aidapt VY445 President Grab Bars and Rails Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Aidapt
Table of Contents
aidapt VY445 President Grab Bars and Rails
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for deciding to purchase from the Aidapt President Grab Rail/Grab Bar range. This range is manufactured from the finest materials and components available. When installed and used correctly they are designed to give many years of reliable trouble-free service. Please examine your product for any visible damage before using. If you see any damage or suspect a fault, please contact your supplier.
NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person
- VY445/VY446/VY447 President White Grab Bar
- VY448/VY449/VY450 President Blue Grab Bar
- VY451/VY452/VY453 President Red Grab Bar
- VY432/VY433 President White/Blue Grab Bar
- VY425/VY426/VY427 President Ribbed Grab Bar (32 mm)
- VY425B/VY426B/VY427B President Ribbed Grab Bar (35 mm)
N.B. Any weight limits quoted are based on the product performance with secure fixings.
BEFORE USE
- Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives or other sharp instruments as this may damage the surface of the product.
- Check the product for any visible damage If you see any damage or suspect a fault, do not use your product as it may compromise your safety, but contact your supplier for support.
FIXING GRAB BARS/GRAB RAILS
Firstly check the substrate where you intend to fix your Grab Rails/Grab Bars, ensuring that it is sound. Also check the type of substrate you intend to fix to, e.g. brick/ block timber or concrete.
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Never drill through pre-stressed concrete to install a President product.
Always check the type of fixing you are going to use on this substrate for their compatibility. -
We suggest that for sound brick and block that a minimum screw length of 50 mm x size 10 is used with a suitable rawl plug and screws, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the fixings manufacturer.
It is recommended that stainless steel screws are used so as to avoid the chance of rusting.
PLASTERBOARD (STUD TYPE) LATHE AND PLASTER
When attempting to fix to plasterboard stud or lathe and plaster, we suggest that you check the position of the studs and span them with a suitable timber plate of a minimum thickness of 40 mm x 150 mm high, securing the plate to the studs. After ensuring the soundness of the studs (using a suitable counter sunk screw), fix your grab bar to the timber plate.
- Never install any grab bar or grab rail directly onto the plasterboard, MDF (medium-density fibreboard), chipboard, or other composite material. This will seriously compromise the safety of the user.
- Always use all screw holes provided in the grab bar.
ELECTRICITY
Always check for concealed electrical cables when installing hinged arm supports. Also, check your legal requirements under the NICE IC 16th Edition relating to the Earth bonding of extraneous metal parts.
CLEANING
President Grab Rails/Grab Bars should be cleaned using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent with a soft cloth. Only use a mild detergent or disinfectant; never use an abrasive cleaner. Do not exceed 50oC, and never autoclave Grab Rails/Grab Bars. Always ensure that you wipe dry all equipment and treat joints with a water-dispersing agent, e.g. WD40.
REISSUE
- If you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check all components for their safety.
- If in any doubt, please do not issue or use it, but immediately contact your supplier for service support.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Please make a safety check of the product at regular intervals or if you have any concerns.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents, or its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation concerning the information is given. Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the user, you must accept liability for safety when using the product. Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer (detailed below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.
Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Lancots Lane, Sutton Oak, St Helens, WA9 3EX
Telephone: +44 (0) 1744 745 020
Fax: +44 (0) 1744 745 001
Web: www.aidapt.co.uk
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