HealthCraft Products Inc. 2790 Fenton Rd., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1T 3T7
Copyright 2000, Specifications subject to change without notice.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Model AR-PT
The
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Advantage-Rail
Read & understand these instructions prior to using
product. It is your responsibility to see that your
Advantage-Rail
is properly assembled, installed,
operated, and cared for. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in injury.
The Advantage-Rail
should only be installed in areas
where the floor is structurally sound. If you are not
equipped to undertake the outlined work we recommend
that you have your Advantage-Rail
installed by a
qualified contractor. Floor plate(s) must be secured to
floor with fasteners appropriate to the floor material -
fasteners must be rated for at least 400lbs/188kg
retention force each (see within for recommendations).
Floor mount fasteners should be inspected monthly and
tightened if necessary. Maximum suggested user
weight of 250 lbs/113kg for steel handle model (AR-PT)
and 160 lbs/75kg for optional aluminum (lightweight)
handle (Model AR-PTA)
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CAUTION
RISK OF INJURY!
!
PORTABLE
We strongly recommend that you give thought as to the optimal
location of your Advantage-Rail
before installation. HINT -
pre-assemble the Advantage-Rail
without installing the
locking pin so that different rail heights and locations may be
tested. Next install the locking pin at the desired height to
determine the locking positions. In addition, the following
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. What is the most comfortable horizontal rail height for you -
30”, 32”, 34”, 36” or 38" ( 75, 80, 85, 90 or 95 cm?)
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 rail be far enough away to allow you to stand
comfortably?
f. Does the Advantage-Rail
line up with an appropriate
location of the floor in the proposed location (i.e. on floor joist,
on tile grout joint, etc)
g. Given a choice, is there a location that the floor plate would
be in a lower traffic area?
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Locate unit adjacent to hip/belt line and as close
to bed as possible while allowing clearance for
bed coverings. Note that the orientation of the
floor plate will 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
Bathtub
only
- suggested to locate unit between three to
ten inches forward of the knees and two to six
inches to side of knees when seated.
- locate base against tub, approximately half
way along its length. Note that the orientation of
the floorplate will 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.
Bed
Location Suggestions...
B
D
A
C
F
E
A
B
C
E
D
Bathtub and/or Toilet
Installation Notes
Installation Notes
Advantage Rail
Portable Model
“Installs and
removes in
seconds”
Floor Plate
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