SKINGUARD
®
MATTRESS SERIES
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Page 1: ...SKINGUARD MATTRESS SERIES OWNER S MANUAL 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: ...340 4361 Customer Service 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 F...
Page 3: ...nation of Symbols 10 Product Overview 12 Control Unit Features 12 Support Surface Features 13 SkinGuard Quick Reference Guide 15 SkinGuard Float Quick Reference Guide 16 SkinGuard Turn Quick Reference...
Page 4: ...to qualified service personnel Equipment should only be connected to a properly grounded three pronged wall outlet using the 14 foot 427 cm hospital grade power cord provided with the product Warning...
Page 5: ...ol unit Care should be taken such that the control unit is not blocked and kept away from any heat source or radiators during the operation of the unit Care should be taken such that the power cord of...
Page 6: ...rail the rail and the side edge of the headboard or foot board RISK OF ENTRAPMENT Bed Rail Entrapment is a known risk in the use of bed s equipped with bed rails Every patient is unique Only the patie...
Page 7: ...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 Health Canad...
Page 8: ...1 R Breaking Capacity BRK CAP SkinGuard SkinGuard Turn BRK CAP 125 VAC is 10kA 250 VAC is 200A SkinGuard Float BRK CAP 125 VAC is 10kA 250 VAC is 35A Mode Of Operation Continuous PERFORMANCE SPECIFIC...
Page 9: ...d washable Cal 117 pass Base Non skid embossed PVC nylon knit Optional CFR 1632 CFR 1633 compliant mattresses are available Top Sheet DERMA PLUSH urethane transfer coated polyester knit low friction l...
Page 10: ...rd for safety of Medical Electrical Equipment Flame Resistance Unit components meet UL 94V 0 Mattress components pass California117 Optional California TB 106 TB 129 16 CFR 1632 16 CFR 1633 BS 6607 CR...
Page 11: ...atient comfort pressure level AP TIMES Selects Alternating Pressure therapy and sets Alternating Pressure times 5 10 15 20 minutes PULSE The pressure in each air cell will be increased by 40 for 30 se...
Page 12: ...ill sound Indicates the point of attachment of the equipment to earth grounding point Attention Instructs end user care giver operator to refer to the manual Indicates that the degree of protection ag...
Page 13: ...system is comprised of a durable zippered PVC nylon knit base and top sheet which houses a urethane coated nylon durable 5 inflated air pad in the form of 10 to 20 fixed air cushions with hose assemb...
Page 14: ...dual fuse not shown in picture Power Fail LED flashes to indicate power outage Low Pressure L P flashes on display panel to indicate low pressure Lock Switch to lock out all control functions Support...
Page 15: ...convenience of protecting the power cable from accidental damage The mattress includes a CPR Valve at the bottom of the mattress for rapid deflation Features SkingGuard SkinGuard Float SkinGuard Turn...
Page 16: ...y 40 not exceeding 32mmHg for 30 seconds and then reduced to the prior pressure setting for 30 seconds This cycle will continue every minute as long as pulsation is enabled MAX INFLATE Press the MAX I...
Page 17: ...sition In A P mode alternate air cushions will inflate to the patient comfort pressure while those cushions between the inflated air cushions will deflate 0 or 50 factory set of the set patient comfor...
Page 18: ...will deactivate after 15 minutes SELECT PRESS the SELECT button to choose between Therapy Pulse Multi and Fowler Upright modes TURN Press the TURN button to select Turn Mode Follow the instructions on...
Page 19: ...System Box 1 Control Unit Box 1 Mattress Control Unit Box 1 Control Unit 1 Operating Instruction Owner s Manual 1 Power Cord Unpacking and Inspection Before accepting and signing for your shipment pl...
Page 20: ...m There are ten nylon black straps with buckles two straps at the head of the mattress two on the foot of the mattress and three on the each side of the mattress shown Loop each strap around the bed f...
Page 21: ...the desired function MAX INFLATE Press the MAX INFLATE button and the unit will rapidly inflate the mattress at maximum flow The mattress will inflate to its normal size within 60 seconds inflation t...
Page 22: ...nflated and deflated air cushions switching back and forth PULSE To set Pulse Mode press the PULSE button LED lights up For SkinGuard Turn press the SELECT button until the Pulse mode is displayed on...
Page 23: ...signal to alert the caregiver by flashing the amber POWER FAIL LED and the buzzer will turn on Once the power is restored to the control unit the audiovisual signal will cease and the unit will resume...
Page 24: ...he width expansion regulator valve is located at the patient s right foot end of the mattress and the length expansion regulator valve is located at the patient s left foot end of the mattress These v...
Page 25: ...screen flashing the amber POWER FAIL LED and turning on the buzzer Once the low pressure problem is stable the audiovisual signal will cease and the unit will resume operating its set mode CPR FUNCTI...
Page 26: ...the desired mode of MAX The mattress will inflate to its normal size within 15 minutes inflation time depends on the size of the mattress In this mode the entire mattress will be pressurized to 35 5 m...
Page 27: ...ED light is turned on next to Fowler In this mode pressures in the entire mattress will be increased to higher than the set comfort pressure level not exceeding 32mmHg This enables the patient in a fo...
Page 28: ...ing the amber POWER FAIL LED and turning on the buzzer Once the low pressure problem is stable the audiovisual signal will cease and the unit will resume operating its set mode EXPANDABLE MATTRESS SYS...
Page 29: ...L make sure to tighten or loosen the straps accordingly to the mattress width EXPANSION AIR CELLS To increase the length of the mattress obtain an air cell expansion kit and connect the male connector...
Page 30: ...rn the unit off and disconnect the hose assembly from the mattress and control unit and store the control unit and the hose assembly in a storage area SKINGUARD FLOAT CONVERTIBLE FOAM AIR MATTRESS AS...
Page 31: ...s on the screen in each menu to select desired settings PATIENT SETUP SkinGuard Turn only To set the patient s height and weight press the PATIENT SETUP button In this menu use the ADJUST SETTINGS arr...
Page 32: ...e microprocessor will activate an audiovisual signal to alert the caregiver by flashing the amber POWER FAIL LED and the buzzer will turn on Once the power is restored to the control unit the audiovis...
Page 33: ...of mattress allow the UM mattress to be inflated Follow instructions provided on the flap covering the valve PATIENT TRANSPORTATION ON AN UMS MATTRESS To transport a patient without removing the patie...
Page 34: ...e cleaning operations are completed remove and dispose the rubber gloves appropriately Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap MATTRESS The complete support surface of the mattress is made...
Page 35: ...an be cleaned following the steps 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 d...
Page 36: ...or replace split hose 4 Replace leaking air cushions or overlay pad 5 Un kink manifold or replace split Manifold 6 Send control unit back to factory for repair 7 Send control unit back to factory for...
Page 37: ...formed only by factory authorized and qualified technical personnel FILTER CLEAN FILTER EVERY 3 MONTHS OR WHENEVER DIRTY Remove the 2 thumb screws from the filter grill and separate filter foam Wash f...
Page 38: ...r 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 no...
Page 39: ...ntenance and Repair Log UNIT SERIAL _____________________________________ MATTRESS SERIAL _______________________________ AUTO FOWLER SERIAL ____________________________ DATE PURCHASED _______________...