KAP Medical K-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 34

K-2 ELITE ~ KARE-ZONE™
THIS DOCUMENT IS FOR QUICK REFERENCE ONLY. PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE K-2 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-2 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-2 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-2 mattress replacement and place it directly on the bed frame and attach it
firmly with the straps provided. Hang the K-2 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/Flow (W).
The compressor will come on and inflate the mattress.
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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.
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Adjust the SOFT / FIRM knob (K) to bypass automatic patient comfort pressure settings. Actual mattress pressures in
mmHg (millimeters of mercury) will be displayed on the control unit display.
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For ALTERNATING PRESSURE therapy, press the (A/P) key to start A/P mode. The display will read "A/P time 10.00"
minutes (or previous AP set time). To change A/P time simply adjust the "+ or –" Time knob (L).
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To set STATIC mode, press Mode key (M) until the display reads "THERAPY".
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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).
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To set PULSE therapy mode, press Mode key (M) until the display reads "PULSE". Pulse times can be set using the "+
or –" TIME knob (L).
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To set Multi therapy mode (combination of Static, A/P, Pulse and Massage therapies), press the Mode key (M) until the
display reads "MULTI". Use the "+ or –" TIME knob (L) to set the desired "Multi" therapy time.
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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 activate Low Air Loss (Y) press the LAL key (Y) until LAL LED (Y) lights up
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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-2 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 connectors 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-2 ELITE ~ KARE-ZONE™ QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
DIGITAL ALTERNATING THERAPY WITH ON-DEMAND LOW AIR LOSS SYSTEM
K-1 & K-2 Series Owner's Manual
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