Etac Kalogon Star Sentinel Manual página 6

General
Thank you for choosing Sentinel, Powered by Kalogon. To
ensure safe use of the device, it is important that you read
this manual before use. In the manual, the user is the
person sitting on the cushion. The clinician as referred to
throughout these instructions is a suitably experienced
person such as an occupational therapist, physical
therapist, or other medical professional. Information on
how people with impaired vision can access the manual
can be found in our pre-sales information guide at
www.etac.com. Other information can also be found at
www.kalogon.com. Kalogon is continuously improving its
products and reserve the rights to change the product and
associated apps without prior notice.
Product Description
Sentinel, Powered by Kalogon is an air management
system designed as an accessory for vertical air cell
cushions to maintain the air level, which is set by a
clinician to suit the individual's weight, body shape, and
pressure redistribution requirements.
Intended Use
The product is intended to maintain the internal air pressure of a
single-chamber, vertical air cell cushion as set by a suitably
experienced person. It is designed for use in a Home Healthcare
Environment and intended to be used in indoor and outdoor
environments in conjunction with a compatible vertical air cell
cushion in a wheelchair.
Intended User
The product is designed for wheelchair users and others
assessed as requiring a single chambered air cell cushion.
This is typically for individuals who are at risk of pressure
injuries. There is no minimum/maximum user weight limit,
provided the user is within the set weight limit and size
requirements for the connected cushion. The product is
suitable for individuals with existing pressure injuries
when used in accordance with national and international
guidelines, such as the EPUAP/NPIAP Best Practice
Guidelines, and as assessed by experienced professionals.
Limitation of Use
The connected cushion must be properly sized for the
user and their seat. The product is not designed for use in
heavy rain.
Cushion Compatibility Sentinel
Sentinel is compatible with the Star Standard Air and Star
StabilAir cushions. A compatibility agreement exists
between Etac and Kalogon guaranteeing Sentinel be
compatible with certain Star cushions.
Ensure the cushion being used is listed below before
installing Sentinel:
• Etac Star StabilAir
◦ High Profile (10 cm / 4 in)
◦ Mid Profile (7.5 cm / 3 in)
• Etac Star Standard Air
◦ High Profile (10 cm / 4 in)
◦ Mid Profile (7.5 cm / 3 in)
◦ Low Profile (5 cm / 2 in)
Sentinel has been designed for use with most major
brands of single-cell air-floatation cushions. For
compatibility with other brands, contact the cushion
manufacturer for guidance.
Contraindications
While the product can be physically connected and used
with multi-chamber cushions that feature a single locking
mechanism, e.g., Star StarLock, the product is only
compatible with the cushion while the lock is open and,
therefore, is not recommended.
Special Considerations
The assessment for and set up of the product should be
carried out by a clinician, including the appropriate
adjustment of air in the connected cushion to suit the
individual's pressure and postural needs in accordance
with the cushion's user instructions.
Precautions
Make sure to perform routine offload procedures
recommended by clinicians to reduce pressure injury risk.
Warranty
2-years guarantee against material and manufacturing
defects. For terms and conditions, see www.etac.com.
Service life of 5 years based on typical use by a single user.
For complete information regarding the service life of the
product, see www.etac.com
Sentinel, Powered by Kalogon & Included Components
1. Sentinel device
2. Silicone hose
3. USB-C charger
Product Overview/ Figure A
1: Status - Green
2: Charging - Yellow
3: Error/Leak - Red
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A: Pause
B: Alarms On/Off
Getting Started/ Figure B
Ensure Sentinel is Charged
1. Plug the USB-C cable into Sentinel and then the other
end of the cable into the correct wall plug for your
region.
2. Plug the wall plug into wall socket. A yellow charge
light will turn on.
3. Charge until the light turns solid. This indicates that
the device is fully charged.
4. Click button A or B to wake the device. The device is
ready for use when the green light is flashing slowly.
Battery life varies from 24 to 56 hours of continuous seated
usage from a single charge. If the connected cushion has a leak,
battery life may be shorter, as the pump will work hard to keep
the cushion inflated.
Attaching Sentinel to the Cushion/ Figure C
1. Ensure the user is not sitting on cushion.
2. Check the hose length is correct for the size of the
cushion. If required, the end of the hose may be cut to
length during setup using sharp scissors ensuring
there is enough hose length to avoid kinks. Do not cut
the tube shorter than 15 centimeters. Replacement
hoses are available as a replacement component if
required.
3. Twist the valve counterclockwise to open the cushion
relief valve.
4. Push the tube over the open valve.
5. Massage the tube onto the valve until it fully covers
all areas of the valve.
6. Review connection to ensure that the attachment
tube is not bent or kinked.
7. Place Sentinel into the cushion pocket so that the
device faces away from the user with the round
portion of the Sentinel facing upwards. Alternatively,
a clip is available as an accessory to affix the device
to another part of the wheelchair. Do not clip the
product to the user.
8. When the user sits down the device will detect the
user has sat down, and the green light will turn on.
Downloading the App
Download the "Kalogon" app from the Apple store for Apple
devices, or the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Connect Sentinel to the App/ Figure D
1. Open Kalogon app.
2. Wake the device by clicking either button A or button
B OR by sitting down on the cushion.
3. Press Alert button (B) on Sentinel for three full
seconds, activating pairing mode. The Red, Yellow
and Green lights will turn on and off. In app, select
"Scan for cushions."
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