HEPRO 35200 GRIPO Grab Pole User Manual

HEPRO 35200 GRIPO Grab Pole

Product Information and Usage Instructions

Product Information

Gripo is a supportive aid designed for use in private homes or institutions. It is a sturdy and flexible aid that helps users stand up and move around their home with ease. Gripo is manufactured using aluminium and plastic and is designed to be suspended between the floor and ceiling of any room where the ceiling and floor have the strength to withstand a point load of 100 kg. The pole comes with plate-shaped endplates that are maintained by a gas spring with an average pressure of 100 kg.

The pole can be adapted to a wide range of applications with the help of various accessories. Hepro offers 3 different models, including:

• 35200 Gripo – Suitable for ceiling heights between 210-300 cm
• 35210 Gripo Lang – Suitable for ceiling heights between 225-320 cm
• 35202 Gripo Spesial – Suitable for ceiling heights lower than 210 cm

The pole is supplied with anodized aluminium tubes with a natural aluminum colour, while all the plastic parts are black. The maximum user weight for Gripo is 210 kg, and all parts should be recycled according to local regulations.

Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Before installation, make sure the Gripo is suitable for your ceiling height.
2. Attach the foot pedal to the smallest bottom plate (if applicable).
3. Attach the Gripo to the ceiling using a large ceiling plate (not included).
4. Make sure the Gripo is securely fastened to the ceiling and that the ceiling and floor have the strength to withstand a point load of 100 kg.

Dismantling

1. Remove the Gripo from the ceiling by carefully lifting it off.
2. Remove the foot pedal from the bottom plate (if applicable).

Note: The Gripo does not use any kind of screw connection, so no marks will be left behind when dismantling the pole.

Safety Precautions

• Do not use the Gripo if your ceiling or floor cannot withstand a point load of 100 kg.
• Make sure the Gripo is securely fastened to the ceiling before use.
• Do not use the Gripo for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Make sure all parts are properly attached and tightened before use.

For information tailored to users with visual, reading, writing, or cognitive impairments, please contact your salesperson or therapist. Enjoy using your Gripo supportive aid and stay active and safe in all stages of life!

Preface

Gripo is a sturdy, flexible supportive aid that helps you stand up and move around the house. Gripo is suitable for any home and is very easy to install. The support bar works excellently on its own but also be supplemented with useful accessories. The pole has been tested and approved in accordance with EN 12182:2012. It is manufactured g aluminum and plastic, and designed for suspension between the floor and ceiling of any room in which the ceiling and floor have the strength to withstand a point load of 100 kg. At each end of the pole there is a plate-shaped end plate with a friction ring installed. The force between the end plates is maintained by a gas spring with an average pressure of 100 kg. This allows the pole to be mounted without having to use any kind of screw connection, which causes perforation of the floor or ceiling. This also ensures that, when dismantling the pole, no marks will remain behind.

With the help of various accessories, the pole can be adapted to a wide range of applications. Hepro offers 3 different models that make it easier to find a pole that suits the desired application. The poles are supplied with anodized aluminum tubes with a natural aluminium colour, while all the plastic parts are black. Hepro is the manufacturer and can therefore offer customised solutions when necessary. Hepro is a Norwegian industrial company that develops, produces, and sells supportive aids for the elderly and those who are mobility impaired. The company was established in 1987 and currently has 45 employees. The company’s head office and factory are located in Rognan in Nordland, Norway. Hepro AS, Tommerveien 10, 8250 Rognan.

IMPORTANT: Carefully read the user manual before using the Gripo.

Explanation of symbols

• Manufacturer

• Warning

• Date of Manufacture

• Read the user manual carefully before use

• Serial number.

• CE marking

• Medical devices

Package contents

Safety and Security

This product is intended for use in private homes or institutions.

• Do not use the product if the red safety ring at the top of the pole is visible
• Always assess the pinching hazard between the pole and other furniture/ objects. Pay special attention to the distance between the pole and other furniture, and assess the distance so that the user cannot be pinched between the pole and the furniture.
• Do not mount the product on loose Objects that are not securely fixed to ceilings or floors, such as floor mats, tiles or the like.
• Do not allow children to play with the product
• Do not place the product on surfaces that are not level or parallel.
• When installing in wet zones, use antislip protection; Item no. 35007
• Do not modify or alter the product in any manner that is not described in this user manual.
• Do not use this product with any accessories other than those described in this user manual.
• Gripo can be mounted in the shower, but the product should not be permanently immersed in water or other liquids.
• Clean the product with water at max. 85 °C for a minimum for 3 minutes, or disinfect chemically with an approved disinfecting agent. Some disinfecting agent may discolour the product, but will not affect the function.
• Take care when opening the packaging, so that neither you nor the product is damaged.

GRIPO CONSISTS OF

• 1 x Bottom plate (the smaller one)
• 1 x Top plate (the larger one)
• 1 x Pole
• 1 x Gas spring
• 1 x User manual

VARIANTS

In addition to the extra height, this version has a 15 cm longer outer tube that is suitable for those who need accessories mounted high up on the pole, or would like to use the pole for exercise.

Operating Instructions

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

• MDR 2017/745
• Relevant parts of EN 12182:2012

CUSTOMISED INFORMATION

• For information intended for users with vision, reading, writing, and cognitive impairments, please contact the salesperson or therapist.

USAGE ENVIRONMENT

• This product is intended for use in private homes or institutions. The Gripo pole should be at room temperature before it is mounted.

USER WEIGHT

• Max. user weight is 210 kg

MAINTENANCE

• The service life of the gas spring is extended if the pole is tensioned at least twice a year.

CLEANING

• All parts can be cleaned using household cleaning products, at a maximum temperature of 60’C. Avoid strong solvents.

DIMENSIONS

TRANSPORT

• During transport, the product must be secured so that it cannot pose a danger to passengers or other objects.

SERIAL NUMBER PLACEMENT

INTENDED USE

Intended for use by people who require assistance or support during everyday movements.

RECYCLING

All parts should be recycled according to local regulations. Please contact your local recycling centre.

Before mounting

• Art. nr. 35200
• Art. nr. 35210
• Art. nr. 35202

MOUNTING OF GRIPO AGAINST CEILING

Before mounting Gripo, the roof structure should be examined for strength and the possibility of positioning the pole in the desired location. Roofs and floors must be strong enough to withstand a point load of 100 kg. For plaster ceilings, it is very important that Gripo is installed as shown in the diagram. Avoid placing Gripo between roof beams or attaching it to chipboard roofs. When mounting Gripo on plaster ceilings or other weak ceilings, it is recommended to use the 35153 accessory – Large Ceiling Plate, which ensures extra reinforcement between the top plate of the pole and the ceiling.

Always assess the pinching hazard between the pole and other furniture/objects. To prevent pinching between the bed/chair and Gripo, a Circular grip d30, or equivalent accessory, can be mounted as shown in the illustrations.

Mounting

Before you start assembling…

• Place the pole on the small bottom plate so that the pole fits in the track.
• Place the gas spring on top of the inner tube and push the gas spring against the red safety mark.
• Attach the large top plate to the top of the gas spring so that the pole fits in the track.

_ WARNING: _The force pushing against the roof is 100 kg.

Place the pole in a suitable place

• Pull out the foot pedal
• Open the quick connect
• Slide the inner tube up until the top plate reaches the ceiling completely, while the bottom plate remains in contact with the floor.
• Make sure that the pole is vertical.
• Rotate the inner tube clockwise so that the inner tube locks into the outer tube.
• Lock the quick connect.
• Press the foot pedal down. If you are unsure of whether the roof can withstand the load, be careful not to crack the roof while gently pressing down on the foot pedal.
• Check that the red marking is gone.
• If the red marking is visible, dismantle the pole and start from point 2.

WARNING

• Make sure that the red marking is not visible during use.
• If it appears, take down the pole and remount it.
• Make sure that the tightening screw on the quick connect is not loose and that the inner tube is screwed on tightly.
• If the red mark is still visible, one possible reason could be that the roof structure is not strong enough.

Dismantling

Open the quick connect and pull up the foot pedal. If necessary, turn the inner tube counterclockwise.

NB: The user manual is only valid at the time of printing. The latest version will always be available at our website.

HEPRO AS

• Tømmerveien 10, 8250 Rognan – Norge
• hepro.no
• firmapost@hepro.no
• (+47) 46 74 55 55

References

• art.no
• Forside | HEPRO AS | Aktiv og trygg i alle livets faser

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