etac 75339 Flex Grab Rail User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Etac
Table of Contents
etac 75339 Flex Grab Rail
Specifications
- Product Name : Flex
- Model Number : 75339
- Dimensions: 30 cm x 60 cm
- Weight Capacity : 100 kg (220 lbs)
- Material : PP GF
- Weight : 0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)
Product Information
- Device Description: Flex is a wall-mounted grab rail with a stable and secure grip for the hand. It can be customized with multiple sections in various angles to suit individual needs.
- Intended Purpose: Flex is an assistive device designed to provide support and stability for individuals with physical impairments during activities like standing, showering, using the toilet, or bathing.
- Intended User Group: Suitable for individuals with a height of 146 cm or more, or a mass of 40 kg or more. Secondary users include caregivers and clinicians/technicians.
- Intended Environment: Primarily for indoor use in home environments or institutions, specifically in bathrooms. Not suitable for corrosive environments like swimming pools.
- Intended Application: Can be used for short-term or long-term periods multiple times a day. Intended for contact with intact skin, refurbishment, and reuse.
- Expected Service Life: 10 years. Visit www.etac.com for detailed service life information.
- Indications: Suitable for individuals with disabilities, balance issues, functional impairments, and a history of falls.
Product Usage Instructions
Assembly
- Identify the mounting location on the wall.
- Securely attach the mounting brackets using appropriate hardware.
- Connect the grab rail sections as needed, ensuring a secure fit.
Installation
- Ensure the grab rail is securely mounted to provide stable support.
- Test the rail’s stability by applying pressure in different directions.
- Adjust the rail as necessary to suit individual preferences.
Usage
- Grip the rail firmly when standing or transferring to ensure stability.
- Avoid sudden movements or excessive force on the rail.
- Clean the rail regularly to maintain hygiene standards.
FAQ
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What is the weight capacity of the Flex grab rail?
The weight capacity of the Flex grab rail is 100 kg (220 lbs). -
Can the Flex grab rail be used in corrosive environments like swimming pools?
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No, the Flex grab rail is not suitable for use in corrosive environments like swimming pools. It is intended for indoor use in bathrooms.
User manual
Flex
General information
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Thank you for choosing an Etac product.
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In order to avoid damage during assembly, handling and use, it is important to read this manual and save it for future reference. You can also find it at www.etac.com. You can select your language via the “International” and “Local websites” link. Here you will also find other product documentation, such as prescriber information, pre purchase guide, and reconditioning instructions.
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In the manual, the user is the person sitting in the chair. The career is the person helping the user.
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Device description
- Flex is a wall-mounted grab rail with a stable and secure grip for the hand. The design makes it possible to add on as many sections as needed and in angles/positions that suit each individual need.
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Intended purpose
- Flex (hereafter also referred to as ”the device” or ”the product”), is an assistive device intended for alleviation of or compensation for a physical impairment due to an injury or dis-ability. The device is designed to give a stable and secure grip when standing or making a transfer when using the shower, toilet or bath.
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Intended user group
- The user group for the device is based on the individual’s functional ability and not on a specific diagnosis, health condition or age. It is intended for individuals with a height of 146 cm or more, or a mass of 40 kg or more.
- Secondary users of the device are caregivers providing assistance and clinicians/technicians who set up the device.
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Intended environment
- The device is intended for indoor use at home environments or institutions and is suitable for use in bathrooms, but not swimming pools or similar corrosive environments.
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Intended application
- The device is intended for short-term and long-term use and can be applied several times per day. The device is intended to be used in contact with intact skin.
- The device is intended for refurbishment and reuse.
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Expected service life
- The expected service life is 10 years. For complete information regarding the service life of the device, see www.etac.com.
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Indications
- Indication for use is disability, including, but not limited to, an individual with fluctuating balance issues, physiological and/or functional impairment, and/or a history of falls.
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Contraindications
- There are no known contraindications.
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Warnings
Warnings describing a risk element for a specific action or setting of the device can be found in the relevant section.- A defective or incorrectly mounted device should not be used. In the event of a fault, contact your prescriber or retailer.
- Heated device can cause burns.
- Ignoring installation or assembly instructions may result in injury.
Declaration of conformity
- The device meets the requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745.
- The device is tested and meets the requirements of the EN ISO 10993-1, SS EN 12182.
- Pre-purchase information
- Pre-purchase information can be found at www.etac.com.
Adverse event
- In case of an adverse event occurred in relation to use of the device, it should be reported to your local dealer and the national competent authority in a timely manner.
- The local dealer will forward information to the manufacturer.
- Customization is everything that goes beyond the manual’s instructions and settings. Device specially adapted by the customer must not retain Etac’s CE marking. Etac’s warranty expires.
- If there is any uncertainty regarding the execution of the customization, consult Etac. Device coupled with another device may not retain either device’s CE mark unless combination agreements exist.
- Contact Etac for current information.
Device description
content of the delivery ………………….Figure A
- Content of the delivery
- Handle
- Extension
Symbols …………………………………………Figure B
Symbols in the manual and on the device:
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Warning, precaution or limitation
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Useful advice and tips.
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Material for recycling.
4. Product weight -
Maximum tightening torque
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Maximum user weight (see technical data) 7-
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Cleaning (see maintenance)
Explanation item no label: ……………..Figure C
- Product name
- Product description
- Serial number
- Item number
- Date of manufacture
- Barcode acc. to GS1-128 GTIN-14 and serial number
The device’s date of manufacture can be read from the barcode on the device. The number 11 is shown below the barcode in brackets. The number combination after these brackets is the date of manufacture.
Technical data ………………………………..Figure D
| B1: 355 mm (14”) | B2: 300 mm (11¾”) |
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| B3: 655 mm (25¾”) | B4: 600 mm (23½”) |
| B5: 955 mm (37½”) | B6: 900 mm (35½”) |
| B7: 55 mm (2”) | B8: 83 mm (3¼”) |
Positioning, installation …………………. Figure E
Etac Flex can be mounted in different positions. The additional handle can be mounted at angles of 22.5° between 0 and 90°. Etac Flex can be extended by an unlimited number of additional handles.
Mounting options
- Etac Flex has been designed to withstand a maximum user weight of 100 kg (220 lbs) and should only be mounted onto a wall with sufficient load-bearing capacity.
- Screws: Etac recommends the accompanying screw set for mounting on wood/plywood or concrete walls.
- If in doubt about the wall’s load-bearing capacity or the suitability of the fixtures, an assessment should be carried out by a qualified person.
- In the case of other wall materials, or if the load-bearing capacity of the wall is deemed insufficient for any other reason, the wall can be reinforced by a qualified person.
- Mounting on a wall with insufficient load-bearing capacity or unsuitable fixtures poses a danger to the user!
Mounting with screws ………………….. Figure F
- Follow the instructions under sections
- F1 & F4 for mounting on untracked concrete C20/25 to C50/60. Always mount using Fischer UX R 10 plugs.
- Follow the instructions under sections
- F2 & F4 for mounting on wood or plywood (min. 12 mm) with partition wall (min. 12 mm).
- Follow the instructions under sections
- F1 or F2 & F3-F4 for mounting of Flex 60.
Maintenance
- Clean the device with a solvent-free detergent which has a pH of 5-9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution. Can be decontaminated at max. 85°C if so required.
- Constituent materials are corrosion-resistant. 5-year guarantee against material and manufacturing defects. For terms and conditions, see www.etac.com.
Storage
The device should be stored indoors in a dry place at a temperature above 5°C. If the device has been stored for a long time (more than four months), its function must be checked by an expert before use.
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