OVERVIEW
Thank you for choosing the Dependa-Bar from HealthCraft. Please read
and understand the instructions in this manual; keep manual for future
reference. It is your responsibility to see that your Dependa-Bar is properly
assembled, installed, and cared for. Failure to follow instructions in this
manual could result in serious injury or death. If you are not equipped to
undertake the outlined work, we would recommend that you have your
Dependa-Bar installed by a qualified contractor.
The DependaBar is a high quality, commercial grade pivoting and locking
horizontal bar that connects to a wall mounted grab bar. The horizontal bar
can be lifted, pivoted and lowered to the next locking position. The
Dependa-Bar is intended for moderate vertical and horizontal load bearing
to provide sitting and standing support for people with reduced mobility.
The Dependa-Bar is installed to a structural wall. The locking mechanism
for the horizontal bar in welded to a horizontal grab bar: a castellated collar
with 8 grooves (every 45 degrees) to provide a mechanism strong enough
to support the user. It is important to set proper height and orientation of
the Dependa-Bar to optimize the user's range of motion. The maximum
user weight for this product is 325lbs / 147kgs. Note: Product is not
intended to support full body weight. The DependaBar is not to be used in
any other way than described above.
WARRANTY
All HealthCraft Products are covered by a one year limited warranty with
the exception of hand grips which are subject to normal wear. Buyer
hereby indemnifies, agrees to hold harmless and defend HealthCraft
Products Inc. from and against any and all liabilities, claims, (founded and
unfounded), losses, damages, costs and expenses (including without
limitation consequential damages and reasonable professional fees)
resulting from buyers specification, application, or improper use of goods
described hereon; buyers omission or neglect.
HealthCraft Products Inc. does not assume any liability for damage
resulting from services performed by others or faulty installation, misuse or
misapplication of goods sold by HealthCraft Products Inc.
HealthCraft Products Inc. shall not be liable for prospective profits or
special, indirect, or consequential damages, or for the cost of any
corrective work done without HealthCraft Products Inc. prior approval.
HealthCraft Products Inc. total liability hereunder shall in no event exceed
the purchase price of the goods specified hereon.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
HealthCraft Products Inc.
2790 Fenton Road
Ottawa, Canada
K1T 3T7
10
English
Gate 88
Kanalgatan 45B
Skellefteå, Sweden
93123
EC
REP
DELIVERY CONTENTS / DEPENDA-BAR
1. Top Flange Weldment
2. Plastic Sleeve
3. Plastic Plug
4. Pivot Rail Weldment
(with caution label)
5. Lower Rail Weldment
6. Lift Spacer
** Rail must be secured with flat head stainless steel screws.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
1. Rail must be installed to walls that are structurally sound.
2. If desired installation location does not have adequate structure, add
wood blocking.
3. CAUTION - Do not install if structure behind walls is unknown.
4. CAUTION - Do not install into metal studs.
5. CAUTION - Do not install in fiberglass / acrylic shower enclosures with
insufficient stiffness and strength.
6. CAUTION - Pinch and entrapment points in locking positions.
7. CAUTION - Rail and bathtub are slippery when wet.
8. CAUTION - Pinch point.
SUGGESTED DEPENDA-BAR POSITIONS
A = stored out of the way
B = standing and transfer support
C = standing and transfer support
D = standing and transfer support
E = standing and transfer support
INSTALLATION
1. Position lower rail pivot feature on desired side (left or right).
2. Ensure lower rail is level. Install using supplied fasteners (x6) and
waterproofing.
3. Align top flange 24-26" / 610-660mm above lower rail.
4. Ensure top flange is level. Install using supplied fasteners (x3) and
waterproofing.
5. Slide pivot rail up thru bottom of top flange.
6. Lower pivot rail on castellated collar.
7. Ensure pivot rail is engaged to castellated collar. Insert lift spacer, lock
washer and bolt into the underside of the castellated collar, and secure to
bottom of pivot rail with supplied hex key.
8. Cover exposed grooves of the castellated collar with vinyl cap.
9. Cover exposed screw heads with push on plastic caps (x9).
TECHNICAL DATA
See Figure E.
PRODUCT USAGE
See Figure F.
FIGURE A.
7. Vinyl Cap
8. Plastic Cap (x9)
9. Lock Washer, S/S
10. Wood Screw, #10, S/S (x9)
11. Bolt, 1/4-20 x 1.50", S/S
12. 3/16" Hex Key
FIGURE B.
FIGURE C.
FIGURE D.