Pump Grips - Secure Fixing Brackets for Harvest Pump Units.
- Secures the Harvest Pump to the Headboard or Footboard - the Pump Grips hold the Harvest 1 or Harvest 250 pump unit firmly to the bed headboard or footboard, elevating the pump from floor level to the bed end; this is the primary trip hazard reduction function of the grips - a pump positioned on the floor requires its tubing and power cable to cross the floor between the pump and the mattress surface, creating a trip risk for carers attending the bed and for residents moving around the bed; elevating the pump to the headboard or footboard height removes the pump body and cable connections from the floor zone.
- Two Sizes - Small for Harvest 250, Large for Harvest 1 - NCL-PU215 is the small grip designed for the Harvest 250 (Pump 2) unit form factor; NCL-PU115 is the large grip designed for the Harvest 1 (Pump 1) unit form factor; the correct size must be selected for the specific pump in use, as each grip is sized to hold that pump's body dimensions securely; a grip that is too large will not hold the pump firmly enough to prevent movement, and a grip that is too small may stress the pump casing at the contact points.
- Reduces Vibration and Rattle During Pump Operation - alternating pressure pumps operate with a motor and air cycling mechanism that produces low-level vibration and sound; a pump placed on a hard floor surface transmits this vibration to the floor, which can amplify the noise and disturb the resident during sleep; the Pump Grips hold the pump in a cushioned grip against the bed frame, reducing the vibration transmission and the associated noise that can affect the resident's sleep quality and contribute to nighttime agitation.
- Easy Installation - Adjustable Hangers - Durable Construction - the grips use adjustable hangers that are pushed together around the pump body; the ends of the hangers are inserted into the grip brackets which are fitted to the headboard or footboard; the hanger tension is adjusted to the desired firmness for the specific pump and board profile; durable construction for long-term use; the pump position and grip security must be checked at each nursing visit to confirm the pump has not shifted and the tubing is correctly routed without kinking or excess floor contact.
Pump Grips - Harvest 1 and Harvest 250 Mounting Brackets - Headboard and Footboard - Trip Hazard Reduction
The Pump Grips secure Harvest alternating pressure pump units to the bed headboard or footboard, removing the pump from floor level to reduce the tubing and cable trip hazard in the bed zone. NCL-PU215 is the small grip for the Harvest 250 (Pump 2); NCL-PU115 is the large grip for the Harvest 1 (Pump 1). Reduces pump vibration transmission to the sleeping surface. Adjustable hangers for firm installation on different headboard and footboard profiles. Grip security must be checked at each nursing visit.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-PU215 | Small Pump Grip - Harvest 250 (Pump 2) |
| NCL-PU115 | Large Pump Grip - Harvest 1 (Pump 1) |
| Mounting Position | Headboard or footboard of bed frame |
| Fitting Method | Adjustable hangers pushed together around pump; ends inserted into grip brackets |
| Clinical Benefit | Elevates pump from floor - reduces tubing trip hazard; reduces vibration noise transmission |
| Maintenance | Pump position and grip security checked at each nursing visit |
Regulatory Compliance
The Pump Grips support MHOR 1992 manual handling risk management by reducing the cable and tubing trip hazard in the immediate bed zone. The decision to use pump grips should be documented in the manual handling risk assessment for the resident's care setting, particularly where the bed is in a narrow room where floor-level cables create a significant obstruction. The pump and tubing configuration with the grips fitted must be included in the equipment setup record. Grip security must be confirmed at each pump check visit. Equipment register records must include the grip product code and the pump variant for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tubing routing arrangements are needed when the pump is mounted on the headboard rather than the floor?
When the pump is mounted on the headboard using the Pump Grips, the tubing from the pump to the mattress connection point runs vertically down the headboard from the pump body rather than horizontally across the floor. This significantly reduces the floor-level tubing, but introduces a vertical section of tubing at the head end of the bed that must be managed to prevent kinking at the point where the tubing transitions from vertical at the headboard to horizontal across the mattress toward the mattress connection point. The tubing must be routed with a gentle curve at the headboard-to-mattress transition rather than a sharp bend, which could occlude the airway through the tubing and reduce pump effectiveness. Any excess tubing should be gathered loosely and clipped or tied to the headboard frame rather than allowed to drape freely. The care team must check at each nursing visit that the tubing has not been kinked, pulled tight by bed movement, or displaced from its routed position, as a kinked or obstructed tubing reduces the pump's therapeutic pressure delivery to the mattress.
Can the Pump Grips be used on any bed, or only on Woburn profiling beds?
The Pump Grips are designed to fit a wide range of bed headboards and footboards rather than being specific to the Woburn range. The adjustable hanger mechanism accommodates different headboard and footboard profiles, including both slat-style and panel-style board designs. Before fitting, the care team must confirm that the headboard or footboard profile of the specific bed in use allows the hanger ends to engage securely in the grip brackets, and that the board is strong enough to carry the weight of the pump unit without deflection or damage. Lightweight or decorative headboards that are not designed to carry equipment loads may not be suitable mounting surfaces, and in these cases a floor-standing pump position with managed cable routing may be the safer option. The Harvest pump unit weight should be checked against the headboard or footboard manufacturer's specification for accessory loading if available, particularly for decorative boards that may not be rated for clinical equipment mounting.
NCL-PU215
- Secures the Harvest Pump to the Headboard or Footboard - the Pump Grips hold the Harvest 1 or Harvest 250 pump unit firmly to the bed headboard or footboard, elevating the pump from floor level to the bed end; this is the primary trip hazard reduction function of the grips - a pump positioned on the floor requires its tubing and power cable to cross the floor between the pump and the mattress surface, creating a trip risk for carers attending the bed and for residents moving around the bed; elevating the pump to the headboard or footboard height removes the pump body and cable connections from the floor zone.
- Two Sizes - Small for Harvest 250, Large for Harvest 1 - NCL-PU215 is the small grip designed for the Harvest 250 (Pump 2) unit form factor; NCL-PU115 is the large grip designed for the Harvest 1 (Pump 1) unit form factor; the correct size must be selected for the specific pump in use, as each grip is sized to hold that pump's body dimensions securely; a grip that is too large will not hold the pump firmly enough to prevent movement, and a grip that is too small may stress the pump casing at the contact points.
- Reduces Vibration and Rattle During Pump Operation - alternating pressure pumps operate with a motor and air cycling mechanism that produces low-level vibration and sound; a pump placed on a hard floor surface transmits this vibration to the floor, which can amplify the noise and disturb the resident during sleep; the Pump Grips hold the pump in a cushioned grip against the bed frame, reducing the vibration transmission and the associated noise that can affect the resident's sleep quality and contribute to nighttime agitation.
- Easy Installation - Adjustable Hangers - Durable Construction - the grips use adjustable hangers that are pushed together around the pump body; the ends of the hangers are inserted into the grip brackets which are fitted to the headboard or footboard; the hanger tension is adjusted to the desired firmness for the specific pump and board profile; durable construction for long-term use; the pump position and grip security must be checked at each nursing visit to confirm the pump has not shifted and the tubing is correctly routed without kinking or excess floor contact.