Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm

Name: Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm
Brand: Skil-Care
SKU: SKC-909207
Price: 43.83 USD
Availability: InStock

SKU #: SKC-909207

RMID: 40139

Brand: Skil-Care

Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm
Secures to wheelchairs, geri-chairs and lounge chairs

Category: Patient Safety Alarms

Alerts when residents exit their chair.

Operates with included batteries
Reliable multidirectional magnetic pull-switch
Adjustable-length cord clips to resident's clothing
Secures to wheelchairs, geri-chairs and lounge chairs
Comes with a Velcro strap or clip for attachment to most chairs

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Rehabmart ID: 40139

MPN: 909207

Brand: Skil-Care

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Product Overview:

The Econo-Alarm for patient safety alerts caregivers when patients exit chair with a new, multi-directional magnetic alarm activation. Ideal for use with geri chairs, lounge chairs, and wheelchairs, the alarm unit secures to the wheelchair with an easy hook and loop strap. An adjustable length cord clips to the resident's clothing. A 9-volt battery is included for operation. Choose single quantity model or three per pack.

This product is non-returnable.

Product Specifications / Dimensions

Specifiction Label	Specification Value
Battery	9 V

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Most chairs have places to which the patient safety Econo-Alarm may be attached. Since there are so many types of chairs, it is impossible to provide instructions for them all. The hook and loop strap is adaptable to most. We have provided two illustrations below that show placement of the alarm and strap on chairs other than wheelchairs and geri-chairs.

How to Use the Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm
1. Place the magnet on the alarm.
2. Remove the warm compartment cover and insert the included 9-volt battery. Replace the alarm compartment cover.
3. Test the battery by removing the magnet. If the alarm sounds, replace the magnet and proceed to the following steps. If it does not sound, check all battery connections or replace the battery.
4. Wheelchair attachment: The Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm may be secured to the wheelchair by using only the spring clips on the back of the alarm or with the clips and supplied Velcro strap.
Clip Only

Clip the alarm to the back of the wheelchair.

Secure the metal clip at end of cord to back of the patient's/resident's shirt or blouse. Use the slider to adjust the cord to the desired length.
Clip Velcro Strap

Wrap the Velcro strap around the vertical support bar above the wheel axel. Insert the narrow end though the slot in the wide end.

Pull narrow end through the slot so that there is an overlap of about two inches. Press the hook side against the loop side to fasten. Clip the alarm unit to the Velcro strap.

Secure the metal clip at the end of the cord to the back of the resident's shirt or blouse. Use the slide to adjust to cord to desired length.
5. Geri-Chair attachment. Secure the Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm to the Geri-Chair as follows:

Wrap the Velcro strap around the geri-chair push-bar. Insert the narrow end through the slot in the wide end.

Pull the narrow end through the slot so there is an overlap of about two inches. Press the hook side against the loop side to fasten.

Secure the metal clip at the end of the cord to the back of the resident's shirt or blouse. Use the slide to adjust the cord to desired length.
6. Attachment to other types of chairs. Most chairs have a place that the Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm can be attached. Since there are so many types of chairs, it is impossible to provide instructions for them all. The Velcro strap is adaptable to most.

Econo-Alarm Magnetic Patient Safety Alarm Safety Tip
Check the alarm before each use. Remove the magnet. If the alarm is weak or fails to sound, replace the 9-volt battery.