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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents 1
Forward 2
Safety Precautions 3
Assembly Precautions 3
Product Diagram 4
Product Specifications 5
Main Components 6
Assembly
Head & Footframe 7 - 11
Head & Footboard 12
Drive Shafts 13 - 15
Reinforcement Brackets 16 - 17
Half Bed Side Rails 18 - 19
Operation
Locking/Unlocking the Caster Brakes 20
Raising/ Lowering the Bed 21
Emergency Hand Crank 22
Junction Box Functions 23
Raising/Lowering the Bed Side Rails 24
Maintenance 25
Warranty 26
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FORWARD
FORWARD
Congratulations on your purchase of a TUFFCARE CenturyTM
Bariatric bed. Our bariatric bed is a heavy duty bed that holds up
to 600 lbs. It is specially engineered and designed for Alzheimer
residents or others with chronic impairments which will reduce their
degree of independence in their daily activities. The T4000 is a
fully electric adjustable bed. The bed height, head, and foot angle
functions are all motor controlled by a stylish hand pendant with a
blue LED back light. Includes an emergency handcrank that that
turns the head, foot, and height motors during a power failure.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•LDo not operate your institutional bed until you have read and fully
understood this manual. If you are unable to understand, contact your
equipment provider for technical support before attempting to use this bed.
•LDo not operate your institutional bed until it is fully assembled and checked.
•LDo not place arms or head into the frame during operation. Stand
clear of the device frame before operating. Operating this device with
any part of the body in the frame can result in injury.
•LDo not leave loose clothing or yourself in between moving parts.
Keep fingers and arms away when bed is in movement. Pinch points
exist at the base of the bed. USE CAUTION, otherwise injury could occur.
•LDo not use if power cord is cut, frayed or loosely connected to the device.
•LDo not expose electrical components to any highly flammable items.
Power cord may be damaged by inappropriate handling, kinking, shearing
or other forms of mechanical damage.
•LDo not position the bed to make it difficult to disconnect from power grids.
•LDo not plug into an inadequate electrical outlet. To avoid the risk of
electrical shock, this equipment must only be connected to power grids
with an earthing protection system. The power supply cord can only be
replaced by service personnel.
•LDo not expose your institutional bed to weather or moisture.
•LDo not exceed maximum weight limit of the bed. The weight limit for
the bed is 600 lbs.
•LDo not modify equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
After reading the instructions, it should be put in a place where it can be
seen at any moment.
ASSEMBLING PRECAUTIONS
ASSEMBLING PRECAUTIONS
•LPre-assembled one piece grid design frame with fully loaded electronics
system requires minimal set up.
•LDo not over-tighten mounting hardware, It will cause damage to mounting
brackets.
•LBe sure that bed side rails are properly attached on the main frame
before the patient is moved into the bed.
•LSecure the caster locks in place to prevent the bed moving.
•LThe medical bed should be left in its lowest position when the patient
is unattended in order to reduce RISK of injury due to falls.
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A. Headboard B. Footboard
C. Head Frame D. Foot Frame
E. Hand Pendant F. Hi-Low Motor
G. Head Section Motor H. Foot Motor & Controller
I. Caster with Lock J. Reinforcement Bracket
K. Half Bedside Rails
WARNING SAFETY ALERT LABEL
1. BEWARE OF SIDE-RAIL ENTRAPMENT
2. CRUSH HAZARD DUE TO LOW BED CLEARANCE
PRODUCT DIAGRAM
PRODUCT DIAGRAM
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BEWARE OF SIDE-RAIL ENTRAPMENT
Patient Entrapment with bed side rails may result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS evaluate patient for bed rail entrapment and guard against it in accor-
dance with medical protocols. Monitor patient frequently. Mattress MUST fit bed
frame and side rails snugly to prevent entrapment. There may be an increased
risk of entrapment when bed rails are used in conjunction with low air loss prod-
ucts. Follow the Safety Warnings and Operating Instructions in the service/User’s
manual. Contact your dealer or visit WWW.TUFFCARE.COM.
L WARNING Crush Hazard due to LOW BED CLEARANCE
Stay clear of frame and ensure children and pets are not under or near the frame
before lowering the bed. Beware of PINCH POINTS below deck panels, next to
fixed attachments, and between moving parts.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Control Operation: Tri DC Motors System with 4
Function Pendant
Bed Fabric Height: 18 - 25 inches
Sleep Surface: 42 x 80 inches,
Overall Length: 88 inches
Overall Width: 42 inches w/o Side Rail, 48 inches w/Rail
Overall Height (with Side Rail Up): 34 - 41 inches
Maximum Back Angle to Horizontal: 65 degrees
Maximum Knee Angle to Horizontal: 43 degrees
Maximum Knee to Leg Angle: 120 degrees
Casters: 4x 5” Swivel Casters with Braking System
Rail Height (from Fabric): 16 inches
Head Board Height (from Fabric): 12 1/2 inches
Foot Board Height (from Fabric): 10 1/2 inches
Weight Capacity: 600 lbs
Weight: 246lbs
Emergency Manual Hand Crank:Yes
Emergency Backup Battery: No
Limited Warranty Bed/Electronics: 3 Years/1 Year
UNPACKING
UNPACKING
Remove the bed from packing case or pallet and examine
deck and frame for shipping damage. If damage is detected
in shipping, contact the freight company and file a damage
claim.
Dispose of the removed packaging at your local recycling center.
Discard the wrapper and box separately. At the product’s
end of life, dispose of it cleanly.
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A. Head Frame B. Foot Frame
C. Headboard Assembly D. Footboard Assembly
E. Bariatric Half Rails F. Hi/Low Drive Shaft
G. Head Motor Extention Shaft
H. Emergency Crank I. Reinforcement Kit
J. High Density Foam Mattress
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MAIN COMPONENTS
MAIN COMPONENTS
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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE HEAD/FOOT MAIN FRAME TOGETHER
Hardware Pack
A1. 2 pcs of Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws
A2. 6 pcs of Flanged Socket Head Cap Screws
A3. 2 pcs of Flat Washer
A4. 2 pcs of Flat Washer
A5. 6 pcs of Nylon Lock Nut
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
LWARNING
Heavy object team lift required.
Use only Tuffcare parts to complete this bed assembly.
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1a. First step, assemble the foot(A) & head(B) frame. It can
be assembled with the foot section upside down, flat on the
floor with the rungs facing the floor, or with the foot section on
its side, whichever is easier. Motor and cranks should be on
the left side.
Caution: This step requires two people, do not attempt to do
the installation alone.
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1b. Pick up the head frame (B)
and at a 75 degree angle fit the
head frame hooks onto the
two shoulder rivets on the
side rail of the foot
frame.
BA
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1c. Slowly rotate the head frame until it is lined up with the foot
frame in a straight line. Lock the head frame hooks securely onto
the shoulder rivets on the foot frame.
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1d. After securing the head and foot frames together, slowly lower
the frame to the floor with spring section of the frames facing up.
1e. The holes on each of the frames should line up. Then secure
the socket head cap screw(A1) onto the hole in the middle with
the nylon locking nut(A5), and washers(A3, A4) on the other side.
Note: The bed is engineered with the middle section slightly
folded up to prevent the middle of the frame sagging due to long
term use. In case the two holes do not line up correctly, gently
press down on bed surface to line them up.
2b. Lift the head side of the frame and slide the head board
onto the frame corner plate rivets. Then set the foot frame’s
corner plate rivets onto the foot board receptacle hooks.
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2a. The next step is to fit the bed frame onto the headboard
and footboard. All head boards are taller than the foot boards.
Caution: This step requires two people, do not attempt to do
the installation alone.

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3a. The longer, head frame drive tube, needs to be attached to
the head section’s left plates. The extention tube with the
double hole side should face the headframe and the single
hole side goes over the drive shaft.
3b. Slide the extention tube over the drive motor shaft then line
up the two holes on the tubes, insert the clevis pin and secure
with the cotter pin.
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3c. Lift the other side of the drive shaft extention tube, slide it
between the two lift plates. Line up the 2nd hole with the oval
holes on the lift plates. Secure the pin on both sides of the
drive shaft as shown in the following figure.
Note: the 1st hole on the tube is reserved for use with an
optional extention kit to extend the bed’s surface length to 84”.

5a. For the bariatrics T4000 heavy duty bed a reinforcement
side bracket is to be mounted on both side of the frame. It is
then connected by cross brace in the middle.
5b. Remove the nylon lock nut(A5) and washers(A3, A4) in
the middle of the frame on both sides. Assemble the support
bar B in the middle, inside of the frame, and the 2 supporting
bars A, outside of the frame. Use socket head cap screw(A2)
and nylon locking nut(A5) to secure.
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4a. The hi - lo shaft fits all styles of beds. To assemble the
shaft for the full electric bed, slide the inner shaft out until the
first hole lines up with the hole on the outer shaft and insert
the locking pin completely through both outer and inner
shafts. Connect the spring loaded end of the long drive shaft
onto the gear boxes's shaft on the headboard end. Pull shaft
towards bed end, and connect the other end of the drive shaft
onto the hi - lo motor short shaft.
4b. The hi - lo motor side that faces the foot board has an end
with a long shaft that is spring loaded. Connect the spring
loaded end of the long drive shaft into the the gear box of the
foot board end.

ASSEMBLING SWING-DOWN HALF BED SIDE RAILS
Note: Secure the caster locks in place to prevent the bed
from moving.
6a. Raise the head frame to expose the holes on top of the
bed frame.
6b. Position the half bedside rails’ swing bars on top of bed
frame.
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5c. Connect the crossing bar D to supporting bar at both
sides of the connection points of A and B. Repeat on other
side then re-secure all of the socket head cap screws.
WARNING Crush Hazard due to LOW BED CLEARANCE
Stay clear of frame and ensure children and pets are not
under or near the frame before lowering the bed. Beware of
any PINCH POINTS below deck panels, next to fixed
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4c. Make sure the side with the black release lever faces the
foot end of the bed.
(Optional 2nd pair of side rail also need to have the lever side
face the same direction).
5d. Install the bolt and tighten into the holes while holding the
nut with your other hand.
5e. Use a pair of 19 millimeter wrenches to tighten the bolt
and nut in order to secure the swing bars to the top of the
head frame section.
PREPARING THE BED FOR USE
1. Make sure all electronic components are well connected,
and all wires are clear from moving parts.
2. Check and tighten all hardware BEFORE use.
LWARNING
The user must be assessed by a qualified professional.
Thoroughly read and fully understand the instructions in
this Owner’s Manual. If you are unable to understand,
contact your equipment provider for technical support
before attempting to use this bed.
Push down on the lower pedal to LOCK the caster wheels
Push down on the upper pedal to UNLOCK the caster wheels
OPERATION
OPERATION
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE CASTER BRAKES
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4c. For motorized beds, a spare hand crank is included in
case of motor failure. Attach it to the motor shaft facing out
from the foot board to operate.
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PENDANT FUNCTIONS
Press indicated buttons to move the bed up and (or) down.
A. Blue LED Indicator Light
B. Head Section
C. Foot Section
D. Head & Foot Section
E. Hi-Low Section
LWARNING DO NOT exceed the maximum weight limit of
600 lbs for the bed.
LWARNING Operation of this device with any part of the
body in the frame can result in injury. Do not place your arms
or head in the frame during operation.
LWARNING Stand clear of device frame before operating.
LWARNING Rotating Parts. Keep hands and fingers
away when mechanism is moving.
LWARNING Keep hands and fingers away when bed is
in movement to avoid pinching.
LWARNING Electrical hazards may occur if the device
is plugged into an inadequate electrical outlet. To avoid
electrical shock hazards, make sure that the bed is plugged
into a grounded 110 Volt outlet. Before operating, make
sure casters are in their proper operating positions.
RAISING/LOWERING THE BED

RAISING & LOWERING BEDSIDE RAILS
Swing the bed side rail to the
upper position, then slide and
push down to ensure the lock
is engaged.
Note: There is only one
upper locking position for
Tuffcare bed side rails.
Press Release Trigger
Lower bedside rail from its
high to its low position.
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JUNCTION BOX FUNCTIONS
Control of all of electronic components.
1. Hand Pendant/Control Panel
2. Head Motor
3. Foot Motor
4. Hi-Low Motor
5. Optional Receptacle (not in use)
6. Power Indicator Light (green when plugged into an AC
outlet, red when circuit is on)
7. Power Cord with Ground connection
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LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
The warranty below has been drafted to comply with Federal Law applicable
to products manufactured after July 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only
to the original purchaser/consumer (or dealer non-consumer who does not
buy for resale).
Tuffcare®warrants that it’s Century Series Beds will be free from defective
workmanship and materials for a period of three (3) years following the date
of original manufacture with the following exceptions: All welds are warrant-
ed for the life of the bed. Electronics on the beds are warranted for one (1)
year. The warranty period commences on the original manufacture date. If
within such warranty period any such product proven to Tuffcare®satisfac-
tion to be defective, such product will be repaired or replaced at Tuffcare®
option.
Tuffcare®sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty
shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement. This warranty does not
include any labor charges incurred in replacement parts installation. Freight
charges to the factory are at the expense of the consumer or seller. Return
freight charges will be prepaid by Tuffcare®. For warranty service, please
contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased your Tuffcare®
products. In the event that you do not receive satisfactory warranty service,
please write directly to Tuffcare®: 4977 La Palma Ave, Anaheim, California,
92807. DO NOT RETURN PRODUCTS WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: The foregoing warranty shall not apply
to products subjected to negligence, abuse, misuse, improper operation,
improper maintenance, improper storage or damages beyond Tuffcare®
control. The evaluation will be solely determined by Tuffcare®. The warranty
shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear, or failure to follow
instructions, or if parts are not manufactured by Tuffcare®, or do not comply
with original equipment specifications that are added to Tuffcare®product.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. TUFFCARE®SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other legal
rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitations of incidental or consequential damage, or limitation on how
long an implied warranty
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE BED
• The Bed can be cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners.
Make sure that the wheels are free of hair, lint, and
other debris.
DETECTING WEAR AND DAMAGE
• Check monthly that all screws are tight and have not
loosened.
• Check monthly for damaged or exposed wires on the
electrical components.
• Inspect monthly for signs of cracking, fraying or any
deterioration.
• Contact your equipment provider for replacement of
any defective parts immediately and ensure that the
bed is not used until the repair is completed.
LUBRICATING THE BED
• A light grease lubricant may be applied to the ball
bearing and swivel of the casters every three months.
PERFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE
• Regular maintenance of the bed and accessories is
required to ensure proper operation. The casters and
axle bolts are also require check-ups for proper
tightness.