Hillrom Affinity 4 - Permanent IV Pole-P3732

Accessories
Affinity® 4 Birthing Bed Instructions for Use (USR025 REV 13) 37
PERMANENT IV POLE—P3732
The Permanent IV Pole option consists of one IV pole that supports
up to two IV pumps plus bags. The IV pole is attached to the bed
frame near the corner of the headboard. The IV pole can support up
to 40 lb (18 kg). The hooks can support 2.5 lb (1.1 kg).
WARNING:
To help prevent injury and/or equipment damage, obey these
warnings:
• Warning—Do not exceed the 40 lb (18 kg) IV pole or 2.5 lb
(1.1 kg) hook weight capacity.
• Warning—Only attach medical equipment to the lower
section of the IV pole.
CAUTION:
Caution—Make sure any IV pole mounted infusion pumps are not
in the direct path of the moving head section. Equipment damage could occur.
Make sure you mount infusion pumps on the lower part of the IV pole.
To Deploy
1. Lift the IV pole from its stored position behind the headboard and put it straight up.
2. Make sure that the pole drops and locks into position.
3. Raise the upper section of the pole to the desired height. The IV pole is ready for use.
To Store:
WARNING:
To help prevent injury and/or equipment damage, obey these warnings:
• Warning—Make sure the patient hands are not in the path of travel while you lower the IV pole.
• Warning—When lowering the upper section of an IV pole, always grasp and hold the upper
section of the pole before pulling the release knob.
1. Grasp and hold the upper section of the IV pole. Push the upper collar down, and lower the
upper pole section into the lower pole section.
2. Lift the lower section of the IV pole up, and lower the pole down to the stored position behind
the headboard. The pole should rest in the storage slot provided on the bed frame.
3. Make sure you hold the top section of the IV pole when you extend or retract it.
CAUTION:
Caution—Only use the headboard handles or push handles to move the bed. Equipment damage
could occur. Do not use the IV poles to move the bed; only use the headboard or push handles.