Quick Reference Guides - KAP Medical K-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

K-1 ELITE ~ DERMA-KARE™
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR QUICK REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE K-1 ELITE SYSTEM
Note: Before using the KAP MEDICAL Mattress or Overlay System, please remove current mattress,
mattress replacement systems or overlay systems from the bed.
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Mattress / Overlay set up.
Make sure the mattress/overlay fits snugly on the bed frame without any gaps on the side.
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Overlay System: Place the K-1 overlay directly on an existing 3" to 5" foam mattress. Insert head and foot end
elastic straps around the foam mattress. Loop each long side strap around the foam mattress and fasten it securely
to the short strap on the other side using the buckle. Hang the K-1 control unit on the footboard, make sure that the
mattress CPR valve is in closed position and hose assembly is connected securely to the control unit.
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Mattress Replacement: Unroll the K-1 mattress replacement and place it directly on the bed frame and attach it
firmly with the straps provided. Hang the K-1 control unit on the footboard, make sure that the mattress CPR valve
is in closed position, bolster and/or air pad plugs are connected properly and check that the mattress hose
assembly is connected securely to the control unit.
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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.
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Using the SOFT / FIRM keys (K), set patient comfort pressure settings. Screen will show patient comfort settings from
6 (lowest pressure) to 32 (highest pressure), all pressures in mmHg (millimeters of mercury).
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To set STATIC mode, press Static key (T) the display will read "THERAPY" (Static).
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To set ALTERNATING PRESSURE therapy mode, press AP key (AP) the display will read "AP". AP time can be set
using the Plus Minus keys (L).
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To set ALARM SILENCE, press the ALARM SILENCE key (AS) until the indicator light goes on.
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To set the LOCK OUT Function, press the LOCK OUT key (LO) until indicator light goes on.
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K-1 is equipped with an Auto Fowler Sensor which automatically detects patient's fowler position of 35 degrees or
greater and inflates mattress to higher pressures to eliminate patient bottoming.
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For CPR or quick deflation, disconnect mattress hose connector from the control unit by simply pressing the latches on
the quick disconnect connectors and pulling the connector coupling from the control unit in a straight outward direction.
Rotate the CPR valve on the mattress / overlay to the OPEN position for quick deflation (CPR valve not present on
FOAM AIRE mattresses).
♦ For more information, please call authorized service center ♦
K-1 ELITE ~ DERMA-KARE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
DIGITAL ALTERNATING PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner's Manual
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