the event of premature departure from a bed

or chair. The Monitor provides remote/cordless annunciation in the event of a

pad exit alarm, as well as operational and battery status.

Check Your Shipment

The Bed-Check Fall Management System package includes:

1 – Cordless Monitor (72100)

1 – Wall Mount Bracket (0141-758)

2 – Kits of Dual-Lock® Fasteners (P/N TBD??)

4 – Mounting Screws with Plastic Anchors

1 – Rubber Bumper (0141-757)

1 – Wire Bracket (0120-123)

4 – AA Alkaline Batteries

This Manual (0980-020)

Other Components Sold Separately

Cordless Transmitter (72110)

Cordless Sensormat® pads – available in the following types:

• Chair 14-day (73050)

• Chair 180-day (73060)

• Bed 14-day (74050)

• Bed 180-day (74060)

Additional Wall Mount Brackets (0141-758)

Additional Wire Brackets (0120-123)

Nurse Call Cables (25150)

Introduction

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Bed-Check® Fall Management System Monitor Specications

Part Number N/A

Battery Battery Type: Four (4) AA 1.5V

Polarity Protection: Reverse polarity protected

Low Battery Threshold: 4.7V +/- 0.2V

Expected Battery Life: > 1 month with no alarms

Interface Remote Transmitter and pad - RF transmitter

Electrical Monitor - Current consumption in Sleep mode is approx.

30-40 uA.

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Approx. 8.5 x 14.8 x 4.0 cm (3.4 x 5.70 x 1.65 in)

Weight Monitor - approx. 275 g or 9.70 oz (with batteries)

175 g or 6.17 oz (without batteries)

Operating

Temp.

10 - 50 C

Relative

Humidity

5 - 90 % RH (non-condensing)

Mounting • Wall, chair or bed footboard mountable

• Built-in clip - objects up to 5/16” thick

• Optional wire clip - objects from 5/16” to 2-1/4” thick

Audible

Indicators

“LOW “ Minimum Level = 62dBA - at 1 foot from monitor

“HI” Maximum Level = 96dBA - at 1 foot from monitor

LED Indicators Monitor Alarm LED:

• RED - Pad exit from an on pad monitoring condition.

Monitor Status LED:

• YELLOW - Equipment trouble alerts

• GREEN - Monitoring conﬁrmation

Transmitter Status LED :

• Flashes RED on every pad or on/off state change.

Cordless

Properties

• Monitor and Transmitter- 433.4 MHz

• Range: up to 30 ft (9.14 m) indoors, 350 ft outdoors

• Monitor reliably detects any communication failures with

the pad transmitter within 90 seconds, and then alarms.

How the Bed-Check System Works

Bed-Check® Fall Management System Setup & User Guide 3

How the Bed-Check System Works

When the resident’s weight on the Sensormat pad is removed for a pre-

selected number of seconds (either 0.75 or 2.75 seconds), the Monitor

emits an alarm tone to let staff know that the resident is no longer on the

Sensormat pad, is in an unsafe position, and needs immediate assistance.

A Supervision alarm is an audible alarm that occurs when the resident is on

the pad and:

• Communication with the pad Transmitter being monitored is lost because the

Transmitter has moved out of range or failed, or

• The Transmitter is switched off while monitoring.

The alarm can be cancelled by pressing the button on the monitor.

If a Nurse Call system is connected, the Monitor triggers an alarm similar to

a panic button press on a bedside pendant switch. The staff member, having

been alerted that a resident is attempting to exit the bed, can counsel the

resident by intercom (if available), and send immediate assistance.

Normal Usage Routine

Each time the system is put into use, a speciﬁc set of tasks must be

performed to ensure that the system is operating correctly and is effectively

monitoring a resident. Each task listed below refers you, when necessary, to

the section in this guide with the detailed instructions for that task.

 Gather the equipment together: Monitor, Transmitter, Pad.

 Connect the transmitter to the pad. See “Connecting the Cordless

Transmitter” on page 8.

 Activate the monitor and then associate it with the transmitter.

See “Associating the Cordless Monitor with the Transmitter” on

page 10.

 Test the system. Follow the test procedure printed on the pad, or

see “Testing the Sensormat Pad Before First Use” on page 11.

 Position the resident on the bed or chair.

 Press the monitor button to conrm that the system is monitoring

the resident on the pad. Look for the ??second solid green light

on the Status LED.???

 When an alarm occurs, follow your facility’s alarm response proce-

dures before resetting the monitor.

 To remove the resident from the pad, see “Temporary Disable

Mode” on page 16.

Cordless Monitor

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Cordless Monitor

FRONT

BACK

Clip

Battery

Cover

Access to

Handshake

Button

Screw (to open

battery cover)

Alarm Reset

Button

LEDs (Alarm

and Status)

Sound

Opening

Cordless Monitor

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Basic Features and Buttons

The Bed-Check Cordless Monitor includes a black rubber bumper around the

outer perimeter. This bumper is not made with natural rubber latex.

The caregiver can tap the button on the front of the Monitor at any time

without disrupting the monitoring session. The Monitor displays its state for

2.4 seconds. When no button is pressed and the Monitor is monitoring a

resident on the pad, the Monitor ﬂashes its GREEN LED once every minute.

State changes are triggered by incoming events such as:

• A short press for less than 3 seconds on the button on the front of the Monitor

• A long press lasting more than 3 seconds on the button on the front of Monitor

• A press of the Handshake button on the back of the Monitor

• Pad on/off status

• Transmitter being switched on or off

• A lack of communication with the Transmitter for 90 seconds

• A change to the Nurse Call jack (plugged or unplugged)

• Low battery status

Alarm Reset Button

The Alarm Reset button is located on the front of the Monitor. All audio alarms

can be muted by a simple tap of the Monitor’s button. The Alarm Reset

button is also used to put the Monitor into Sleep Mode (see “Understanding

LEDs and Audible Tones” on page 7).

Button press timing duration variations are as follows:

• Short tap - less than 3 seconds - used to activate the Monitor, display the

Monitor’s status and cancel any audible alarms.

• Long press - more than 3 seconds - used to either temporarily disable the

monitor (only when monitoring a resident), or put the Monitor to sleep.

Reminder: Tap the Alarm Reset button at any time to check the

monitoring status. Always check the monitoring status

whenever you activate a new Bed-Check monitoring

session, or place a resident on the pad.

RED Alarm LED

The left-most LED is bright RED, and is only used to signify that an

unexpected pad exit has occurred, the resident is at risk of falling, and

immediate caregiver response is required.

The alarm LED is easily seen from a distance of 4 m from the Monitor in

normal facility lighting conditions as long as no direct sunlight is falling on the

Monitor.

Cordless Monitor

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Bi-Color Status LED

This LED indicates Monitor and pad Transmitter status.

Generally:

• GREEN indicates successful communication with a pad Transmitter and, if

repeated once per minute with a ﬂash lasting half a second or more, that there is

a resident being monitored on the pad

• YELLOW indicates equipment trouble, including low battery or supervision alarms

when communication are lost. YELLOW accompanied by the trouble tone

indicates a problem that prevents monitoring a resident on the pad.

LED use during normal conditions is minimized to help extend the Monitor’s

battery life.

Sound Opening

The sound opening allows the alarm to be annunciated from the Monitor.

Clip

Use the clip to attach the Monitor to a wheelchair.

Battery Cover

The battery cover is used to protect the batteries and the settings area

(Volume, Tone, etc.). For information about changing the batteries, see

“Replacing Batteries” on page 17.

Reminder: Check that the battery screw is tightened to avoid batteries

accidentally falling out if the Monitor is dropped.

Handshake Button

For information about the Handshake button, see “Associating the

Cordless Monitor with the Transmitter” on page 10.

Cordless Monitor

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Understanding LEDs and Audible Tones

The following table explains the basic LED colors and tones. For more

detailed information about other available Monitor states, see “Regulatory

Compliance” on page 27.

Alarm LED

The Alarm LED ﬂashes RED only, indicating an unexpected pad exit has

occurred and a resident is now in imminent danger of falling.

Status LED

The Status LED ﬂashes GREEN or YELLOW, indicating either normal

operation or an issue with the equipment.

Refer to the table below for a description of the Alarm and Status LEDs.

LED Tone Description

ALARM LED (RED)

Flashes once every

0.6 seconds

Alarm Alarm!

• Resident has left bed/chair!

One long ash High-Low • Monitor placed into Sleep Mode

STATUS LED (GREEN/YELLOW)

GREEN – short ash

(0.1 second) only on

button press

No • Monitor is communicating with

transmitter

GREEN - long ash

(> 0.5 seconds),

once per minute or

on button press

No • Resident being monitored on the pad

GREEN – two long

ashes

Low-High • Successful association of Monitor with

Transmitter (Handshake)

GREEN – 5 second

rapid ash

No • Transition from “off pad ready” to “on

pad monitoring” when resident moves

onto pad

GREEN – extended

countdown ash

No • Monitor temporarily disabled to allow

resident positioning or removal

YELLOW – Five 0.1

second ashes

repeated every 2.4

seconds

Trouble Warning

• Supervision failure

• Monitor battery failure

• Equipment error

Cordless Monitor

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LED Tone Description

YELLOW – Two 0.1

second ashes, once

per minute

Low Warning

• Transmitter low battery

YELLOW –

continuous up to 10

seconds

No • Waiting for association Handshake

YELLOW –

continuous

No • Failed monitor power-up self-test or

monitor battery dying.

Cordless Transmitter

The Cordless Transmitter has one LED that ﬂashes RED when it is turned

on or off, and on every pad on/off state change. It must be plugged into the

Sensormat Pad to function.

There is an ON/OFF switch located on the side of the Cordless Transmitter.

Up to 20 Transmitters may be deployed within 30 feet of any one monitor

without interference between them.

Connecting the Cordless Transmitter

1. On rst use, record the expiry date (180 days from in-use date) on the

Transmitter. At every other use, check the expiry date before connecting.

2. Connect the Transmitter cable to the cable inside the pouch (located on

the Sensormat Pad). The connectors are keyed to permit only one

orientation. Insert the Transmitter end of the connector into the pad end

until you feel the “click” indicating a successful connection.

Cordless Monitor

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3. See “Associating the Cordless Monitor with the Transmitter” on page

10 to associate the Transmitter with the Cordless Monitor.

4. Once the Transmitter is associated with the Cordless Monitor, place the

Transmitter in the pouch, and snap the pouch shut.

Removing the Cordless Transmitter from the Pad

1. Open the pouch snaps.

2. Slide the Transmitter from the pouch.

3. Switch o the Transmitter if it is not to be used for an extended period

of time.

4. Squeeze the latch to detach the connectors.

Conﬁrming Battery State and Usage

If either 6 months has passed since the Transmitter was ﬁrst activated, or the

Monitor warns that the Transmitter has a low battery, the Transmitter should

no longer be used.

Cleaning the Cordless Transmitter

Clean with a damp wipe only. Do not sterilize. Do not immerse. Ensure that

the Transmitter is dry before placing in storage.

Disposing of the Cordless Transmitter

The Cordless Transmitter contains Lithium Manganese Dioxide battery cells.

Dispose according to local regulations.

Cordless Monitor

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Associating the Cordless Monitor with

the Transmitter

Follow these steps to associate the Monitor with the Transmitter.

1. Ensure the Transmitter switch is in the “O” position, and wait at least 5

seconds.

2. Make sure the monitor is on by tapping the button on the front. The

Status LED ashes YELLOW.

3. Press the “Handshake” button on the back of the Monitor through the

access hole in the battery cover using a pointed object such as a stylus.

4. Within 8 seconds:

4.1 Switch the Transmitter “ON.” A pen tip or stylus may be useful.

A Handshake message is sent to the Monitor to associate the

Transmitter with the Monitor.

Cordless Monitor

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4.2 While waiting for the Handshake message, the LED on the Monitor

glows YELLOW.

4.3 While transmitting the Handshake message, the Transmitter’s

internal LED ashes RED.

4.4 The Monitor beeps twice (low then high), and the LED ashes

GREEN twice, indicating a successful association of the Transmitter

with the Monitor.

Note: If 10 seconds passes after the Handshake button is pressed

and no Handshake message is detected by the Monitor, the

Status LED ﬂashes YELLOW 5 times while the Monitor looks for

the last Transmitter it was associated with. If the transmitter is

not found, switch the transmitter Off, wait at least 5 seconds,

then repeat from Step 1.

4.5 Test for a successful association by pressing the Monitor button

once. The Status LED should ash GREEN.

5. Connect the Transmitter to the Sensormat pad according to the

instructions in “Connecting the Cordless Transmitter” on page 8.

6. Place the Transmitter in the pouch and snap it closed.

Testing the Sensormat Pad Before First Use

Test the Sensormat Pad before ﬁrst use, and daily thereafter, as follows:

1. Apply hand pressure to the Pad for more than 6 seconds. The Monitor

emits a short low-high tone and the Status LED turns GREEN for two

seconds.

2. Release hand pressure. The Monitor alarms and the Alarm LED ashes

RED.

3. Press the Reset button on the Monitor to cancel the alarm.

4. If any of the above steps fail, check all conections, and try re-associating

the transmitter. If it still does not work, DO NOT place the pad into

service.

Note: The Monitor remembers the Transmitter it is associated

with, even when the Monitor’s batteries are removed or the

transmitter is switched off.

Conﬁguring the Cordless Monitor

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Conﬁguring the Cordless Monitor

This section describes how to change settings for the Bed-Check Cordless

Monitor. Unscrew, then pressing the clips, lift the bottom of the cover to

expose the settings switches.

BCD

Conﬁguring the Cordless Monitor

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A. Vol - Volume for the alarm and trouble tones - 3 settings:

• HI - Raises the audible tone to the loudest level.

• LO - Lowers the audible tone to the softest level.

• NC - Nurse Call - If a Nurse Call jack is plugged in and this

setting is selected, the local alarm sound is suppressed

completely.

Note: If the NC setting is selected but there is no Nurse Call cord

plugged in, a local alarm (HI) is annunciated through the Monitor

if the resident leaves the pad.

B. DELAY - The time delay (in seconds) before the alarm is annunciated - 2

settings:

• 0S (zero seconds) - up to 0.75 seconds, no additional delay

• 2S (two seconds) - up to 0.75 seconds, plus 2 additional seconds

C. TONE - Tone sequences for the audible alarm or trouble condition- 4

settings. See “Audible Tones” on page 14.

D. HANDSHAKE - This button is used to establish an association between

the Transmitter and the Monitor.

Audible Tones

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Audible Tones

There are three sets of audible tones that are used with the Cordless Monitor:

• Alarm Tones

• Trouble Tones

• Conﬁrmation Tones

Note: The exact sound of the alarm or trouble tones depends on the

TONE switch setting and whether the current state is an alarm

relating to an unexpected pad exit) or a trouble tone relating

to a hardware problem (e.g., supervision alarm). Conﬁrmation

tones are not affected by these settings.

Alarm Tones

There are 4 alarm tone sequences associated with the Alarm LED (ﬂashes

RED):

• 1 - One sound (low) in a sequence of 3 beeps, pause, 2 beeps

(meets UL 60601-1)

• 2 - Two sounds (low high low high) in a sequence of 4 beeps, pause, 2 beeps

• 3 - Two sounds (low high low) in a sequence of 3 beeps, pause, 2 beeps

• 4 - Two sounds (high low high) in a sequence of 3 beeps, pause, 2 beeps

Trouble Tones

There are 4 trouble tone sequences associated with the Status LED (ﬂashes

YELLOW):

• 1 - One sound (low) in a sequence of 3 beeps (meets UL 60601-1)

• 2 - Two sounds (low high low high) in a sequence of 4 beeps

• 3 - Two sounds (low high low) in a sequence of 3 beeps

• 4 - Two sounds (high low high) in a sequence of 3 beeps

Sleep Mode

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Sleep Mode

The Bed-Check Monitor supports a Sleep Mode feature to save battery life

while not in use.

Automatic Sleep Mode

The Monitor enters Sleep Mode under either of the following conditions:

• After 24 hours with no resident on the pad

• After 10 minutes with no associated transmitter

To Manually Put the Monitor to Sleep

Follow these instructions to turn Sleep Mode on when the Monitor is not in

use. The Monitor cannot be placed in Sleep Mode while it is monitoring a

resident.

1. Make sure that the Monitor is not monitoring a resident on the pad.

2. Press and hold the Alarm Reset button for at least 3 seconds.

3. The Status LED changes to a solid RED and the Monitor beeps high, then

low once. The Monitor has entered Sleep Mode.

Wake the Monitor from Sleep Mode

Follow these instructions to turn Sleep Mode off.

1. Press the Alarm Reset button once to exit Sleep Mode.

2. The Status LED ashes YELLOW or GREEN.

3. Sleep Mode is now turned o.

Temporary Disable Mode

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Temporary Disable Mode

The temporary disable mode is used to allow the caregiver 2 minutes to

remove a resident from a monitored pad without triggering any alarms, or to

connect or disconnect the Nurse Call cord.

1. Press the Alarm Reset button on the Monitor for more than 3 seconds.

2. A 2 minute timer is set. The Status LED ashes GREEN until the time

expires, before the Monitor resumes monitoring the resident. A single

ash sequence indicates that less than 1 minute remains.

3. The resident can now be placed on, or removed from the pad, or the

Nurse Call cord may be inserted or removed without triggering an

alarm.

4. When the timer runs out, or the button is pressed for less than 3

seconds, the Monitor resumes normal operation. If the resident is still o

the pad, or the Nurse Call cord has been inserted or removed, no alarm

is generated.

Low Battery States

Monitor Low Battery

The Monitor’s batteries will last at least 30 days while monitoring a person on

a pad.

When the Monitor batteries are low – approximately within 3 days of depletion

– the Status LED ﬂashes a YELLOW warning (with a conﬁrmation tone).

• If the resident is on the pad, the YELLOW ﬂash follows the GREEN on-

pad conﬁrmation ﬂash, once per minute.

• If the resident is not on the pad, a single YELLOW ﬂash occurs once per

minute.

These sequences repeat until the batteries are replaced.

When the low battery warning level has been reached, no new monitoring

sessions can be started until the batteries are replaced.

When the Monitor determines that its batteries are within minutes of

depletion, the audible alarm sounds, and the monitor stops functioning.

Note: Monitors may deplete new batteries when kept in continuous

sleep mode for more than 2 years.

Temporary Disable Mode

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Transmitter Low Battery

When the battery is low (about 20 days before depletion) in the Transmitter,

the Monitor’s Status LED ﬂashes a YELLOW warning twice (with a

conﬁrmation tone).

• If the resident is on the pad, the YELLOW ﬂashes follow the GREEN on-

pad conﬁrmation ﬂash, once per minute.

• If the resident is not on the pad, the YELLOW ﬂashes occur once per

minute.

These sequences repeat until the Transmitter is replaced. If the Transmitter

battery fails while the pad is monitoring a resident, a supervision alarm is

generated.

A Transmitter can be conﬁrmed to be working without using a Monitor by

checking if its LED ﬂashes when a resident goes on or off the pad, or the

transmitter itself is turned on or off.

Replacing Batteries

To remove the batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Gently pull the black ribbon vertically to release the batteries.

IMPORTANT: Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws

and guidelines.

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To insert the batteries

1. Loosen screw to open the battery

compartment cover.

2. Remove used batteries if required.

3. Ensure the black ribbon is laying at

along the bottom.

4. Insert the batteries into the battery

compartment. Press the negative

end of each battery into the

corresponding spring, then slide the

positive end into the contact. The

monitor immediately performs a self-

test. The LEDs ash in all colors and

the speaker sounds.

5. Close the battery compartment cover.

6. The Monitor is now ready to be associated with a Transmitter and used

for a resident.

CAUTION: Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix

old batteries with new batteries, and do not mix battery

types. Only non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are

UL-compliant and meet the product specication. AA

batteries equivalent to Duracell MN1500 or Energizer

LR06 are recommended.

Using Sensormat Pads

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Using Sensormat Pads

The Sensormat pad can be located either on a bed or chair, directly

underneath the resident. The Monitor is mounted on the wall outside of the

room, or in another convenient location, no more than 30 feet away from the

pad; or attached to a wheelchair. 14-day or 180-day pads can be deployed

with the Monitor. These pads should be replaced on or before their

warranty period expiry date (indicated on pad).

On a Bed

Place the Sensormat pad across the width of the bed, ON TOP OF THE

MATTRESS. A top sheet and/or incontinence pad may be placed above the

Sensormat pad. The preferred pad location is directly under the resident’s

buttocks three to ﬁve inches below the bend in the mattress when the

head of the bed is elevated. Effective operation of the Sensormat pad in

the alternative location, behind the resident’s back, is dependent upon their

weight and the articulation angle of the bed.

The use of anti-skid strips to secure the Sensormat pad to the mattress is

optional.

On a Chair

Place the Sensormat pad across the width of the chair or wheelchair seat.

For best sensitivity, place the Sensormat pad above any other pads. An

incontinence pad may be placed above the Sensormat pad. Adjust the

position so that it ﬁts directly under the resident’s buttocks. The most

favorable location is toward the rear of the seat, close to the chair back.

The use of anti-skid strips to secure the Sensormat pad to the seat of the

chair is optional.

Note: Once the resident sits on the pad, there is a 6 to 7 second

delay, before the Monitor arms, allowing time for the resident to

shift around slightly until a comfortable position is achieved.

Changing the Pad Transmitter

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Changing the Pad Transmitter

The Pad Transmitter has a usable life of 180 days from ﬁrst activation.

The Monitor can be associated with only one Pad Transmitter at a time.

When you change the Pad Transmitter, you must establish a new association

between the Pad Transmitter and the Monitor.

Follow these steps to change the Pad Transmitter.

1. Remove the Monitor from the wall or unclip it from a chair or bed

footboard so that you can access the back of the monitor.

2. Bring the monitor and the Pad Transmitter together.

3. Turn the Pad Transmitter o using the slide switch and a pen tip, then

wait at least 5 seconds.

4. Ensure the monitor is awake by tapping the front button.

5. Depress the Handshake button on the back of the monitor.

6. Within 5 seconds, switch on the Pad Transmitter.

7. The monitor Status LED should ash GREEN and you should hear a low-

high conrmation tone. If not, repeat from step 3.

8. You are now ready to monitor the resident.

Changing the Sensormat Pad

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Changing the Sensormat Pad

When you change the Sensormat pad, the Pad Transmitter may be reused

until its expiry date or low battery condition has been reached.

Follow these steps to change the Sensormat.

1. If monitoring a resident on a pad rst temporarily disable the monitor and

remove the resident.

2. Remove the old pad from the bed or chair.

3. Open the pouch on the old pad.

4. Remove the Pad Transmitter from the old pad and disconnect it by

depressing the latch mechanism.

5. After examining the transmitter expiry date, If you need to replace it,

refer to “Changing the Pad Transmitter” on page 20.

6. Connect the Pad Transmitter to the new pad and then insert into the

pouch, closing and fastening the pouch ap.

7. Tap the monitor to activate monitoring.

8. Conrm the proper operation of the pad as described on the pad.

Mounting/Installation Options

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Mounting/Installation Options

The Bed-Check Cordless Monitor may be mounted on a wall, a bed

footboard, or a chair.

CAUTION: Do not place the monitor within 1 ft. (0.3m) of and facing

the resident. Placing the monitor on a wheelchair back

is acceptable as long as the monitor is facing away from

the resident.

Wall Mounting

To mount the Bed-Check Cordless Monitor on a wall, you will need a Wall

Mount Bracket (0141-758). The mounting bracket is installed with the

included screws or Dual-Lock® fastener.

If you are using a Nurse Call system, you will also need a Nurse Call Cable

(25150). Before mounting the wall bracket, refer to “Mounting/Installation

Options” on page 22 for details.

1. Attach the Wall Mount Bracket to a vertical surface using the provided

screws or Dual-Lock fasteners. If also installing a Nurse Call cable or

attaching to a surface that is not at and smooth, use the screws to

secure the bracket rmly in place. On at and smooth surfaces, the Dual-

Lock fastener may be used to allow for easier removal.

2. Install the bracket on the wall when monitoring persons in bed.

3. To attach the Bed-Check Monitor on the bracket, slide the Monitor down

into the bracket from the top until the release button clicks.

4. Insert the Nurse Call cable jack into the Nurse Call receptacle. Plug the

other end into the installed nurse call system.

5. Test the monitoring system. Refer to “Testing the Sensormat Pad Before

First Use” on page 11.

Mounting/Installation Options

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Chair or Bed Footboard Mounting

To mount the Bed-Check Cordless Monitor on a chair or on a bed footboard,

you will need a Wire Bracket (0120-123).

1. Slide the Wire Bracket into the slots on the back of the Monitor as

shown here.

2. Use the clip to attach the Monitor securely to the back of the chair, in a

place that the resident cannot easily reach.

3. Ensure that the Monitor is clipped to the outside of the chair to reduce

any discomfort for the resident.

Interfacing with a Nurse Call System

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Interfacing with a Nurse Call System

The Bed-Check Monitor can be used to trigger a Nurse Call system that

works with call button circuits that are normally open, closing only when

the call button is depressed. Normally closed Nurse Call systems are not

supported.

The Monitor accepts a common ¼” mono plug that can be wired to a Nurse

Call system. The monitor will alarm if a Nurse Call jack is inserted or removed

while monitoring a patient on the pad. If the Nurse Call jack needs to be

adjusted while a patient is on the pad use the “Temporary Disable Mode”

to allow this. When installing a Nurse Call jack, we recommend using the

wall mount bracket in the manner shown, which provides cable restraint to

help prevent accidental unplugging of the jack. Note that the cable must be

inserted before the bracket is mounted on the wall.

If your nurse call system does not provide a compatible input or if you want to

wire a push button cord in parallel with the monitor, contact your biomedical

department to obtain the appropriate adapter. The monitor does not have an

input to allow a push button to be wired in parallel.

If requesting information on interfacing the Monitor to a nurse call system,

please have the following information available:

• The brand of your nurse call system.

• A description of the system’s call cord or pillow speaker, including the

type of plug and number of pins in the plug.

• Whether your nurse call system is normally open or normally closed.

If this information is not available, you may still contact us for assistance, and

we will be glad to help you.

Interfacing with a Nurse Call System

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Nurse Call Alarms

With a Nurse Call cable plugged in, the Monitor calls the Nurse Call system

continuously during a pad exit alarm, supervision warning, or imminent

battery failure. However, low battery warnings are not sent.

The Nurse Call jack can be used in all 3 audio volume settings (HI, LO and

NC). When a Nurse Call jack is plugged in and the monitor’s alarm volume is

set to “NC”, all local alarms except Nurse Call jack-related alarms are muted

on the monitor. The “NC” volume setting is ignored if no Nurse Call jack is

plugged in.

Note: An alarm sent to the Nurse Call system cannot be cancelled from the

Monitor alone. After dealing with the resident according to your care policy,

the alarm must ﬁrst be cancelled on the monitor, and then at the Nurse Call

system. Refer to the Nurse Call system user guide for details on cancelling

alarms at the Nurse Call station.

The Monitor also alarms audibly when the Nurse Call jack is plugged in or

unplugged while the resident is on the pad. To connect or disconnect the

Nurse Call jack while the resident is on the pad, you must temporarily disable

the monitor.

Maintenance

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Maintenance

The Monitor and the Sensormat pad may be cleaned with a damp cloth

or sponge using mild disinfectants. Never use alcohol, acidic or harsh

petroleum-based cleaners.

The Monitor tolerates all EtO (ethylene oxide) gas sterilization processes

below 70 degrees C. Other types of gas sterilization are NOT to be used on

the Monitor (e.g., formaldehyde, chlorine or hydrogen peroxide). Do NOT

sterilize the Sensormat pad.

Note: Remove the rubber bumper before sterilization to ensure that

the entire monitor surface is sterilized.

To ensure maximum performance, follow these guidelines:

• Replace the Sensormat mat every 14 or 180 days, depending on the

pad type. Note: The Sensormat Pad is for single resident use only.

• If maintenance or opening of the Monitor is required, it should be

performed in a static-free environment by qualiﬁed personnel.

• Replace the batteries in the Monitor upon low battery signal.

• Perform regular status checks on Monitors (status and connection). See

Status Checks below.

Status Checks

Perform the following checks, on Monitors and Sensormat pads, on a regular

basis (according to your facility policy):

1. Apply hand pressure to the Sensormat pad and maintain pressure for

about 6 seconds. The Monitor should beep once, and the Status LED

should ash GREEN every two seconds.

2. Release hand pressure. The Monitor should sound an alarm.

3. Press the Reset button on the Monitor to silence the alarm.

4. If the Monitor did not signal an alarm, do not place the Sensormat pad

into service.

5. Repeat this test using a new Sensormat pad to conrm that both the

Monitor and Sensormat pad are working before putting them into

service.

6. If the Monitor is used with a nurse call system, verify that the remote

alarm also sounded during the test.

Regulatory Compliance

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Regulatory Compliance

FCC

47 CFR Part 15, Class B Device

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables

aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux

conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)

l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,

même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

IEC/UL

Conforms with IEC/UL 60601-1 3rd Edition. This device was tested to

conform with IEC/UL 60601-1 3rd Edition by a third party assessment

completed by Nemko.

RoHS

RoHS Directive – 2002/95/EC

Warranty Information

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Warranty Information

LIMITED WARRANTY:

BED-CHECK® CONTROL UNITS

1. WARRANTOR:

This Limited Warranty is given by STANLEY Healthcare, 130 Turner Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

2. DURATION:

This Limited Warranty begins on the date the product is delivered to the purchaser and continues for a period of two years (new units) or

one year (refurbished units).

3. TO WHOM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN:

This Limited Warranty is given to the original purchaser of Bed-Check’s products only.

4. PRODUCTS COVERED:

This Limited Warranty covers all Bed-Check Control Units. (i.e., Bed-Check Cordless, Model Vr, Classic-Check, Chair-Check II, and

Basic-Check)

5. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

Defects in material and workmanship which occur within the defined duration of this limited warranty. Warrantor makes no other war-

ranties expressed or implied, including without limitation, warrantor makes no warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose.

6. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

a) ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY

DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE CONTROL UNITS.

b) ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM USE OF

THE CONTROL UNITS WITH ANOTHER MANUFACTURER’S PRESSURE SENSITIVE MAT, SENSING DEVICE, OR OTHER

FALL PREVENTION PRODUCT.

NOTE: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU.

c) Any defects or damage to the Control Units that may result from use of the Control Units with another manufacturer’s parts, pressure

sensitive mat, sensing device, or other fall prevention product.

d) Any failure that results from an accident, purchaser’s abuse, neglect or failure to operate the Control Units in accordance with the

instructions provided in the owner’s manual(s) supplied with the Control Units.

e) Any Control Units which have the serial numbers altered, defaced or removed.

f) Any Control Units which have been altered or modified in any way without the express written consent of Bed-Check.

g) Any Control Units which have been repaired other than by Bed-Check.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF WARRANTOR UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

a) In the event of a defect, malfunction, or other failure of the product not caused by any misuse or damage to the product while in the

possession of purchaser, the warrantor will remedy the failure or defect without charge to the purchaser within a reasonable time. The

remedy will consist of repair or replacement of the product, or refund of the purchase price, at the warrantor’s option. If the product is no

longer available, warrantor will supply purchaser with a comparable product or refund the purchase price at warrantor’s option. However,

the warrantor will not elect refund unless it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not commercially practicable and cannot be

made within a reasonable time, or unless the purchaser is willing to accept such refund.

b) If this product or one of its component parts contains a defect or malfunction, after a reasonable number of attempts by the warrantor

to remedy the defects or malfunctions, the purchaser will be entitled to either a refund or replacement of the product or its component

part or parts. Replacement of a component part includes its free installation.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PURCHASER UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

a) Disinfect the Control Unit, if necessary, so that it is reasonably free from infectious matter.

b) Package the Control Unit with a minimum of two inches of shock absorbent packaging material.

Deliver or ship the Control Unit to:

STANLEY Healthcare, 130 Turner Street, Waltham, MA 02453. Freight costs, if any, must be borne by the purchaser.

c) Use the Control Unit with reasonable care and in accordance with the supplied owner’s manual.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Warranty Information

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LIMITED WARRANTY:

BED-CHECK® SENSORMATS®

1. WARRANTOR:

This Limited Warranty is given by STANLEY Healthcare, 130 Turner Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

2. DURATION:

This Limited Warranty begins on the date the product is delivered to the purchaser and continues for a period of one year or for the dura-

tion of the warranty stated on the Sensormat label from the date first installed, whichever comes first.

3. TO WHOM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN:

This Limited Warranty is given to the original purchaser of Bed-Check’s products only.

4. PRODUCTS COVERED:

This Limited Warranty covers all Bed-Check Sensormats.

5. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

Defects in material and workmanship which occur within the period described in paragraph 2. Warrantor makes no other warranties

expressed or implied, including without limitation, warrantor makes no warranty as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

6. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:

a) ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY

DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SENSORMAT ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS,

DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM USE OF THE SENSORMAT WITH ANOTHER MANUFACTURER’S

CONTROL UNIT OR OTHER FALL PREVENTION PRODUCT.

NOTE: SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU.

b) Any defects or damage to the Sensormat that may result from use of the Sensormat with another manufacturer’s parts, control unit, or

other fall prevention product.

c) Any failure that results from an accident, purchaser’s abuse, neglect or failure to operate the Sensormat in accordance with the instruc-

tions provided on the Sensormat label.

d) Any Sensormat which has the serial numbers altered, defaced or removed.

e) Any Sensormat which has been altered or modified in any way without the express written consent of Bed-Check.

f) Any Sensormat which has been repaired other than by Bed-Check.