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Firmgrip and Knurled Grab Bars
Firmgrip and Knurled Grab Bars
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DEALER:
These
instructions
MUST
be
given
to
the
user
of
this
product.
NOTE:
Check
ALL
parts
for
shipping
damage.
If
shipping
damage
is
noted,
DO
NOT
use.
Contact
carrier/dealer
for
further
instruction.
WARNING
• DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a
healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
• Grab Bars add security for bath and commode areas when attached as recommended. To provide optimum safety and function,
location, size, and angle of bar(s) MUST be determined by a qualified professional.
• Use EXTREME caution on wet tub or floor surfaces.
• Users with limited physical capabilities should be supervised or assisted when using Grab Bars.
• ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if
necessary.
• The grab bar provides support and increases stability for an individual. The grab bar is not designed to support the total weight
of an individual.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
• To ensure the user’s safety, installation MUST be done by a qualified professional.
• After installation, ANY adjustments and BEFORE use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely. NEVER use the
Grab Bar if ANY looseness is detected.
• The Grab Bar MUST be installed so the mounting brackets are on wall studs. At least two of the three screws on each mounting
bracket MUST attach through the wallboard or tile and secure into the wall studs. Special fasteners may be required if wall studs
are not in the desired mounting location.
• The standard distance is 16-inches between centers of wall studs. Older homes do not always fall in line with current codes. Grab
Bars can be installed vertically, horizontally or at an angle, but the screw holes of the grab bar MUST be aligned so at least two
of the three mounting screws are secured into the wall studs
• When drilling into the wall, exercise care to avoid any electrical wiring or plumbing that may be located behind the wall. As
older homes do not always fall in line with current housing codes and requirements, know where internal wall wiring and
plumbing is located so there is no interference with installation.
DANGER
• Damaged electrical wiring can cause electrical shock and
fire.
Installing the Grab Bar
NOTE:
For
this
procedure,
refer
to
1.
Use
a
stud
finder
to
find
the
proper
area
for
installation.
2.
Put
the
grab
bar
against
the
wall
and
mark
each
mounting
hole
position
with
a
pencil
(3
holes
per
side,
6
total).
3.
Put
the
grab
bar
aside.
NOTE:
If
installing
the
grab
bar
in
a
tiled
area,
a
carbide
drill
bit
will
be
required.
4.
At
each
pencil
marking,
drill
a
1/8
‐
inch
pilot
hole
into
the
wall
and
wall
stud
(3
holes
per
side,
6
total).
5.
Put
the
grab
bar
against
the
wall
and
align
the
mounting
holes
with
the
drilled
holes.
6.
Thread
a
screw
into
each
mounting
hole
(3
screws
per
side,
6
total).
Hand
tighten
the
screws.
7.
Using
a
Phillips™
head
screwdriver,
securely
tighten
all
mounting
screws.
Using the Grab Bar
Use
the
grab
bar
for
support
when
entering
or
exiting
the
bathing
area.
Care and Maintenance
•
Regular
cleaning
and
inspection
of
the
grab
bar
is
recommended.
•
Make
sure
that
all
attaching
hardware
is
present
and
secure.
•
To
clean
the
grab
bar,
wipe
the
entire
surface
with
a
damp
cloth
and
mild
soap
or
non
‐
abrasive
cleaner.
FIGURE 1
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Standard Wall Stud
Width is 1.5 inches*
DETAIL “A” -
REFERENCE DIMENSIONS
Wall Stud
*NOTE:
The
wall
stud
width
may
vary,
depending
on
the
age
of
the
home.
Tile
Dry Wall
Wall
Stud
Screw
1/8” diameter Pilot Hole
DETAIL “B” -
INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION
Grab Bar
Screw (3 per side, 6 Total)
A (see table)
Grab Bar
Mounting Bracket
Grab Bar
Mounting Bracket
Grab Bar
Model Number
A
(Length)
312-3, 512-3
12”
316-3, 516-3
16”
318-3, 518-3
18”
324-3, 524-3
24”
332-3, 532-3
32”
Grab Bar