Manual Functions
Document No. 992012. Issue 19 – 24.10.22 Page 14
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Using the Transfusion Pole
The Patient Stretcher is supplied with one fixed transfusion pole fitted into the patient’s
left hand side rail (item 8, Fig. 2). The Emergency Stretcher is fitted with two fixed
transfusion poles, one on each side rail.
To use the transfusion pole, as illustrated in Fig. 7; pull the transfusion pole away from
the side rail storage position (A), articulate the transfusion pole up 90° to the vertical
position (B), and allow the transfusion pole to drop down and engage into the
mounting socket (C).
To adjust the height of the transfusion pole, as illustrated in Fig. 8a; grasp the locking
mechanism (A) and using your thumb, lift the mechanism to release the lock and move
the pole up or down to the required height (B); release the mechanism to lock the pole
in position.
CAUTION: When adjusting the height of the pole use two hands; one to adjust
the height of the inner pole and hooks, and the other to hold the outer pole
to ensure that it remains fully engaged in the mounting socket.
The transfusion pole is fitted with two spring-loaded hooks that are designed to return
to their original upright position when not in use. Swivel one or both hooks outwards
(C) to hang the IV bags, as illustrated in Fig. 8b.
NOTE:
The maximum weight limit per IV hook is 3kg (6.6lbs) or 3 litres (101.4 fl oz.),
and the recommended safe working load for the IV pole is 6kg (13.2lbs).
Syringe drivers (and similar devices) can be mounted to the IV pole if the
following CAUTION is observed.
CAUTION: Syringe drivers (and similar devices) can be mounted to the IV pole if
extreme care is taken when lowering or lifting the side rail with additional
weight attached.
