PARAMOUNT BED A6 Series User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
A6 Series
Electrical Hospital Bed
7B01001900A3
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the A6 Series Bed (“bed”).
This instruction manual describes precautions and how to safely use and operate the bed.
nTo ensure safe and proper use of the bed, be sure to read this instruction manual before use.
nThe safe and correct operating procedures should be explained not only to the patient using the bed
for medical treatment but also to the patient’s attendant.
nAfter reading this instruction manual, store it in a place that can be easily accessed for later reference.
Users 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
* An optional mattress is attached in the illustration.
PARAMOUNT BED CO., LTD. [Revised: November 2021]

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CONTENTS
1BEFORE USING THE BED …………………………………………………………… 4
1. About this bed …………………………………………………………………………………… 4
• Intended use and benefits …………………………………………………………………… 4
• Part names …………………………………………………………………………………… 4
2. Safety precautions ……………………………………………………………………………… 9
3. Product symbol definitions …………………………………………………………………… 26
• Bed …………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
• Side-rail integrated panel / Patient control panel ………………………………………… 27
• Handheld controller (standard product) …………………………………………………… 27
• Handheld controller (RC-1850E: accessory) ……………………………………………… 28
• Battery ………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
4. Preparing the bed ……………………………………………………………………………… 29
• Attaching and detaching the headboard or footboard …………………………………… 29
• Side-rail………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
• Extension frame ……………………………………………………………………………… 32
• Locking casters ……………………………………………………………………………… 34
• Raising the foot end ………………………………………………………………………… 35
• Accessory rail ………………………………………………………………………………… 36
• Restraint holder ……………………………………………………………………………… 37
• Accessory attachment hole ………………………………………………………………… 38
• Roller bumper ………………………………………………………………………………… 39
• Angle indicator………………………………………………………………………………… 40
• Connecting to the power supply …………………………………………………………… 41
• Battery (excluding PA-H 611*, PA-H 612*, PA-H 613*, PA-H 614*) …………………… 42
• Attaching and detaching the handheld controller (RC-1850E: accessory)
(excluding PA-H 612*, PA-H 614*) ………………………………………………………… 46
• Handheld controller hook …………………………………………………………………… 47
• Connecting the bed communication cable (commercially available product)
(PA-H 631*, PA-H 633* only)………………………………………………………………… 48
2FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS …………………………………………………… 49
1. Bed functions …………………………………………………………………………………… 49
• Head up / Knee up / Head and knee coordination / Height adjustment………………… 49
• Trendelenburg/reverse Trendelenburg
(excluding PA-H 611*, PA-H 612*, PA-H 613*, PA-H 614*) ……………………………… 51
• Cardiac Chair motion (excluding PA-H 611*, PA-H 612*, PA-H 613*, PA-H 614*) …… 52
• BED EXITALARM (PA-H 631*, PA-H 633* only) ………………………………………… 53
• X-ray cassette imaging (type with X-ray cassette tray only) …………………………… 57

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2. Operation procedure …………………………………………………………………………… 60
• Using the side-rail integrated panel (excluding PA-H 612*, PA-H 614*) ……………… 60
• Using the patient control panel (excluding PA-H 612*, PA-H 614*) …………………… 66
• Using the handheld controller (PA-H 612*, PA-H 614* only) …………………………… 69
3. Emergency operation…………………………………………………………………………… 70
• Lowering the head section with a CPR lever ……………………………………………… 70
3SUITABLE PRODUCTS ……………………………………………………………… 71
1. Suitable products table ………………………………………………………………………… 71
2. Mattress ………………………………………………………………………………………… 72
3. Accessories ……………………………………………………………………………………… 73
• Handheld controller…………………………………………………………………………… 73
• IV pole ………………………………………………………………………………………… 78
• Oxygen cylinder holder ……………………………………………………………………… 79
• Traction frame ………………………………………………………………………………… 81
• Orthopedic frame attachment ……………………………………………………………… 81
• Extension mattress …………………………………………………………………………… 82
• Side-rail spacer/Foot spacer (PA-H6*1*, PA-H612* only)………………………………… 83
• Side-rail spacer holder ……………………………………………………………………… 84
• Lifting pole …………………………………………………………………………………… 85
• Monitor table ………………………………………………………………………………… 86
• Bed linen rack ………………………………………………………………………………… 87
• Chart holder …………………………………………………………………………………… 88
• Nemuri SCAN*1) (general medical device (body motion sensor)) ……………………… 89
4. Peripherals ……………………………………………………………………………………… 90
• Bedside table ………………………………………………………………………………… 90
• Overbed table ………………………………………………………………………………… 91
• Sittan™/Rehabilitation table*1) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………91
• Electric patient lift (floor traveling)*1) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………92
4IN CASE OF TROUBLE ……………………………………………………………… 93
1. Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………………… 93
2. Error codes ……………………………………………………………………………………… 97
• Error code list ………………………………………………………………………………… 97

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CONTENTS
<Notes>
* Except for some special cases, the illustrations in the text after this page use PA-H 6218 for
explanation.
nSome of the descriptions in this instruction manual may differ from the product you have purchased
due to model improvements.
nValues described for the operation range, 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.
nFor any queries, contact Paramount Bed or your distributor.
5REFERENCE INFORMATION………………………………………………………… 98
1. Regular inspection and daily maintenance…………………………………………………… 98
• Regular inspection …………………………………………………………………………… 98
• Daily maintenance …………………………………………………………………………… 99
2. Long-term storage and disposal ……………………………………………………………… 100
• Long-term storage …………………………………………………………………………… 100
• Product disposal ……………………………………………………………………………… 100
3. Specifications …………………………………………………………………………………… 101
4. Technical explanation regarding EMD (Electromagnetic Disturbance) …………………… 112
5. After-sales service ……………………………………………………………………………… 116

Foot end
Head end
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1. About this bed
Numbers with this symbol mark indicate pages
where a related explanation is provided.
Intended use and benefits
[Intended use]
This bed is designed to help patients maintain a comfortable posture at medical institutions. Use the bed
according to the patient’s medical condition.
[Clinical benefit]
• Patient comfort
• Quality Patient Care and efficient care provision
[Patient target group]
• User weight (min. - max.): 40 kg to 180 kg
• Minimum user height: 146 cm
• Minimum user body mass index (BMI): 17
• Supported age range: 13 years and older
* Do not use the bed for children (aged 12 or under) or patient weighing more than 180 kg.
[Intended users]
Medical professionals, patients, close relatives of patients, and maintenance staff
* “Caregivers” is used in this manual to refer to medical professionals and close relatives of patients.
Part names
P. 29 P. 29
P. 40
P. 60 to 65
P. 40
P. 36
P. 41 P. 41
P. 70
P. 30 and 31 P. 30 and 31
* This illustration uses the PA-H 621* for explanation.
Headboard Head-end side-rail Foot-end side-rail Footboard
Inclination
angle
indicator
Side-rail
integrated panel
Accessory rail
Night-light
Power cable
CPR lever
Main frame
Head of bed angle indicator
Power plug
* Back of the hip
section
Battery
P. 42
1BEFORE USING THE BED