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                                                                                                          K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual  

 

 

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CONTROL UNIT CALIBRATION AND SETTINGS 

 

K-1 ELITE & K-1 OEM SERIES

 

 

K-1 ELITE 

K-1oem 

Calibration 

(Control Unit must be 
in Stand-By mode and 
the mattress hose 
disconnected

  Press and hold “Alarm Silence”, “Soft” & 

“Firm” keys until unit beeps. (Approx. 3 
seconds).

 

)

 

  Unit will display calibration instructions.

 

  Press and hold “Mode”, “Alarm Silence” & “Lock” keys until 

unit beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds). 7-segment will display “C” 
for calibration, Static LEDs will be flashing.

 

  Press “Mode” key to complete calibration and end routine.

 

Auto Fowler Set-up 

(Control Unit must be 
in Stand-By

  Place new Fowler Transmitter (in bed or 

external) to the flat position.

 

 mode)

 

  Press and hold “A/P” & “Fowler” keys 

until unit beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds).

 

  Tilt transmitter/bed to fowler position, unit 

beeps, unit returns to stand-by mode

 

  Routine will auto time out in 2 minutes if 

no transmitter is detected. 

  Place new Fowler Transmitter (in bed or external) to the flat 

position.

 

  Press and hold “Fowler” & “Max” keys until unit beeps. 

(Approx. 3 seconds). “L” will be shown on the 7- segment 
display.

 

  Tilt transmitter/bed to fowler position, unit beeps and returns 

to stand-by mode.

 

  To end routine without new fowler, press “Fowler” key.

 

  Routine will auto time out in 30 seconds if no transmitter is 

detected.

 

Set A/P Low Value 

K-1 Elite 

 

(Control Unit 
Must be Powered on) 
 
K-1oem 

(Control Unit must be 

in Stand-By

  During Alternating Pressure therapy, 

Press and hold (about 3 seconds) the 
“AP” key. AP settings will be displayed on 
the screen.

 

 mode)

 

  Use the (L) “+” and “-“ keys to adjust the 

Low AP percentage value (0% to 80% 
mmHg of high pressure setting).

 

  Press the AP key to save setting and 

continue AP therapy. Unit will time out 
and setting will be set automatically 
within 30 seconds.

 

  Press and hold “Alarm Silence” & “Fowler” keys until unit 

beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds). 

 

  7- segment will display (AP Low modes)

 

“0” (0% mmHg of high comfort pressure setting), 
“2“ (25% mmHg of high comfort pressure setting),  “5“ (50% 
mmHg of high comfort pressure setting) or “7“ (75% mmHg of 
high comfort pressure setting) 

  Use the Soft /Firm keys to toggle between AP Low modes

 

  To end routine and accept setting, press “Power” key.

 

Routine will auto time out

 

 

K-2 ELITE & K-2 OEM SERIES 

 

K-2 ELITE 

K-2oem 

Calibration 

(Control Unit must be 
in Stand-By mode and 
the mattress hose 
disconnected

  Press and hold “AP” & “LAL” keys until 

unit beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds).

 

)

 

  Unit will display calibration instructions.

 

  Press and hold “Mode”, “Time” & “Alarm Silence” keys until 

unit beeps. (Approx. 3 seconds). Static, AP, Fowler LED will 
turn and AP LED will be flashing.

 

 

Press Mode key to complete calibration and end routine. 

 

Auto Fowler Set-up 

(Control Unit must be 
in Stand-By

  Place new Fowler Transmitter (in bed or 

external) to the flat position.

 

 mode)

 

  Press and hold “Patient Setup” & “Mode” 

keys until unit beeps. (Approx. 3 
seconds).

 

  Unit will display set up instructions.

 

  Routine will auto time out in 2 minutes if 

no transmitter is detected.

 

 

  Place new Fowler Transmitter (in bed or external) to the flat 

position.

 

  Press and hold “Mode” & “Lock” keys until unit beeps. 

(Approx. 3 seconds). “L” will be shown on the 7-segment 
display.

 

  Tilt transmitter/bed to fowler position, unit beeps, all LEDs 

light up and unit returns to stand-by mode

 

  To end routine without new fowler, press “Fowler” key.

 

  Routine will auto time out in 60 seconds if no transmitter is 

detected.

 

Set A/P Low Value 

K-2 Elite 

 

(Control Unit 
Must be Powered on) 
 
K-2oem 
(Control Unit must be 
in Stand-By

  During Alternating Pressure therapy, 

Press the “Mode” key. AP settings will be 
displayed on the screen.

 

 mode)

 

  Use the (L) “+” and “-“ knob to adjust the 

Low AP percentage value (0% to 75% 
mmHg of high pressure setting).  Max 
can be press to activate ZIP (Zero 
Interface Pressure, 0% mmHg of high 
pressure setting).

 

  Press AP key to save setting and 

continue AP therapy.

 

  Press and hold “Lock” & “Select” keys until unit beeps. 

(Approx. 3 seconds). 

 

  7- segment will display (AP Low modes).

 

“0” (0% mmHg of high comfort pressure setting) or  
“5“ (50% mmHg of high comfort pressure setting) 

  Use the Soft and Firm keys to toggle between AP Low modes

 

  To end routine and accept setting, press “Power” key.

 

Routine will auto time out in 30 seconds if no key is pressed.

 

 

Summary of Contents for K-1 Series

Page 1: ...SYSTEM K 2 ELITE KARE ZONE DIGITAL ALTERNATING PRESSURE WITH ON DEMAND LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM K 2oem ALT AIRE ALTERNATING PRESSURE WITH ON DEMAND LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM US INTERNATIONAL PATENTS PENDING Ple...

Page 2: ...ice 1 866 KAP MED 1 866 527 6331 Technical Support Service 1 951 340 4366 Email sales kapmedical com service kapmedical com www kapmedical com FDA Registered Company California FDA Registered Company...

Page 3: ...ail Entrapment Risk Notification 9 Unit Overview 11 Explanation of Symbols Used 13 Mattress Overview 15 Unpacking the System 16 Mattress System Set Up 17 Operating Instructions 18 CPR Function 23 Pati...

Page 4: ...pport combustion Failure to observe this warning can result in severe fire property damage and cause injury or death Entrapment may occur Patient entrapment with bed side rails and mattress may cause...

Page 5: ...harmful interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s a...

Page 6: ...2 LPM Support Surface Inflation Time 5 15 Minutes Patient Comfort Pressures Alternating Pressure Soft Pressure 6 5 mmHg K 1 K 2 Firm Pressure 32 5 mmHg K 1 31 5 mmHg K 2 of high AP pressure setting A...

Page 7: ...n height replacement mattresses available along with 3 or 5 mattress overlays Packaging 1 piece per box Patented Low Air Loss top sheet on K 2 and k 2oem models only Optional mattress with Kevlar line...

Page 8: ...California117 Optional California TB 106 TB 129 16 CFR 1632 16 CFR 1633 BS 6607 CRIB 5 BS 597 1 BS 597 2 compliant mattresses lined with Kevlar fire barrier available Kevlar lining based on flammabil...

Page 9: ...control unit is not blocked and kept away from any heat sources or radiators during the operation of the unit Care should be taken such that the power cord of the control unit is not pinched or has an...

Page 10: ...patient is unique Only the patient s medical care provider is familiar with the patient s unique medical condition and needs Only the patient s medical care provider and or the dealer from whom you o...

Page 11: ...ces TSS which support the patient on an air mattress or specialized foam layer may present an increased risk of entrapment for some patients The benefit of TSS product use must be weighed against the...

Page 12: ...Thermoplastic 94V 0 fire retardant enclosure houses a compressor main PCB display panel a short circuit over voltage protection with single dual fuse a quick connection and disconnection CPR deflatio...

Page 13: ...s Owner s Manual Page 12 Refer to the Explanation of Symbols Used chart on page 13 for a cross reference of Display Key descriptions Unit Display Labels K 1 DERMA KARE K 1oem ALT AIRE K 2 KARE ZONE K...

Page 14: ...STATIC T or Selects Static Therapy mode LOW AIR LOSS Y or or Activates Low Air Loss mode ALTERNATING PRESSURE AP or or Selects A P mode AP TIME TT or Selects AP cycle time FOWLER U or Fowler Mode The...

Page 15: ...luded with each model SYMBOL EXPLANATION No Sharp Objects Low Heat Setting Do Not Dry Clean Do Not Bleach No Open Flames Normal Cycle Do Not Iron Latex Free Bolstered Mattress Even Bolstered Mattress...

Page 16: ...top sheet has a special multi chambered air distribution layers which administers low air loss relief directly underneath the patient Top layer made out of urethane coated 70 Denier nylon or Dartex o...

Page 17: ...of moving bed components before placing a patient on the bed and that the mattress system is fully inflated Operate all bed frame motorized functions through their full range of motion to be certain...

Page 18: ...mattress system care should be taken such that the mattress is placed directly on the bed frame Figure 1 B Page 16 Unroll the Replacement Mattress and place it on the bed frame BF There are ten nylon...

Page 19: ...m initialization routine for a few seconds Once the routine is completed the display D will read KAP MEDICAL STANDBY K 1oem K 2oem During initial power up when power cord Q is plugged into the power s...

Page 20: ...atient s body There should be a minimum of 3 to 4 finger width clearance between the bottom of the patient and the safety foam base on an overlay there is no safety foam base Repeat this procedure unt...

Page 21: ...even numbered air cushions deflate to the set percentage of the patient comfort high pressure in the first half of the AP cycle and vice versa for the second half of the cycle and continue back and f...

Page 22: ...is factory programmed to a 35 or 45 angle depending on the customer s requirements It uses a 3 6V Lithium battery that can be replaced using KAP Medical part number 100622 S When the battery is first...

Page 23: ...Cushion K 140 OPTIONAL SAC Optional foot support air cushion can be used to support patient s feet and to provide zero interface pressures in the heel area FOAM AIRE MATTRESS AS A NON POWERED MATTRESS...

Page 24: ...mattress for a CPR procedure pull the hose V from the control unit connector press connector latches then pull connector If the mattress is equipped with bolsters and or air pad unplug the correspond...

Page 25: ...unit flange connector PLEASE NOTE Before using the mattress please make sure that the mattress deflate connector is re connected back into the mattress deflate valve PATIENT TRANSPORTATION 1 Air Matt...

Page 26: ...ray the exterior of the top and the bottom enclosures power cord and the cord plug with the prepared disinfectant detergent solution Using a damp cloth wipe down the sprayed surface cleanly Note Do no...

Page 27: ...ote The Foam Aire mattresses have a Kevlar fire retardant sleeve sock barrier inside the cover Care should be taken if removing the cover for cleaning Before attempting to clean the mattress remove th...

Page 28: ...o power source 3 Check power source has power and turn it ON 4 Wait till the power source has power 5 Send control unit back to factory for repair C Control Unit not responding 1 Unit locks up 1 Unplu...

Page 29: ...ressure setting or 7 75 mmHg of high comfort pressure setting Use the Soft Firm keys to toggle between AP Low modes To end routine and accept setting press Power key Routine will auto time out K 2 ELI...

Page 30: ...ICAL be liable for any loss direct indirect incidental or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this product The control unit warranty does not cover normal maintenance such...

Page 31: ...K 1 K 2 Series Owner s Manual Page 30 NOTES Unit S N __________________________________ Mattress S N _______________________________ Auto Fowler S N ____________________________...

Page 32: ...nnected securely to the control unit Plug the hospital grade power cord provided with the unit into a three pronged hospital socket The display will read KAP MEDICAL STAND BY Press POWER key SB to gre...

Page 33: ...tress hose assembly is connected securely to the control unit Plug the hospital grade power cord provided with the unit into a three pronged hospital socket The amber light will illuminate Press POWER...

Page 34: ...o set the patients height and weight Patient comfort settings will be automatic when done with settings Adjust the SOFT FIRM knob K to bypass automatic patient comfort pressure settings Actual mattres...

Page 35: ...e power cord provided with the unit into a three pronged hospital socket The amber light will illuminate Press POWER key SB to green light position and then press Select key S until MAX Inflate LED W...

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