Key Features
- Cost-effective safety solutionĀ
- Easy installationĀ
- Loud, clear alarmĀ
- Battery operatedĀ
- Adjustable clip
This magnetically activated chair alarm is economical.
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.
Preventative Safety Measures: These Skil-Care products provide critical preventative safety measures, alerting caregivers to potential risks such as patient falls, wandering, or unsupervised movements, essential in both healthcare facilities and home care settings.
Diverse Monitoring Solutions: The range includes various monitoring solutions, from wearable sensors and alarm mats to door/window alarms, offering comprehensive safety coverage for different scenarios and patient needs.
User-Friendly and Reliable: Each product is designed with user-friendly features for easy setup and operation, ensuring reliability in alerting caregivers promptly during crucial moments.
Durable and Maintainable: Built with quality and durability in mind, these sensors and alarm systems are crafted to withstand daily use in high-traffic environments, with easy maintenance and cleaning to ensure ongoing effectiveness and hygiene.
Skil-Care Specializes In:Ā Bed and wheelchair positioning, mattresses, skin protection, gait and transfer assistance, exercise, bariatric accessories, sensory stimulation, physical restraints and numerous other products that are essential.
Product Highlights
- Secures to wheelchairs, geri-chairs and lounge chairs
- Reliable multidirectional magnetic pull-switch
- Adjustable-length cord clips to residentās clothing
- Comes with a hook and loop strap or clip for attachment to most chairs
- Battery operated (batteries included)
How to Use
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.
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.
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