Testing
Test the system and verify battery level before every use.
• WARNING – Always verify the system is working properly
before leaving a resident unattended.
Cleaning
To clean the device, use disinfectant wipes. To clean the
pad, use disinfectant wipes or antibacterial cleaners. Do not
immerse in any liquid or solution.
Storage
Store device indoors in a dry, cool location.
Do not store near heaters or other devices that could
physically damage the product.
Do not fold pad or store objects over 20 pounds (9 kilos) on
top of pad.
Testing, Cleaning
& Storage
Step 1: Insert 9V battery (not included) into battery
compartment.
Step 2: PAD SETUP
• Wired Pad – Plug the pad into the bottom of
the monitor.
• Wireless Pad – Press and hold the program button
in the battery compartment until three short beeps
are heard. Put pressure on the pad, then release. The alert
will beep twice if programming is successful, or will produce
a single long tone if programming is unsuccessful.
Step 3: PAD PLACEMENT
• Place pad under the resident’s shoulders to be
alerted when resident sits up in bed.
• Place pad under the resident’s lower back/
buttocks to be alerted when the resident
vacates the bed, upright chair or wheelchair.
• Place monitor out of reach of the resident. Suitable
mounting locations may include: back of
headboard, back of wheelchair, wall or under
the bed. If using a wireless pad, the monitor
must be placed within 20 ft of the resident.
Step 4: ADJUST SETTINGS
• To adjust the volume, open the battery
compartment in the back of the monitor to
access the controls. Adjust the volume switch
to HI (loud), MED (medium) or LO (soft/mute)
depending on the caregiver’s needs.
• To adjust the delay, open the battery
compartment in the back of the monitor to
access the controls.
• NOTE: Delay comes set at 0 seconds. If caregiver deems
it safe and necessary to have a delay, slide the switch to 1
or 2 seconds.
• To adjust the alarm tones, open the battery compartment in
the back of the monitor to access the controls.
• To change the tone setting, adjust the tone switch to 1 (single
tone), 2 (two tones), or 3 (three tones) depending on the
caregiver needs.
• NOTE: Tone comes set to 2 tones.
Step 5: TEST SYSTEM
• Apply pressure to the pad to activate the
sensor device. The monitor will beep twice.
• The monitor is now active. The “In Use” light
will blink every 3 seconds to indicate that
pressure has been applied to the pad. Monitor
will alert when pressure is removed from the pad.
• When the Alert is active press the “Reset” button. This will
deactivate the Alert. Apply pressure to the pad to reactivate
the Alert.
Step 6: ALWAYS TEST THE DEVICE AND CHECK THE
BATTERY LEVEL BEFORE USE
• To check battery level: The low-battery indicator light on
the face of the monitor is marked LOW BATTERY. When the
battery needs to be replaced, the Alert will
emit a short beep and the Low Battery light
will flash once every 3 seconds.
Step 7:
• To connect the Wireless Alert to an existing Nurse Call
System: Plug one end of the optional Nurse Call System
Cable (#94572) into the 1⁄4" jack labeled NURSE CALL on the
bottom of the monitor, and the other end into the Nurse Call
1⁄4" system receptacle. Check to ensure that when the Alert is
triggered, it is heard at the nurses’ station.
In order for the device to alert your caregivers that a resident
wishes to get out of their bed or chair, you must have the full,
functioning and connected Alert system (device and cord)
connected to a compatible nurse call system.
• WARNING: Do not use a pad that has expired. Immediately
replace the expired pad with a new pad.
• PAD-SPECIFIC WARNING
Pad alarm versions of this device are not designed to operate
with patients weighing less than 60 lbs (27 kilos).
Back View
Pad Placement
Bottom View
Pad Jack On/Off
AC Adapter
Back View
The Direct Supply Attendant Wireless Pad Alert uses a wireless
pressure sensor to alert you when a resident’s weight is lifted
from the bed or chair pad.
• Automatic Reset – automatically silences alarm when
pressure is reapplied to pad
• In-use/Alarm light – notifies you at a glance that the unit is
properly operating
• Pad Lost light - notifies you that communication between the
wireless pad and alert has been lost
• Volume options – three-position volume adjustment; 0db
(with nurse call cord attached)/88 db (without nurse call cord
attached) on low setting, 98 dB on medium setting and 108
dB on high setting at a distance of 10 cm
• Power source – runs on one 9V battery (not included) and
features a convenient low-battery indicator; can also be
operated on 120V AC power (adapter not included)
• Stays with resident – alert attaches to wheelchair, chair back,
headboard, or bed rail utilizing the nylon strap or the optional
S-shaped spring steel clip
• Versatile – can be used with Direct Supply Attendant wired
and wireless bed and chair pads
• Tamper-resistant – doesn’t use on/off switch which
could be accidentally turned off
• Alarm delay – three-position alarm delay adjustment;
0, 1 or 2 seconds; if pressure is restored within this time,
no alert is sounded
• Tone options - three-position tone switch; 1-tone, 2-tone, or
3-tone audible alarm
Introduction
The Direct Supply Attendant Wireless Pad Alert is a battery-
powered monitor that alerts you with an alarm when a
resident attempts to leave their bed, chair or wheelchair. The
device is intended to be used on wheelchairs, standard upright
chairs and beds to assist caregivers trained in its use.
The Direct Supply Attendant Wireless Pad Alert is intended
to help augment caregivers’ comprehensive resident mobility
management programs. The device is not a substitute for the
visual monitoring and care of residents by trained caregivers.
Definitions & Symbols
Note: Indicates a tip.
Caution: Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures
in order to prevent damage to or destruction of the equipment
or other property.
Warning: Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct
procedures or practices in order to prevent personal injury.
Device: Your Direct Supply Attendant Wireless Pad Alert.
You And Your: The facility, community or other entity that has
purchased the device.
We, Us and Our: Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
• Attention. Read the instructions.
Product Description
Introduction and
Definitions & Symbols Initial Setup &
Directions for Use
Trouble Shooting
If your system does not function when tested, follow these steps:
1. Verify that you are using a fully charged battery, if the
battery is low, the low battery light on the face of the
monitor will flash, and the monitor will emit a short beep. If
this occurs, immediately replace the existing battery with a
new battery. After the new battery is inserted, the warning
light will stop flashing and the short beep will stop. NEVER
use the device when the battery is low.
2. If using the AC adapter, verify that it is properly plugged in
to both the unit and the wall.
3. When using wired pads, verify that the pad is plugged
securely into the monitor.
• WARNING - If the Pad Lost light is flashing and the alert is
beeping, the alert has lost communication with the wireless
pad. Make sure that the alert is within 20 feet of the wireless
pad, and is programmed properly.
4. For wireless pads, verify that the pad is programmed to
the Alert.
5. Determine which piece of equipment may need to be
replaced by either:
a. Taking a known working monitor and testing it with the
bed/chair pad; if the system works properly, the problem
is with the original monitor
b. Taking a known working bed/chair pad and testing it with
the monitor; if the system works properly, the problem is
with the original bed/chair pad.
• WARNING – If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve
the problem, immediately take the Alert out of service,
substitute another working Alert, and contact Direct Supply
Equipment & Furnishings.
• WARNING – Some generic 9V batteries have non-
standard terminal spacing that may cause interference
problems in the battery compartment. If you have problems
inserting the battery into the battery compartment, or if
the alarm fails to sound with a battery inserted, verify the
brand of the 9V battery being used, and replace with a
name-brand battery if appropriate.
Pad Placement
Bottom View
Nurse Call
