PARAMOUNT BED PS-0232S User manual

PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PS-0232S/PS-0232D
Collapsible Bedside Rail
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this product.
This instruction manual describes precautions and how to safely use and operate the product.
nTo ensure safe and proper use of the product, be sure to read the instruction manual before use.
nThe instruction manual should be read not only by the person using a bed with the product for medical
treatment but also by the user’s caregiver.
nAfter reading this instruction manual, store it in a place that can be easily accessed for later reference.
nUsers and/or patients are requested to report information about any serious incident that occurs within
the EU to the regulating authority of the member country of residence.
Serious incident means any incident that directly or indirectly resulted in, may have resulted in, or may
result in any of the following.
● Deathofapatient,user,orotherperson
● Serioustemporaryorpermanentadversee󰀨ectsonthehealthofapatient,user,orotherperson
● Seriouspublichealththreat
nSomeofthedescriptionsinthisinstructionmanualmaydi󰀨erfromtheproductyouhavepurchaseddue
to model improvements.
nValues described for the operation ranges, dimensions, angles, and weights are subject to normal
manufacturing tolerances. Except for special cases, words such as approximately and about are
omitted in this instruction manual to improve readability.
n
If you have any queries, contact your distributor or Paramount Bed.
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CONTENTS
1INTENDED USE............................................. 1
2PART NAMES AND CHECKING PARTS ...... 1
3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................. 2
4ATTACHMENT METHOD .............................. 6
5OPERATION PROCEDURE .......................... 7
6REGULAR INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE............................................. 8
7LONG-TERM STORAGE............................... 9
8SPECIFICATIONS AND SUITABLE
PRODUCTS (BEDS)......................................9
9PRODUCT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........... 10
0AFTER-SALES SERVICE............................ 11

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1INTENDED USE
ThisCollapsibleBedsideRailisintendedtobetonbedsidetouse,preventpatientsandbedclothingfalling
o󰀨frombed.
Marks used in this instruction manual
Note
Indicates particularly important, easy to misunderstand, or cautionary information.
Indicates the direction (head end) of the bed.
Indicates the direction (foot end) of the bed.
Note
After this page, some part names described in the text are abbreviated as follows.
• Collapsible bedside rail ➡Bedside rail
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Instruction manual
(this document) x1
2PART NAMES AND CHECKING PARTS
gRequired tool
nPhillips screwdriver (PH3) x1
* This tool is not included.
Use your own tool.
No. Name No. Name No. Name
(1) Top pipe (6) Support bar (11) CE label
(2) Safety label A (7) Fixing bolt (12) Attachment part A
(3) Doublelock (8) Fixing shaft (13) Attachment part B
(4) Unlock lever (9) Bottom pipe (14) Safety label B
(5) Indicator window (10) ProductIDlabel* (15) Safety label C
*ThemodelnumberofthebedsiderailisprintedontheproductIDlabel.Example:PS0232SindicatesPS-0232S.

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2PART NAMES AND CHECKING PARTS
Safety labels
nWarnings and precautions requiring special attention by persons using the bedside rail are described on
thelabelsthatarea󰀩xedtothetoppipeandbottom.Donotremoveordefacethem.
nIf a safety label is removed or defaced, replace it with a new one obtained from Paramount Bed or your
distributor (see the back cover).
3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
Indicates that improper handling by ignoring this indication may cause death or
serious injury (broken bones, pressure being applied, or paralysis).
gWatch the gaps.
nThere are gaps in the bed and bedside rail. Injury may occur due to a part of the body (especially the
head or neck) getting caught in those gaps. Injury may also occur due to falling through those gaps.
nBe especially careful to check a person who might act in unexpected ways or cannot maintain their
posture independently.
nPay attention to the following points.
(1) Gap in bedside rail
(2) Gap between bedside rail and board
(3) Gap between bedside rail and mattress
(4) Gap between bedside rail and mattress base
(5) Gap between bedside rail and raised mattress base
(1) (2)(2)
(5)
(2) (2)
(1)
(3) (4)
Be careful not to get your body caught or fall (the figures show examples).
<Safety label A> <Safety label B> <Safety label C>

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WARNING
Indicates that improper handling by ignoring this indication may cause death or
serious injury (broken bones, pressure being applied, or paralysis).
gDo not operate the bed or bedside rail with part of the body placed in a gap.
nThe body part may get caught in the gap, resulting
in injury.
n
Be especially careful to check a person who might
act in unexpected ways or cannot maintain their
posture independently.
gTakecarethattheuserdoesnotfallo󰀨thebedwhenthebedsiderailis
operated from on the bed.
The user may fall at the moment when the bedside rail is moved, resulting in injury.
gEvenwhenthebedsiderailisused,paysu󰀩cientattentiontopreventthe
userfromfallingo󰀨thebed.
nThe user may fall through a gap between the bed board and bedside rail or bend over the bedside rail
and fall, resulting in injury.
nIfthebedsiderailisusedwhilethebacksectionbaseisraised,thebedsiderailmaynotbesu󰀩ciently
e󰀨ectiveinkeepingtheuserfromfallingo󰀨thebedsincetheuserwillnolongerbesupportedatthe
side by the bedside rail due to the angle (high position).
nBe especially careful to check a person who might act in unexpected ways or cannot maintain their
posture independently.
gAttachthebedsiderailinthecorrectpositionandorientation,andxit
properly (see ATTACHMENT METHOD on p. 6).
nThereisariskoftheuserfallingo󰀨thebedresulting
in injury, or the bedside rail hitting the board
resulting in the board or bedside rail being damaged
or deformed.
nIf the bedside rail is attached in the wrong position
or orientation, unexpected gaps may be created and
part of the body (especially the head or neck) may
get caught, resulting in injury.
gDo not sit on the bedside rail or use it as a hand rail.
Ifthebedsiderailfallswhileyourbodyweightisplacedonit,youmayfallo󰀨thebedorfalldown,resulting
ininjury.Thebedsiderailisdesignedtopreventtheuserofthebedandthebeddingfromfallingo󰀨thebed.
gBe careful about the protruding parts (such as the ends of top pipe) of the
bedside rail.
nWhentheusergetsonoro󰀨thebed,afootor
clothingmaygetcaughtandtheusermayfallo󰀨the
bed or fall down, resulting in injury.
n
If the bed or bedside rail is operated with clothing
caught, the clothing may be pulled, resulting in injury.
g
Whentheusergetsonoro󰀨thebed,payattentiontotheendsofthebottompipe.
A foot or other body part may hit an end, resulting in
injury.
End End
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3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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WARNING
Indicates that improper handling by ignoring this indication may cause death or
serious injury (broken bones, pressure being applied, or paralysis).
gWhen folding down the bedside rail, take care to prevent a handheld
controller cable, drain tube, bedding, or other item from getting caught.
Thecable,draintube,orotheritemmaycomeo󰀨or
be crushed, resulting in injury or damage.
gWhen using an IV pole, take care to prevent a drain tube or other item from
getting caught.
Tube
Bedside rail
IV pole
Thedraintubemaycomeo󰀨orbecrushed,resulting
in an accidental injury.
gDo not allow the bedside rail to be operated by a person deemed incapable
of understanding bedside rail operation (a child aged 12 or under or a person
with dementia).
Incorrect operation may result in injury.
gDo not use the bedside rail for infants or small children.
nThis product is not designed for infants or small children. A part of the body may get caught in a gap in
the bedside rail, resulting in injury.
nEven when the bedside rail is used, an infant or small child may fall through a gap, resulting in injury.
gDo not repair or modify by yourself.
Unintended gaps or other problems may be created, resulting in injury.
g
For the bed used in combination with the bedside rail, use a suitable product
speciedbyParamountBed.
Theuseofproductsotherthanthespeciedonesorthosefromothercompaniesmaycreateunintended
gaps, cause contact between products, or lower stability, resulting in injury, or the bedside rail may be
damaged or deformed. For suitable products, see “8SPECIFICATIONSANDSUITABLEPRODUCTS
(BEDS)”(p.9).Ifyouhaveanyqueriesaboutsuitablebedotherthanthoselistedorsuitableproducts,
contact your distributor or Paramount Bed (see the back cover).
gInspect the bedside rail regularly.
Theproductwearsoutanddeterioratesdi󰀨erentlydependingonthefrequencyofuseandthe
environment. Inspect for loose parts and damage and the operation of the moving parts regularly. Use of a
worn or deteriorated bedside rail may result in accidental injury.
gRequest repair or inspection of a bedside rail damaged in a disaster.
Ifthesideisdamagedinanearthquake,re,ood,orotherincident,contactyourdistributororParamount
Bed for inspection or repair. An injury may occur as a result of a damaged or deformed bedside rail.
Handheld
controller

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CAUTION
Indicates that improper handling by ignoring this indication may cause minor
injuries (such as bruises, scratches, or cuts) or property damage.
gDo not move the bed while holding the bedside rail.
This applies excessive force to the bedside rail and
may result in damage or deformation.
gWhen using the bedside rail in the folded down state, do not place a hand or
ngerinthesupportbarssectionofthebedsiderail.
Thehandorngermaygetcaught,resultingininjury.
gWhencarryingthebedsiderail,becarefulnottohititagainsttheoor,etc.
Theoor,etc.maybedamagedorthebedsiderailmaybedamagedordeformed.
gDo not apply a spray-type insecticide directly to the bedside rail.
Solvents contained in the insecticide may damage, discolor, or dissolve the resin parts. Furthermore,
damaged or dissolved parts may cause accidental injury.
gKeepawayfromre.
Donotusethermalappliancessuchasheatersnearthebedsiderail.Thismaycausedeteriorationor
deformation.
gCheck around the bedside rail before operating the bedside rail.
Bedside rail operation may damage objects around the bedside rail, or may cause the bedside rail to be
damaged or deformed.
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4ATTACHMENT METHOD
WARNING
nAttachthebedsiderailinthecorrectpositionandorientation,andxitproperly.
Thereisariskoftheuserfallingo󰀨thebedresultingininjury,orthebedside
rail hitting the board resulting in the board or bedside rail being damaged or
deformed. If the bedside rail is attached in the wrong position or orientation,
unexpected gaps may be created and part of the body (especially the head or
neck) may get caught, resulting in injury. When attaching it, orient the end with
safety label B toward the head end.
nWhen attaching the bedside rail, make sure that there are no foreign objects
in the accessory attachment holes. If there are foreign objects, the bedside
railcannotbeattachedcorrectlyandthereisariskoffallingo󰀨thebedor
unexpected gaps being created and part of the body getting caught, resulting in
injury.
Note
nWhen the top pipe is raised from the folded down state after opening the package, the
bedsiderailislockedautomatically(seeOPERATIONPROCEDUREonp.7).
nDonotattachthebedsiderailtoaccessoryattachmentholesotherthanthoseindicatedbythe
marks.
nBe sure to orient the end with safety label B toward the head end.
Phillips screwdriver (PH3)
Product ID label
Fixing shaft
State when attached to bed
Accessory attachment hole
Safety label B
Direction of unlock lever
×
×


1. Orienttheunlocklevertowardthefootendandthenalignthexingshaftswiththespeciedaccessory
attachmentholesinthebed,andrmlyinsertthem.
2. Firmlytightenthexingboltsin2placeswithaPhillipsscrewdriver(PH3).
3. Checkthatthebedsiderailisxedproperlybeforeuse.

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5OPERATION PROCEDURE
gRaising (to use the bedside rail)
nWhen the top pipe is raised from the folded down state, the bedside rail is locked automatically.
nCheck that the indicator window is completely green at this time.
Note
If even a small amount of red is visible, the bedside rail is not fully locked. Pull up the top pipe
hard again so that the window is completely green before use.
WARNING
Before using the bedside rail, check that the bedside rail is locked properly
(indicator window is completely green). If the bedside rail is not locked properly
(a small amount of red is visible in the indicator window), it may fold down
unintentionally when touched by a hand or gripped and the user may fall or get a
hand or foot caught, resulting in injury.
CAUTION
When operating the unlock lever, be careful not
togetahandorngercaught.Thereisariskof
injury due to getting caught in the lock part.
gFolding down
(1)Pressthedoublelockallthewayinthedirectionofthearrowwithanger.
(2) Grip the unlock lever while keeping the double lock pressed, and slowly fold down the bedside rail.
Lock part
Double lock
Top pipe
Unlock lever
Indicator window
(2)
(1)
Be careful not to get a hand
or finger caught here.
Explanationof
indicator window
Green
Red
When the window is green, the bedside rail is locked.
If even a small amount of red is visible, the bedside rail is
not locked.
Note
If the double lock is not operated, the unlock lever cannot be operated. Follow the correct
operation procedure.
WARNING
When folding down the bedside rail, perform the operation slowly. If you release
your hand or lower the bedside rail quickly during the operation, you may be
injured or the bedside rail may be damaged or deformed.

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6REGULAR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
gRegular inspection
nTo ensure safety, inspect the bedside rail regularly, at least once a year. The product wears out and
deterioratesdi󰀨erentlydependingonthefrequencyofuseandtheenvironment.Inspectforlooseparts
and damage and the operation of the moving parts regularly.
nIf you notice an irregularity or want a detailed inspection, contact your distributor or Paramount Bed (see
the back cover).
Inspection items
There must not be any damage or deformation.
Thexingboltsmustnotbeloose.
The bedside rail can be raised smoothly.
The bedside rail locks and is not unlocked even if shook gently.
There must not be any peeling of labels, and the text must be legible.
There must be no detached parts.
gMaintenance
nRemoving stains
Perform steps 1 to 3 below.
1.Wipeo󰀨stainswithaclothsoakedinaneutraldetergentdilutedwithwaterandwrungoutwell.
2.Wipeo󰀨anyresidualdetergentwithaclothsoakedinwaterandwrungoutwell.
3.Wipeo󰀨anyresidualmoisturewithadrycloth.
nDisinfecting parts
Useoneofthedisinfectantslistedbelowatthespeciedconcentrationsbyfollowingtheinstructionsin
the instruction manual for the disinfectant.
76.9% to 81.4% Ethanol for disinfection
Up to 0.2% Benzalkonium chloride (e.g., Osvan)
Up to 0.2% Benzethonium chloride (e.g., Hyamine)
Up to 0.05% Chlorhexidine gluconate (e.g., Hibitane)
Up to 1.0% Sodium hypochlorite (e.g., Milton)
* It is recommended to disinfect the bedside rail before another person uses the bedside rail.
CAUTION
nDonotusevolatilecleaningsolutions(suchaspaintthinner,benzine,or
gasoline)orcresol.Discolorationordeteriorationmayresult.
nDonotusedisinfectantsotherthanthoselistedabove.Damageordeterioration
may result.
nThoroughlywipeo󰀨partswithadampclothafterusinganeutraldetergentor
sodium hypochlorite. Not doing so may cause cracking of the resin parts.
Note
An ozone sterilizer, autoclave, bed cleaning machine, etc. cannot be used for the bedside rail.

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7LONG-TERM STORAGE
gThe following precautions should be followed when the bedside rail will not be in use for a long
period of time.
nDonotplaceanyobjectsonthebedsiderail.
nAvoid storing the bedside rail in a location subject to high temperature or humidity, low temperature,
dryness, or excessive dust.
Storethebedsiderailatatemperaturebetween-10°Cto50°Candhumiditybetween20%to90%RH.
nKeep the instruction manual in a safe place so that it does not become lost.
gBed disposal
nWhenthePS-0232SandPS-0232Dhavereachedtheendofitsusablelife,discarditaccordingtolocal
standards.
8 SPECIFICATIONS AND SUITABLE PRODUCTS (BEDS)
Product name Collapsible Bedside Rail
Model No. PS-0232
Color of top pipe S:SilverD:Walnut(dark)
Dimensions(cm)
Length x height*1)
When using 145.3 x 45.0
When folded down
normally 180.8 x 12.8
Product weight (kg) (per bedside rail) 7
Main materials S:Aluminum(solventcoating)
D:Aluminum(solventcoating)+Woodgrainpattern(olensheeta󰀩xed)
Suitable products (beds)*2) PA-9****
Patient target groups
Userweight(min-max)
See the instruction manual for the bed to be attached with the bedside rail.
Minimum user height
Minimum user body
mass index (BMI)
Supported age range 13 years of age or older*3)
Intended users Healthcareworkers,patients,relativeofpatient,andmaintenancesta󰀨
Clinicalbenet Preventpatientsfallingo󰀨frombed.
Service life 8 years (based on Paramount Bed data), excluding consumable items such
as attachment part A and attachment part B
*1) The height is from the bottom pipe to top pipe.
*2) Also see the instruction manual for the bed to be attached with the bedside rail.
*3)Donotusethebedforchildren(aged12orunder).
•ClassicationasmedicaldeviceinEurope:Class1
Environmental conditions Range
When transported or stored Operation
Temperature -10to50°C(14to122°F) 10to40°C(50to104°F)
Humidity 20 to 90% RH 30 to 75% RH
Note
Suitableproductsmaybechangedduetospecicationchangesorcombinations.Inaddition,
some suitable products may not be listed in the table due to new release or discontinuation of
sales. For any queries about suitable products, contact your distributor or Paramount Bed.