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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

K-3 & K-4 ELITE & OEM SERIES

K-3 ELITE ~ AIRE-ZONE™

DIGITAL TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM WITH PULSATING WAVE THERAPY

K-3oem ~ EZ-AIRE™

TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM WITH PULSATING WAVE THERAPY

K-4 ELITE ~ D

DIGITAL ALTERNATING TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM

X™

K-4oem ~ AIRE-FLOAT™

ALTERNATING TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM

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Page 1: ...TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM WITH PULSATING WAVE THERAPY K 4 ELITE D3 DIGITAL ALTERNATING TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM X K 4oem AIRE FLOAT ALTERNATING TRUE LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM US INTERNATIONAL PATENTS PENDING Please read this manual before using this product Do not discard Save for future reference This manual MUST be given to the user of this product ...

Page 2: ...e 1 866 KAP MED 1 866 527 6331 Technical Support Service 1 951 340 4360 Email sales kapmedical com service kapmedical com www kapmedical com FDA Registered Company California FDA Registered Company Medicare Coded SADMERC Health Canada Medical Device Licensed ISO 13485 Certified Company Medical Device Electrical Safety Tested SGS Fire Safety Tested MADE IN USA ...

Page 3: ...Rail 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 25 Patient Transportation 27 Cleaning Procedure 28 Care and Storage 29 Troubleshooting Guide 30 Preventive Maintenance 30 Accessories 30 Control Unit calibration and settings 31 Warranty Information 32 Quic...

Page 4: ...upport 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 injury or death Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment Follow the manufacturer s instructions and monitor patient frequently Proper patient assessment and mon...

Page 5: ...hat may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Intended Use The KAP MEDICAL Air Therapy Systems are intended to be used for the prevention and treatment of decubitus ulcers NOTE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PR...

Page 6: ...55 Kg maximum Pressure Zones 5 AP Zones 2 K 4 models only Max Flow 1275 LPM 45 CFM Support Surface Inflation Time Within 60 seconds Patient Comfort Pressures Alternating Pressure K 3 K 4 Soft Pressure 6 5 mmHg Firm Pressure 32 5 mmHg A P Time 1 Minute 99 Minutes K 4 model only A P Low Pressure 10 75 K 4 model only Patient Comfort Pressures Alternating Pressure K 3oem K 4oem Soft Pressure 7 5 mmHg ...

Page 7: ...ess K 4 models 80 x36 x10 18 lbs 203x89x25 5cm 8 Kg 72 76 84 88 in length mattresses available 32 36 39 42 48 54 60 76 in width mattresses available 7 8 10 in height replacement mattresses available along with 3 or 5 mattress overlays Packaging 1 piece per box Optional Patented Low Air Loss top sheet available Optional mattress with Kevlar lined fire barrier top sheet and mattress base available E...

Page 8: ...s 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 flammability standard All Foam Aire TM mattresses are TB129 1632 1633 compliant FDA Registration FDA registered company as a manufacturer and as a contract manufacturer KAP MEDICAL S quality system meets the ...

Page 9: ...he K 3 K 4 series control unit Care should be taken such that the 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 any objects placed on it Make certain it is not located where it can be stepped on or tripped over Do not attempt to service the control...

Page 10: ...y 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 obtained this equipment upon proper assessment of the patient s medical condition and needs can evaluate whether this equipment is appropriate for use by any particular patient and assist the patient ...

Page 11: ...aces 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 potential increased risk of entrapment The risk judgment must be performed by a medical professional The U S Food and Drug Administration in partnership with the U S Department of Veterans Affairs He...

Page 12: ... system The Thermoplastic 94V 0 fire retardant enclosure houses a blower main PCB display panel a short circuit over voltage protection with dual fuses a quick connection and disconnection CPR deflation coupling connector R with flow ports with RTPM real time pressure monitoring technology sensors and a 14 427 cm long detachable 16 AWG hospital grade power cord Q Unit Label Location s K 3 AIRE ZON...

Page 13: ...ries Owner s Manual Page 12 Unit Display Labels Refer to the Explanation of Symbols Used chart on page 13 for a cross reference of Display Key descriptions K 3 AIRE ZONE K 3oem EZ AIRE K 4 D3 X K 4oem AIRE FLOAT ...

Page 14: ...e STATIC T Selects Static Therapy mode Continuous Low Air Loss during Static mode ALTERNATING PRESSURE AP Selects A P mode Continuous Low Air Loss during Pulse mode 10 MIN A P D Default AP Preset 10 min Alternating Pressure Therapy Continuous Low Air Loss during A P mode FOWLER U Fowler Mode The pressure will increase to prevent the patient from bottoming out MAX Inflate W Inflates mattress rapidl...

Page 15: ...BOL 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 Bolster Deflate Mattress Deflate Air Pad Deflate CPR Deflate Length Expansion Regulator Width Expansion Regulator Universal Mattress Regulator Heel Zone Regulator ...

Page 16: ...uilted Top Sheet composed of two layers Top layer is made out of urethane coated 70 Denier nylon Dartex 2 way stretch or 4 way stretch optional Bottom layer is made out of quilted material It is flame retardant water repellant vapor permeable anti microbial low friction and low shear E 2 safety air pad or convoluted foam pad enclosed in a foam air pad base C to support the patient in the event of ...

Page 17: ...t all air hoses and power cord are clear 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 that there is no pulling interference or pinching Mattress MUST fit bed frame and side rails snugly to prevent patient entrapment See Figure 1 Page 15 UNPACKING...

Page 18: ...he mattress is placed directly on the bed frame Figure 1 B Page 15 Unroll the Replacement Mattress and place it on the bed frame BF There are ten nylon black straps with buckles F two straps at the head of the mattress two on the foot of the mattress and three on each side of the mattress Loop each strap around the bed deck and secure using the buckle D ring Note Make sure Head Knee and Foot secti...

Page 19: ...CAL STAND BY K 3oem K 4oem During initial power up when power cord Q is plugged into the power source X the control unit will display illuminated amber light indicating that the unit is in Standby mode POWER SB Press Power key the amber Standby LED will turn off and the green LED turns on The blower will turn on LOW AIR LOSS Continuous Low Air Loss relief is provided at all times when the K 3 or K...

Page 20: ...e patient and the safety foam base on an overlay there is no safety foam base Repeat this procedure until the desired patient comfort pressure is achieved ALTERNATING PRESSURE AP K 4 models only To set Alternating Pressure AP mode press the M Mode key to light up the appropriate AP times 5 10 15 or 20 minutes K 4oem model To adjust the low pressure zone of the Alternating Pressure therapy follow t...

Page 21: ...ill time out in 20 seconds from the last key pressed or press the Power key to end routine MASSAGE K 4 Elite model only To set Massage mode press Mode key M until the display reads MASSAGE In this mode the patient receives rapid alternating pressure rapid high pressures and low pressures MULTI THERAPY K 4 Elite and K 3 Elite models only To set Multi therapy mode press Mode key M until the display ...

Page 22: ...nts It uses a 3 6V Lithium battery that can be replaced using KAP Medical part number 100622 S When the battery is first inserted into the battery holder the LED will flash a green light indicating the angle that the Auto Fowler was set for Three 3 flashes indicates a 35 Auto Fowler Four 4 flashes indicates a 45 Auto Fowler When the Auto Fowler is transmitting a new position to the controller the ...

Page 23: ...afety air pad can be manually deflated by disconnecting the air pad deflate connector which is at the bottom right corner patient s right of the mattress PLEASE NOTE Before using the mattress please make sure that the air pad deflate connector is re connected back into the air pad deflate valve FOAM AIRE MATTRESS AS A NON POWERED MATTRESS Foam Aire mattress can be used as a non powered mattress wi...

Page 24: ... Mattress is supplied as an 84 mattress To reduce the mattress size to an 80 mattress unzip the air cell cover and unplug the very last air cell This reduction process can be repeated to achieve a 76 mattress or a 72 mattress There is no authorized reduction of the mattress size below a 72 mattress The Universal Mattress UM has a four 4 position valve located at the patient s right foot end of the...

Page 25: ... 4 Position 1 on valve selector is not used will keep mattress at 36 in width 1 To inflate mattress to 84 in length rotate the valve selector to position 2 2 To inflate mattress to 88 in length rotate the valve selector to position 3 3 To inflate mattress to 80 in length rotate the valve selector to position 4 4 Position 1 on valve selector is not used will keep mattress at 80 in length To deflate...

Page 26: ...he exit location of the hose assembly or on some mattresses by unfastening the top sheet straps from the side of the mattress To disconnect a few air cushions which are directly below the patient s chest from the mattress press the quick release button on the connector with one hand and pull the air cushion connector with the other 2 Foam Aire Mattress a To deflate the FOAM AIRE mattress for CPR p...

Page 27: ... directly below the patient s chest from the mattress press the quick release button on the connector with one hand and pull the air cushion connector with the other 4 Expandable Mattress XM a To deflate the Expandable Mattress XM set the valves selector to position 4 and pull the hose V from the control unit connector If mattress is equipped with an air pad disconnect the air pad plug labeled def...

Page 28: ... remain firm to transport the patient 3 Universal Mattress UM a To transport a patient without removing the patient off the bed place valve selector on position 3 b When unit pressure stabilizes in Max Inflate mode place valve selector on position 1 c Turn off the control unit disconnect the power cord from the power source and roll the power cord up on the control unit securely d The mattress wil...

Page 29: ...nto a spray bottle 5 Use a brush or cloth to wipe off dust If necessary spray 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 not spray excess amount of solution on the control unit 6 Once the control unit is clean wipe the unit power cord cord receptacl...

Page 30: ...eps below 1 Wear eye goggles and protective gloves before starting the cleaning procedure 2 Follow steps 2 through 4 in control unit cleaning procedure above to prepare disinfectant solution 3 Clean the top and bottom mattress cover using the prepared disinfectant solution and refer to step 4 of the above Air Mattress cleaning instructions for washing instructions 5 Wipe dry with a clean cloth and...

Page 31: ...wer source has power 5 Send control unit back to factory for repair C Control Unit not responding 1 Unit locks up 1 Unplug power cord from control unit wait 15 minutes and plug cord back to reset the control unit PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE It is important to periodically test the control unit to verify its functionality If the units air pressure reading is out of specification it can result in poor or...

Page 32: ...4 ELITE K 4 OEM SERIES K 4 ELITE K 4oem 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 Alarm Silence Mode Lock keys until unit beeps Approx 3 seconds Static LED will flash for about 3 5 seconds Once Static LED stops flashing p...

Page 33: ...the purchase price paid by the customer of the product Under no circumstances shall KAP MEDICAL 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 as cleaning periodic electrical tests performance tests and updating of equipment or parts thereof This warra...

Page 34: ...K 3 K 4 Series Owner s Manual Page 33 NOTES Unit S N __________________________________ Mattress S N _______________________________ Auto Fowler S N ____________________________ ...

Page 35: ...Press POWER key SB to green light position and then press MAX Inflate W The blower will come on and quickly inflate the mattress Press the Patient SET UP H key and follow the on screen instructions to set the patients height and weight Patient comfort settings will be automatic when done with settings Press the SOFT FIRM keys K to bypass automatic patient comfort pressure settings Actual mattress ...

Page 36: ...d or air pad plugs are connected properly and check that the mattress 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 key SB to green light position and then press MAX Inflate W The blower will come on and quickly inflate the mattress Using the SOFT FIR...

Page 37: ...T UP H key and follow the on screen instructions to set the patients height and weight Patient comfort settings will be automatic when done with settings Press the SOFT FIRM keys K to bypass automatic patient comfort pressure settings Actual mattress pressures in mmHg millimeters of mercury will be displayed on the control unit display For ALTERNATING PRESSURE therapy press the A P key to start A ...

Page 38: ...ad plugs are connected properly and check that the mattress 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 key SB to green light position and then press MAX Inflate W The blower will come on and quickly inflate the mattress Using the SOFT FIRM keys K s...

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