HEALTHCRAFT DC199 Easy Mount Grab Bar Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- HEALTHCRAFT
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HEALTHCRAFT DC199 Easy Mount Grab Bar Instruction Manual
OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the HealthCraft Easy Mount Grab Bar. Please read and understand the instructions in this manual; keep manual for future reference. It is your responsibility to see that your Easy Mount Grab Bar is properly installed, and cared for. Failure to follow instructions in this manual could result in serious injury or death. If you are not equipped to undertake the outlined work, we would recommend that you have your HealthCraft Easy Mount Grab Bar installed by a qualified contractor.
The HealthCraft Easy Mount Grab Bar is intended for moderate vertical and horizontal load bearing to provide sitting and standing support for people with reduced mobility. The Easy Mount Grab Bar is installed with appropriate fasteners to a structural wall. The maximum user weight for this product is 500lbs / 227kg for bar lengths of 12”, 18” and 24” and 400lbs / 181kg for lengths of 32”, 36” and 42”. Note: Product is not intended to support full body weight. The Easy Mount Grab Bar is not to be used in any other way than described above.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. Warranty excludes products that have been damaged through misuse, accidental damage, alteration, normal wear and tear, wood material and stain, or the use of corrosive or abrasive cleaning products.
Buyer hereby indemnifies, agrees to hold harmless and defend HealthCraft Products Inc. from and against any and all liabilities, claims, (founded and unfounded), losses, damages, costs and expenses (including without limitation consequential damages and reasonable professional fees) resulting from buyers specification, application, or improper use of goods described hereon; buyers omission or neglect. HealthCraft Products Inc. does not assume any liability for damage resulting from services performed by others or faulty installation, misuse or misapplication of goods sold by HealthCraft Products Inc. HealthCraft Products Inc. shall not be liable for prospective profits or special, indirect, or consequential damages, or for the cost of any corrective work done without HealthCraft Products Inc. prior approval. HealthCraft Products Inc. total liability hereunder shall in no event exceed the purchase price of the goods specified hereon. Specifications subject to change without notice.
DELIVERY CONTENTS / GRAB BAR
FIGURE A
- Grab Bar with Flange Covers
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10 x 2″ Wood Screw, S/S (x6) (x8 for L/120 GB)
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
FIGURE B.
- Rail must be installed to walls that are structurally sound.
- If desired installation location does not have adequate structure, add wood blocking.
- CAUTION – Do not install if there is no structure behind drywall.
- To reinforce hollow walls, we recommend Easy-Mount Anchors (each sold separately). Weight capacity 300lbs.
- Rail may be installed vertically to one stud.
- Rail may be installed on an angle between 2 studs.
- CAUTION – Do not install if structure behind walls is unknown.
- CAUTION – Do not install into metal studs.
- CAUTION – Do not install in fiberglass / acrylic shower enclosures with insufficient stiffness and strength. 9b. Add wood blocking if required.
- CAUTION – Rail and bathtub are slippery when wet.
SUGGESTED GRAB BAR LOCATIONS
FIGURE C.
To determine the optimal mounting location, we recommend holding the rail in place and walking through the motions of a transfer (sitting, standing, reaching ,etc.). Recommended horizontal rail height 33-36″/838-914mm. Recommended bar height for entering the shower is 48-60″/1219-1524 mm.
TECHNICAL DATA
See Figure D.
L SHAPED/120° GRAB BARS
FIGURE E.
- Mark location of the corner flange fasteners.
- Install fasteners, leave enough room for plate.
- Lower the bar on the onto the fasteners. Continue installing by following Figure F instructions.
INSTALLATION
FIGURE F.
- Hold the rail against the wall and adjust with level. Using the flanges as a locating guide, mark the screw hole locations.
- Drill pilot holes for fasteners.
- Fasten the rail to the wall using appropriate fasteners and waterproofing.
- Slide flange cover over flange to conceal screws. Inspect hardware regularly, and tighten if required.
PRODUCT USAGE
See Figure G.
HealthCraft Products Inc.
2790 Fenton Road
Ottawa, Canada
K1T 3T7
Gate 88
Kanalgatan 45B
Skellefteå, Sweden
93123
References
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