Assembly Guide
Before You Start
Verify your printed parts pass all checks in the Print Guide before assembly. Do not use parts with visible layer delamination, cracking, or significant warping.
What You Need
| Item | Source |
|---|---|
Printed cradle (OpenPoleMount_IV-Pole_v1.stl) |
Print 1x |
Printed thumbscrew (thumbscrew_v14_flat_Thandle.stl) |
Print 1x |
| Standard home IV pole (~25mm / 1 inch diameter) | Your existing equipment |
| Your device (must fit the pocket envelope — see Specifications) | Your existing equipment |
No tools required — assembly is fully hand-tightened by design.
Assembly Steps
Step 1 — Thread the thumbscrew
Insert the thumbscrew into the threaded hole on the side of the cradle. Turn clockwise by hand until it fully engages, then back off 2–3 turns so the pole channel is open enough to slide onto the pole.
Step 2 — Slide onto the pole
Position the cradle on the IV pole at the height where you want the equipment. The pole slides into the vertical channel on the back of the cradle.
Step 3 — Tighten
Turn the thumbscrew clockwise by hand until it firmly contacts the pole. Give it one additional firm quarter-turn. The cradle should not slide when you push down on it with moderate force.
Do Not Over-Tighten
Over-tightening can crack the printed part. Hand-tight plus one quarter-turn is sufficient. If the cradle slips at this tension, inspect the print quality and reprint if needed — do not force beyond hand-tight.
Step 4 — Install the equipment
Lower your device into the cradle from above. The device's pole hook/lug seats into the cradle pocket. Verify the device is fully seated and does not rock or tip.
Step 5 — Verify stability
Before connecting any IV line:
- [ ] Cradle does not slide down the pole under firm downward pressure
- [ ] Device does not tip or rock in the cradle
- [ ] IV tubing can exit the device without creating strain on the mount
- [ ] IV pole base is fully spread and stable on the floor
Adjusting Height
To reposition:
- Remove the device from the cradle
- Loosen the thumbscrew 2–3 turns
- Slide the cradle to the new height
- Re-tighten the thumbscrew
Do not attempt to slide the cradle while the device is seated in it.
Removal
- Disconnect the IV line from the device first (follow your care provider's instructions)
- Lift the device straight up out of the cradle
- Loosen the thumbscrew fully
- Slide the cradle off the pole
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Cradle slides down the pole | Thumbscrew not tight enough or pole diameter too small | Tighten more; check pole diameter matches design spec |
| Device rocks in the cradle | Wrong device size or print tolerance issue | Verify your device matches the pocket envelope; open an issue if it doesn't fit |
| Thumbscrew won't turn smoothly | Print stringing in threads or warped thread hole | Clean threads with brush; if damaged, reprint thumbscrew |
| Pole doesn't fit the channel | Pole diameter differs from design | Open an issue with your pole diameter |
| Part cracked during assembly | Over-tightening or under-printed | Reprint at ≥35% infill, 6 walls; hand-tighten only |
Need Help?
If your device doesn't fit or you're having trouble with assembly, open an issue on GitHub. Include a photo if possible — we want to help.