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BD Alaris™ MRI Capsule
Features of the MRI Capsule
Height Adjustable Poles
The height adjustable poles have been designed as a convenient means of securing the fluid bags onto the MRI Capsule .
The height adjustable poles support a maximum load of 4 kg (i .e . 2 kg per height adjustable pole) . The height adjustable
poles are held securely by a clamp and a slip catch . This gives additional flexibility when selecting the required height of
the fluid bags .
Recommended Height For The Fluids For The Alaris™ VP Plus Guardrails™ Volumetric
Pump
Hang the fluid container at a minimum height of 45 cm from
the bottom of the Pump to the bottom of the fluid container .
Raise the fluid container higher than the minimum height
where possible, to minimise loops and kinks in the infusion set
tubing .
45cm
minimum
To operate the clamp:
1 . Grip the handle at the lower end of the pole and carefully loosen the hand
wheel .
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2 . Apply an upward pressure to the pole handle, this will release the locking
lever and allow the pole to move freely .
3 . Changing the bag hanger height:
a) To increase the bag hanger height: Continue pushing the pole upward
to the required height . Once set, release the pressure on the pole, re-
engaging the locking lever .
b) To reduce the bag hanger height: Hold the locking lever in the released
position and adjust the pole downward to the required height . Release
the locking lever and release the pressure on the pole, re-engaging the
locking lever .
4 . Tighten the hand wheel to securely lock the pole into position .
