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1. prevent this 1 Insert the Urosensor more deeply in the absorptive layers of the minipad or 2 Turn the Urosensor over so the black sensing strips are facing away from the crotch My child sleeps through the alarm At the beginning of the treatment a very heavy sleeper may not wake to the sound of the alarm This does not mean that the DRI Sleeper eclipse alarm will not work for your child In time even heavy sleepers will wake to the alarm It is recommended that you undertake the priming programme described in the section entitled Priming preparing your child to use the alarm Also follow these steps with a heavy sleeper 1 Wake your child when the alarm sounds 2 Ask him or her to switch off the alarm and go to the bathroom 3 Have your child remove the Urosensor rinse it in water dry it and re insert it in clean dry underwear for re use 4 Take your child back to bed and ask them to switch the alarm back on Make sure your child is completely awake and the next day remembers hearing the alarm and going to the bathroom The alarm does not beep when I turn it on If the alarm does not beep the battery may need replacing Follow these steps 1 Insert a coin between the protruding plastic ridges at one end of the alarm base see diagram in the section entitled DRI Sleeper eclipse Alarm and twist it so the cover comes off the battery case 2 Pull the battery drawer out to reveal the battery 3 Rem2. the Urosensor is permanently sealed to prevent wetness entering the Urosensor It cannot be replaced When this battery expires a replacement Urosensor can be purchased at www dri sleeper com Battery life will depend on usage The battery in the alarm base should last 3 months with nightly use if the alarm is triggered twice a night provided the alarm is turned off when it is not in use The battery in the Urosensor should last 12 months with nightly use if it triggers the alarm twice a night WARNING Batteries should NOT be accessed by small children and should only be replaced by adults If a battery is accidentally swallowed by a child please go to your local hospital emergency centre IMMEDIATELY Do not allow your child to eat or drink anything or use nose or ear drops until examined by a doctor Always dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible and safe way MANUFACTURER C Anzacare Limited P O Box 400 Waikanae 5250 NEW ZEALAND www dri sleeper com WARRANTY The manufacturer will replace any alarm which fails due to manufacturing fault within 6 months of purchase proof of purchase date must be provided Contact info dri sleeper com if you have a warranty claim This warranty does not cover batteries or misuse of or accidental damage to the alarm Repairs are not undertaken for hygiene reasons In the event that your alarm needs repair due to accidental damage or misuse we replace instead of repai
3. Q steeper eclipse AND DR Eclipse The joy of a dry night s sleep Instructions IMPORTANT Please read these instructions before use These instructions apply to both the DRI Sleeper eclipse alarm and the DRI Eclipse alarm USA market only In the context of these instructions reference to the DRI Sleeper eclipse also includes the DRI Eclipse Congratulations on the purchase of your DRI Sleeper eclipse wireless bedwetting alarm Successful treatment with the DRI Sleeper eclipse takes from a few weeks to a few months For the best results work with your child Teach him or her how the alarm works and practise what to do when the alarm is triggered In the early stages of treatment it also pays to help your child wake up when the alarm sounds Always encourage your child and acknowledge their progress Keep using the DRI Sleeper eclipse EVERY NIGHT until your child has achieved 14 consecutive nights without wetting the bed Your child can then stop using the alarm DRI Sleeper eclipse Alarm D THE ALARM BASE ION OOFF pairing button THE UROSENSOR volume battery compartment adjustment with slide out drawer control Cleaning the DRI Sleeper eclipse Alarm Alarm Base Wipe clean with a damp cloth and some mild detergent or skin disinfectant NEVER immerse the alarm base in water or locate it where urine can enter it Urosensor Rinse in liquid soap and water and dry well especially be
4. comes off the battery case 2 Take a small Phillips screwdriver and insert it in the volume adjustment knob next to the impression of a speaker with a and arrow 3 Turn the adjustment knob in the direction of the arrow The alarm works intermittently Intermittent functioning of the alarm can be caused if the Urosensor is not located properly or occasionally by electromagnetic interference see section on Radio Frequency Device 1 Test that the alarm and Urosensor are working correctly by following instructions and 2 in the section entitled My child wets the bed and the Urosensor does not trigger the alarm Carry out this testing regime in the 9 child s bedroom where the alarm is being used If the alarm triggers then it is working correctly and is not being affected by electromagnetic interference The issue will be how the Urosensor is being placed or your child is not waking to the sound of the alarm See section on My child sleeps through the alarm 2 Read instructions 3 amp 4 of the section on How to use your DRI Sleeper eclipse or experiment with other methods of locating the Urosensor in the section on Other ways to position the Urosensor in underwear i Always make sure the Urosensor has been dried completely between the sensing strips after it has been triggered to ensure that it will reset to trigger again If it is not dried completely it will not reset ii Always mak
5. e sure that the alarm is turned back on after a bedwetting event if the Urosensor is being used again 3 Ifthe alarm does not trigger when it is tested in your child s bedroom there may be a source of electromagnetic interference e g a night light baby monitor or i pod docking station Test the alarm in another room in the house which does not have any wireless electronic devices If the alarm triggers successfully try removing all potential sources of electromagnetic interference in your child s room RADIO FREQUNCY DEVICE DRI Sleeper eclipse Alarm uses a radio frequency signal which complies with the requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment R amp TTE regulations Directive 1999 5 EC dated 9 March 1999 Electromagnetic fields from non complying equipment in the home can sometimes be strong enough to interfere with the DRI Sleeper eclipse function even though the alarm includes features to protect it from most electromagnetic interference Examples of potential sources of electromagnetic interference include night lights baby monitors cordless phones dimmable lights i pod docking stations remote controlled door chimes and doors BATTERIES Batteries are provided free of charge and come included with the DRI Sleeper eclipse alarm The battery in the alarm unit 1s a CR2354 coin battery Replacement batteries should be available at local electronic and photographic i0 stores The battery in
6. f absorbent material so that they will become wet and press onto the two black sensing strips on top of the Urosensor The two black sensing strips must be wet to trigger the alarm Avoid using the very thin type of minipad or pantyliner because they can cause unreliable triggering For example triggering in response to sweat or not triggering at all due to insufficient absorbent material It is useful to practise locating the Urosensor in a minipad before using it with your child so you can be sure that the alarm is able to trigger To do this place the Urosensor in a minipad then switch on the alarm and pour 2 3 teaspoons of warm water onto the pad and see how the water is absorbed down onto the black sensing strips of the Urosensor before triggering the alarm 4 Stick the minipad into the crotch of your child s underwear making sure that the Urosensor is near where the urine will be passed 5 When the alarm is triggered make sure your child gets out of bed promptly turns the alarm off and goes to the bathroom 6 Remove the Urosensor from the minipad and wash it in liquid soap or detergent Note Do not use chlorine based detergents or soaps as these will irreparably damage the sensing strips 7 Dry the Urosensor well especially between the two black sensing strips This resets the Urosensor If the Urosensor is not dried well it will not reset and the alarm will not trigger when there is a
7. ipse Alarm 2 The alarm base will start to beep slowly at one second intervals as it listens for the Urosensor Immediately activate the Urosensor by putting something metal across the sensing strips so that it is sending a signal to the alarm base When the alarm base detects the new Urosensor it will beep rapidly five times This means the Urosensor is now paired to the alarm base 3 Ifthe alarm does not detect the new Urosensor it will continue to beep slowly for approximately 75 seconds and then will sound one long beep indicating that it has not been able to detect the device It is then necessary to repeat the pairing process Note Only one Urosensor can be used at a time with an alarm A single alarm base cannot detect multiple sensors Whichever Urosensor is last paired with the alarm only that Urosensor will trigger the alarm However multiple alarm bases can be used with one Urosensor Troubleshooting My child wets the bed and the Urosensor does not trigger the alarm Test that the alarm and Urosensor are working correctly by following these steps 1 Switch the alarm on It should beep rapidly five times 2 Wrap the Urosensor in half a 2 3 ply paper handkerchief or some toilet tissue Stand 2 3 metres yards away from the alarm with your back to it and drip 2 1 teaspoon of warm water on the Urosensor It should trigger within 2 3 seconds Note Be careful not to touch
8. nother bedwetting event Insert the Urosensor in a new dry minipad 8 Switch the alarm back on when your child gets into bed 9 Repeat steps 5 8 if the alarm triggers again 10 During the day and when not in use switch off the alarm base to save battery life and put it in a safe place to prevent damage Other ways to position the Urosensor Using a paper handkerchief or some tissue 1 Wrap the Urosensor in 1 2 a 2 3 ply paper handkerchief or tissue 2 Put ona pair of close fitting underpants 3 Insert the wrapped Urosensor inside the underpants just above the crotch area Make sure the black sensing strips are facing the crotch 4 Using double gusset underpants 1 Cut a 25mm 1 inch slit through one layer only of a pair of double gusset underpants down towards the crotch area The cut can be made on the inside or the outside of the underwear 2 Insert the Urosensor inside the slit with the black sensing strips facing the crotch Note Wrapping the Urosensor in a paper handkerchief or tissue before inserting it into the slit in the gusset can also help bedwetting to be detected more quickly Using two pairs of underpants 1 Put on two pairs of close fitting underpants 2 Insert the Urosensor in between both pairs of underpants above the crotch area Make sure the black sensing strips are facing the crotch Note Wrapping the Urosensor in a paper handkerchief or tissue before i
9. nserting it between the underpants can also help the bedwetting to be detected more quickly Using a disposable diaper 1 With a sharp pair of scissors cut a 25mm 1 inch slit in the absorbent layers on the inside of the pull up diaper near the crotch area 2 With the point of the scissors create a pocket for the Urosensor to slide into 3 Insert the Urosensor inside the pocket with the black sensing strips facing the crotch Note As with the minipad it is important that the Urosensor is inserted under some absorbent layers However disposable diapers tend to be highly absorbent so wrapping the Urosensor in a paper handkerchief or tissue and inserting it with the sensing strips facing the crotch area between the body and the diaper 5 can help the moisture reach the Urosensor before it is absorbed by the diaper Diapers that include an absorbent gel layer should be avoided as these will not result in sufficient moisture getting to the Urosensor to enable it to trigger Priming preparing your child to use the alarm To help your child use the alarm it is recommended that you practise what to do when the alarm triggers during the night This is called Priming Priming is based on a strategy called Prospective Memory which is setting something up in the brain that has to be remembered in the future In order to prime your child s brain to wake to the sound of the alarm it is a matter of p
10. ove the battery and replace with a new CR2354 coin battery WARNING DO NOT leave batteries where small children can find them and swallow them This can lead to severe internal injury See advisory under section entitled Batteries When the alarm triggers it misses every fourth beep This indicates that the battery in the Urosensor is running low In this case the Urosensor will need to be replaced as it is a permanently sealed device to prevent wetness getting inside The alarm makes a strange noise when it is turned on or the sound of the alarm has suddenly decreased This is due to interference or damage to the Piezo buzzer during use This is not a manufacturing fault and 1s not covered by warranty In this case the alarm base must be replaced My replacement Urosensor or replacement Alarm base does not work A new Urosensor must be paired with your existing alarm base and your existing Urosensor must be paired with a new or second alarm base Follow the instructions in the section on How to pair the Urosensor with an alarm base The sound of the alarm is too loud The volume of the alarm is set to the highest sound volume If required it can be turned down by adjusting the volume control knob inside the battery compartment as follows 1 Insert a coin between the protruding plastic ridges at the end of the alarm base see diagram in the section entitled DRI Sleeper eclipse Alarm and twist it so the cover
11. ractising what she or he needs to do when the alarm goes off Before your child settles down to go to sleep have him or her lie in bed pretending to be asleep Switch the alarm on and trigger it by putting something metal across the black sensing strips on the orange Urosensor Ask your child to get up switch the alarm off and go to the bathroom Practise this three or four times so that your child s brain is more ready to respond when she or he hears the alarm At the outset you may also need to get up when the alarm sounds in the night to ensure your child follows this procedure Also depending on your child s age you may need to assist him or her in preparing the Urosensor for re use We recommend that parents do this every night until the child is successfully responding to the feeling of a full bladder and waking to go to the bathroom before the alarm sounds This may take a week or two but in the end it will be worth it How to pair the Urosensor with an alarm base When you purchase a new Urosensor you will need to pair it with your existing alarm base If you purchase a replacement or additional alarm base you will also need to pair that with the existing Urosensor To pair your devices follow these instructions 1 Switch on the alarm base and using a thin probe such as the end of a paper clip or very small screwdriver press the pairing button marked Z see diagram in the section entitled DRI Sleeper ecl
12. ring You may obtain a price for a replacement by emailing info dri sleeper com DRISLEEPENG 44 Updated 23 1 14
13. the black sensing strips with your fingers as damp skin can trigger the alarm 3 Ifthe alarm triggers then it is working correctly The issue will be how the Urosensor is being placed 4 Read instructions 3 amp 4 of the section on How to use your DRI Sleeper eclipse or experiment with other methods of locating the Urosensor in the section on Other ways to position the Urosensor in underwear 5 Always make sure the Urosensor has been dried completely between the sensing strips after it has triggered the alarm to ensure that it will reset and be able to trigger the alarm again If it is not dried completely it will not reset and won t be able to trigger the alarm if your child wets the bed 6 Always make sure that the alarm is turned back on after a bedwetting event if the Urosensor is being used again Note Do not insert the Urosensor in you child s underwear before bed If your child wanders out of range of the alarm before bed and has a small wetting event the Urosensor will not be able to trigger the alarm Furthermore if the Urosensor is not washed and dried properly after such an event it will not be able to trigger the alarm if your child wets the bed during the night Only put the Urosensor in your child s undergarments once they go to bed The alarm triggers and my child has not wet the bed Occasionally the Urosensor may trigger when no urine has been passed and this is due to sweat To
14. tween the two black sensing strips Note Do not use chlorine based detergents or cleaners or put the Urosensor in the washing machine or dryer as this will irreparably damage the sensing strips How to use your DRI Sleeper eclipse 1 Place the alarm on a bedside table near your child s bed Switch the DRI Sleeper eclipse on by moving the ON OFF switch from position 0 off to position 1 on The alarm will beep quickly 5 times indicating it is ready 2 Remove the Urosensor from the alarm cradle Please note that if you touch the black sensing strips with damp fingers the alarm might trigger Therefore it is best to avoid touching the sensing strips when handling the Urosensor If the Urosensor is accidentally triggered in this way switch off the alarm and dry the Urosensor which resets it then switch the alarm back on 3 Place the Urosensor with the black sensing strips facing your child s crotch inside a minipad which has been prepared by making a pocket in the absorbent layers of the material To do this cut a 25mm 1 inch slit into the absorbent layers with a pair of sharp scissors With the point of the scissors create a pocket for the Urosensor to slide into Note The top layer of a minipad is designed to stay dry and if the Urosensor is placed just under the top layer it may not become wet and trigger the alarm when your child wets Make sure the Urosensor is inserted under some layers o
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