v1 Accessory Box — Assembly
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 accessory box (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 |
| Small supplies to store (wipes, spare caps, tubing, etc.) | Your existing supplies |
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 box. 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 box on the IV pole at the height where you want it — typically below an equipment cradle, and clear of walkways where it could be bumped. The pole slides into the vertical channel on the back of the box.
Step 3 — Tighten
Turn the thumbscrew clockwise by hand until it firmly contacts the pole. Give it one additional firm quarter-turn. The box 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 box slips at this tension, inspect the print quality and reprint if needed — do not force beyond hand-tight.
Step 4 — Load the box
Place your small supplies into the box. Keep contents within the recommended working load of up to ~1.4 kg (3 lb) — do not overfill above the rim, and keep loose small items bagged inside the box so they don't spill if the pole is bumped.
Step 5 — Verify stability
Before leaving the box in use:
- [ ] Box does not slide down the pole under firm downward pressure
- [ ] Contents are not overfilled and do not shift enough to unbalance the box
- [ ] Box does not interfere with any tubing or lines running along the pole
- [ ] IV pole base is fully spread and stable on the floor
Adjusting Height
To reposition:
- Remove the contents from the box
- Loosen the thumbscrew 2–3 turns
- Slide the box to the new height
- Re-tighten the thumbscrew
Do not attempt to slide the box while it is loaded.
Removal
- Remove the contents from the box
- Loosen the thumbscrew fully
- Slide the box off the pole
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Box slides down the pole | Thumbscrew not tight enough or pole diameter too small | Tighten more; check pole diameter matches design spec |
| Box wobbles or contents shift | Overloaded or unevenly distributed contents | Redistribute contents; stay within the ~1.4 kg (3 lb) working load; verify pole diameter |
| 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 ≥25% infill, ≥1 mm walls; hand-tighten only |
Need Help?
If you're having trouble with assembly, open an issue on GitHub. Include a photo if possible — we want to help.