C1.
See step A1 on page 2. Complete this instruction and
then continue with step C2.
C3.
(bedside use) - Refer to
figure C2. The actual user of the SuperTrapeze should lie down
in bed in their normal resting position. The location of the pole
alongside the bed is recommended to be directly beside the
hip/belt line as shown by "A" in figure C2. Also, it is
recommended to situate the pole as close to the side of the bed
as possible while leaving enough clearance for the bed
coverings.
Determining Location of Pole
C2.
Unpack the support arm (20). Slide it onto the top end of
the pole (2) such that the strap hook is down as shown in figure
C1. Move it gently down the pole until it rests against the top of
the grey grip (21).
C4.
See steps A2 through A9 on page 2. These steps will
guide you to raise and secure the pole in the location as
determined in step C3. Complete these instructions and then
continue with step C5.
C5.
Once the pole has been installed beside the bed, hold the
trapeze handle under the strap, such that the upper rail of the
handle is closest to the head of the bed as shown in figure C2.
Next, open the loop on the end of the trapeze strap (22), rotate
the strap 180 degrees, and slide it on to the upper rail of the
trapeze handle (23) as shown in figure C3. Slide it past the grip
and along the trapeze tube until it reaches the top bend of the
trapeze as also shown in figure C3.
C7
.
Setting the trapeze handle height - Set the trapeze at an
appropriate height by adjusting the length of the strap. This is
done by pulling some slack through the cross pieces of the strap
buckle and pulling the buckle down to shorten the strap, or sliding
it up to lengthen the strap. The trapeze handle is generally at an
appropriate height when ones fingers can comfortably grasp
around the bottom rail of the trapeze when lying down in bed as
shown by "C" in figure C2.
C8.
Testing the location - Have the user gently try the installed
location of the trapeze handle and pole. Ensure that the trapeze
handle is not too close to allow a comfortable sit up action.
Should the trapeze support arm need to be moved, remove the
set screw installed in step C6, and lift the support arm up by at
least one inch and reinstall the screw with the arm at a new
angle to avoid the set screw being too close to the previous
indent created in the pole by step C6.
C9
.
Once the trapeze has been confirmed as the correct
location, fully install all three set screws. IMPORTANT - The set
screws should be installed such that the back end of the screw is
flush with the outer surface of the support arm or injury may
result. Slide the spring collar(26) down over the top of support
arm as shown to retain the screws in service. Your SuperTrapeze
Plus option is now installed.
C6
.
Setting Height and Angle of Support Arm - Refer to figure
C2. Using a tape measure, make a small pencil mark on the pole
at a suggested height of 84" from the floor. Have the actual user
lie down in bed in their normal lying position with their hands
placed palm down on their thighs as shown in figure C2. Locate
the cone point set screws (25) and allen wrench (24) and have
them close at hand. Gently slide the support arm up the pole until
the top of the barrel reaches the 84" mark as shown by "B1" in
figure C2. Next, swing the support arm so that the strap hangs
directly over the palms of the user as shown by "B2". Secure the
support arm to the pole with one of the set screws (25) and allen
wrench (24) as shown in figure C4.
Prior to installing the SuperTrapeze Plus option, we strongly
recommend that you first read through these instructions. We
would also recommend that you set aside a space on the floor
or a table to prepare the SuperTrapeze Plus prior to raising the
pole for final installation.
A
B1
C
B2
20
21
2
22
24
25
26
20
23
Figure C1
Figure C1
Figure C4
Figure C4
Figure C3
Figure C3
Figure C2
Figure C2
Installation
Instructions
Models STP-S, STP-CXX
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spring collar
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