KIDO Desk Quick Start Guide

Initial setup guide so you can start using the desk right after installation

Before reading this guide, be sure to read the enclosed “Safety Instructions”. For detailed operating instructions, see the online User Manual. https://kido.style/en/guides/manual/

Read This First

Thank you for choosing KIDO Desk.

Assemble the desk yourself by following the included Assembly Instructions exactly. The Assembly Instructions are also available as a PDF on the Manuals (PDF) page.

What you need to do once the desk is assembled:

1. Connect the power cables
2. Initialize the lifting system
3. Set up the desk panels and the app (height limits, etc.)
4. Install the shelf panels
5. Route the cables for your own equipment (PC, monitor, etc.)

What’s Included

*Each desk panel operates only its own tabletop. *The front tabletop and the rear tabletop each have their own independent system.

STEP 1: Connect the Power

1-1. Connect the Power Cables

1. Open the cable storage space (behind the cable cover panel).
2. Check that the power cables of the two control boxes (front tabletop and rear tabletop) are properly connected.
3. Place a power strip (*not included) inside the cable storage space and plug the control boxes into it.
4. Plug the power strip into a wall outlet.

CAUTION Keep the plug at the wall outlet within easy reach in case of emergency.

1-2. Check That the Power Is On

• If the desk panel (DPI1C) display shows a number (the current height), the power is on correctly.
• If nothing is displayed, check that the power strip switch is ON and that the plugs are fully inserted.

STEP 2: Initialize the Lifting System

After connecting the power for the first time, you must initialize the lifting system.

Without initialization, height adjustment and collision detection will not work correctly.

We recommend initializing before placing any equipment on the tabletops. During initialization, the tabletop lowers to its lowest position.

Initialization Procedure

Perform the following procedure once on each desk panel — front tabletop and rear tabletop — for a total of two times.

① Tilt the desk panel paddle "down" and hold it.
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② Keep holding until the tabletop has lowered all the way to its lowest position.
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③ When it reaches the lowest position, release the paddle.
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④ Within 10 seconds, tilt the paddle "down" again and hold it.
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⑤ The tabletop lowers a little further, then rises about 5 mm (0.2 in) and stops.
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⑥ Do not release the paddle until all movement has completely stopped.
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  ✓ Initialization complete

Points to note:

• If you release the paddle partway through, initialization is interrupted. Start over from the beginning.
• Complete initialization on both desk panels (front tabletop and rear tabletop).

STEP 3: Check the Basic Operation

Basic Operation of the Desk Panel (DPI1C)

The desk panel is a paddle-type panel with a display, mounted on the front edge of the tabletop.

• The display shows the current height of the tabletop.
• When you release the paddle, the tabletop stops at that position.

3-1. Operation Check

1. Tilt the paddle up and check that the tabletop rises.
2. Release it and check that the tabletop stops.
3. Tilt the paddle down and check that the tabletop lowers.
4. Release it and check that the tabletop stops.

If everything works correctly, basic height adjustment is complete.

3-2. Check and Adjust the Height Display

If the height shown on the display differs from the actual height from the floor to the top surface of the tabletop, you can adjust it as follows.

1. Using a tape measure or similar, measure the height from the floor to the top surface of the tabletop.
2. Hold the connect button and, at the same time, tilt the paddle down for 3 seconds to enter setting mode.
3. At the first menu, “HEIGHT”, press the connect button.
4. Tilt the paddle up or down to match the actual height you measured.
5. Press the connect button to save.
6. Tilt the paddle to “EXIT” → press the connect button to leave setting mode.

*Check and adjust this on both desk panels (front tabletop and rear tabletop).

STEP 4: Safety Settings (Required)

4-1. Set the Height Limits (Upper and Lower)

To prevent accidents in which legs are pinched between the storage shelf and the floor, always set a lower height limit for the rear tabletop. Also set a lower limit for the front tabletop to leave enough space between the drawer and a chair or legs. If there are shelves or other obstacles above the desk, set an upper limit as well.

Setting on the Desk Panel (DPI1C):

1. Hold the connect button (on the bottom of the desk panel) and, at the same time, tilt the paddle down for 3 seconds. → The desk panel enters setting mode (an icon appears in the upper left of the display).
2. Tilt the paddle up or down to show “LIMITS” (the 4th menu).
3. Press the connect button.

Setting the lower limit (LOWER):

4. Tilt the paddle to show “LOWER” and press the connect button.
5. Use the paddle to move the tabletop to a safe lower limit position.
   • Guideline (rear tabletop): leave enough space between the shelf and the floor (a height at which a child’s legs cannot fit underneath)
   • Guideline (front tabletop): leave enough space between the drawer and the chair
6. Press the connect button to select the height, then press it again to save.

Setting the upper limit (UPPER): (if needed)

7. Tilt the paddle to show “UPPER” and press the connect button.
8. Use the paddle to move the tabletop to a safe upper limit position.
9. Press the connect button to select the height, then press it again to save.

Exiting the settings:

10. Tilt the paddle to “CANCEL” → press the connect button to return to the settings menu.
11. Tilt the paddle to “EXIT” → press the connect button to leave setting mode.

*You can also set the limits from the Desk Connect app (see STEP 5). *We recommend setting limits on both desk panels (front tabletop and rear tabletop).

4-2. Set the Key Lock (Required in Homes with Children)

We recommend setting the key lock to prevent accidental operation by children or pets. You can set the key lock from the Desk Connect app (see STEP 5).

STEP 5: Set Up the Desk Connect App (Recommended)

The dedicated smartphone app makes your KIDO Desk even more convenient to use.

5-1. Download the App

• iPhone: Search for “Desk Connect” on the App Store
• Android: Search for “Desk Connect” on the Google Play Store

5-2. Initial Pairing

This product has two desk panels (one for the front tabletop and one for the rear tabletop). Pair each of them with the app.

Pairing the first desk panel:

1. Install and launch the app.
2. Allow Bluetooth access (on Android devices, also turn on GPS location).
3. Select your language and accept the terms of use.
4. Press the connect button on the bottom of the first desk panel for 2 seconds. → The display shows the Bluetooth icon and the desk ID (DESK + a 4-digit number).
5. Tap “THIS IS MY DEVICE” in the app.
6. Select the desk ID shown to complete pairing.

Pairing the second desk panel:

7. In the app, tap “Settings” → “My desks” → “CONNECT NEW DESK”.
8. Press the connect button on the bottom of the second desk panel for 2 seconds.
9. Tap “THIS IS MY DEVICE” and select the second desk ID.

*You can switch which desk panel you operate at any time from “My desks” in the app.

5-3. Save Favorite Positions (Recommended)

If you save your favorite sitting and standing heights, you can move to them automatically with a double-tap.

1. In the app, tap “Settings” → “Favourite positions”.
2. Use the desk panel to adjust the tabletop to your preferred sitting height.
3. Tap the sitting icon and press “SAVE”.
4. In the same way, adjust to your standing height, tap the icon and press “SAVE”.

*You can save up to 4 favorite positions.

*When automatic drive is enabled, double-tapping the paddle moves the desk automatically to a favorite position.

5-4. What the App Can Do

STEP 6: Install the Shelf Panels

Attach the shelf panels to the storage shelf. The shelf panels are secured with Lamello Divario P-18 connectors.

About the Divario P-18 Connector

The Divario P-18 is a self-clamping connector that holds the shelf panel firmly in place while remaining hidden from view. The locking parts (the receiving hardware) are already attached to the shelf panels. You attach the anchor parts (the insertion hardware) to the sides of the shelf, then slide the shelf panel in to secure it.

What You Need

• The supplied anchor parts (Divario P-18)
• A hammer or rubber mallet (useful, but you can also push the parts in by hand)

Installation Steps

1. Turn off the power strip switch, or unplug it from the wall outlet. Check that the desk panel displays are off.
2. Decide the shelf panel height. The sides of the storage shelf have evenly spaced holes (8 mm (0.3 in) in diameter) from top to bottom. Choose the holes at the height you want.
3. Attach the anchor parts. Push the anchor parts into the holes at the chosen height. Tapping them lightly with a hammer seats them firmly. Use holes at the same height on the left and right sides.
4. Slide the shelf panel into place. Align the shelf panel’s locking parts (already attached) with the anchor parts, then slide the shelf panel in sideways. Push it in while tapping lightly with the palm of your hand until it clicks into place.
5. Check that it is secure. Make sure the shelf panel is level and does not wobble.
6. When finished, turn the power back on.

Tip: You can change the shelf panel height later. Always turn off the power before doing so as well. Pull the shelf panel out toward you and move the anchor parts to other holes.

Why the board must be secured firmly: If the shelf panel simply rests on dowels or the like, an object caught between the front and rear tabletops during movement can lift the shelf panel with it. Items on top may fall, and collision detection (PIEZO) may not work correctly. Securing the board firmly with Divario P-18 connectors ensures that collision detection works reliably when something is caught, and the desk stops and reverses. Always use the shelf panels secured with the P-18 connectors.

STEP 7: Route the Cables for Your Own Equipment

Cable Routing Tips

1. PC and power strip → place them in the shelf space under the rear tabletop
2. Monitor cables → route them through the cable grommet in the tabletop to the cable-management hub
3. Cables for equipment on the shelf → route them through the gap between the shelf and the back panel to the cable-management hub
4. When all cables are routed, close the cable cover panel
5. Turn the power back on. Turn the power strip switch ON, or plug it into the wall outlet, and check that the desk panel displays light up

NOTICE Leave enough slack in the cables so they are not pulled or pinched when the desk moves up and down.

*For detailed cable routing instructions, see the online “Cable Management Guide”.

Setup Completion Checklist

Before you start using the desk, check all of the following.

• I have read the “Safety Instructions” and understand the 3 hazard areas
• The power is on and both desk panel displays show a height
• Initialization of the lifting system is complete for both the front tabletop and the rear tabletop
• The tabletops rise, lower and stop correctly
• The height display matches the actual height (calibrated if necessary)
• A height limit (lower limit) has been set (especially for the rear tabletop)
• Homes with children: the key lock has been set
• The cables have slack and are not pulled when the desk moves

Troubleshooting

*For more information, see the online “Troubleshooting Guide”.

Contact

Shimizu Zaimokuten

• Official website: https://shimizuzaimokuten.com/
• Email: [email protected]