Croydex AP400322 User manual

Fittings instructions for :-
AP400322 - 13"/33cm Angled Grab 'N' Grip Bar
AP400422 - 16"/40cm Angled Grab 'N' Grip Bar
Thank you for purchasing this Croydex product. Please follow the fixing and care
instructions to ensure your grab bar is fitted safely and retains its high quality finish.
Tools Required
Pencil
Drill
Masonry drill bit appropriate to fixings
Ceramic drill bit (optional) appropriate to fixings
Spirit Level
Cross head screwdriver
Please ensure that suitable fixings are purchased that are compatible with wall
construction materials.
KEEP DIY TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Safety and Care Advice
1. Always take care when using a drill, particularly in the bathroom. Always check
for hidden cables and pipework before drilling and take extreme care if there is
any water in the working area.
2. Always use a residual current circuit breaker (RCCB) when using mains powered
tools and take extreme care if there is any water in the working area.
3. Always wear suitable eye protection when drilling.
4. If the product is to be fitted on a ceramic tiled wall, a ceramic drill bit should be
used. Always ensure that the drill hole passes through the central tiled area
rather than through the grouted area. To prevent damage to the tile, mask the
area around the hole with tape before drilling.
5. It is recommended that two people fit this product to ensure that it is fitted safely.
Product Location
Grab and support bars are only as strong as the wall to which they are fixed and the
fixings that are used.
For different wall types you will need to ensure that you are using the correct type of
fixing for the material of the wall.
The addition of backboards on the outside of the wall or appropriate strengthening of
internal structures may be required to provide adequate wall strength.
NOTE: If the wall is made of lightweight thermal blocks, aerated hollow brickwork
or prefabricated partitions even the most appropriate fixings may not be able to
withstand the loads which can be suddenly applied to grab bars.
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Fitting Instructions
1. Slide each of the wall bracket covers off the grab rail ends and discard plastic
transit clip. (See Fig.1)
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2. Place the grab bar in position on the wall and using the hole centres of each wall
bracket as a template, mark the screw fixing positions on the wall surface. Fitted
correctly, angled rails should be installed with one section horizontal so that the
forearm can be used for extra leverage. The other section is angled upwards and
away from the user. (See Fig.2)
3. Drill the holes to a depth suitable for your fixings in the marked positions using a
masonry drill. If the product is to be fitted onto a ceramic tiled wall, a ceramic drill
bit should be used.
4. Insert the wall plugs flush to the surface of the wall. If fitting to a tiled surface, the
wall plugs should be inserted below the surface of the tile to avoid cracking.
5. Insert wall screws through the holes of the wall brackets and screw securely to
the wall.
6. Locate the hollow boss of the wall bracket cover onto the corresponding boss on
the grab rail and firmly press down until clipped in position to hide the screw
fixings. (See Fig.3)
7. Before first use check the rail is securely fitted to the wall.
Additional Information
• This product must only be fitted to solid brick, concrete block walls or
similarly strong materials offering appropriate support for the maximum safe
working load.
• Maximum safe working load for the Grab Bar is 160kg.
Product Care Advice
• To retain the best quality finish, clean product regularly with a soft damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaners, as these will damage the product.
Markings
BS EN 12182:1999 Technical Aids for Disabled Persons - General Requirements and Test
Methods.
Please retain this leaflet for future reference.
For details of the other items in the Croydex range please visit our website:
www.croydex.co.uk
Croydex Limited, Central Way, Andover, Hants, SP10 5AW, UK
Tel: [phone]. Fax: [phone]
Website: www.croydex.co.uk. E-mail: [email protected].
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