After shifting the vacuum tilting levers, the sucking retaining strength created by the vacuum can be entirely or
partly absent, in particular with unglazed tiles, natural stone, wood, as well as ceramic coating that has been
textured/grinded or given a rough grain to provide a non-slip finish.
With MOBELI grab bars with vacuum safety indicator this becomes visible by the raising of the flip up tab.
The mobile grab handle must not be used as a seat.
If the mobile grab handle is used as an aid for getting up, its suction power can be lost abruptly due to adverse
circumstances (e.g. damaged or brittle rubber pads).
Please bear in mind that the suction power of the rubber pads is dependent on the surface they are to be
adhered to. Therefore please ensure that you check the stability of the surface (e.g. of the tiles on the wall)
before use.
Attention! Usage under water reduces the suction power.
The suction power stated earlier refers to normal room temperature (10 –30 °C); at very high temperatures,
e.g. in a sauna, the suction power will be reduced.
The indicated suction power is calculated at about 300 m above sea level. At higher altitudes, the suction
power diminishes (by approx. 10 % per every additional 1000 m of altitude).
Never expose the rubber pads to UV radiation (sunlight) for any prolonged periods; otherwise they will quickly
lose their elasticity. For this reason, never attach the grab handles to any surface (e.g. window) that will be
illuminated from the outside (UV radiation and heat generation).
Do not place anything underneath the grab handle that could be damaged by the rail suddenly releasing and
dropping on it, or remove the grab handle after use.
The detachable mobile grab handles must only be used with the tilting levers perfectly engaged (i.e.,
vacuum tilting levers level with the surface).
Do not attach the mobile grab handles to vehicle metal panels, thin tiles, foils, or glass panes because the
vacuum created by the suction pad might deform and damage these materials.
If the mobile grab handle remains attached over prolonged periods of time, there is the risk that the
underground (e.g. bath tub) gets permanently stained by the rubber pad.
Attaching the mobile grab handles: (see page 8 and 9)
. 1. Examine the vacuum suction pads and the surface they are to be attached to.
2. Clean the surface thoroughly (fig. 1) so that it is clean (e.g. from etched lime sludge) and grease-free.
Likewise the surface of the suction disc must be clean.
3. Firmly press the mobile grab handles onto the surface where they should be sucked on (figs. 3, 4, 5).
The tilting vacuum levers must be loose at this point.
It must be taken care that both rubber pads are always positioned with their full suction area on
the tiles or other surfaces so that no grouting line or tile joint (fig. 8 +9) lies under a rubber pad and the
pads are attached at least 10 mm above the lower edge of a joint (fig. 2). With the telescopic grip
(order nos. 14002- 21SU,-22SU,-23SU,-24SU), you can adjust the length of the grip to achieve this
(fig. 6 +7).
4. While pressing the bar against the surface to be adhered to and also pressing on the rocker, turn over the 1st
rocker and then the 2nd rocker (Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7).
5. A flip up safety tab continuously monitors the current vacuum state of the sucker with the vacuum safety
indicator. After the rocker is pressed and turned the red-coloured safety tab must be completely recessed
flush with the surface in the rocker! (Page 10, Fig. 13)
If the red highlighted side edge of the safety tab can be seen the bar must be reattached! (Fig. 14)
The clearer the red side edge of the tab can be seen the lower is the actual holding force!
(Fig.14, 15, 16)
6. Before use check the vacuum safety indicator. If this is not retracted (as just described), reattach the bar. If the
indicator tab is still raised after the rocker has been turned and also is still sticking out after the tab has been
pressed, the bar must be repaved. If this has not been achieved, do not use the bar under any
circumstances!
7. Rapid rising of the indicator tab (shorter than approx. 60 minutes) shows that the tiles are not impermeable or
are damaged.
If possible try the bar out on other tiles. If the indicator tab also comes out quickly there, the tiles cannot build
up a vacuum and the tiles are not suitable for a vacuum grab bar. In this case, if a portable grab bar is to be
used, self-adhesive stainless steel plates (order no. 1461414) could be stuck on to the tiles. Contact your
specialist dealer.
Releasing:
1. Put a finger under the vacuum tilting lever in order to raise it; at the same time set your thumb on the
structured recess of the vacuum tilting lever to prevent recoil effect. Caution! With wrong operation there
exists danger of squeezing.
2. Wait a little while! The rubber pads will relax after approx. 30–60 seconds and return to their original shape,
and then the suction device can be removed from the wall. Should the rubber pads keep adhering longer, you
can additionally raise the pads at a side with a finger so that air can penetrate underneath.
