ENTERPRISES
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Informer-Mate Model 81781
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Informer-Mate Deluxe Model 81791
User Manual
800-206-1045
0163-198-G
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WARNING
Read these installation instructions thoroughly before using the Informer-Mate™
system. Failure to do so may result in injury or death to a person in your care.
Test the Informer-Mate™ control unit and sensor pad before each use and inspect
the cords and sensor pads for signs of damage. Replace any components with signs
of wear or damage immediately.
The Informer-Mate™ system is only one part of your facility's fall management
program. The Informer-Mate™ system is not a substitute for proper nursing care or
routine visual monitoring by caregivers. The effectiveness of the Informer-Mate™
system relies entirely on an immediate response by the caregiver to the Informer-
Mate™ system alarm.
The Informer-Mate™ 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.
The Informer-Mate™ system can be defeated by a cognitively aware person, a
person with only a few moments of lucidity, or an uncooperative person. Properly
assess each individual before the Informer-Mate™ system is used.
Resident weight may affect proper operation. Models 82700, 82708, 82710, 82715,
83700 and 83705 pressure pads are not recommended for persons weighing less
than 60 lbs.
Keep the sensor pad flat at all times. Folding the pad will damage it. Do not use the
pad if it has been folded.
Sensor pads were designed to withstand normal wear and tear, but are more likely
to fail and fail without warning due to prolonged use and other factors, e.g.
bending, exposure to moisture, punctures, repeated cord pulls, connector damage,
etc. Test each pad before each use and remove it from service at any sign of
damage or at the end of the stated life of the pad (as labeled on it), whichever
comes first.
CAUTION
Use care when installing the Informer-Mate™ system. Gently remove or connect
cords. Pulling on cords may damage them and/or result in system failure.
When putting your sensor pads into position, keep the pad face up. Failure to do
so will result in reduced sensitivity and improper operation of your Informer-
MateTM system.
Replace the battery immediately if the red low battery light on the control unit is
on. The control unit will not function properly with a low battery.
Do not immerse the sensor pads in liquids. The pad will not operate properly if the
sensor pad is exposed to excessive liquids. If the pad is immersed in liquid, discard
it immediately.
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Description of the Micro-Tech Informer-
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Mate Series Monitoring Systems
WARNING
Before installing this system, please read and follow these instructions carefully.
Failure to do so could result in injury or death to a person in your care. No
device is a substitute for proper nursing care.
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The Micro-Tech Informer-Mate system is designed to help reduce the risk
of falls by alerting caregivers when a resident is leaving a bed, chair, or
wheelchair. Mount the monitor on the bed, chair or wheelchair using one
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of the Micro-Tech mounting brackets according to the included
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instructions. Place a Micro-Tech pressure pad on the bed, chair or
wheelchair according to the instructions included with the pad and attach
the cord to the monitor. When a resident moves from the pad, an alarm
sounds, alerting you of a potential fall risk.
Monitor Design
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The Micro-Tech Informer-Mate series incorporates several important
features, allowing you to focus on resident care and safety while
maintaining protocols. The monitors feature a dual button reset feature
which helps discourage resident tampering. Multiple alarm notification
options are available, allowing you to customize alert notification for each
resident, each wing, or any other configuration you desire. Lights have
been added to help you identify the monitor when in alarm condition in a
crowded or dark room. To help protect the monitor, an integrated cushion
protector and pad strain relief system have been added to protect the
monitor and pad from accidental damage due to dropping or wheelchair
entanglement.
Alert Notifications
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The Micro-Tech Informer-Mate series can be set up in multiple alarm
configurations to allow you to customize the monitor to your specific
resident and staff needs. The monitors feature Hi/Low volume control, 0 or
2-second alarm delay to help prevent false alarms from resident movement,
and lights to alert staff to an alarm condition. Additionally, the Informer-
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Mate Deluxe monitor offers multiple alarm notification tones and a nurse
call jack for nurse station notification.
Multiple Pad Options to Fit your Specific Needs
Micro-Techoffers multiple pad options to allow you to customize each
system to your specific patient needs. Pads are available for beds, chairs,
and wheelchairs in a variety of sizes and time-length options.
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2-Button Reset
DC Adapter
(81791 only)
Pad Jack
Nurse call
receptacle
(81791 only)
Strain
Relief
Figure 2
Figure 1
Battery
Compartment
Hi / Lo/ NC
Switch
Alarm tone
selector
(81791 only)
0 or 2-
second
delay switch
Figure 3
Alarm Mode Switch Settings
Volume Setting
81781
81791
Local alarm only
Local alarm only
Local alarm only *
High
Local alarm only
Low
Local alarm only
Alert at nurse station**
Nurse Call
*If the Informer-Mate™ Model 81781 is set to Nurse call the monitor defaults to Low setting.
**If the Informer-Mate™ Deluxe Model 81791monitor is set to Nurse Call and the nurse
station is not connected the monitor defaults to local alarm.
Battery Installation
Slide open the battery cover on the back of the monitor. The cover will
remain attached to the monitor. Insert a new 9V alkaline battery, making
sure to observe proper battery polarity (positive to positive, negative to
negative).
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Installing the Informer-Mate System on a Bed
WARNING
Keep the sensor pad flat at all times. Folding the pad may damage it. Do
not use the pad if it has been folded.
Check for proper operation of the Informer-Mate™ system with each
mattress type used.
Above the mattress set-up
1. Place the bed sensor pad across the width of the bed and under any
sheets, overlays or incontinence pads (Figure 4). Placement should
be under the patient or resident's buttocks area.
Pad
overlay
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Informer-Mate
control unit
Sensor
Sensor wire
Figure 4
2. Using the band and clip package provided with the sensor pad,
fasten the sensor pad to the mattress (Figure 5). Make sure the
sensor pad is fastened securely and lies flat against the mattress.
Sensor
Rubber band
Clip
Side of
mattress
Bead of
mattress
Figure 5
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3. Route the sensor pad cable from the sensor pad to the control unit.
The cable will need to run from the top of the mattress to the
underside of the bed and up the headboard, footboard, or rail of the
bed (Figure 4). Make sure the cable lies freely and does not
interfere with handrails or moving parts of the bed.
4. Mount the control unit on the bed headboard, footboard, or rail in a
convenient location using the mounting strap or mounting bracket.
Optional wide mounting brackets are available for extra wide
headboards and footboards.
5. Insert the sensor pad cable into the sensor pad receptacle on the
control unit.
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6. If you are using the Informer-Mate Deluxe system, set the desired
alarm tone by sliding the volume switch to position 1, 2, 3 or 4. If
connecting a nurse call cable to the deluxe unit, the alarm will,
when sounding, automatically be sent to the nurse call unit and the
local alarm will be disabled.
7. Test the Informer-Mate™ monitoring system before each use and
inspect the pads and monitor regularly to make sure they are not
damaged. Test the system by pressing firmly on the pad for 3
seconds. When you remove pressure, the alarm should sound. Reset
the alarm using the 2-button reset.
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Installing the Informer-Mate System On a Chair
Informer-Mate™
control unit
Chair setup
1. Place the chair sensor pad on
the seat portion of the chair
(Figure 6). An additional
cushion may be used on top of
the pad for patient or resident
comfort. If you use an
additional cushion, test the
system by pressing firmly on
the top of both cushions.
Sensor
pad
2. Mount the control unit on the
chair in a convenient location
with the mounting clip or
Figure 6
mounting strap provided.
3. Insert the sensor pad cable into the sensor pad receptacle on the
control unit.
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4. If you are using the Informer-Mate Deluxe system, set the desired
alarm tone by sliding the volume switch to position 1, 2, 3 or 4. If
connecting a nurse call cable to the deluxe unit, the alarm, when
sounding, will automatically be sent to the nurse call unit and the
local alarm will be disabled.
5. Test the Informer-Mate™ monitoring system before each use and
inspect the pads and monitor regularly to make sure they are not
damaged. Test the system by pressing firmly on the pad for 3
seconds. When you remove pressure, the alarm should sound. Reset
the alarm using the 2-button reset.
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Maintenance
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To keep your Informer-Mate control unit in good condition:
• Do not immerse the control unit in liquid of any type. The control
unit will not operate properly if exposed to excessive liquids. If the
control unit is immersed in liquid, discard it immediately.
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• Gently clean the Informer-Mate control unit with non-caustic
cleaning agents.
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• Test your Informer-Mate control unit and sensor pad before each
use and inspect the cords, controls and sensor pads for signs of
damage. Replace any components with signs of wear or damage
immediately. Never use equipment that has been damaged.
• Call your distributor or Micro-Tech at 800-206-1045 to order
replacement parts.
To keep your sensor pads in good condition:
• Do not immerse the pressure pad in liquid of any type. The
pressure pads will not operate properly if exposed to excessive
liquids. If the pad is immersed in liquid, discard it immediately.
• Clean soiled areas of sensor pad with a clean cloth and water or a
vinyl-tolerant solution.
• Keep the pressure pad flat at all times. Folding the pad will damage
it. Do not use the pad if it has been folded.
• Call your distributor or Micro-Tech at 800-206-1045 to order
replacement parts.
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Warranty and Disclaimer
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: Micro-Tech® products are warranted to be free of
manufacturing defects for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If any defects
covered by this Warranty appear within the above stated one year period, Micro-Tech will,
at its option, repair or replace the defective component on an exchange basis with new or
rebuilt parts at its expense, without charge for parts or labor upon delivery of such product
to Micro-Tech at Buyer’s expense. EXCEPTION: MICRO-TECH® PADS AND
ACCESSORIES ARE WARRANTED TO BE FREE OF MANUFACTURING
DEFECTS FOR PERIODS RANGING FROM 30 DAYS TO 1 YEAR AS
SPECIFIED TO BUYER. Micro-Tech is not responsible for warranty service should the
Micro-Tech® label or logo or the serial number be removed or should the Micro-Tech®
product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse,
abuse, neglect, improper shipping or installation, incorrect wiring not our own, damage
caused by disasters, such as fire, flood, and lightning, damage caused by faulty or leaking
batteries not supplied by Micro-Tech, service other than by Micro-Tech or units in use in
violation of instructions furnished by Micro-Tech. Postage, insurance, or shipping costs
incurred in presenting your Micro-Tech® product for warranty service are your
responsibility.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND BUYER HEREBY
WAIVES, RELEASE AND RENOUNCES, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
OBLIGATION AND LIABILITIES OF MICRO-TECH, AND ALL OTHER
RIGHTS, CLAIMS AND REMEDIES OF BUYER AGAINST MICRO-TECH
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT
TO ANY NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN ITEMS OR SERVICES
PURCHASED HEREUNDER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (B) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY ARISING FROM
COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF
TRADE; (C) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY IN
TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF MICRO-
TECH (WHETHER ACTIVE, PASSIVE OR IMPUTED); AND (D) ANY
OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY FOR LOSS OF, OR
DAMAGE TO, ANY EQUIPMENT.
MICRO-TECH SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY, WHETHER
ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, FOR LOSS OF USE,
REVENUE OR PROFIT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF SUBSTITUTE
EQUIPMENT, ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED BY BUYER, BUYER’S
CUSTOMERS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES, FOR DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR ANY OTHER
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ANY
NONCONFORMANCE OR DEFECT IN ANY ITEMS PROVIDED HEREUNDER.
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Micro-Tech Accessory & Replacement Items
MONITORS
81781
81791
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Informer-Mate Monitor
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Informer-Mate Deluxe Monitor (Includes multi-tone
alarm and is nurse call system compatible)
SENSOR PAD - BED
82700
82708
82710
82715
30-day warranty
90-day warranty
1-year warranty
Dark blue durable nylon cover with 1-year warranty
SENSOR PAD - CHAIR or WHEELCHAIR
83700
83705
1-year warranty
Dark blue durable nylon cover with 1-year warranty
MISCELLANEOUS
0707-396
0034-051
0141-514
0707-773
0120-142
0120-143
0707-774
Nurse Call Cord (for use with Deluxe model only)
Interlock Peel & Stick Fastener (4 pc/package)
Battery Cover
Chair Mounting Strap
Mounting Bracket (included)
Wide Mounting Bracket
Monitor Mounting strap (top of unit)
Contact your Micro-Tech® distributor to order any of these products.
Senior Technologies, a division of Stanley Security Solutions, Inc.
Lincoln, NE 68503 USA
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