User Instruction Manual
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1. H A LO Baby Movement Monitor User Instruction Manual 10 2008 IMPORTANT NOTES Snuza Halo is not a medical device Use the correct size nappy The nappy must fit snugly without gaping The sensor MUST maintain contact with baby s tummy at all times Introduction snuza Halo safely and conveniently monitors your baby s breathing movement Being completely mobile it means protection and peace of mind anywhere and everywhere The patented technology monitors the movement of baby s tummy as it breathes and it contains a built in vibrator stimulator to gently rouse the baby if a 15 second period of no breathing movement is detected If breathing movement is not detected for a further 5 seconds an alarm will alert you to act Quick Start Guide 1 Use the correct nappy size and make sure it fits snugly See Nappy Fitment 2 Switch on by briefly pressing the ON OFF button 1 3 A start up test will illuminate the indicator lights vibrate the stimulator play the start up tone and perform a battery test 4 Clip Snuza Halo onto the nappy so that the sensor 4 is in contact with the baby s tummy 5 Movement of baby s tummy is monitored as it breathes Each breath is indicated by a green flash of the movement indicator light 6 If breathing movement is not detected for 15 seconds the vibrator stimulator will attempt to rouse baby to resume breathing movement 7 The movement indicator light will flash2. s doctor immediately Factory Battery Replacement Biosentronics offers a factory fitted battery replacement service Please visit our website on www snuza com for further details Disposal snuza Halo may be returned to Biosentronics for proper disposal Otherwise it must be disposed of in accordance with your country s laws governing the disposal of Li SOCI2 batteries Useful Tips When lifting baby out of the cot to feed or comfort etc the position that the baby is held in may cause the monitor to lose contact with the skin which will result in the alarm going off To prevent this it is recommended that the monitor be repositioned so that the Sensor maintains contact with baby s skin Troubleshooting snuza Halo is a reliable and tested electronic device and any failure to function correctly is likely to be caused by 1 Incorrect fitment and placing of Snuza on baby s nappy read Nappy Fitment and Placement in these instructions 2 Not ensuring that points 1 to 5 in the IMPORTANT NOTICE section of these instructions are strictly followed to ensure that the sensor 4 is always in contact with baby s skin Pe 3 Battery failure The battery indicator light 3 will show red in colour See Factory Battery Replacement Please visit our website for further information on these and other troubleshooting issues Disclaimer The Snuza Halo Baby Movement Monitor is a baby care aid not a medical device It is inte
3. The minimum period between flashes is 1 second for the first 5 minutes of monitoring after turning on Thereafter the minimum flash period becomes 3 seconds i e the breathing indicator will only flash at least every 3 seconds even if breathing is at a higher rate than this ale If the battery nears depletion during monitoring mode the Battery Indicator Light 3 will begin to flash red This is a warning that the battery will soon be depleted If the battery becomes depleted during monitoring mode the low battery alarm will sound This is characterised by a flashing red Battery Indicator Light 5 and a simultaneous beep every 2 seconds The monitor must not be used and be immediately taken out of service Modes of Operation During monitoring the MODE OFF button 8 has the following functionality Briefly for less than 1 second pressing the MODE OFF button will allow an audible tick to be heard on each breath The tick volume has 3 levels and can be increased by pressing the mode button until the desired volume is reached The tick function is turned off by pressing the MODE button a fourth time indicated by a lower tone beep This feature may be used to audibly verify breathing movement either locally or remotely if used together with a baby sound monitor Pressing and holding the MODE OFF button 8 for 1 second will enable the rouse warning feature This feature gives an audible warning when the baby has been successfull
4. sensor 4 is in contact with the baby s tummy The best position to detect breathing movement is around the belly button area although closer to the sides may suit different sleeping positions You may need to experiment to find the best position that maintains contact with baby s tummy As recommended by the World Health Organisation WHO in order to reduce the incidence of SIDS or cot death please ensure that your baby is placed to sleep on its back unless advised otherwise by your baby s doctor Turning On and Off ON Turn on by briefly pressing the ON OFF Button 1 OFF Turn off by pressing the ON OFF Button 1 and the MODE OFF Button 8 simultaneously Operation When turned on press and hold the ON OFF button 1 for approximately half a second a startup test will run which will turn on in sequence all indicator lights the vibration stimulator and the audible alarm After the startup test there is a 1 second pause followed by the battery level being indicated by briefly flashing the Battery Indicator Light 3 The colour of the indicator light has the following meaning Battery OK Battery nearing depletion Battery flat do not use Careful attention must be paid during the self test to ensure all lights vibrator and alarm are working properly and that the 6 battery level is high enough for proper operation ie green or yellow light Otherwise DO NOT use the monitor If the battery is too fl
5. yellow instead of green if further movement is detected 8 lf the period of no breathing movement reaches 20 seconds the alarm will be activated The alarm indicator light will flash red in conjunction with the siren like audible alarm Note that resuscitation may be required See A arm on pg 8 9 To turn off the monitor both the MODE OFF and ON OFF buttons must be pressed simultaneously A shutdown tone will be heard ee User Interface The image below shows the relevant indicators and buttons itemised with a description in Table 1 Table 1 1 ON OFF Button 5 Movement Indicator Light 2 sound Emission Hole 6 Alarm Indicator Light 3 Battery Indicator Light 7 Nappy Clip 4 Breathing Movement Sensor 8 MODE OFF Button Nappy Fitment Correct nappy fitment is essential for the operation of snuza The thin flap of material at the top of the nappy must be folded over the thicker part before the nappy is closed this is the section that snuza Halo will be attached to The nappy should fit snugly on the baby with the top of the nappy just below the belly button Loose fitting nappies will gape causing the monitor to lose contact with the skin and false alarm A very full or wet nappy may also cause nappy to gape 5 Placement Snuza Halo must be clipped onto the nappy all the way so that the top edge of the nappy which should be folded presses up against the clip attachment point The monitor must be positioned so that the
6. at to operate the battery indicator light will flash red accompanied by a short beep every second You will not be able to use the monitor in this case Monitoring Once the startup test completes monitoring mode commences During monitoring mode the Movement Indicator Light 5 will briefly illuminate as the baby s breathing movements are detected snuza Halo is equipped with a vibrator stimulator which is used in an attempt to rouse the baby after 15 seconds of no breathing movement If there is no breathing movement detected for a further 5 seconds the audible alarm will be activated together with the red flashing Alarm Indicator Light 6 If breathing movement is detected before 20 seconds pass the Movement Indicator Light 5 will change colour from green to yellow This can be used to determine if Snuza Halo successfully roused the baby After the third time the baby has been successfully roused the time before vibration will be extended to 20 seconds coinciding with the activation of the audible alarm and accompanying Alarm Indicator Light 6 When the alarm is activated it will continue until it is reset by either turning Snuza Halo off completely by pressing ON OFF and MODE OFF buttons simultaneously or to continue monitoring by briefly pressing the MODE OFF button 8 Important In the event of an alarm check the baby s vital signs and initiate the appropriate medical attention if necessary See Alarm on pg 8
7. nded for use under safe operating conditions and must be used responsibly and in accordance with the detailed instructions appearing in this SNUZA Instruction Manual Babies with a known predisposition to any breathing abnormality including apnoea should be monitored by a doctor Customers use this monitor at their own risk and Biosentronics cc its members employees agents contractors representatives manufacturers distributors and associates SNUZA shall not be held liable for any loss damage or injury suffered by the customer or any other person arising from or in connection with the use or manufacture of the monitor including loss damage or injury suffered by the customer or any other person as a result of any defects in respect of the monitor and all warranties and any other liability from whatsoever cause arising are hereby excluded and the customer hereby indemnifies Biosentronics cc in respect of any such liability Guarantee Biosentronics guarantees this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase verified by a sales receipt and provided that such 12 month period is within 3 years of the date of manufacture as recorded on the product rear label and original packaging Our guarantee liability shall be limited to replacing the unit free of charge and does not include transport costs Our guarantee extends to all countries in which this product is sup
8. orm Cleaning should the monitor become soiled gently wipe with a damp cloth to remove any dirt A mild soap may be applied to the cloth for stubborn dirt Do not use any other cleaning agent as they may contain damaging chemicals The monitor is splash resistant not waterproof Do not immerse in water If it gets wet dry it off immediately Storage When not in use place the monitor in the protective case for safe Storage Do not store in a damp area as it may affect the monitor and cause it to malfunction Dressing The monitor can be used if baby is dressed in light clothing for example a Babygro but too much clothing may attenuate or muffle the alarm Make sure the alarm can be heard if baby is covered in clothing and or blankets Battery Life The non replaceable battery will last approximately 12 months if used on average 6 times per day for a total of 18 hours per day and with 1 alarm per day lasting no longer than 20 seconds The battery life will vary ws significantly if the average daily duration of use and or alarm duration and or number of alarms is different from this Turning Snuza Halo on and off unnecessarily will prematurely deplete its battery life If the number of alarms is high it is essential to check the nappy fitment and to make sure Snuza Halo is fitted correctly in order to prevent premature battery depletion If these steps have been taken and the number of alarms is still high please consult your baby
9. ost a false alarm will sound False alarms also shorten battery life and must be avoided Travelling snuza Halo s sensor detects movement and therefore when baby is subjected to a lot of movement such as being pushed in a pram or traveling in a car or aircraft it s possible that baby s movement from these non breathing sources will be detected Therefore Snuza Halo may not be able to differentiate between such externally created movement and breathing movement For this reason Snuza Halo should not be relied upon where external sources of movement are present Baby Sound and Video Monitors Optional snuza Halo can be used together with a baby sound or video monitor to extend the distance at which the alarm can be heard Make sure the effectiveness to hear the monitor has been tested before using it in this way It is highly recommended to use a sound monitor that alerts you when out of range or if there is an error with communication If not there is an oo increased risk that the audible alarm from Snuza Halo will not be relayed Precautions e Do not insert anything into the Sound Emission Hole 2 as damage to the device may result e Do not allow any liquid to enter the Sound Emission Hole 2 e Avoid bending the sensor unnecessarily e Do not use undue force to bend the clip The clip can easily with stand deforming to accommodate the natural thickness of the nappy but excessive bending may cause it to permanently def
10. plied By the act of operating this product the user accepts all resulting liability We reserve the right to modify the provisions of this guarantee at any time without notice This guarantee does not cover incorrect application tampering misuse or transport damage SNUZA is a registered trademark of Biosentronics WY Made in South Africa Patented AEE 12
11. y roused 3 times since turning on This warning is characterised by a flashing yellow Movement Indicator Light 5 and a beep every 2 seconds Snuza Halo can either then be switched off or by briefly pressing the MODE OFF button you will silence the alarm and reset this alarm mode to its initial active state Alarm As described under Monitoring Snuza Halo will sound an alarm if it does not detect breathing movement for a period of 20 seconds Should the alarm sound because breathing has ceased immediate emergency action is vital Lhe to ensure breathing is restored In some cases simply picking up a baby that has stopped breathing is all that s required to recommence breathing In serious cases CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation or Rescue Breathing may be required and must be immediately administered It is recommended that learning how to apply CPR is essential for caregivers of babies with known breathing abnormalities This knowledge is available on the internet Google CPR or Rescue Breathing for information or by attendance at CPR or Rescue Breathing training courses False Alarms False alarms are unnecessary and stressful and may be avoided by making sure that the instructions herein headed MPORTANT NOTICE are strictly adhered to The basic requirement to avoid false alarms is to ensure that the flexible sensor 4 remains in contact with baby s skin near the tummy area at all times during monitoring If contact is l
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