Mobeli QuattroPower 1400261S User manual

QuattroPower Bath Tub Grab Handles with Vacuum Safety Indicator
1400261S, 1400262S, 1400263S, 1400264S
Instruction Manual
QuattroPower Tub
EN

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Table of contents
1. General .............................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 General information ....................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Explanations/symbols in the manual and on the handle .............................................................................................3
1.3 Intended use ...............................................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Application range of the product .................................................................................................................................3
1.5 For your information ....................................................................................................................................................3
1.6 Useful life ....................................................................................................................................................................4
1.7 Reuse .........................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Safety information ..........................................................................................................................................................4
3. Operation / mounting ......................................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Mounting / assembling ................................................................................................................................................4
3.2 Attaching / suction .......................................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Releasing ....................................................................................................................................................................5
3.4 Disassembling .............................................................................................................................................................5
4. Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Markings on the product .............................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Table of technical data ................................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Materials .....................................................................................................................................................................6
5. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................................................6
5.1 Maintenance (cleaning/disinfection) ............................................................................................................................6
5.2 Maintenance (service) .................................................................................................................................................7
6. Recognizing and remedying malfunctions ...................................................................................................................7
7. Disposal ...........................................................................................................................................................................7
8. Pictures for operation .....................................................................................................................................................8
8.1 Pictures for operation –mounting/assembly .....................................................................................................8 and 9
8.2 Pictures for operation –mounting/disassembly .........................................................................................................10
8.3 Images of the function of the vacuum safety indicator ..............................................................................................11
9. Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................................12
1. General
1.1 General information
Please read this manual carefully before use and follow the safety instructions to ensure your safety when
using the mobile QuattroPower bath tub grab handle. Keep these instructions for future reference and pass
them on to other users!
If the safety rules stated in the instructions for use are not observed, any liability on our part is excluded.

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1.2 Explanations/symbols in this manual and on the handle
Follow the instructions for use!
For persons with visual impairment, the font size for this on-line manual can be set accordingly at
https://www.mobeli.de/download-bereich.
Warning (indicates a dangerous situation)
Manufacturer (additionally, year of manufacture on the handlebar)
Order number
Maximum user weight
The mobile MOBELI grab handles comply with the directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices of class I.
Batch designation
Allergy Notice: The high-quality rubber discs contain natural rubber latex.
Natural rubber latex can cause allergic reactions including anaphylactic reactions.
1.3 Intended use
As grab handle or stand-up handle for adults and children. The mobile bath tub grab handles have been developed
to support natural movement. They are not designed to carry the full body weight.
Any other use, e.g. as a seat, carrying handle or climbing aid, is not permitted.
1.4 Application range of the product
The bath tub grab handle is intended for largely independent use indoors at bath tubs.
For the vacuum suction generated by the rubber pads to be effective, the support handle may only be attached
to smooth and non-porous rigid surfaces that are pore- and steam-tight, clean, dry, and free of oils and grease.
On rough or porous surfaces, the vacuum hold will be diminished or does not exist at all. Please bear in mind that
tiles are not necessarily always smooth and steam-tight (i.e., suitable for vacuum generation).
Test your tiles and the wall prior to use (with the help of another person, if necessary).
Since the vacuum suction pads are made from strongly adhesive and flexible natural rubber, they can usually adapt
to slightly textured tiles. (Attention, reduced holding time! Pay attention to the safety indicator!)
The mobile bath tub grab handle is ideally suited for use at home where there are no permanently fixed handles,
e.g. for short-term use after a stay in hospital or for testing of a new accommodation. It is also well suited at
hospitals and nursing homes as an additional and short-term supplement for stationary support handles.
The mobile support handle can be used as an entry and exit aid for a built-in or free-standing bath tub. It can be
attached to the outside of the bath tub (please check strength beforehand) or inside the tub.
1.5 For your information
In hotels and public establishments in Europe, tiles must be non-porous and steam-tight (as per DIN/EN 159 and
176). According to the tile adhesives material standard DIN EN 12004, tile adhesives must have a minimum
adhesive strength of 0.5 N/mm². E.g., for two tiles with a tile size of 147 mm x 147 mm x 0.05 kg/mm², this would
result in an adhesive strength of approx. 2,160 kg. Even with an effective adhesive surface of only ⅓ of the tile
surface (e.g., due to a rough serrated trowel) and tile joints not filled-in, there would still be an adhesive strength of
approx. 700 kg.
Unfortunately, though, one cannot always rely on this assumption; therefore, it is absolutely indispensable to test
the adhesive strength of the respective tiles or other surface materials on the wall beforehand.
Furthermore, due to material ageing or in prefabricated construction there might be a reduction of the adhesive
strength, therefore testing is essential (e.g., by abrupt application of force; with the help of another person, if
necessary).

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1.6 Useful life
The expected useful life is six years (if used daily and in accordance with the intended purpose) in an institution or
public facility. The prerequisite for this is compliance with the maintenance and safety regulations specified in these
operating instructions. The actual service life may vary depending on the frequency and intensity of use. These
handles have been tested according to ISO 17966:2016.
1.7 Reuse
The product is suitable for repeated use. How often the product can be used depends on the type of use. Clean and
disinfect the product thoroughly before re-use and check the handle carefully, especially the function of the vacuum
safety indicator.
2. Safety information
•Prior to any use of the mobile bath tub grab bar, the vacuum safety indicator must be examined and
acted upon according to the instructions (cf. page 10)
•Even on fully impermeable, flush tiles it can never be determined exactly when the vacuum will
decrease (e.g. due to hairline cracks), therefore always pay attention to the vacuum safety indicator!
•Use the mobile bath tub grab handle only when you have experience in handling it or while you are under
supervision of a person who has experience in its use. Children may only use the handle under supervision or if
you have secured the rocker arms with a rocker arm lock (cf. accessories on page 11).
•Before each new attachment, make sure of the proper functioning of the mobile bath tub grab handle. Pay
particular attention to the rubber suction pads; they must be clean and undamaged and must not show any
signs of tearing or scoring.
Never use mobile bath tub grab handles with damaged rubber pads and/or with reduced adhesive
strength.
•Remember that the suction cup only adheres as well as the substrate, so check the adhesion of the substrate
(e.g. the tile on the wall and the bath tub) before using the grab handle in a new location.
•After applying the vacuum tilting levers, the sucking adhesive strength created by the vacuum can be entirely or
partly absent, in particular with unglazed tiles, natural stone (marble), wood, as well as ceramic coating that has
been textured/grinded or given a rough grain to provide a non-slip finish.
With handles with vacuum safety indicator this becomes visible by the rising of the flip-up tab!
•Attention! Usage under water reduces the holding strength.
•The holding strength stated above refers to normal room temperature (10 °C –30 °C); at high temperatures,
e.g. in a sauna, the holding strength will be reduced. Attention! Temperatures higher than 41 °C can be
reached due to solar radiation or by contact with hot water which can lead to skin damage and/or burning.
•The indicated holding strength is calculated at about 300 m above sea level. At higher altitudes, the holding
strength diminishes (by approx. 10 % per every additional 1,000 m of altitude).
•Never expose the rubber pads to UV radiation (sunlight) for any prolonged periods of time; otherwise they will
quickly lose their elasticity. For this reason, never attach the bath tub grab handles to any window pane that will
be illuminated from the outside.
•Do not place anything underneath the grab handle that could be damaged by the handle suddenly releasing
and dropping on it, or remove the handle after use.
•The mobile bath tub grab handles may only be used with the tilting levers perfectly engaged.
•Do not attach the mobile bath tub grab handles to vehicle metal panels, foils, or thin glass panes because the
vacuum created by the suction pad might deform and damage these materials.
•If the mobile bath tub 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.
•Never combine MOBELI products with parts from other manufacturers. This will invalidate any warranty or
liability. Risk of accident!!!
3. Operation / assembly
3.1 Mounting (see page 8)
(Fig. 1) Push in the snap-lock pins from the bar connector (B) and insert into the short bar (C) until the snap-lock pin
engages in the hole. (Fig. 2 arrow) Then insert the long bar (part D) into the bar connector (B). Insert the two bars
(C and D) into the suction head connectors (A) (fig. 3).
Test the secure hold of the snap-lock pins by trying to pull the components apart!
The handle must not be used if not all snap-lock pins on both sides are securely locked.

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3.2 Attaching / suction: (see pages 10 and 11)
1. Examine the vacuum suction pads and the surface they are to be attached to.
2. Clean the surface thoroughly (fig. 11) 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 upper suction heads of the support handle onto the surface where they should be
sucked on. (Fig. 13).
a. The tilting vacuum levers must be loose at this point.
b. Take 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 lies under a rubber pad and the pads are attached
at least 10 mm above the lower edge of a joint (fig. 12).
4. While pressing the handle against the surface to be adhered to and at the same time pressing on the
rocker, turn over the 1st rocker and then the 2nd rocker (figs. 13, 15, 16, 17, 18).
5. Attach the lower suction heads (fig. 14); when doing so, you must turn the suction heads in such a way (see
arrow) that they are flat on the wall (you have to apply some force due to the built-in safety brakes).
6. The vacuum safety indicators continuously monitor the current vacuum state.
After the rockers have been pressed and turned, all the red-coloured safety tabs must be completely
recessed flush with the surface in the rockers (page 11, figs. 19 and 21)! In the course of time when the
vacuum decreases, the safety rockers will extend.
•If a red side edge of the safety tabs (figs. 20 and 22) has become visible, the grab bar must not be
used under any circumstances and must be reattached immediately!
•The clearer a red side edge of the tabs (figs. 20 and 22) can be seen, the lower is the actual
adhesive strength!
7. Check the vacuum safety indicator prior to any use. This can be felt by visually impaired or blind people. If
the vacuum safety indicator is not retracted (as just described), reattach the suction pads. If the indicator
tabs are still raised after the rocker has been turned and also are still sticking out after the tabs have been
pressed, the grab bar must be reattached (cf. malfunctions on page 7).
If retraction of the indicator tabs cannot be achieved, do not use the handle under any
circumstances!
3.3 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 a 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 one side (between wall and rubber disc) with a finger so that air can
penetrate underneath.
3. Do not try to loosen the rubber pads with sharp edged items or tools; you would damage them.
4. When not in use, store the mobile support handle with the rubber pads relaxed (i.e., with tilting levers
disengaged), flat and plane. Protect your mobile support handle (e.g. in the box) from UV rays.
3.4 Disassembling (see pages 8 and 9)
Push in the snap-lock pins of the bars with the included push-in aid (without the red part) and pull the bars out of
the suction head connector while firmly holding it (figs. 5 and 6).
Push in the snap-lock pins (fig. 7 see arrows) with the included push-in aid (with the red part) and pull the bars out
of the bar connector while firmly holding it (fig. 8).
Disassembling the bar connectors and suction parts:
Push in the snap-lock pins (fig. 9) of the suction head connector with the included push-in aid (without the red part)
and pull the suction head connector out of the suction casing while firmly holding it (fig. 10).
When using other implements than the push-in aid there is a risk that you press the snap-lock pins out of
their guides!
(You can assemble two grips out of the disassembled QuattroPower bath tub grip; compare figs. 4 and 7 or our
video.)

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4. Technical data
4.1 Markings on the product: (For explanations of the symbols, see page 2)
Below on the short grab bar
Above on the long grab bar
Thanks to the Mobeli modular system,
the additional handle extension of
120 mm can also be retrofitted.
Order nos. 1400261S and 1400263S
refer to the model without and order
nos. 1400262S and 1400264S refer
to the model with handle extension.
Maximum user weights in the table of technical data and on the handle bar must be observed!
The mobile bath tub support handles have been developed to support natural movement. They
are not designed to carry the full body weight
4.2 Table of technical data
4.3 Materials:
Handle bar made of high-impact PVC, all metal parts made of stainless steel
Suction disc made of NBR, suction casing made of PA 6.6
5. Maintenance
5.1 Maintenance (cleaning/disinfection):
•Clean the bath tub handle with a cloth using standard household detergents such as soapy water, but do not
use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents. Do not use thinner or petrol and do not use detergents that attack
plastics.
•Rinse the bath tub handle thoroughly with warm water until all soap and foam residues have been removed.
(Otherwise rust can adhere to the stainless-steel parts.)
•Keep the rubber pads always free from dust and dirt by rinsing them with warm water and then drying with a lint-
free cloth.
•A basic cleaning with our special cleaner (order no. 1400677) or isopropyl alcohol will increase the suction
effect and is recommended in larger time intervals (dependent on the frequency and conditions of use, e.g. after
use of bath additives containing oil).
Use these cleaning agents only on the rubber pads but never on the plastic parts.
•Disinfect the product by wiping all surfaces with a cloth with disinfectant.
•In a medical environment, also refer to the "Recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and
Infection Prevention" on the website of the Robert Koch Institute www.rki.de.
•The bath tub grab handle is resistant to the active agents in the hand and surface disinfectants certified by the
DGHM (Disinfection Commission of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology) with the exception of
phenol ether, pyridine derivative, and thiocyanate.
•Only alcoholic disinfection without re-fattening component may be used on the rubber discs.
ROTH order no.
A
in mm
B
in mm
Width C
in mm
Grip
Ø
in mm
Max.
user weight in kg
Grip weight
in kg
14002 61S
860
790
280
35
80
3.0
14002 62S
860 + 120
790
280
35
80
3.2
14002 63S
740
670
280
35
80
2.9
14002 64S
740 + 120
670
280
35
80
3.1
a
b
a
b

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5.2 Maintenance (service):
•If the handle has been attached to the wall for a prolonged period of time, the rubber discs will overstretch. We
therefore recommend that you remove the handle from the wall approx. every 14 days and leave it overnight on
a flat surface with the rubber disks relaxed, then reattach it the next morning.
•Examine the rubber pads for possible functional deterioration because of reduced elasticity due to age, wear,
exposure to sunlight, uneven storage, scoring, etc.
If the rubber pads are damaged and therefore the adhesive strength is limited, the complete suction heads
(spare part no. 14002S) are to be replaced or the rubber pads (spare part no. 1402721) must be exchanged by
trained specialist staff.
•Keep the vacuum safety indicator always free from dirt!!
•Check the handle regularly for damage and do not use the handle under any circumstances if it is
damaged.
6. Recognizing and remedying malfunctions
Malfunctions
Possible causes of
malfunctions/test
Corrective measures
With new handle: safety
indicator pops up after a
short time
Lime or other dirt on the surface.
Clean the surface thoroughly.
The surface is not non-porous even if it
looks smooth, or it is damaged (e.g. hairline
crack in the tile).
Possible test procedure: Attach the handle
to a glass pane or mirror and pay attention
to the safety indicator.
If now the safety indicator does not move
any more, the fault is in the substrate.
If possible, attach the handle at another location
where the underground is non-porous.
If this is not possible, self-adhesive stainless-steel
plates (order no. 1461418) to which the handles can
be attached can be glued on. See accessories.
With older handle: safety
indicator pops up after a
short time
Rubber discs scratched or damaged.
If there is damage, the rubber discs (order no.
1402721) can be replaced by a specialist dealer or
the complete suction head (order no. 14002S) can
be replaced.
Indicator rocker is still
slightly raised after
mounting
1. Toggle lever not firmly pressed down
before turning over!
Attach the handle again while beforehand pressing
the rocker arm firmly down. (Page 8 fig. 3 arrow 2)
2. The rubber pad is overstretched.
This happens when the handle has
been attached to the wall for a long
time.
Store the handle overnight on a flat surface with the
rocker arm pointing upwards. Attach again the next
day while beforehand pressing the rocker arm firmly
down. If the mounting rocker still protrudes after
pressing it in, the rubber discs (order no. 1402721)
must be replaced by a specialist dealer or the
complete suction head (order no. 14002S) must be
replaced.
The suction heads cannot
be pressed flat against
the wall.
The built-in safety brakes prevent the
suction heads from rotating.
With sufficient force, the suction heads can be
adjusted correctly (page 10 fig. 13 and 14). If this is
not possible to do for you alone, please ask a
specialist to help you.
The snap-lock pin has
fallen out.
The snap-lock pins (pages 8 and 9 figs. 4
and 7) have been pressed in without the
red additional part.
Another object that was too long was used
to unlock.
The snap-lock pins can be quickly reinstalled by a
specialist using a tool.
If these are lost, individual parts can also be
reordered.
7. Disposal:
The product packaging should be recycled. The metal parts can be recycled as scrap metal. Disposal must be
carried out according to the respective national statutory regulations. Please ask your local or communal authority
about local disposal facilities.
These ROTH mobile grab handles may not be exported to the U.S. (cf. U.S. version).
Subject to technical modification.

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8. Pictures for operation 8.1 Pictures for operation mounting / disassembly
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A
a
D
1
C
B
A
C
3
D
4
C
B
C
D
Video –
Disassembling QuattroPower
B
2

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8.1 Pictures for operation mounting / disassembly
8
6
9
10
5
7

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8.2 Pictures for operation assembly
11
15
16
17
18
min. 10 mm!
13
14
12

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8.3 Images of the function of the vacuum safety indicator
Vacuum safety indicator on the rocker arm:
Adhesive strength too low!
Suction head must be reattached immediately.
Risk of accidents!
Full security for the
specified maximum
user weight.
Attention! The handle must be
reattached immediately!
The vacuum of the handle is reduced.
The handle is no longer permissible for
the maximum user weight.
(Only for your information: A reduced
adhesive strength is still present.)
21
22
Mode of operation of the safety rocker: The vacuum is permanently monitored!
Explanation of the symbols on the grab handles:
Correct!
20
19

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9. Accessories Accessories are available from your specialist dealer.
To prevent unauthorised persons (e.g. demented persons, children, or in public areas) from
opening the handle, we recommend our rocker arm safety lock.
1400674 (for 4 locks and 1 key).
Flexible contrast rings Order no. 1402766, for better contrast for visually impaired persons
Stainless-steel plates Order no. 1461418, for non-porous tiles
Should you require further information and
videos about the products, please contact
us.
You can also find them on our website:
www.mobeli.de
The instructions for use are available in the
download area:
www.mobeli.de/download-bereich
A brand of:
Video –
Quattro in bath tub
Video –Tilting lever lock