Operating The Removable I.v. Pole; Installing The Siderail Pads; Installing The Upright Oxygen Bottle Holder - Stryker 1037 Operation Manual

OPERATING THE REMOVABLE I.V. POLE

To use the removable I.V. pole:
1. Remove the I.V. pole from the storage trough under the litter and insert into
the receptacle on the corner of the litter frame.
2. To raise the height of the pole, turn the knob (A) counterclockwise and
pull up on the telescoping portion (B) of the pole to raise it to the desired
height.
3. Turn the knob (A) clockwise to lock the telescoping portion in place.
CAUTION
• To avoid damage, the weight of the I.V. bags should not exceed 40 lb.
• To avoid damage while transporting the stretcher, verify that the I.V. pole
is at a low enough height to allow it to safely pass through door openings
and under light fixtures.
• Do not use the I.V. pole as a push/pull device because equipment damage
could occur.

INSTALLING THE SIDERAIL PADS

To install and use the siderail pads, tuck the siderail pad between the mattress
and siderail. Then, attach the Velcro® straps around the top of the siderail to
secure the pad to the siderail.

INSTALLING THE UPRIGHT OXYGEN BOTTLE HOLDER

To install the upright oxygen bottle holder:
1. Insert the support bar (A) into the I.V. socket at any
of the four litter corners.
2. Insert the cotter pin (B) through the hole in the
support bar to hold the bottle holder in place as
shown in Figure 16.2.
CAUTION
• To avoid damage, do not put items weighing more
than 40 lb. in the upright oxygen bottle holder.
• Do not use the upright oxygen bottle holder as a
push/pull device because equipment damage could
occur.
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Figure 16.2: Upright Oxygen Bottle Holder
1037-009-005 REV C
A
B
Figure 16.1: Removable I.V. Pole
A
B
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