KAP Medical K-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 33

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.
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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-1oem 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-1oem 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-1oem mattress replacement and place it directly on the bed frame
and attach it firmly with the straps provided. Hang the K-1oem 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 amber
light will illuminate. 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. 7 segment display will show patient
comfort settings from 0 (lowest pressure) to 9 (highest pressure).
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To set STATIC (T) mode, press Mode key (M) until the "THERAPY" LED (T) lights up.
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To set ALTERNATING PRESSURE therapy mode (AP), press the Mode key (M) until the desired "AP" and
"AP cycle time" LED (AP) lights up.
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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-1oem is equipped with a Fowler key (U) which when pressed in the patient's fowler position of 35 degrees
or greater will inflate the 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-1oem ~ ALT-AIRE™ QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
K-1oem ~ ALT-AIRE™
ALTERNATING PRESSURE THERAPY SYSTEM
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner's Manual
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