PK-8000 Series
7A10646900A8

Emergency Stretcher

Thank you for purchasing the PK-8000 Series Stretcher.
This instruction manual describes precautions and how to safely use and operate
the stretcher.
●Before using this stretcher, please read this instruction manual
to fully understand the safe and proper operating procedures.
●The correct operating procedures should be explained not
only to the persons using the stretcher but also to caregivers.
●After reading this instruction manual, store it where it can beeasily accessed for later reference.
●Users and/or carers are requested to report information about
any serious incident related to this stretcher that occurs within
the EU to the manufacturer and the regulating authority of themember country of residence. ’Serious incident’ means any
incident that directly or indirectly led, might have led ormight lead to any of the following:a) The death of a user, carer or other person.
b) The temporary or permanent serious deterioration of auser's, carer's or other person's state of health.
c) A serious public health threat.
●Values in the specification such as working range, dimensions, angles
and mass are subject to normal manufacturing tolerances. Beside someexemptions, display purpose words such as “approximately”, “about”
etc. are omitted.
●The actual product purchased may differ from detailed
descriptions given in this instruction manual due to
product improvements.
●For any queries, please feel free to directly contact your
distributor.

INTENDED USE / PART NAMES ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．2-3

SAFETY PRECAUTIONSINSTALLATION．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．4-17．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．18

OPERATION OVERVIEW．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．19-20

OPERATION PROCEDURES
1. Back raising．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．21

2. Knee raising (PK-8*2*B only)
3. Height adjustment
4. Tilting．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．22．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．23．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．24

5. Casters．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．25-26．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．27

6. Restraint belt．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．28-30

7. Transfer board (PK-8**B only)．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．30

8. Base Cover

9. Collapsible side-rail (PK-81**B only)
10. Transport handle．．．．．．．．．．．．．．31．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．32

11. X-ray imaging (using C-arm; PK-8*1*B/PK-8*2*B only) ．．．．．33
12. X-ray imaging (using X-ray cassette; PK-8*3*B only)．．．34-35．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．36

13. Urine bag hook

MATTRESS ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．37
PATIENT TRANSFER．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．38-40

SUITABLE PRODUCTS
1. Suitable products table ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．41
2. Oxygen cylinder holder ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．42．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．43
4. Footboard with writing table ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．44

3. IV pole

PRODUCT SYMBOL DEFINITIONS．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．45-46

DAILY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINGTROUBLESHOOTING．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．47-49．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．50

LONG-TERM STORAGE AND DISPOSAL．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．51

SPECIFICATIONS ．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．52-55
AFTER-SALES SERVICE．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．56

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■This stretcher is intended to be used when transporting patients or taking X-rays of patients at medical
facilities.
※Please refer to the 「SPECIFICATION」 for the target patient groups and the intended users.

【Transfer Board Type】

p.21

p.21

Back-raising lever

p.22

p.28-30

Back section baseTransfer board

Knee section base

p.32

p.20

Transport handle

Leg section base

p.23
p.22

Level gauge
HandleMain framep.25-26

Caster operation pedal

Corner bumper
p.41-43

p.36

Accessories attachment hole

Urine bag hook

p.23

p.23-24

Height down pedal

Head down pedal
p.23-24

Foot down pedal【Urethane Mattress】

p.23-24

p.25-26Height up pedal

Center wheel

p.38

p.30

Base cover

p.25

CasterEach section base is collectively called a mattress base.

【Applied part】
Part of ME EQUIPMENT that in normal use necessarily comes into
physical contact with the patient for ME EQUIPMENT to perform its
function.

【PK-8031B】

p.34

Knob bolt

p.34

X-ray cassette tray2

【Collapsible Side-Rail Type】

p.31

Collapsible side-rail

p.36

Urine bag hook

【PK-8131B】

p.34

Knob bolt

p.34
p.35

X-ray cassette tray

X-ray cassette tray3

■Be sure to read these safety precautions before hand to ensure proper
usage.
●The safety precautions described here are intended to ensure safe use of the product andprevent personal injury and property damage. Precautions are classified as "WARNING" ,"PROHIBITED" and "CAUTION" to indicate the degree of hazard or injury that may result
from improper use. These are important safety precautions that must be strictly observed.

Indicates actions that may result in death or serious injury(broken bones, pressure or paralysis) if the indication is ignored.
Indicates prohibited actions. These are decribed as"Prohibited"in the accompanying documents.
Indicates actions that may result in light personal injury (bruises,
wounds, or cuts) or property damage if the indication is ignored.

Among items described in SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, [Gap related notes] are especially importantbecause ignoring them could result in serious life-threatening accidents. Be sure to read these notes
and use the product safely and properly. Be especially careful to check patients who might act in
unexpected ways or cannot maintain their posture independently.
※After reading this instruction manual, store it in a place that can be easily accessed for later reference.

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[Safety label]

3A10173600A0●Precautions requiring special attention by persons using the stretcher are affixed as
pictured in the figure.
●If the safety label is removed or defaced, replace it with a new one obtained from your
distributor.

3A10083600A0

3A10173600A0

3A10070600A1

3A10147400A0

3F07459500A0

3A10118700A0

3F07459400A05■Be careful with gaps
●There are gaps in this stretcher, trasnfer board and collapsible side-rail. When any part ofthe body (especially the head or neck) enters the gap, the patient might not be able towithdraw, and there is a risk of injury.
●Be especially careful to check patients who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.
① Gaps in the transfer board/collapsible side-rail② Gaps between the transfer board / collapsible side-rail and the transport handle③ Gaps between the trasnfer board / collapsible side-rail and the mattress④ Gaps in the foot board⑤ Gaps between the foot board with writing table and the mattress⑥ Gaps between the mattress base, the transfer board / collapsible side-rail and themattress※The foot board is optional.

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■Do not operate the stretcher with a body part placed in the gap.
●If the stretcher is operated with a body part placed in the gap, the part may get caught,
resulting in injury.
●Be especially careful to check patients who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.

■Do not insert a hand (fingers) or legs between the frame and the mattress baseduring operation.
●The body part may get caught in the gap between the lowered mattress base and theframe, resulting in injury.
●Be especially careful to check patients who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.

■Do not crawl under or place your hands or legs under the stretcher.
●There is a risk of getting caught between
the moving part on the stretcher and theframe or the transfer board, resulting ininjury. Check to make sure there are nopeople or object around the stretcher before
operating the stretcher.
●Be especially careful to check patients
who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.

■Be careful not to allow any part of the body to enter the gap between thestretcher and wall or surrounding obstacles.
●There is a risk that a part of the body may get caught, resulting in injury.
●Be especially careful to check patients who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.

■Check the patient's conditions when adjusting the base angle or the stretcherheight or operating the transfer board.
●If the patient on the stretcher moves when the base angle or the bed height is adjusted
or the transfer board is operated, the patient may fall off the stretcher or get caught in thegap, resulting in injury.Perform the adjustment while supporting patients who cannot
maintain their posture independently.

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■Make sure that there is nothing in the accessories attachment holes, when
mounting the optional items.
●If there are obstacles in the accessories attachment holes, you cannot mount theoptional items, and the patient may fall off the stretcher or get caught in the gap,
resulting in injury.

■Pay attention to prevent tubes (drains) from getting caught.
●Pay attention to prevent tubes (drains) from getting caught in the gap between thetransfer board and the mattress. The tubes might be squashed.

■Take care to prevent a patient from falling off the stretcher even whentransfer boards are raised.
●The patient may fall off the stretcher from the end of transfer board or the head end or
the foot end of the stretcher, resulting in injury.
●If the patient bends forward over the transfer board, and may fall off the stretcher,resulting in injury.
●It is not effective enough to prevent the patient from falling off the stretcher whenraising the back section base.
●Be especially careful to check patients who might act in unexpected ways or cannot
maintain their posture independently.

■When leaving the stretcher area temporarily taking your eyes off thepatient, check the mattress base angle and the stretcher height, and raise thetransfer boards.
●If a physician, nurse or caregiver leaves the stretcher area or temporarily takes theireyes off the patient, adjust the mattress base angle and the stretcher height accoding to
the patient's condition, and raise the transfer boards because there is a slight chance thatthe patient could fall off the stretcher.
●As necessary, use the restraint belts.

■Use the stretcher in the correct orientation.
●Lying down on the stretcher with thefeet at head end and the head at the feetend induces and unnatural postureduring stretcher operation (base angle)
which may result in injury.

8■Do not perform any angle adjustment when the patient is lying face down
or on their side (in any posture other than lying face up).
●There is a risk of injury caused by extending the joints backward.

■Lock the casters at all times except when moving the stretcher.
●The stretcher may move when a patient gets into or out of the stretcher, resulting in an
unexpected injury.
●When moving the stretcher, operate the caster operation pedal and unlock the casters.
(See p.25)■Pay attention to the casters which face outward .
●If the casters face outward, the patient may fall over the casters, resulting in injury.
●As necessary, force the casters face inward when locking the casters.

■When moving the stretcher, watch your step.
●Your leg may bump into the caster operation pedal or your foot may get caught by acaster, resulting in injury.

■When transporting a patient, fasten the two pairs of restraint belts, raise
the transfer boards, and continuously monitor the patient.
●The patient may fall off the stretcher,resulting in injury.

■Be careful moving the stretcher on a steep slope.
●The stretcher may tip over, causing an injury. Prevent it by moving the stretcher withtwo people or taking other measures according to the situation.

■Pay attention to prevent the patient from being compressed by the backsection base and the knee section base.
●If the angle between the back section base and the knee section base may be low by
operating the mattress base, the patient might be compressed, resulting in injury.

■Do not sit down on the end of the stretcher.
●The stretcher may incline, and there is arisk of injury caused by the patient falling
off the stretcher.

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■Prevent the patient from slipping off the stretcher.
●The patient may slip off the stretcher and get injured. The
attendant should support the patient's body to prevent thepatient from slipping off the stretcher. When the stretcher
tilting operation is performed, fasten the restraint belts tothe patient and monitor.

■Do not combine the stretcher with products other than suitable products(including mattresses) specified by Paramount Bed.
●For options directly attached to the stretcher such as mattresses or foot board, use
suitable product specified by Paramount Bed. Using other products may create
unintended gaps, cause interference between products, or lower the product safety,
which may result in injury or operational failure.

■Do not operate the transfer board from inside the stretcher.
●The transfer board may drop suddenly and there is a risk of injury caused by thepatient falling off the stretcher.

■Do not jump on the stretcher.
●This may cause fall or injury■Fasten the setscrews when any optional attachments are mounted in theaccessories attachment holes.
●Otherwise, there is a risk of injury
from falling off the stretcher if options
unexpectedly comes loose and tips
over.

Option
Setscrew■Be careful with the gas spring on the back section base.
●If the gas spring on the back section base is took apart or burned, the gas spring might
be broken or inner gas may belch, resulting in injury.

■Use the stretcher accordingly to the patient's medical condition.
●The stretcher operations may adversely affect the medical conditions of patients withspecific symptoms. Before the patient or a family member operates the stretcher, makesure that the physicians or nurses explained details given in the instruction manual andproper usage to suit the patient's medical condition.

■Keep the stretcher away from fire.
●Do not use thermal appliances such as heaters near the stretcher. Otherwise, thestretcher may be damaged or deformed, or even catch fire.

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■Pay attention to prevent the clothes from tangling in the stretcher.
●The patient may fall off the stretcher when getting on or off the stretcher, resulting
in injury.
●If you operating the strether when the clothes tangle in the strether, the clothes areplucked, resulting in injury.

■Inspect the stretcher regularly.
●The product exhibits wear and deterioration according to the frequency andconditions of use. Inspect for loose parts, the operation of moving parts on the stretcher,and the presence of damage regularly. There is a risk of an unexpected injury.

■Prevent patients from holding the transfer boards during transport (use) or
operation of the transfer boards.
●The patient's hand may hit the wall during transport or get caught during the operationof the transfer boards, resulting in an injury.

■Do not use the stretcher in the oxygen tent.
●There is a risk of fire.
●When using oxygen administration device, use mask type or artificial respirator typeonly.

■Do not use the stretcher when using flammable anesthetic agent.
●There is a risk of fire.
PK-80**B (Transfer Board Type) Only

■When locking the transfer boards in the horizontal level position, be surethat the two pairs of restraint belts are properly fastened.
●Otherwise, the patient may fall off or the stretcher may tip over, resulting in an injury.

■After raising the transfer boards or locking them in the horizontal level
position, use the safety lock and confirm that they are properly locked(green in the indicator window)●If not properly locked (red shows), the transfer boards may lower and the patient may
fall off and get injured.
PK-81**B (Collapsible Side-Rail Type) Only

■When side rail is folded, be careful not to let tubes (drain) to be caught.
●There is a risk of pinching tubes (drain).

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■Do not allow the stretcher to be operated by a child aged 12 or under, or
someone deemed incapable of comprehending the operation of thestretcher.
●There is a risk of unexpected injury by mistake.

■Do not use the stretcher for infants or small children.
●This stretcher is not designed for infants or small children. There is a risk of injury
caused by the infant or small child getting caught in the gap.
●There is a risk that infants may fall off the stretcher, even when the transfer boards
are used.

■Do not stand on the stretcher.
●There is a risk of injury caused by the person
falling off the stretcher or falling down, or the
strether could be damaged or deformed. Pay close
attention to children.

■Do not use the stretcher in a heavily electrically-charged area such asnear an MRI.
●Using the stretcher in such an area may cause abnormal operation which may resultin an injury or stretcher damage or deformation.

■Do not attach a restraint belt to the transfer board.
●The belt could unexpectedly come off, resulting in injury, or the stretcher could getdamaged or deformed.

■Do not perform the stretcher operation such as raising the back or knee
section base with a restraint belt attached.
●The patient's body may be squeezed resuting in injury or the stretcher may getdamaged or deformed.

■Do not repair or modify the product or its components.
●This may create unintended gaps or may cause abnormal operation, resulting ininjury.

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■The stretcher should not be used by two or more persons.
●This stretcher is designed for use by one person. When used by two or more persons,the bed could be damaged, resulting injury. User's maximum weight is 174kg. If aphysician, nurse, or caregiver needs to get on the stretcher for a short time, confirm thefollowing conditions before hand.
○The total weight of the person to get on the stretcher must not exceed174kg.
○The mattress base has been lowered all the way and is flat.

■Do not apply more than the safe working load on the stretcher.
●The stretcher could be damaged, resulting in injury. The safe working load of thisstretcher is 2450N (250kgf). The safe working load is the maximum load with which
the stretcher can be operated and is the total load of the user's weight and incidental
items including the mattress and options.

■Do not climb on the back section base in the raised position.
●The back section base supports are subjected
to excessive weight, and may be damaged ordeformed.

■Do not stand on the operation pedals.
●The stretcher may tip over, causing an injury or the stretcher may break.

■Do not place an object weighing 15 kg or more on the base cover.
●The base cover deform or get damaged.

■Do not place an object that sticks out from the base cover.
●When the stretcher is lowered, object may get caught between the frame and thebase cover, and object and the base cover may get deformed or damaged.

■Do not climb on the base cover.
●There is a risk of injury from falling
off the stretcher, and a risk damage to or
deformation of the stretcher.

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■Do not place the stretcher on the inclination which angle is 5 degree or
more.
●The stretcher may tip over, resulting in an injury.

■Do not use the mattress when the fastener is open.
●If liquid get inside of the mattress from fastener, urethane foam may deteriorate.

■Do not place something cold (ex. ice pack or refrigerant) on the mattressdirectly.
●If the mattress gets cold, urethane foam may deteriorate by condensation.

■Do not sleep face down.
●If the patient sleeps face down for a prolonged time, there is a risk of asphyxiation
because the mattress cover is not breathable.

■Do not spray a spray-type insecticide directly on the stretcher.
●There is a risk that the solvents contained in insecticide may damage, discolor, ordissolve casters or other resin parts of the stretcher. Check for damage caused by
insecticide because damaged or dissolved parts may cause an unexpected injury.
PK-80**B (Transfer Board Type) Only

■Do not sit on the transfer boards or lean against them.
●The stretcher may tip over, resulting in an
injury or stretcher damage.

■Do not use the transfer board as a support to stand up.
●The person may fall down or the stretcher
may tip over, resulting in an injury or stretcher
damage.

■Do not place an object weighing 10 kg or more on the transfer board
when it is locked in a horizontal level position.
●Doing so may result in an injury, malfunction or deformation.

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PK-80**B (Transfer Board Type) Only

■Do not move the stretcher with the transfer boards locked in thehorizontal level position.
●The patient may fall off, the stretcher may tip
over, or the patient's hand may hit the wall,
resulting in an injury.

■Do not transfer a patient to a bed with the transfer boards locked in thehorizontal level position.
●The patient may fall off or the stretcher may
tip over, resulting in an injury or stretcher
damage.

PK-81**B (Collapsible Side-Rail Type) Only

■Do not sit on the side-rails or lean against them.
●The stretcher may tip over, resulting in an injury or stretcher damage.

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■When performing the height adjustment or inclination angle adjustment,
pay attention not to hit the wall, beam, or power outlet on the wall.
●The stretcher or wall may be damaged ordeformed. Make sure that the stretcher
does not hit the wall, beam, or power outlet
during the height adjustment or inclination
angle adjustment.

■When setting up the stretcher, make sure that there is at least15 cm
clearance from the wall.
●The main frame moved back and forth
during inclination angle adjustment andcould hit the wall, causing damage ordeformation of the stretcher.

Secure at least 15 cm clearance from the wall.

■Check around the stretcher before operating the stretcher.
●The stretcher operations may damage objects located around the stretcher, or may
cause the stretcher to be damaged or deformed.

■Avoid transporting over uneven floors.
●This may cause damage to the stretcher,or deformation of failure of the stretcher. If
moving on uneven floor is necessary, movethe stretcher as slow as possible.

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■The angle of the leg section base must be adjusted by at least two
persons from both sides of the stretcher. (PK-8*2*B only)●If only one person attempts to adjust theangle, the person may get caught between
the leg section base and main frame,
resulting in injury.

■Do not excessively turn the handle for adjusting the angle of knee
section base. (PK-8*2*B only)●Be careful when adjusting the angle ofknee section base. Turning the handle
excessively may result in the handle
damage or malfunction.

■Do not move the stretcher by holding onto the transfer board or
collapsible side-rail only.
●Otherwise, this will apply a large force
to the stretcher board and there will be arisk of damage or deformation.

PK-81**B (Collapsible Side-Rail Type) Only

■When operating the releasing lever, pay attention not to allow the hands
or fingers to get caught.
●There is a risk of injury as a result of being caught by
the rotation parts or locking parts.

■Do not to place hands, and fingers on supportive bars, when using
collapsible side-rail.
●There is a risk of being caught in the part, resulting in injury.

17■To avoid possible malfunctions, do not install the stretcher in the following
locations.
●Locations expose to direct sunlight●Locations near heat sources such as a stove or heater●Locations which is heavily electrically charged such as near an MRI.
●Locations that has a high oxygen level●Locations exposed to excessive amounts of water vapor or oil vapor●Locations that tend to be exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, lowtemperatures or dry conditions※The optimum ambient conditions for the stretcher are as follows.
Temperature 10℃ to 40℃ / Humidity 30%RH to 75%RH / Atmospheric pressure
700hPa to 1060hPa.
●Locations with large amount of dust, smoke, salt, sulfur, or corrosive substances●Locations with poor ventilation●Locations exposed to vibrations or shocks (including during transportaion)●Locations where the floor is not strong enough●Locations where the floor is not level●When performing the height adjustment or inclination angle adjustment, pay attention
not to hit the wall, beam, or power outlet on the wall. The stretcher or wall may bedamaged or deformed. Make sure that the stretcher does not hit the wall, beam, or power
outlet during the height adjustment or inclination angle adjustment.

●When setting up the stretcher, make sure that there is at least15 cm clearance from thewall.The main frame moved back and forth during inclination angle adjustment andcould hit the wall, causing damage or deformation of the stretcher.

Secure at least 15 cm clearance from the wall.

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●The back section base can be manually
adjusted from an angle 0°to 90°.
(see p.21)

00 to 900

●The knee section base can be manually
adjusted from an angle 0°to 30°.
(see p.22)
00 to 300

●The stretcher height can be adjusted from
56cm to 89cm, measured from the floor to themattress base.
(see p.23)※In the case of PK-8*3*B, the stretcherheight can be adjusted from 57cm to 90cm,
measured from the floor to the mattress base.

56cm to 89cm

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●The stretcher head end can be lowered to anangle of 18°.
(see p.24)

0°to 18°●The stretcher foot end can be lowered to anangle of -18°.
(see p.24)

0°to -18°※PK-8021B/8022B/8121B only

■The angle of the leg section base can be manually adjusted in two levels.Normally, theleg section base stay is at position (A). Adjustment to position (B) should be performed
when the knee section base is raised.
Knee section base Leg section base
●When moving in direction (B), hold theend of the leg section base and lift. The leg
section base stay slides toward the foot end.
Slowly lower the leg section base when thedesired angle is achieved.
●When moving in direction (A), apply one
hand to the leg section base stay, hold theend of the leg section base with the otherhand. and lift a little. Then, lower the leg
section base so that the leg section base stayenters (A).
●When returning the knee section base is to the horizontal position, always return theleg section base stay to position (A).

●The angle of the leg section base must be adjusted by at least two persons from both sides ofthe stretcher. If only one person attempts to adjust the angle, the person may get caught
between the leg section base and main frame, resulting in injury.

201.Back raising●Make sure that a body part (especially head or neck) is not placed in the gap between the backsection base and the frame when operating the back-raising lever. The part may get caught,
resulting in injury.
●Make sure the casters are locked whenever a back section base operation is performed. There isa risk of injury to the patient if the stretcher moves during a back section base operation.
●Remove the restraint belts (2 pairs) whenever a back section base operation is performed (seep.27). There is a risk of injury.
●Use the restraint belts (2 pairs) after a back section base operation.There is a risk of the patinet
falling off the stretcher, resulting in injury.
■The back section base can be raised or lowered by gripping the back-raising lever.
Back-raising leverBase grip[Raising the back section]●Grasp the back-raising lever together with thebase grip, and raise the back section base. The backsection base is fixed at the position at which thehand is removed from the back-raising lever.

●Be careful when raising the back section base, it
may rise swiftly, resulting in injury. Be more
careful especially when the patient is not on thestretcher.
Gas spring

Back section base

Back section baseBase grip[Lowering the back section]●While supporting the back section base with
one hand, grip the back-raising lever together
with the base grip and use your fingers to pull up
the lever to lower the back section base. The backsection base is fixed at the position at which thehand is removed from the back-raising lever.
Back-raising lever

The reference surface is upper surfaceof the mattress.
The angle in the figure is 20°.

PK-80**B (Transfer Board Type) Only

[Angle indicator]●You can read the back section angle by theangle indicator on the side of the transfer boards
when the transfer boards are raised.
●Use the angle indicator to get a roughindication.

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2. Knee raising (PK-8*2*B only)●Make sure that a body part (especially head or neck) is not placed in the gap between theback section base and the frame when operating the knee-raising handle. The part may getcaught, resulting in injury.
●Make sure the casters are locked whenever a knee section base operation is performed. Thereis a risk of injury to the patient if the stretcher moves during a knee section base operation.
●Remove the restraint belts (2 pairs) whenever a back section base operation is performed (seep.27). There is a risk of injury.
●After use, be sure to press the handle into the original position. If it is out, it may catch
people's leg, causing an injury.
●Do not place your leg on the handle. You may fall down and get injured or the handle may
break.

●Do not operate the handle slily. There is a risk of injury or malfunction.
●Using the handle without completely pulling it out may cause a failure. Be sure to pull it out
completely before use.
●Do not excessively turn the handle.Turning the handle excessively may result in the handle
damage or malfunction.
■Handle operation is enabled by grasping the knee-raising handle crank and pulling it forward.
Handle①Grip part (a) of the handle to be
operated and pull it out the end.

Grip

②Raise the grip vertically, hold thegrip, and turn the handle.

Grip●To raise the knee section base, turn thehandle clockwise.
●To lower the knee section base, turn thehandle counterclockwise.
Raise

Lower

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3. Height adjustment●Make sure the casters are locked whenever the stretcher height operation is performed. Thereis a risk of injury to the patient if the stretcher moves during the stretcher height operation.
■The stretcher height can be adjusted by operating the pedals.
[Raising the stretcher height]●Depress the Height up pedal repeatedly.

●Be careful not to be caught between thefloor and the pedal because when operating
Up pedal, the opposite pedal is lowered too.
There is a risk of injury.

Height up pedal[Lowering the stretcher height]●Depress the both of Head down pedal
and Foot down pedal.
Or depress the Height down pedal.
Head down pedal

Foot down pedal

Height down pedal■The level gauge can be used to check whether the stretcher is level when returning thestretcher to the horizontal position after performing a height adjustment or tilting operation.
●To make the stretcher level, operate
the Head down pedal or the Foot down
pedal individually while observing thelevel gauge at the head end of thestretcher and making adjustments until
the air bubble is at the center of themeter. Refer to the "Tilting" section on
the 24 page for details on operating thepedals.

Head section base

Level gauge
When the stretcher is viewed
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4. Tilting (Trendelenburg / Reverse Trendelenburg)●Make sure the casters are locked whenever the stretcher tilting operation is performed. Thereis a risk of injury to the patient if the stretcher moves during the stretcher tilting operation.
●Make sure to attach the mattress to the mattress base, fasten the restraint belts to the patientand monitor the patient whenever the stretcher tilting operation is performed. The patient may
fall off the stretcher, resulting in injury.
■The tilting angle of the stretcher can be adjusted by operating Head down pedal and Footdown pedal. Moreover, the pedals can be used to level the stretcher if a difference has
occured in the height of the head and foot ends when height adjutment was performed.

Head down pedal[Pedal operation]●Make sure that the stretcher height is thehighest.
●Depress the Head down pedal or theFoot down pedal until the tilting angle
stretcher is appropriate. The angle is fixed
if the pedal is took off.
Foot down pedal●It may be difficult to lower theframe depending on the weight of thepatient or the angle of the frame. Inthat case, push down on the frame.
〈Lowering the head end〉
●Depress the Head down pedal which is
set on the head side.

Operate theHead down pedal〈Lowering the foot end〉
●Depress the Foot down pedal which is
set on the foot side.
Operate theFoot down pedal●The tilting angle of the stretcher can be
adjusted quickly by lifting the foot end of
the main frame in an acute situation.
※It cannot be lowered.

●Do not lift the head end of the main frame. There will be a risk of damage or deformation.
●If the head end of the main frame is lifted accidentally, lower the stretcher to the lowest
position immediately. Otherwise there will be a risk of damage or deformation.

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5. Casters●Lock the casters at all times except when moving the stretcher. The patient may be injured
getting on or off the stretcher should it move.
■Any one of the four pedals provided at each corner of the base frame (above the casters) can beused to switch the following three status.
Caster operation pedal

Green①Locking the four wheels(Lock position)
Depress the red pedal tolock swiveling and rotationof the four wheels.

Red

Straight-line

Green②Unlocking the four wheels(Free position)
Returning the pedal to thehorizontal position unlocks thefour wheels, allowing themswivel and rotate.

Red③Straight-line movement(Steering position)
Depress the green pedal sothat the center-wheel iseffective.
(See the next page)●Do not attempt to forcibly move the stretcher when the casters are locked (fixed), as doing so
will cause malfunctions.
●Inspect the caster regularly. Depending on the frequency of use and theenvironment, caster will exhibit wear and deterioration. (High-temperature and highhumidity condition may accelerate the deterioration.)●The anti-electrostatic caster is mounted on the head and left side.

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■Center wheel system●Moving the center wheel located at the center of the stretcher to be in contact with floor
improves cornering, tracking, and allowing stable steering of the stretcher.

Green

When the center wheel isin contact with floor[When the center wheel is ON]●Depress the caster operation pedal (green) sets
the center wheel to ON for better cornering,
tracking, and steering.This mode is convenient formoving over relatively long distances, such as
between patient's rooms.

〈When cornering〉●The turning radius of the stretcher is small, thus
offering easy directional control and minimizing
the force needed to push the stretcher. This allows
for quick movement.

●Do not move too fast when cornering. The
stretcher may tip over, resulting in an injury.

When the center wheel is notin contact with floor[When the center wheel is OFF]
●Returning the pedal to the horizontal position
sets the center wheel to OFF to allow the stretcher
to move in any direction (including sideways).This
mode is convenient for moving short distances,such as moving within a room.

〈When cornering〉●The stretcher rotates when cornering, requiring
the person pushing to move around when cornering,
and also requiring force to restrain the stretcher.

●Do not attempt to forcibly move the stretcher
sideways when the center wheel is ON because
it may result in malfunction. To move thestretcher sideways, be sure to set the center
wheel to OFF.

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Center wheel is ON.

6. Restraint belt
●Do not perform the stretcher operation such as raising the back or knee section base with arestraint belt attached. The patient's body may be squeezed resuting in injury or the stretcher
may get damaged or deformed.
●Fasten the restraint belts and make sure there is no slack. If they are not properly fastened,
the patient may fall off or the stretcher may tip over, resulting in an injury.
●Fasten the restraint belts to designated positions. Otherwise, there is a risk of an unexpectedinjury or malfunctions.
●Do not use the restraint belts if the patient can detach them unexpectedly.The patient may
fall off the stretcher, resulting in injury.
●Do not fasten cross the restraint belts.There is a risk of an injury.
■Reastraint belts are designed to secure patients in order to prevent them from falling off.
When transporting a patient or performing the tilting operation, be sure to firmly fasten thetwo restraint belts and raise the transfer boards.
[Attaching the restraint belts]●Pass the restraint belts into the designated positions as shown in figure and hoch on. Pay
attention to the aspects of the restraint belts, and align the Velcro tape (male) and the Velcro
tape (female) to fasten.
Velcro tape(female)Velcro tape(male)

hoch

Velcro tape
Restraint belt

①Make sure that the restraint belts are fastened.
②Fasten the restraint belts on the patient andmake sure there is no slack.

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7. Transfer board (PK-80**B only)●After raising the transfer boards or locking them in the horizontal level
position, use the safety lock and confirm that they are properly locked(green shows in the indicator window). If they are not locked properly (redshows in the indicator window), the transfer boards may lower and patient
may fall off and get injured.
■Transfer boards can be used to protect a patient on the stretcher from falling off and also
as a bridge between the stretcher and a bed when transfering a patient to/from a bed. They
can be used as an arm table by locking them in the horizontal level position.
[To raise]①Slowly lift the transfer board, which has been
lowered, in the direction shown in the figure to theleft. When it reaches the upper limit, the lug lowers
and the stopper works.
②Confirm that the stopper is properly working (green
shows in the indicator window).
③Press in the safety lock in the direction shown by thearrow(transfer board side) until the red lable
can no longer be seen for proper locking.

Transferboard●Make sure that sheets don't getcaught in the stopper or safety lockbecause they hinder their functions.

[To lower]①Release the safety lock.
②While lifting the lug, slowly lower the transfer board.

Transferboard

Warninglabel

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■To lock the transfer board in a horizontal level position (when using as an arm table)[Locking the transfer board in a horizontal level position
when it is up]①Release the safety lock and lower the transfer board ina horizontal level position while lifting the lug.
(see
in p.28)②Move the transfer board in the direction shown by thearrow
while keeping it in a horizontal level position.
The lug lowers and the stopper works.
③Confirm that the stopper is properly working (green
shows in the indicator window).
④Press in the safety lock in the direction shown by thearrow(transfer board side) for proper locking.

Transfer board[Locking the transfer board in a horizontal level position
when it is down]①Slowly lift the transfer board to a horizontal level
position. (seein p.28)②Move the transfer board in the direction shown by thearrow
while keeping it in a horizontal level position.
The lug lowers and the stopper works.
③Confirm that the stopper is properly working (green
shows in the indicator window).
④Press in the safety lock in the direction shown by thearrow (transfer board side) for proper locking.

①Release the safety lock.
②Pull the lug in the direction shown by the arrow.

●Do not place an object weighing 10kg or more on the transfer board when it is locked in ahorizontal level position. Doing so may result in an injury, malfunction, or deformation.
●Do not lock the transfer board in a horizontal level position except when using as an arm
table. The patient may get injured or the stretcher may get damaged or deformed.

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●When operating the transfer board, preventthe tube (drain) from getting caught in part(A) in the figure to the left. If the tube (drain)
gets caught, it may break.

●Do not operate the transfer board while
placing fingers on part (A) in the figure to theleft. Fingers may get caught, resulting in an
injury.

8. Base Cover●Do not place an object weighing 15 kg or more on the base cover. The base cover may
deform or get damaged.
■The base cover can be used to store the oxygen cylinder (1000L) and IV Pole
(KC-56A/KC-56B).
Storage an oxygen cylinder (1000L)

Base coverStorege IV Pole (KC-56A/KC-56B)●IV Pole (KC-56A/KC-56B) is optional.

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9. Collapsible side-rail (PK-81**B only)■Collapsible side-rail can be used to protect a patient on the stretcher from falling off .
[To raise] (to use the collapsible side-rail)●When the top bar of the collapsed side-rail is lifted, the stopper automatically locks the siderail.
●At this time, check that the indicator window shows completely green.
●If the indicator shows even a small amount of red, the stopper is not locked

completely. In such a case, lift the top bar again and check that the indicator windowshows completely green before use.

●If the collapsible side-rail is not completely locked (red shows in the indicator), it may
suddenly collapse when the patient put a handon it or hold it. In such a case, the patient could
fall off the bed or the hand or arm may get caught, resulting in injury.

●When operating the releasing lever, pay attention not to allow
the hands or fingers to get caught. There is a risk of injury as aresult of being caught by the rotation parts or locking parts.

[To Folding]●Use your finger to slide the double lock all
the way in the direction indicated by the arrow①.
●While sliding the double lock, grip thereleasing lever in the direction indicated by thearrow ② and slowly
fold the side rail.

●The releasing lever cannot be
operated without operating the double
lock.
Follow the correct operation●When folding the side rails, proceed slowly. Releasing the hands in the middle of theoperation or slamming the rail down could cause injury or damage to the side rail.

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10. Transport handle■Transport handles are attached at the head end.
(PK-8**1B)
Transport handle①Pull up

①Pull up
②Insert②InsertFastening groove

Fastening groove[Using the transport handles]①Pull up the transport handles at both sides.
②Slowly lower them into the fastening grooves.
②Fold down

②Fold down
①Pull up
①Pull up

[Storing the transport handles]①Lift the transport handles up and out of the grooves.
②Push the transport handles inward, and return them totheir original positions.

●Store the transport handles except when transporting the stretcher. When any part of the
body (especially the head or neck) enters the gap, and there is a risk of injury.
●When using the transport handles, do not pull them up in the vertical direction. If the handles
came loose from the fastening grooves and tip over, there is a risk of injury from falling.

●Always use the transport handles when moving the stretcher.Using any other part of thestretcher to move it may cause the stretcher to become deformed or damaged, or cause injuries.

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11. X-ray imaging (using C-arm; PK-8*1*B/8*2*B only)■The C-arm enables X-ray TV imaging to be performed in the shaded area in the following
illustration.
●Please note that the part of the bed<PK-8*1*B>
frame marked ① will appear in the Xray.
●X-ray TV imaging cannot be
performed using the C-arm when thestretcher is in the inclined position.
●Please note that the exeternal
dimensions of the C-arm vary according
to the manufacturer. Select an arm that①
(Unit:cm)
meets the specified conditions.
<PK-8021B/8121B>

Permissible C-arm dimensions (unit:cm)
A: At least 41
B: At least 57
C: Up to 43
D: Up to 29①(Unit:cm)①Raise the stretcher to highest position, andraise the transfer board / collapsible side-railat the side on which the C-arm will beinserted.
②Insert the C-arm projector into the space
between the main frame and the base cover(the shaded area in the illustration to the left).
③Adjust the C-arm to the position at which
the X-ray will be taken.

●If the transfer board / collapsible siderail on the oppsite side of the C-arm
proves to be an obstacle during X-ray
imaging, lower the transfer board /collapsible side-rail.

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12. X-ray imaging (using X-ray casette; PK-8*3*B only)■X-ray imaging using the cassette-based system can be performed within the range indicatedby the shaded area in the diagram below.
■Imaging can be performed with the back-section base in either raised or horizontal position.
■Both of back and foot section using cassette which can be perform X-Ray.
●Imaging cannot be performed when
the stretcher is in an inclined(Trendelenburg or reverse
Trendelenburg) position.
(Unit:cm)●Size............. Rectangular cassette: Up to 38.8×46.4cm
Square cassette: Up to 38.8×38.8cm●Thickness.... Up to 1.5cm●Weight........ Up to 4.0kg[Setting the cassette]●Confirm the imaging part and the cassette size,
and insert the cassette into between the bases,
and move the cassette to proper position.
※The cassette can be set on the center of thestretcher by suiting the cassette end to △marking.

Rectangular cassette[Setting the cassette when raising the backsection base]●Confirm the imaging part and the cassette size,and set the cassette on the X-ray cassette tray.
And then make sure that the knob bolts loosen,
and move the X-ray cassette tray to proper
position. Finally, fix the X-ray cassette tray byrotating the knob bolts.
●Make sure that the X-ray cassette tray
is fixed by tightening the knob bolts.

Square cassette

Knob bolt

X-ray cassette tray

●The cassette cannot be fixed. Do not operate
the stretcher on inserting the casette. There is arisk of malfunction.

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[Setting the cassette (How setting to leg section)]
Cassette tray adjuster
Handle1 Confirm the imaging part and the cassette size,
and insert the cassette into between the bases,
and move the cassette to proper position.
●To set the cassette tray in the Leg section, use thecassette tray adjuster installed in the main unit.
Please note that cassette tray can not be used alone.
2 When hold the handle part of the cassette tray
adjuster, pull out it slowly from the bed facing
the arrow "Pull".
Cassette tray

Cassette tray adjuster
Pull
Push
3 Set a cassette in the cassette tray adjuster.
4 Insert the cassette tray adjuster slowly facing the arrow "Push" along slide-rail that installed in
the main body.

Slide rail

Slide rail
Set range of cassette tray adjuster

Clip for fixing

Cassette tray
adjuster[Set range of cassette tray adjuster]●Cassette tray adjuster is set between slide rail that
installed under the bottom of main body.
●Check the set range of cassette tray adjuster asshown on the left figure.
●Cassette tray adjuster can not be used in out of
this range.

5 Set cassette tray adjuster to an arbitrary position.
6 When does not use cassette tray adjuster, fix cassette
tray adjuster firmly to main body clip as shown on theleft figure.

●Bed is set in horizontal condition when using the cassette tray adjuster. Cassette tray
adjuster may jump out suddenly, causing injury.
●Insert cassette tray adjuster between slide rails that installed in main body. If use other part
between the slide rails, could cause cassette tray adjuster and the bed to be damaged.
●When pulling out the cassette tray adjuster, please pay attention to the surrounding area.
Cassette tray adjuster may causing injury to people or things.
●Keep cassette tray that placed cassette tray adjuster in specified size. There is a risk of
injury by falling etc.
●When does not use cassette tray adjuster, make sure to fix it using clip for fixing cassette
tray adjuster. It may jump out suddenly and causing injury.

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13. Urine bag hook
PK-80**B (Transfer Board Type) Only

■The stretcher is equipped with urine bag hooks under the transfer boards. They can be used
to hang articles such as urine collection bags.
■Hooks can be attached in some different positions. Attach them according to the position or
length of the tube.
[Attaching the hook]●Attach the urine bag hook on the frame as shown in the figure.

Hook

Urine bag hook
Frame

Urine bag hook

PK-81**B (Collapsible Side-Rail Type) Only

■The urine bag hook is a product for
attaching a urine bag or drainage bag.
■The urine bag hock is used by attaching itto the side-rail.

Groove■In order to prevent loose urine bag
etc.,unexpectedly, please hang byusing rubber band in the groove ofup and bottom hook.

Hook

GrooveUrine bag hook

●When attaching artincles such as urine collection bags, do not raise or lower the transfer
board. It may pull the tube, inducing an injury, or deform or damage the urine collection bags.
●Load capacity of Transfer Board Type's hook is 5 kg, Collapsible Side-Rail Type's hook is
3kg. Do not hang an article exceeding the load capacity because it may damage or deform thehook or frame, resulting in injury.

●If the hook is deformed, do not use it. There is a risk of an injury by touching with thedeformed part.
●Adjust the stretcher height so that the urine bag is not on the floor.

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●Do not use the stretcher when the mattress is not placed. The body part (fingers of hands orlegs) may get caught in the gap between the mattress bases, resulting in injury.
●Be sure to use the suitable mattress specified by Paramount Bed. Using other mattresses may
create unintended gaps, cause interference between products, or lower the product safety,
which may result in injury or operational failure.
●When attaching the mattress, make sure the Velcro tape on the mattress align with the Velcro
tape on the base.

●The mattress is not to prevent bedsores. Using long time may cause bedsores.
●Do not raise the back section base to an angle that exceeds 30°as far as possible. If an angleof 30°is exceeded, pressure, friction, and shear forces will be applied to the patient's hips andbuttocks, which may cause pressure sores. If circumstances require that the back section basebe raised to an angle of greater than 30°, restrict the time of use at that angle, and monitor thepatient's conditions.
■Attach and remove the mattress as explained below.
Mattress
Velcro tape
Velcro tape

[Attaching the mattress]●As shown in figure, place the mattress on
the base, making sure the Velcro tape on themattress align with the Velcro tape on thebase.
[Removing the mattress]●Lift the mattress off the base.

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(PK-80**B only)●The patient should be transfered by at least two persons for safety.
[To transfer a patient from a bed to the stretcher]
Bed siderail
Bed

A: Return the caster operation pedal of the stretcher
to the horizontal position.
B: Lower the transfer board and the side rail of thebed.
C: Place the stretcher by the bed.(See p.25 and p.28)

Caster operation pedal●When placing the stretcher by a bed, prevent the transfer board or transfer board receptacleof the stretcher from sitting on the side rail (foldable type) of the bed. Otherwise, the side railof the bed or the transfer board may get damaged or deformed.
Transfer board
Transfer board

Transfer board

Transfer board receptacle

Restraint belt

Caster operation pedal

Transfer board

Depress the caster operation pedal (red) of thestretcher to lock the casters and then align the heightof the stretcher to the height of the bed. (See p. 23
and p.25)●Set the stretcher slightly lower than the
bed for easier transfer.

Height up pedal
Unfasten the restraint belts of the stretcher and movethem so that they will not hinder the transfer
procedure. And then transfer the patient onto thestretcher.
●When there is a wide gap between thestretcher and the bed, the transfer board
can be placed over the bed.
Height up pedal●If using transfer tool, please read the
tool's instruction manual.

Transfer board

Caster operation pedal38

Be sure to firmly secure the patient with the front
and back restraint belts. (See p.27)
Return the caster operation pedal to the horizontal
position to unlock the casters, move the stretcher
slightly away from the bed, and raise the transfer
board.

Caster operationpedal●Do not transfer by using the mattress.The patient
may get injured by falling off the stretcher, or themattress or the stretcher may get damaged or deformed.
●When transporting a patient, secure the patient to themattress using two pairs of restraint belts. Otherwise,
the patient may fall off and get injured.

●When operating the transfer board, place thepatient's hands together on their abdomen. Otherwise,a hand may get caught by the transfer board and get
injured.
Move the stretcher. When transporting the stretcher,depress the caster lock pedal (green) to set the center
wheel to ON for more stable stretcher movement
and easier control. To move sideways, return thecaster operation pedal to the horizontal position.
(See p. 25 and 26)

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●The patient should be transfered by at least two persons for safety.
[To transfer a patient from the stretcher to a bed]
Transfer board

Restraint
belt

Casteroperation
pedal

Heightup pedal

Return the caster operation pedal to the horizontal
position, place the stretcher by the bed, and depress
the caster operation pedal (red) of the stretcher tolock the casters. (See p.25)
Align the height of the stretcher to the height of thebed, and then lower the transfer board and the siderail of the bed. (See p. 23 and p.28)●Set the stretcher slightly higher than the
bed for easier transfer.

●When placing the stretcher by a bed, prevent the transfer board or transfer board receptacleof the stretcher from getting on the side rail (foldable type) of the bed. Otherwise, the stretcher
tip over, resulting in an injury or the side rail of the bed or the transfer board may get damaged
or deformed.
Transfer board
Transfer board

Transfer board

Transfer board receptacle

Detach the restraint belts from the patient and placethem in an area where they will not hinder thetransfer procedure. And then transfer the patient
onto the bed.
●If using transfer tool, please read the tool's
instruction manual.
Transfer board

Caster operation pedal

Return the restraint belts to the original position,raise the transfer board, and unlock the casters tomove the stretcher. When moving the stretcher,depress the caster operation pedal (green) to set thecenter wheel to ON for more stable stretcher
movement and easier control. (See p. 25 and p.26)

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SUITABLE PRODUCTS
1. Suitable products table●Use suitable products after confirming that the combination with the stretcher is correct. Using
the stretcher with the wrong combination of suitable products could result in injury or could
damage the products. The part number of each option is written on the safety label and on the
carton box.
●Do not use suitable products other than those specified in this instruction manual. This may
create unintended gaps or may damage or deform the product, resulting in injury.
●Make sure that there is nothing in the accessories attachment holes, when mounting the suitableproducts. If there are obstacles in the accessories attachment holes, you cannot mount the suitableproducts, and the patient may fall off the stretcher or get caught in the gap, resulting in injury.

●Suitable products may be changed due to specification 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 on suitable products, contact Paramount Bed (seep.56 ) or your distributor.
Suitable product*1)*2)

Model No.*1)

Oxygen cylinder holder
IV poleFootboard with writing table

PC-5041
KC-56A, KC-56B, EC-562
KC-860

Reference
page
42
43
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*1) These products may not be available in some countries or regions. For details, contact
Paramount bed (see p.56) or your distributor.
*2) In some countries or regions, some of the medical device or its accessories fall under the
category of medical devices. For details, contact Paramount Bed (see p.56) or your
distributor.

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SUITABLE PRODUCTS
2. Oxygen cylinder holder (PC-5041)
This oxygen cylinder holder is made for attaching to the medical device to use the oxygen cylinder.

●Attach the oxygen cylinder holder to one of the four accessories attachment holes. If it is attached
to a hole other than the accessories attachment holes, there is a risk of an injury by the oxygen
cylinder holder falling, or a risk of malfunction of the oxygen cylinder holder or the stretcher.
●Make sure that the knob bolt is firmly tighten. There is a risk of insufficient oxygen supply.
●When using the oxygen cylinder, take care to prevent it from coming into contact with any
objects in the vicinity of the stretcher. There is a risk of an injury by damage of a flow meter or an■The oxygen cylinder holder can be used by inserted into one of the accessories attachment
holes.
■Always use a 500L oxygen cylinder with a diameter between 9.5cm and 11.5cm.

①Insert the oxygen cylinder holder into one of the accessories attachment holes.
②Firmly tighten the setscrew at the selected accessories attachment hole.
③Loosen the knob bolt on the oxygen cylinder holder, and then slowly insert the oxygen
cylinder into the holder from the top.
④Firmly tighten the knob bolt to fasten the oxygen cylinder.

Accessories attachment hole

LoosenTighten

Knob bolt
LoosenOxygen cylinder
holderTightenSetscrew●The description in this instruction manual may differ from the actual product due tospecification changes. For any queries, please feel free to contact your distributor.

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SUITABLE PRODUCTS

3. IV Pole (KC-56A/KC-56B/EC-562)
This IV pole is designed to be attached to the medical device when giving an intravenous drip
to a patient.

●Do not move the stretcher with holding the IV pole. The IV pole may break, resulting in an
injury.
●Do not use the IV pole as a support to stand up. The IV pole may come off or break, causing
an injury due to falling down.
●When using the IV pole, do not put a hand or arm between the mattress base or the transport
handle and the IV pole. The hand or arm may get caught and get injured.
●Each hook's load capacity is 1 kg. Do not hang an article exceeding the load capacity
because it may damage the hook, resulting in an injury.
●Length adjustment of the sliging pipe should be kept within 70cm. If the sliding pipe ispulled out too much, it may come off, resulting in an injury or damage.
■The IV pole is used for hanging intravenous drip bags and similar items.
①Insert the IV pole into one of the accessories attachment holes, and them tighten thesetscrew to fasten the IV pole.
②Loosen the knob bolt on the IV pole, and then move the slide pipe up and down toadjust the length. When the pipe has been adjusted to the desired length, tighten theknob bolt to fasten the pipe.
③Hang the intravenous bags or similar items on the IV pole.
●The IV pole can be stored on the groove in the base cover.

※The IV pole can be attached in the accessories attachment holes of side-rail, In case of
PK-8111B/8121B/8131B.
(KC-56A)
Hook
LoosenTighten

Slide pipe

Knob bolt

LoosenTightenSetscrewAccessories attachment hole

Storage IV pole

●The description in this instruction manual may differ from the actual product due tospecification changes. For any queries, please feel free to contact your distributor.

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SUITABLE PRODUCTS
4. Footboard with writing table (KC-860)
This writing table is designed to be attached to the PK-8000 series to write on the table.

●Remove any object on the table to prevent the object from falling off when moving thestretcher.
●Fully insert the attachment ends of the footboard into the accessories attachment holes.
●Firmly tighten the clamping screws. Otherwise, you run the risk of injury should thefootboard detach accidentally and over turn.
●Make sure that the footboard is mounted in the proper orientation. If the orientation isreversed, there is a risk of the table striking the patient and causing injury when it is lowered.
●The maximum load capacity of the table is 20kg. Overloading may damage or deform thetable.
●Do not place objects that are hotter than 80℃ on the table as this may cause damage or
discoloration.
●Immediately wipe off any water or chemicals spills on the table. Failure to do so may resultin damage to the table.
●When lowering the table, take care to prevent the fingers from becoming caught in the gap
between the table and the frame.
■The footboard with writing table attached can be mounted and removed as required. It
should be removed for lower-limb treatment.
Writing table

Mounting section

LoosenAccessories attachment hole
Raise
Writing table

TightenSetscrew[Mounting the footboard]
Lower①With the writing table in the lowered position and facing outward,
insert the mounting sections into the accessories attachment holes at
the foot end.
②Turn the setscrews to fasten the footboard in place.
③To use the writing table, rotate it upward to the horizontal posiiton.

[Remove the footboard]①If the writing table has been used, slowly rotate it downward to its
original position.
②Loosen the setscrews, and then use both hands to hold thefootboard at both sides and lift it out of the attachment holes.

●The description in this instruction manual may differ from the actual product due tospecification changes. For any queries, please feel free to contact your distributor.

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■The symbols below are used for the product.
SymbolDescription

SymbolDescription●CE mark●Do not place an object
weighing 10 kg or more on thetransfer board●Prohibited●The safety lock is locked●Warning●The safety lock is released● Do not operate the stretcher
while the patient’s body is
sticking out of the gap●The casters are locked●Take care to prevent body parts
from getting caught in themoving part on the stretcher●The casters are unlocked●Do not use force to push thestretcher when the casters arelocked●The center wheel is ON(Steering position)●The stretcher height is lowered.

●Do not place the stretcher on
the inclination●The head side height of thestretcher is lowered.
● Do not get on the mattress basewhen it is raised●The foot side height of thestretcher is lowered.
●The stretcher height is raised.

●Do not use the transfer board asa support to stand up●The medical bed for adults●Do not get on the transfer board●Do not lean on the transfer
board●Do not place an object
weighing 15 kg or more on thebase cover●Do not lock the tranfer board in
the horizontal level position
when transferring a patient●Do not hang an object weighing
5 kg or more on the urine bag
hook

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■The symbols below are used for the product.
SymbolDescription

SymbolDescription●Do not transport a patient withthe transfer board locked in thehorizontal level position●Do not get a tube caught●When transporting a patient, besure to fasten the restraint belts●Do not sit down on the end of
the stretcher.

●Operate the collapsible bed siderail slowly●The angle indicator to get arough indication of the backsection base.

●Pay attention not to allow thepatient’s hands to get caught
when getting on or off the bed●Indoor use symbol●Pay attention not to allow thehands to get caught around thelocking parts of the collapsible
bed side rail

●Authorised representativein the european community●Use the bed after checking thatthe collapsible bed side rail islocked.

●Serial number●Collapsible side-rail locking
operation procedure●Model number●Safe working load

●Lot number●Product weight●Maximum patient weight●Country of manufacture*It may be called "Legal
Manufacturer" or "Brand
Owner" etc.
*The symbol is not applicable inthe country of origin.
●Country of manufacture (madein Indonesia)●Manufacturing site
*In the country of origin, the site
acts as the manufacturer.
●Date of manufacture(YYYY-MM-DD)●See the instruction manual●Total weight including load
capacity●Medical device(This product is a medical device
or an accessory for medical
device in Europe, and may besuch a device in some countries
and regions depending on theirregulations. An accessory for
medical device is required to belabeled as "Medical Device"
under medical device regulations
in Europe).

●This a 2D code (GS1 Data
Matrix) that encodes the UDI(Unique Device Identifier)required by the Unique Device
Identification System designed toadequately identify device
through distribution and use.

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■For safety in use, inspect the product regularly, at least once a year. The product exhibits wear
and deterioration according to the frequency and conditions of use. Inspect for loose parts, theoperation of moving parts on the stretcher, and the presence of damage regularly. When an
irregularity has been noticed or when a detailed inspection is desired, contact your distributor.

Operation details
Height and inclination
operations (p.23 and p.24)

Stretcher Unit
Miscellaneous

Back raising (p.21)

Mattress base
Knee raising (p.22)

Miscellaneous

Traveling

Casters
Caster locking operation※Inspect the casters(p.25)
on the flat floor.

Transfer board/
Collapsible side-rail

Inspection items
Proper operation can be achieved.
There must not be any strange noises or remarkablerattling.
The operation must not be unusually difficult.
There must not be oil leak from the gas spring or any
other parts.
There must not be any scratches and deformation at the
mattress base, frame, or any other parts.
There must not be any deformation, damage, or detachmentof bumpers, resin parts, or elastic parts.

There must not be any peeling of labels, and the text
must be legible.
Proper operation can be achieved.
There must not be any strange noises or remarkablerattling.
The operation must not be unusually difficult.
Proper operation can be achieved.
There must not be any strange noises or remarkablerattling.
The operation must not be unusually difficult.
There must not be any deformation or crack of themattress base.
There must not be any strange noises when the bed istraveling.
There must not be any strange vibrations when the bed
is traveling.
Proper operation can be achieved.
The operation must not be unusually difficult.
The bed must not move when the casters are locked.

The bed must move smoothly when the lock isreleased.
The center wheel is on the floor when in steering
Center wheel operation
position.
The center wheel is not on the floor when not in(p.26)
steering position.
Proper operation can be achieved.
Transfer board/Collapsible
There must not be any strange noises or remarkableside-rail operation (p. 28 torattling.
p.31)
The operation must not be unusually difficult.

Safety locking/Double locking
Proper operation can be achieved.
operation (p.28 to p.31)

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〈Lubrication (if there is abnormal noise)〉●Lubrication is needed if there is abnormal noise. Please feel free to contact your distributor
to be lubricated.
●The water adhesion to the stretcher or the mattress, or moisture may cause corrosion,
abnormal noise or contamination. If water adhere to the stretcher or the mattress, wipe
off immediately.
〈Stretcher unit〉●To clean the stretcher, use a cloth that has been soaked in diluted detergent and wrung out
well, then wipe off any residual detergent with a cloth soaked in water and wrung out well.
Finally, use a dry cloth to wipe the stretcher to ensure it is dry.
●To wash the stretcher by water, make the stretcher horizontal level position and lower the
stretcher to lowest position, then lower the transfer board. Pour water the stretcher to wash out
stains. Finally, use a dry cloth to wipe the stretcher to ensure it is dry.
●To disinfect the stretcher, always dilute detergents used as specified below and follow the
instructions described in the instruction manual for disinfectant.
76.9% - 81.4% ethanol for disinfection
0.05% - 0.2% benzalkonium chloride (e.g. Osvan)
0.05% - 0.2% benzethonium chloride (e.g. Hiamine)
0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate (e.g. Hibitane)
0.02% - 1.00% sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Milton)●When changing the patients who use the stretcher, it is recommended to disinfect thestretcher.

●Do not use volatile cleaning fluids (such as paintthinner, benzene or gasoline) and cresol.
Discoloration or deterioration could result.
●Do not use disinfectant other than specified. Thereis a risk of damage or transformation.
●After wrung out the stretcher with detergent, be sure to wipe any residual detergent with acloth soaked in water and wrung out well. Otherwise, there is a risk of damage of plastic parts.
●When washing the stretcher with water, do not pour water from under the base cover. Thereis a risk of malfunction.
●Do not wash the stretcher by a bed washer or high-pressure water. There is a risk ofmalfunciton.
●The product should not be cleaned with an ozone sterilizer or autocrave apparatus.

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〈Mattress〉●Do not wash the padding. There is a risk of the padding degradation.
●Do not use a mattress washer, an ozone sterilizer or autocrave apparatus. There is a risk ofdamage transformation, or degradation.
●Do not leave dirt as blood, urine, sudor or sebum. Clean frequently dirt with neutral
detergent or soap. If left untreated, the surface material may degrade, or smell or stain may be
left.
○The smell that is left during use may be neutralized with mouthwash.
○If the mattress is stained, wipe off thoroughly with oxydol (3% hydrogen peroxide).
○Use thrombolytic agent, if it is difficult to clean blood. In that case, try using it on
the end of the mattress firstly, because there is a risk of discoloration or transformation.
●Do not use volatile cleaning fluids (such as paint thinner, benzene or gasoline) and cresol.
Discoloration or deterioration could result.
●Do not use disinfectant other than specified. There is a risk of damage or transformation.
■When the mattress get dirty or the persons who use the mattress change, be sure to clean anddisinfect both surfaces of the mattress in accordance with the procedure specified in steps ① to
④ below. At this time, take care not to bend the mattress.
①Remove any soiling (blood, excreta, etc).
②Wipe the mattress by a cloth that has been soaked in commercially available soap or neutral
detergent diluted with water, and wrung out well.
③ Disinfect the mattress by using disinfectant.
0.1%-0.5% sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Purelox)
For other specified disinfectants, contact Paramount Bed or your distributor.
④Leave the mattress to dry out naturally on the stretcher or in another location. However, do
not dry in the sun.
●Clean and disinfect the mattress regularly.
●Do not wash the mattress.
●Take care not to soak the padding.

●Do not unzip the fastener and do not remove the cover when cleaning and disinfecting themattress. Moreover, do not unzip the fastener while the mattress is in use. The fastener isprovided to enable the cover to be repaired or replaced if it is damaged.
●The mattress should not be cleaned by an ozone sterilizer or autoclave apparatus.

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■Problems may not always indicate faults. Check the following once again before requesting
repair.
■If the problem persists after taking corrective actions, stop using the stretcher immediately, andcontact your distributor for repair.
■Stretcher damaged in earthquakes, fires, floods or other incidents must be inspected andrepaired by your distributor. Otherwise, there is a risk of an injury due to malfunctioning caused
by deformation of the stretcher.

Problem
The handle cannot be operated.
When the knee section is laid
flat, the leg section does not
become flat.
The stretcher cannot be
positioned correctly.

Check

Corrective action

Turn the handle in the direction
The handle may have been operated
opposite to the direction the handle
beyond the highest or lowest position.
was turned excessively.
Lift the leg section base slightly, andCheck if the leg section base stay isinserted at position (A), the normal
then move the leg section base stay
position for the stay adjustment fitting. adjutment fitting to position (A).
Check if there are any obstacles
Remove any obstacles.
impeding the movement.

The stretcher cannot be moved. Check if the casters are locked.

Reference
page

22
20
25

Unlock the casters.

The stretcher does not move in
Check if the center wheel is ON.
Switch OFF the center wheel.
the intended direction.
The transfer board/Side-rail
Check if the safety lock/dubble lock is
Release the safety lock/dubble lock.
cannot be lowered.
ON.
Check if the stopper receptacles is
The transfer board rattles.
Contact your distributor for repair.
worm.
Check if there is an obstacles under or Remove the obstacles or anything
The height cannot be adjusted.
behind the stretcher.
hindering the height adjustment.
Check if abnormal noise generate from Raise the stretcher to highest position,
the oil cylinder.
then depress Up pedal a few times.
There is abnormal noise during
Lubricate the part that the noise
operation.
Check if abnormal noise generate fromgenerate, then contact your distributor
parts other than the oil cylinder.
for repair.

26
28 to 31

28
23-

●When requesting repairs or contacting your distributor, please provide the number on the productID label.
■Product ID label location

Product ID label

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LONG-TERM STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Long-term storage■The following precautions should be noted when the stretcher is not in use for extended
periods of time.
1. Lay the back section base flat.
※If you use PK-8021B/8121B, lay the knee-section base flat too.
2. Lower the stretcher to the lowest position.
3. Do not place objects other than mattress on the stretcher.
4. Do not place any objects on the mattress.
5. Do not place location that tend to be exposed to high temperatures, high humidity,
low temperatures, dry or dusty conditions.
Store at a temperature between -10℃ and 50℃, humidity between 30%RH and 90%RH,
and atmospheric pressure between 700hPa and 1060hPa.
6. Store the stretcher horizontally; do not stand it upright against wall.

●Inspect the product regularly at least once a year, even if it is during storage.

Disposal
Dispose of the product according to the local rules and regulations.

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Dimensions

Operation
procedure

Product Name
Model No.
Siderail type
Back raising
Knee raising
Height adjustment
X-ray imaging
Transport handle
Total length
Total width
Total height(When the siderail is raised.)

Material

Mattress base length
Mattress base width
Mattress base height(*1)
Casters
Product weight
Mattress baseMain frame
Siderail
Base cover
User's maximum weight
Safe working load(*2)
Back section base inclination angle

Mattress

Knee section base inclination angle
Height adjustment range
Inclination angle

Emergency Stretcher
PK-8011B
PK-8021B
PK-8031B
Transfer board
Linkage mechanism using a gas spring
Linkage mechanism
using a manual actuator--

Telescopic mechanism using hydraulic cylinders
C-arm
X-ray cassette
Urethane grip
2,110mm
760mm
880[+15] to 1,210[+15]mm

890[+15] to 1,220[+15]mm

1,910mm
640mm
560[+15] to 890[+15]mm
570[+15] to 900[+15]mm
200mm dia. single-wheel casters with Center wheel system
105kg
108kg
114kg
X-ray transparent plastic panel
Made of steel, powder coating (part is resin mold item)
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
174kg
250kg
0°to 90°[+10]00-0°to 30°[+3]
330mm

-

-18°to 18°[+2]0Name

Urethane foam mattress

Dimensions

Width 660mm × Length 1,910mm × Thickness 80mm

Surface material

Vinyl leather

Core material

Urethane foamService life

8 years (based on Paramount bed data), excluding consumable item such as
casters*1) The mattress base height indicates the height from the floor to the mattress base surface.
*2) Safe working load: Maximum load with which the stretcher can be operated. (The total load of user's weightand incidental items including options.)52

Dimensions

Operation
procedure

Product Name
Model No.
Siderail type
Back raising
Knee raising
Height adjustment
X-ray imaging
Transport handle
Total length
Total width
Total height(When the siderail is raised.)

Material

Mattress base length
Mattress base width
Mattress base height(*1)
Casters
Product weight
Mattress baseMain frame
Siderail
Base cover
User's maximum weight
Safe working load(*2)
Back section base inclination angle

Mattress

Knee section base inclination angle
Height adjustment range
Inclination angle

Emergency Stretcher
PK-8012B
PK-8022B
PK-8032B
Transfer board
Linkage mechanism using a gas spring
Linkage mechanism
using a manual actuator--

Telescopic mechanism using hydraulic cylinders
C-arm
X-ray cassette
Steel grip
2,110mm
760mm
880[+15] to 1,210[+15]mm

890[+15] to 1,220[+15]mm

1,910mm
640mm
560[+15] to 890[+15]mm
570[+15] to 900[+15]mm
200mm dia. single-wheel casters with Center wheel system
103kg
106kg
112kg
X-ray transparent plastic panel
Made of steel, powder coating (part is resin mold item)
Polypropylene
Polypropylene
174kg
250kg
0°to 90°[+10]00-0°to 30°[+3]
330mm

-

-18°to 18°[+2]0Name

Urethane foam mattress

Dimensions

Width 660mm × Length 1,910mm × Thickness 80mm

Surface material

Vinyl leather

Core material

Urethane foamService life

8 years (based on Paramount bed data), excluding consumable item such as
casters*1) The mattress base height indicates the height from the floor to the mattress base surface.
*2) Safe working load: Maximum load with which the stretcher can be operated. (The total load of user's weightand incidental items including options.)

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Dimensions

Operation
procedure

Product Name
Model No.
Siderail type
Back raising
Knee raising
Height adjustment
X-ray imaging
Transport handle
Total length
Total width
Total height(When the siderail is raised.)

Material

Mattress base length
Mattress base width
Mattress base height(*1)
Casters
Product weight
Mattress baseMain frame
Siderail
Base cover
User's maximum weight
Safe working load(*2)
Back section base inclination angle

Mattress

Knee section base inclination angle
Height adjustment range
Inclination angle

Emergency Stretcher
PK-8111B
PK-8121B
PK-8131B
Collapsible side-rail
Linkage mechanism using a gas spring
Linkage mechanism
using a manual actuator--

Telescopic mechanism using hydraulic cylinders
C-arm
X-ray cassette
Urethane grip
2,110mm
760mm
930[+15] to 1,260[+15]mm

940[+15] to 1,270[+15]mm

1,910mm
640mm
560[+15] to 890[+15]mm
570[+15] to 900[+15]mm
200mm dia. single-wheel casters with Center wheel system
114kg
117kg
123kg
X-ray transparent plastic panel
Made of steel, powder coating (part is resin mold item)
Aluminum, steel (chrome plating)
Polypropylene
174kg
250kg
0°to 90°[+10]00-0°to 30°[+3]
330mm

-

-18°to 18°[+2]0Name

Urethane foam mattress

Dimensions

Width 660mm × Length 1,910mm × Thickness 80mm

Surface material

Vinyl leather

Core material

Urethane foamService life

8 years (based on Paramount bed data), excluding consumable item such as
casters*1) The mattress base height indicates the height from the floor to the mattress base surface.
*2) Safe working load: Maximum load with which the stretcher can be operated. (The total load of user's weightand incidental items including options.)

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Essential performance
Function to support and transfer body af a patient.

Frequently used functions
Caster lock/unlock, transferring, change of transfer board position.
Classification and Standards
The emergency stretcher described in this instruction manual is designed and manufactured according
to the following equipment classification and standards.
・Classification as Medical Device in Europe: Class 1
・Safety standards applied: IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012: EN60601-1:2006+A12:2014
Environmental conditions
Temperature
Humidity
Air pressure

Range
When transported or stored-10 to 500C
30 to 90%RH
700 to 1,060hPa

When in use-10 to 400C
30 to 75%RH
700 to 1,060hPa

13 years and older
Supported age range *Do not use the stretcher for children (aged 12 or under) or patient
Patient target
weighing more than 174kg.
group
Maximum user
174kg
weightIntended users
Health care workers, Clinical engineer, and Maintenance staff
Patient comfort
Clinical benefit
Quality patient care and efficient care provision55

1.When requesting repairs
First check the items described in “11. TROUBLESHOOTING” (p. 50) in the instruction
manual. If the problem persists, contact your distributor.
◼ Details necessary when requesting repair
・Product name, model number
・Product ID label number (see p. 50)
・Date of purchase・Details of fault or problem (please provide as much detail as possible)
・Your name, organization, address, and phone number◼ Consumable parts
Mattress, casters, the rubber of operation pedals, hydraulic cylinders and gas springare consumable parts.
2.Minimum stock availability period
Paramount Bed keeps replacement parts (necessary to maintain stretcher performance) instock for at least 8 years after the discontinuation of production.
3.Questions regarding after-sales service
For any queries, please feel free to contact your distributor or to the following address.
Website: https://www.paramount.co.jp/english/

Location in Japan (Manufacturer)
Paramount Bed Co., Ltd.

Location in Indonesia (Manufacturing premises)
PT. Paramount Bed Indonesia

14-5, 2-Chome, Higashisuna, Koto-ku,
Tokyo, 136-8670, Japan
Tel : +81-(0)3-3648-2961
FAX : +81-(0)3-3648-5781

MM2100 Industrial Town, Block M-1-1
Gandamekar, Cikarang Barat, BEKASI 17530
JAWA BARAT, INDONESIA
Tel : +62-(0)21-8981051
FAX : +62-(0)21-89981611

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