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Mounting Bracket LED A B C D E F Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GUARANTEES 1. The E-Z Release belt with Velcro ® closure and magnetic switch is replacement guaranteed for one year following the date of purchase. These guarantees cover defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use. Please return defective part to dealer from whom it was purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and arrange for shipment of a replacement. PURPOSE The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is a non-restrictive wheelchair safety belt with an integral magnetic alarm switch. It is designed to alert caregivers when a patient attempts to leave the wheelchair. CAUTIONS 1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is not a substitute for proper supervision. Fall-risk and wander-risk patients or residents should be monitored regularly. 2. Check battery each time alarm is used. If weak, replace the “AA” battery. 3. LED should flash when the magnetic switch is engaged. If LED fails to flash, check battery. Replace if necessary. If LED fails to flash after battery has been replaced and the plug is properly connected, discontinue use of device. INSTALLATION Alarm Unit You may choose one of the following two ways to attach the alarm unit to the wheelchair. Attachment of Alarm Unit Mounting Bracket 1. Remove the second-from-top screw from either the left or right side of the wheelchair backrest. 2. Remove grommet from screw, place the screw through hole on alarm unit mounting bracket, and fasten screw to wheelchair backrest. (Illustration A) 1. Insert enclosed cord loop through bracket hole. (Illustration B) 2. Hang from wheel- chair push-handle (Illustration C) SEAT BELT INSTALLATION WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Grommet) 1. Remove the rearmost screws from the left and right sides of the wheelchair seat. (Illustration D) 2. Remove the grommets from the screws, place screws through the grommets at the ends of both belt sections, and refasten the screws to the wheelchair seat. (Illustration E) 3. Select either hole in belt depending upon desired length, closer holes will yield a shorter length, holes closet to the end will yield a longer length. 4. Attach the two “spade” connectors on the connector wire to those on the seat belt. (Illustration F) Note, that for removable arm wheelchairs it may be easier to install the belt after the arm is removed. 5. Place connector cord through the space between the wheelchair seat and backrest. Make certain that it is away from wheels and other moving parts. WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Loop) 1. UnThread the loop end of the belt. 2. Remove the arm of the wheelchair (if removable arm) 3. Lay belt on wheelchair while holding loop end, place loop end around the bottom of the wheelchair (Fig. 1). 4. Place loop and webbing under both rectangular rings (Fig. 2) See Reverse Side for Loop installation 5-6. Cord Loop Re-Order # Description Belt Length Unit 909371 E-Z Release Belt with Grommets 30”-44” Set 914119 E-Z Release Belt with Loops 30”-44” Set E-Z Release Belt Alarm

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Page 1: s train t - F r e e R E-Z RELEASE BELT ALARM e T M Safety ... · the Auto-Reset button to silence the alarm. The alarm is now in stand-by mode. Do not secure the magnetic closure

OPERATION1. Use the following procedure to test the system before each use.

a. Press Battery-Test button. If alarm is weak or fails to sound,replace 9-volt battery and press button again. If alarm is still weak orfails to sound, discontinue use of alarm.

b. Seat patient and secure belt by placing the magnet (locatedunder red loop) over metal strip. (Illustration 3) Battery indicator lightshould flash. If light fails to flash, replace battery and make certain thatthe telephone-style plug is securely connected to the alarm unit. Retest.If battery indicator light still fails to flash, discontinue use of system.

c. Open magnetic closure. Alarm will sound. Secure closure.Alarm will silence itself. It is now in the monitoring mode. If alarm failsto sound when magneticclosure is opened, checkplug connection and/orreplace battery. Retest. Ifalarm again fails tosound, discontinue useof system.2. Select high or low vol-ume.3. Alarm is activatedwhen patient opens themagnetic closure. Pressthe Auto-Reset button tosilence the alarm. Thealarm is now in stand-bymode. Do not secure the magnetic closure when the system is notbeing used to monitor a patient. Securing the closure will cause thebattery indicator light to flash and shorten battery life.4. The alarm will automatically go into the monitoring mode when themagnetic closure is secured. There is no on/off switch.5. After the closure is secured, adjust the belt to a proper fit aroundpatient’s hips.The wheelchair user may easily release the belt by plac-ing his/her hand through the red loop and pulling up on the end.

with E-Z Release Velcro® Belt Alarm

29 Wells Avenue 914-963-2040Yonkers, NY 10701 800-431-2972

Model # Description Guarantee Unit909393 E-Z Release Velcro® Belt Alarm One Year Each

INSTALLATION1. Remove the rearmost screwsfrom the left and right sides ofthe wheelchair seat. Insert thescrews through the grommetson the ends of the two belt sec-tions. Refasten screws to thewheelchair. (Illustration 1)

2. Place the telephone-styleconnector cord through thespace between the wheelchairseat and backrest. Make certainthat it is away from wheels andother moving parts.

3. Insert telephone-style plug intoModular Receptacle on right sideof alarm. (Illustration 2) Alarm willsound. Press Auto-Reset tosilence alarm.

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Alarm system made in China. Instructions printed in USA.

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Mounting BracketLED

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Model # Description Size Unit909371 ChairPro E-Z Release Universal Each

Belt Alarm

GUARANTEES1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm Unit is replace-ment guaranteed for one year following the date of pur-chase.2. The E-Z Release belt with Velcro® closure and mag-netic switch is replacement guaranteed for one year fol-lowing the date of purchase.These guarantees cover defects in materials and work-manship under conditions of normal use. Please returndefective part to dealer from whom it was purchased. Thedealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care andarrange for shipment of a replacement.

PURPOSEThe ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is a non-restrictivewheelchair safety belt with integral magnetic alarmswitch. It is designed to alert caregivers when a patientattempts to leave or has fallen from the wheelchair.

CAUTIONS1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is not a substi-tute for proper supervision. Fall-risk residents/patientsshould be monitored regularly.2. Check battery each time alarm is used. If weak,replace the 9-volt battery.3. LED should flash when the magnetic switch isengaged. If LED fails to flash, check battery. Replace ifnecessary. If LED fails to flash after battery has beenreplaced and the plug is determined to be properly con-nected, discontinue use of device.

29 Wells Avenue 914-963-2040Yonkers, NY 10701 800-431-2972

1. Insert enclosed cordloop through brackethole. (Illustration B)

2. Hang from wheel-chair push-handle(Illustration C)

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Cord Loop

INSTALLATIONAlarm Unit

You may choose one of the following two ways to attachthe alarm unit to the wheelchair.

Mounting Bracket1. Remove the second-from-top screw from eitherthe left or right side of thewheelchair backrest.

2. Remove grommet fromscrew, place the screwthrough hole on alarm unitmounting bracket, andfasten screw towheelchair backrest.(Illustration A)

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ChairPro Safety Alarm

Auto-Reset

BatteryTest

Test battery before each use. If weak, replace with 9-volt battery. LED must glow when alarm is in use. If not, replace battery.

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Mini-Phone Plug

ModularReceptacle

Mounting Bracket

LED

Alarm unit made in China. Instructions printed in USA.

E-Z RELEASE BELT ALARM

GUARANTEES 1. The E-Z Release belt with Velcro® closure and magnetic switch is replacement guaranteed for one year following the date of purchase.These guarantees cover defects in materials and workmanship underconditions of normal use. Please return defective part to dealer from whomit was purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and arrange for shipment of a replacement.

PURPOSEThe ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is a non-restrictive wheelchair safetybelt with an integral magnetic alarm switch. It is designed to alert caregivers when a patient attempts to leave the wheelchair.

CAUTIONS1. The ChairPro E-Z Release Belt Alarm is not a substitute for proper supervision. Fall-risk and wander-risk patients or residents should be monitored regularly.2. Check battery each time alarm is used. If weak, replace the “AA” battery.3. LED should flash when the magnetic switch is engaged. If LED fails to flash, check battery. Replace if necessary. If LED fails to flash after batteryhas been replaced and the plug is properly connected, discontinue use of device.

INSTALLATION

Alarm Unit

You may choose one of the following two ways to attach the alarm unit to the wheelchair.

Attachment of Alarm UnitMounting Bracket

1. Remove the second-from-top screw from either the left or right side of the wheelchair backrest.2. Remove grommet from screw, place the screw through hole on alarm unit mounting bracket, and fasten screw to wheelchair backrest. (Illustration A)

1. Insert enclosed cord loop through bracket hole. (Illustration B)

2. Hang from wheel-chair push-handle (Illustration C)

SEAT BELT INSTALLATION

WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Grommet)1. Remove the rearmost screws from the left and right sides of the wheelchair seat. (Illustration D)2. Remove the grommets from the screws, place screws through the grommets at the ends of both beltsections, and refasten the screws to the wheelchair seat. (Illustration E) 3. Select either hole inbelt depending upon desired length, closer holes will yield a shorter length, holes closet to the end will yield a longer length.4. Attach the two “spade” connectors on the connector wire to those on the seat belt. (Illustration F)Note, that for removable armwheelchairs it may be easierto install the belt after the arm is removed.

5. Place connector cord through the space between the wheelchair seat and backrest. Make certain that it is away from wheels and other moving parts.

WHEELCHAIR BELT INSTALLATION (Loop)1. UnThread the loop end of the belt.2. Remove the arm of the wheelchair (if removable arm)3. Lay belt on wheelchair while holding loop end, place loop end around the bottom of the wheelchair (Fig. 1).4. Place loop and webbing under both rectangular rings (Fig. 2)See Reverse Side for Loop installation 5-6.

Cord Loop

Re-Order # Description Belt Length Unit909371 E-Z Release Belt with Grommets 30”-44” Set914119 E-Z Release Belt with Loops 30”-44” Set

E-Z Release Belt AlarmSafety Alarm

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GOPERATION1. Use the following procedure to test the system before each use.

a. Press Battery-Test button. If alarm is weak or fails to sound,replace 9-volt battery and press button again. If alarm is still weak orfails to sound, discontinue use of alarm.

b. Seat patient and secure belt by placing the magnet (locatedunder red loop) over metal strip. (Illustration 3) Battery indicator lightshould flash. If light fails to flash, replace battery and make certain thatthe telephone-style plug is securely connected to the alarm unit. Retest.If battery indicator light still fails to flash, discontinue use of system.

c. Open magnetic closure. Alarm will sound. Secure closure.Alarm will silence itself. It is now in the monitoring mode. If alarm failsto sound when magneticclosure is opened, checkplug connection and/orreplace battery. Retest. Ifalarm again fails tosound, discontinue useof system.2. Select high or low vol-ume.3. Alarm is activatedwhen patient opens themagnetic closure. Pressthe Auto-Reset button tosilence the alarm. Thealarm is now in stand-bymode. Do not secure the magnetic closure when the system is notbeing used to monitor a patient. Securing the closure will cause thebattery indicator light to flash and shorten battery life.4. The alarm will automatically go into the monitoring mode when themagnetic closure is secured. There is no on/off switch.5. After the closure is secured, adjust the belt to a proper fit aroundpatient’s hips.The wheelchair user may easily release the belt by plac-ing his/her hand through the red loop and pulling up on the end.

with E-Z Release Velcro® Belt Alarm

29 Wells Avenue 914-963-2040Yonkers, NY 10701 800-431-2972

Model # Description Guarantee Unit909393 E-Z Release Velcro® Belt Alarm One Year Each

INSTALLATION1. Remove the rearmost screwsfrom the left and right sides ofthe wheelchair seat. Insert thescrews through the grommetson the ends of the two belt sec-tions. Refasten screws to thewheelchair. (Illustration 1)

2. Place the telephone-styleconnector cord through thespace between the wheelchairseat and backrest. Make certainthat it is away from wheels andother moving parts.

3. Insert telephone-style plug intoModular Receptacle on right sideof alarm. (Illustration 2) Alarm willsound. Press Auto-Reset tosilence alarm.

Advanced design for nursing and therapy.TM

Alarm system made in China. Instructions printed in USA.

Visit us onlineat Skil-Care.com

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WHEELCHAIR INSTALLATION (Loop) cont.5. Then place webbing over ring “A” and under ring “B” (Fig. 3)6. Pull end until taut. Place arm back on wheelchair and repeat again for alternate side of wheelchair (Fig. 4)

After both belts are attached to thewheelchair, place the belt around theresident and adjust the belt so that it issnug but not uncomrfortably tight.

GERI-CHAIR/UTILITY CHAIR INSTALLATION (Loop)1. Unthread the loop end of the belt.2. Wrap loop end of the belt around the chair leg (Fig. 1).3. Thread the loop end of the beltunder both rectangular rings (Fig. 2).4. Then place webbing over ring “A” andunder ring “B” (Fig. 3). Do not tightenloop until the belt is adjusted.5. Thread end of buckle through the seatand place on seat.6. Repeat process for other side of chair7. Adjust length of belt so that it is snugbut not too tight. Note: There are adjustments with the tri-glide on he belt and to a lesser degree,adjustment with the loop end.

OPERATION1. Remove battery compartment cover on left side of alarm unit and install two “AA” batteries.2. Press Battery Test button. If alarm doesn’t sound, check battery connection and retest. If alarm fails to sound, replace battery.3. Insert mini-phone jack into Mini-Phone Plug receptacle on right side of alarm. (Illustration G) Alarm will sound. Press Auto-Reset to silence alarm. 4. Before using, test unit by placing magnet (located under red loop) over metal strip. (Illustration H) Check alarm to make certain that LED is glowing. Separate the magnetfrom the metal strip. Alarm should sound. Press Reset button to silence alarm. If alarm fails to sound, make certain that spade connectors and phone jack are securely in place.5. Select High or Low alarm volume using switch on right of alarm.6. Important: If the alarm is activated, it may be silenced by pressing the Auto-Reset button. The alarm is now in stand-by mode. Do not secure buckle when unit is not being used. Doing so will cause the LED to glow and shorten battery life. Alarm will automatically reset itself when the metal tab is inserted into the buckle. There is no On/Off switch.7. Place belt around user’s waist and secure by placing tab into buckle. Adjust belt to proper fit.Use the slider buckle to adjust the length of belt. If the belt is too long or short see step 4 under “Wheelchair Installation (Grommet)”.

SAFETY REMINDERS1. Check battery before each use. If alarm is weak or fails to sound, replace two “AA” batteries.2. When unit is in use, check LED regularly. If it is not glowing, replace two “AA” batteries.

GUARANTEEThe alarm unit, belt, and buckle are replacement guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship under conditions of normal use for a period of one year from date of purchase. Please return defective part to dealer from whom the system was purchased. The dealer will send the defective part to Skil-Care and arrange for shipment of a replacement. The guarantee does not cover the batteries supplied with the unit.

29 Wells Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701 914.963.2040 • toll-free: 800.431.2972 • www.skil-care.com Rev: 101512

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