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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
K-1 & K-2 ELITE & OEM SERIES
K-1 ELITE ~ DERMA-KARE™
DIGITAL ALTERNATING PRESSURE SYSTEM
K-1oem ~ ALT-AIRE™
ALTERNATING PRESSURE 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
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- Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS K-1 & K-2 ELITE & OEM SERIES K-1 ELITE ~ DERMA-KARE™ DIGITAL ALTERNATING PRESSURE SYSTEM K-1oem ~ ALT-AIRE™ ALTERNATING PRESSURE 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 &...
- Page 2 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual A FDA registered company. Products are FDA listed. 1395 Pico Street Corona, CA 92881, U.S.A. 951 340 4360 FAX 340 4361 Customer Service: 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Danger, Caution and Warning Manufacturer’s Liability Contraindications Technical Specifications Safety Agency Approvals Safety Instructions Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification Unit Overview Explanation of Symbols Used Mattress Overview Unpacking the System Mattress System Set-Up Operating Instructions CPR Function... -
Page 4: Danger, Caution And Warning
Do not use the control unit in the presence of flammable anesthetics or in the proximity of an oxygen tent. There is no known risk of adverse effects on the KAP Medical control unit/pump caused by other electromagnetic devices, present at the time of treatment, or vice-versa. -
Page 5: Manufacturer's Liability
MEDICAL’S liability exceed the purchase price paid by the customer for 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. -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Specifications: Note: The control unit Power Inlet is used as the means of isolating the equipment from the supply mains on all poles simultaneously. U.S. / INTL. Input Voltage AC: 90 ~ 240 VAC Input Frequency: 60 / 50 Hz Maximum Power Consumption: 40 W ±... - Page 7 The complete foam assembly is enclosed in a Kevlar fire barrier. Description Inflated Dim. (LxWxH) Weight Mattress (K-1 Series): 80”x36”x10” 19 lbs. (203x89x25.5cm) 8.5 Kg.
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Page 8: Safety Agency Approvals
TB129, 1632 & 1633 compliant. FDA Registration: FDA registered company as a manufacturer and as a contract manufacturer. KAP MEDICAL’S quality system meets the requirements of: FDA 21 CFR, PART 820- QSR-Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) for medical devices. -
Page 9: Safety Instructions
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • To avoid damaging and before operating your K-1 / K-2 series control unit, be certain the AC power available at your location matches the power requirements printed on the product identification label on the back of the unit. •... -
Page 10: Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual BED RAIL ENTRAPMENT RISK NOTIFICATION NOTICE TO PATIENT, PATIENT’S FAMILY AND/OR PRIMARY DAY-TO-DAY CAREGIVER DO NOT use this product without first completely reading and understanding this Bed Rail Entrapment Risk Notification and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manual, instruction sheets and on-product warnings supplied with this product. - Page 11 The above statements are not intended to be a complete or comprehensive list of all risks of entrapment. KAP Medical recommends that whenever bed products are used that the patient, the patient’s family and/or the patient’s primary day-to- day caregiver discuss entrapment risks with the patient’s medical care provider.
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Page 12: Unit Overview
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual UNIT OVERVIEW {Figure 1, Page 16} These Air Therapy Systems are designed to provide continuous air therapy support at required patient comfort levels and are used to inflate an overlay mattress or replacement mattress system. The 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 deflation) coupling connector (R) with ¼”... - Page 13 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual Unit Display Labels: Refer to the “Explanation of Symbols Used” chart on page 13 for a cross reference of Display Key descriptions. K-1 DERMA-KARE™ ™ K-1oem ALT-AIRE™ K-2 KARE-ZONE™ K-2oem ALT-AIRE+™ Page 12...
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Page 14: Explanation Of Symbols Used
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED ON THIS DEVICE Not all features included with each model. FUNCTION KEY or SYMBOL EXPLANATION Turns unit On / Off. POWER (SB) Green = On Orange = Standby SOFT / FIRM (K) Soft / Firm keys/knob adjusts patient comfort pressure levels. - Page 15 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED ON THIS DEVICE (CONTINUED) Not all features included 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...
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Page 16: Mattress Overview
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual MATTRESS OVERVIEW (Support Surface) {Figure 1, (B), Page 16} Self-contained mattress replacement system / mattress overlay system (B) with easily detachable components for cleaning. 5” or 8” high (inflated) detachable lateral tubular air cushions (T) (16~22). Detachable zippered or strapped highly breathable urethane coated 70 Denier nylon or Dartex or 2-or-4-way stretch, flame retardant / water repellent, highly vapor permeable, anti-microbial, low friction and low shear quilted reusable top sheet (Low Air Loss top sheet has a special multi- chambered air distribution layers which administers low air loss relief directly underneath the patient. -
Page 17: Unpacking The System
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual Mattress Weight Capacity: NOTE : See bed frame manufacturer’s manual for bed frame weight rating. K-1 & K-2 SERIES systems are used for patients who weigh between 35 lbs. and 1000 lbs. (15 Kg. and 455 Kg.) Replacement Mattress Standard System: 36”... -
Page 18: Mattress System Set-Up
Note: Make sure that the hose end of the mattress is towards the foot of the bed. Note: When installing the KAP Medical mattress system, do not exceed the manufacturers rated weight of the mattress or the bed frame. See the bed manufacturer’s manual for bed frame weight rating. -
Page 19: Operating Instructions
(K-1 ELITE, K-2 ELITE) During initial power up when power cord (Q) is plugged into the power source (X), the control unit will display “KAP MEDICAL, K-1 APP SYSTEM” on K-1 system and “KAP MEDICAL, KARE-ZONE, DYNAMIC LAL SYSTEM” on K-2 system for a brief moment and then goes through a system initialization routine for a few seconds. - Page 20 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual PATIENT COMFORT CONTROL LEVEL (K) • The system is designed for patients weighing between 35 ~ 1000 lbs. (15 Kg. ~ 455 Kg.). By pressing the Comfort Control Keys or rotating the pressure control knob (K) towards the SOFT position (down arrow) reduces the pressure setting, and the FIRM position (up arrow) increases the pressure.
- Page 21 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual Adjusting AP low pressure settings (K-1 and K-2 models) • To adjust the low pressure zone of the Alternating Pressure therapy, follow the next steps: • (K-1 Elite model) During Alternating Pressure therapy, press and hold (about 3 seconds) the (AP) AP key; A/P settings will be displayed on the screen.
- Page 22 Auto Fowler 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 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°...
- Page 23 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual LOW PRESSURE (LP) In the event of hose disconnection or other problem that causes major air leakage, the Micro-controller will activate an audio/visual signal to alert the caregiver by flashing “LOW PRESSURE” on the digital display (K-1 Elite and K-2 Elite models) or flashing the amber “LOW PRESSURE”...
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Page 24: Cpr Function
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual CPR FUNCTION {Figure 1, Page 16} Mattress Deflate Bolsters Deflate Air Pad Deflate ELITE SERIES OEM SERIES CPR VALVE (FOOT END OF THE MATTRESS) Air Mattress. a. To deflate the mattress for a CPR procedure, pull the hose (V) from the control unit connector (press connector latches then pull connector). -
Page 25: Patient Transportation
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual c. In case of CPR emergency and quick deflation of the mattress, unzip the top sheet from the foot to the head by pulling the zipper located by the patient right foot near the exit location of the hose assembly; or on some mattresses by unfastening the top sheet straps from the side of the mattress. -
Page 26: Cleaning Procedure
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual CLEANING PROCEDURE WARNING: Before attempting to clean the control unit, turn off and disconnect the power cord from the power source. WARNING: DO NOT HEAT, STEAM AUTOCLAVE, OR IMMERSE THE CONTROL UNIT IN LIQUIDS Control Unit: Wear eye goggles and protective gloves before starting the cleaning procedure. -
Page 27: Care And Storage
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual 4. Air cushions should be washed periodically; top sheet will require more frequent washing. Set wash cycle to” heavy load” with warm water. Once the water is full, add manufacturer- suggested quantity of laundry detergent and/ or standard hospital disinfectants. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide
K-136TS39, K-136TS42, K-136TS48, K-136TS54, and K-136TS60: Bariatric size quilted breathable top sheets. Call factory for additional accessories. Note: To place an order or for questions regarding KAP Medical’s Therapy Systems and its warranties, please call KAP MEDICAL customer service at 951 340 4360 Email: sales@kapmedical.com or service@kapmedical.com... -
Page 29: Control Unit Calibration And Settings
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual CONTROL UNIT CALIBRATION AND SETTINGS K-1 ELITE & K-1 OEM SERIES K-1 ELITE K-1oem • Press and hold “Alarm Silence”, “Soft” & • Press and hold “Mode”, “Alarm Silence” & “Lock” keys until Calibration “Firm”... -
Page 30: Warranty Information
WARRANTY KAP MEDICAL warranties the control unit and the mattress for a period of ONE (1) year from the original date of purchase. KAP MEDICAL warrants the Foam Aire Mattress for a period of ONE (1) year from the original date of purchase. The Foam Aire mattress will be repaired or replaced if the measurement of compression is beyond 25% of the mattress thickness. - Page 31 K-1 & K-2 Series Owner’s Manual NOTES: Unit S/N: __________________________________ Mattress S/N: _______________________________ Auto Fowler S/N: ____________________________ Page 30...
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Page 32: Quick Reference Guides
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 green light position and then press MAX Inflate (W). The compressor will come on and inflate the mattress. - Page 33 ALTERNATING PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR QUICK REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE K-1oem SYSTEM. Note: Before using the KAP MEDICAL Mattress or Overlay System, please remove current mattress, mattress replacement systems or overlay systems from the bed.
- Page 34 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 green light position and then press MAX Inflate/Flow (W). The compressor will come on and inflate the mattress.
- Page 35 ALTERNATING THERAPY WITH ON-DEMAND LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR QUICK REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE K-2oem SYSTEM. Note: Before using the KAP MEDICAL Mattress or Overlay System, please remove current mattress, mattress replacement systems or overlay systems from the bed.