Short Description
This floor alarm gives an early warning when a person is getting out of bed. It consists of a thin floor mat and a choice of carer alert options. The mat material is only 1.5mm thick at the edge to help prevent trips. It has a wipeable lino material on the top and a slip resistant material underneath.
Models
* Item # 444FL - Sounding Box Alarm
* Item # 444FLNC - Nurse Call 1 Black Band
* Item # 444FLC2 - Nurse Call 2 Black Band
More Details
The mat is placed on the floor next to the bed. This is normally on the side closest to the door or toilet. The length of the mat (130cm) is designed so that it will fit between most bed legs.
When placed correctly this item should not be a tripping hazard, as part of the mat goes under the bed so that when the person steps out of bed, they are putting their feet close to the middle of the mat.
Alarm
There are two options with regard to the alarm alerting Carers: either an alarm box which makes a sound (item # 444FL) or it can plug into the nurse call system and set off the Carers' pagers (items 444FLNC and 444FLNC2).
The alarm box has variable volumes and tones with a 5 meter cable. Also available is a 10 meter extension cord (Item # 444EC). Extension cords can be linked together so that the alarm box can be placed virtually anywhere. Most facilties keep the alarm box in the corridor, but some have wired it through the ceiling, across other rooms to the nurses' station.
The Stand-Up Floor Alarm-Lino that plugs into the nurse call system comes with a double adapter, so that the normal nurse call button can still be used in conjunction with this Stand-Up Floor Alarm-Lino.
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see www.ilcaustralia.org.au/Using_Assistive_Technology/standards_regulation
Place Of Manufacture
Pelican Manufacturing Pty Ltd, Australia
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