Requirements for correct installation of grab bars
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AFETY WARNINGS:
DO NOT
install this equipment without first reading and under-
standing this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand these
Warnings and Instructions, contact a health care professional, deal-
er or technical person for asstance before attempting to install this
equipment - otherwise, injury may occur.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make
sure that all attaching hardware is tightened sseeccuurree ll yy.
Grab Bars add security for bath and commode areas if attached as
instructed. Location, size and angle of BARS should be determined
by a qualified professional to provide optimum safety and function.
Use EXTREME caution on wet tub or floor surfaces.
Users with limited physical capablilities should be supervised or
assisted in bath and commode areas, even when using Grab Bars.
This Grab Bar can provide support and increase stability for an indi-
vidual weighing up to
3
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00 pounds.
Grab Bars are NOT designed to support the total weight of an indi-
vidual.
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se the BAR for assistance ONLY.
Be sure Grab Bars are correctly and securely installed.
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VEERR use Grab Bars if any looseness is noted.
GRAB BAR
I N S TA L L ATION, OPERATING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
CONCEALED MOUNTING GRAB BAR
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TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF THE GRAB
BAR DURING INSTALLATION, DO NOT
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC
UNTIL INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
TIP: WETTING THE O-RING
AIDS IN TRIM INSTALLATION.
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FFIGURE 1
WOOD
SCREW (6)
TOGGLE
BOLT (6)
TTOOLS REQUIRED:
3/8-inch Power Drill
1/8-inch Drill Bit (to drill pilot hole for installation of WOOD
SCREW into wood wall stud)
1/4-inch Carbide Drill Bit (if drilling through ceramic tile when
installing into wood wall stud)
5/8-inch Drill Bit (if installing TOGGLE BOLTS)
5/8-inch Carbide Drill Bit (if drilling through tile and installing
TOGGLE BOLTS)
#2 Phillips Screwdriver
Safety Glasses
Stud Finder
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Six (6) No. 10 x 2 1/2 inch
WOOD SCREWS
Six (6) 1/4-20 x 3 inch
TOGGLE BOLTS (to be used if
only one end of Grab Bar can be installed in a wood wall stud)
IMPORTANT:
In some homes of modern construction, wall studs will be made of metal rather than wood.
The GRAB BAR should be mounted in one of the following combinations:
BOTH ends of GRAB BAR into WOOD wall studs - PREFERRED and MOST SECURE method for mounting GRAB BAR
(see pg. 2)
BOTH ends of GRAB BAR into METAL wall studs
(see pg. 3)
ONE end of GRAB BAR into a WOOD wall stud, ONE end into WALLBOARD
(see pg. 3-4)
ONE end of GRAB BAR into a METAL wall stud, ONE end into WALLBOARD
(see pg. 4)
ONE end of GRAB BAR into a WOOD wall stud, ONE end into a METAL wall stud
(see pg. 5)
Ginger Grab Bars have been tested to withstand and exceed loads mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act and ASTM F466. However, it
is the responsibility of the architect, builder and installer to ensure that the mounting area is secure and that proper mounting hardware is used.
BEFORE INSTALLING GRAB BAR:
1. Remove the Grab Bar and parts from the
package. If concealed mounting Grab Bar is used, move
cover plates away from mounting holes (see Figure 1).
2. Determine where you want to install Grab Bar.
3. Place Grab Bar on wall at desired position (with at least one
end over a wall stud). If mounting horizontally or vertically,
check that the Grab Bar is level.
4. With a pencil, mark the hole positions on one end.
5. Repeat
Step 4
for the other end of the Grab Bar.
6. Place Grab Bar aside.
IF YOU HAVE A PREASSEMBLED GRAB BAR, OMIT THIS STEP.
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GRAB BAR MAY NOT PROVIDE DESIGNED
AMOUNT OF SUPPORT UNLESS THESE INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS ARE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
For proper installation, at least one end of Grab
Bar MUST be positioned over a wall stud. For solid
support, at least two (2) of the three (3) SCREWS
on the end of the Grab Bar that is positioned over
a stud MUST go through the wallboard or tile and
be tightly secured into the wall stud. Given stan-
dard stud sizes, only two (2) of the three (3)
SCREWS may screw into the wall stud.
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Grab Bar may be installed vertically, horizontal-
ly or at an angle, so long as at least two (2) of
the three (3) mounting screws on at least one
end of the Grab Bar are secured into a wall
stud (see Figure 2).
Locate the wall studs behind
the wall before beginning installation (a stud
finder can be obtained from a hardware store).
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NOTE:
If you are unable to install BOTH ends of
the Grab Bar into studs, the end not installed into
a stud MUST be installed using the TOGGLE
BOLTS supplied.
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DO NOT USE WALL ANCHORS!
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HE FOLLOWING STEPS REQUIRE DRILLING INTO THE WALL.
When drilling into the wall, exercise care to avoid any electrical wiring or plumbing
that may be located behind the wall. Damaged electrical wiring can cause electrical
shock and/or fire. Since older homes do not always fall in line with current housing
codes and requirements, know where internal wall wiring is located so that no wires
will interfere with your installation.
PPROPER INSTALLATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. IF IN DOUBT, INSTAL-
LATION SHOULD BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
T O I N S TA L L I N T O W O O D WA L L S T U D S :
1. Put on safety glasses before starting.
2. Use the 3/8-inch power drill and 1/8-inch drill bit to drill all holes into the wall and wood wall studs at the
marked positions. Note:
If installing Grab Bar over ceramic tiles, the 1/4-inch carbide drill bit will be needed
for drilling through tile to prevent damage to tiles. Once a hole has been drilled through the tile, use the
1/8-inch drill bit to drill a pilot hole in the wood wall stud itself.
3. Place Grab Bar on wall, aligning mounting holes with the holes in the wall.
4. Insert the WOOD SCREWS into one end of the Grab Bar. Screw into wall and wall stud
(HAND TIGHTEN ONLY) (see Figure 3).
5. Repeat Step 4 for opposite end of the Grab Bar.
6. Securely tighten all mounting WOOD SCREWS with a screwdriver.
7. If concealed mounting Grab Bar is used, move cover plates over mounting holes and firmly press against the
wall (see Figure 1 on page 1).
FFIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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BOTH ends of Grab Bar into WOOD wall studs
U S I N G G R A B B A R :
1. Read, understand and follow the information in the S A F E T Y WA R N I N G S section of this instruction booklet.
GINGER shall have no liability for any damage or injury caused by improper installation or use of this Grab Bar.
2. Grasp the Grab Bar when exiting or entering the bathtub or when sitting down or rising from the commode.
3. Use EXTREME caution on wet tub or floor surfaces.
4. DO NOT put entire weight on Grab Bar. Grab Bar can support up to 3 0 0 p o u n d s O N LY.
5. DO NOT stand, sit or step on Grab Bar. DO NOT use Grab Bar as a step or platform to reach area above the tub.
Use the BAR for assistance ONLY.
C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E :
1. To clean, use warm water only with a soft cloth. NEVER use abrasive detergents.
2. Periodically inspect the Grab Bar for damage or looseness. DO NOT use if any damage or looseness exists.
Contact your authorized dealer for assistance.
3. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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