HEPRO GRIPO Grab Pole User Manual

GRIPO
USER MANUAL

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 can also be supplemented with useful accessories. The pole has been tested and approved in accordance with EN 12182:2012. It is manufactured using aluminium and plastic, and designed for suspension between the floor and ceiling of any room in which the ceiling and tloor 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 altows 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 anodised aluminium 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

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 immerse 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
The serial number is located at the bottom of the product’s outer aluminium tube.
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

1. 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.
   **** The froce pushing aganist the roof is 100 kg

2. Place the pole in a suitable place
   Pull out the foot pedal
   Open the quick connect

3. 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.

4. Rotate the inner tube clockwise so that the inner tube locks into the outer tube.

5. Lock the quick connect.

6. 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.

**** 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 counter-clockwise.NB! The user manual is only valid at the time of the printing. The latest version will always be available at our website.

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

References

• art.no
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