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11. Installation of the bed sensor
Place the bed sensor across the bed, under the mattress at
approximately chest height. (picture 12)
To prevent the bed sensor from moving, fix the sensor to the
bed bottom or mattress using the double sided tape provided
or e.g. cable ties (picture 26). The tape will not leave a mark
and it will come off as a whole if removed.
Check at least once a week that the bed sensor is properly
positioned.
If using the bed sensor with a spring mattress, place the sensor
beneath the mattress and on top of the box spring or
flat/platform surface. Place above spring mattress and below a
mattress pad if bed is especially springy, you do not have a flat
surface to place sensor on, individual being monitored weighs
less than 35 lbs/15 kgs, or if alarm does not trigger with sensor
below mattress after increasing sensitivity to maximum level allowed (Manufacturer
recommendation is no higher than 8). Thickness of mattress and weight of individual may
require that sensor be placed above the mattress and below a mattress pad.
Always place the bed sensor under the mattress or mattress topper, never just under the
sheet. The bed sensor must not come into direct contact with a person!
The bed sensor is designed to last for a minimum of two (2) years placed under a foam
mattress and against the hard base of a bed frame.
With a spring mattress, the service life of the bed sensor may be considerably shorter.
When the bed sensor is placed on a spring mattress, the user's weight and movement may
cause the sensor to crumple, which may affect the sensor's performance. The
manufacturer recommends that users replace the sensor when it starts to look crumpled.
When used with a spring mattress, the sensor should be replaced annually. The warranty
does not cover damage caused by crumpling.
If the bed sensor is used with a pressure care mattress that is adjusted using a
compressor pump, the mattress may interfere with the sensor's performance. If you are
unsure about the suitability of your mattress, please contact the manufacturer.
Keep device cords out of the reach of children (risk of strangulation). Use protective
cord covers or cable ties to securely attach and hide cords to prevent strangulation. Keep
cords as short as possible and secure them so that they are out of reach of children.
