HealthCraft Products Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Copyright 2006. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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SuperPole
™
System
Installation Instructions:
SP-S, SP-HD, SPB-S,
SPB-HD, STP-S, STP-SPB-AK
THANK YOU...
Thank you for purchasing the SuperPole™ System. We are confident
that you will find the unique design and durable construction of this
HealthCraft™ product to be of great assistance in your daily routine.
To fully enjoy your SuperPole™ System, please take a few moments
to read these instructions. You should store these instructions in a
safe place for future reference.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
CAUTION:
It is your responsibility to see that your SuperPole™
System is properly assembled, installed, and cared for. Failure to
follow instructions in this manual could result in serious injury.
SUPERPOLE™ INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE
The SuperPole™ System should only be used in locations where the
floor and ceiling surfaces are structurally sound. It should not be
installed on loose floor coverings, in rooms with radiant ceiling heating,
in mobile homes or with suspended or angled ceilings. Recommended
weight limit is 250 lbs. Not more than 150 lbs should be exerted on
trapeze handle (sitting up assistance only). If you are not equipped to
undertake the outlined work, we would recommend that you have your
SuperPole™ System installed by a qualified contractor. The extension
screw feature of the SuperPole™ System can generate enough force
to damage a ceiling. Exercise caution when tightening this screw.
CAUTION:
The SuperPole™ System can loosen due to settling of the
floor or ceiling, particularly in the first hours and days following installa-
tion and sometimes with a change of season. As a result, we recom-
mend that you test that the pole is secure, and the extension screw
tightened if needed during this time, and then on a monthly basis.
CEILING ANCHOR PLATE
It is recommended that the ceiling anchor plate be installed to span
across two joists in a ceiling as shown above. In cases where this may
not be possible (i.e. one joist only), be sure to test the pole rigorously
after installation to be certain of a secure installation.
IMPORTANT:
The ceiling anchor plate has two holes that may be used
to accommodate screws to better anchor this plate directly to the
ceiling or ceiling joists. It is strongly recommended to install screws to
prevent slippage in the following situations:
1. You expect to subject the pole to heavy usage such as when the
pole is used for more than mild support for side to side stability.
2. You are not able to inspect, or have inspected (and tighten if necces-
sary) the exension screw on a monthly basis.
WARNING - PATIENT ENTRAPMENT!
The potential risk of entrapment (limb, neck, head, torso) between the
pole and adjacent item (i.e. bed) can be reduced or avoided by the
following strategies:
1. Situate the pole at a distance that is considerably smaller or larger
than that which could result in entrapment.
2. Consider situations that could change with time or usage such as
mattress compression, patient movement, bed position changes due
to electrically powered beds, etc.
3. Realize that this product is not intended as a physical constraint or
barrier to exiting the bed.
GETTING STARTED
We strongly recommend that you give thought as to the optimal
location of your SuperPole™ System before installation. The follow-
ing questions may help you to decide upon a location:
a. What motions will you be going through? (pulling up to standing,
lowering to sitting, transferring from chair to toilet, etc.)
b. Where will you need the most support? (while walking, while
lifting, etc.)
c. What is your strongest side/hand?
d. What is your complete transfer path? Will the location allow for full
support over most of your path of motion?
e. Will the pole be far enough away to allow you to stand comfort-
ably?
SUPERPOLE™ PLACEMENT
BEDROOM
Locate pole adjacent to hip/belt line and as close to bed as possible
while allowing clearance for bed coverings. If using SuperBar™
option, you will need to set the pivot locking positions of the bar. As
a suggestion, positions A and E are good for moving in bed, B for
pulling up to sitting, C for pulling up to standing and D for transferring
out of bed.
TOILET and / or BATHTUB
Toilet
- locate pole between three to ten inches forward of the knees
and two to six inches to side of knees when seated.
Bathtub only
-
locate pole base against tub, approximately half way along its length.
If using SuperBar™ option, you will need to set the pivot locking
positions of the bar. As a suggestion, positions B or D are suitable
for standing from toilet, C and F for transferring into bathtub, E and
D for transferring out of bathtub.
CHAIR
Locate pole between three to ten inches forward of the knees and
two to six inches to side of knees when seated. If using SuperBar™
option, you will need to set the pivot locking positions of the bar. As
a suggestion, positions A or C are suitable for standing assistance,
while D and E are suitable for completing a transfer to a nearby
walker or wheelchair. Position B provides side support if this is
preferred for standing.
C
D
E
B
A
B
A
C
E
D
F
B
A
C
E
D
Ceiling
Anchor Plate
spanning
across 2 joists
Joist
Ceiling
Pole
