NRS Healthcare F19467 User manual

NRS Healthcare is a leading supplier of community equipment and
daily living aids.
Please visit one of our websites to view our full range of products:
www.healthcarepro.co.uk or www.completecareshop.co.uk
General Safety Warning
Please ensure these instructions
are fully read and implemented.
Failure to do so may result in
injury to the user. Retain in a safe
place for future reference.
Intended Use
This NRS Plastic Fluted Grab rail
range is recommended for all
internal applications and are
designed and tested to comply with
BS EN 12182. They can be used
on their own or part of a group of
products which combine and
complement each other to provide
a safer environment for the user.
Please refer to our website or
UI/F19467/F19479/F19480/07/23/Iss4
catalogue for product detail.
See back page for contact details.
Unpacking
Remove the product from its
packaging.
Check for damage. If you see any,
or suspect a fault, do not install the
product; contact your supplier
immediately.
Product Guarantee
NRS Healthcare guarantee this product for a period of 24 months, from the
date of purchase, against faulty materials and workmanship.
This guarantee does not cover abuse, interference or tampering with any
part of the products. Issues arising from fair wear & tear and customer
misuse are not covered.
This guarantee covers domestic use only. If the product is used in
commercial or semi-commercial settings such as care homes, schools,
rental or communal accommodation etc, the guarantee is valid for one year
only. Consumable parts are also guaranteed for one year only.
Any guarantee issued by NRS Healthcare does not affect your statutory
rights.
The Plastic Fluted Grab Rail range is part of a range of over 3000 daily living
aids available from NRS Healthcare.
To view the full range please visit our website.
Maximum User Weight
F19467 – 300 mm (12")
F19479 – 450 mm (18")
F19480 – 600 mm (24")
User Instructions
Plastic Fluted Grab Rails
NRS Healthcare, Sherwood House, Cartwright Way,
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill, Coalville,
Leicestershire, LE67 1UB, United Kingdom.
Tel: Customer Services: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Installation General
•Before installation; consider the
best place to position the rail,
taking into account all activities
it may be used for, e.g. sitting,
standing or reaching.
•They are intended to be used to
provide gripping or handle
positions around doorways,
stairwells, bathrooms and other
similar applications.
•After the position of the rail is
chosen for optimum use by the
client, consider the structure of
the wall and avoid any
electric/plumbing behind the
wall.
•Important; after installing the
product, perform a final tighten
and inspection of all fasteners.
•Test the installation by
vigorously pulling on the rail.
The rail should be rigid and
stable.
Instructions for Use
•The grab rail is designed for
general domestic use as an aid to
the movement of a person about
a normal dwelling.
•The grab rail must only be used
for the tasks it is intended to
perform. Do not use it to tie or
hang objects from or to secure
items to, as this may have serious
detrimental effects on its
performance and safety.
Care & Maintenance
•Inspect the stability and rigidity of
the product on a regular basis.
•Check all screws are tightened
and in good condition.
•Any rails showing signs of
damage or misuse must be
replaced.
Specification
This product is designed for a single
location installation.
Max* weight capacity 95 kg (15 st)
* Weight capacity only refers to the
rail, not to the fixings or retention in
the mounting surface.
Length:
F19467 – 300 mm (12")
F19479 – 450 mm (18")
F19480 – 600 mm (24")
Safety Precautions
•Fully read these instructions
before installation and use.
•This Grab Rail must be
correctly assembled, installed,
and maintained.
•This product must be installed
by a suitably qualified,
competent person.
•Only install the product in an
area where the mounting
surface is structurally sound.
•Strengthening modifications to
the fixing surface may be
required.
•Only install this product with
fixings matched to the grab
rail, type of mounting surface
and the loading conditions to
be applied. NRS is unable to
specify the type of fixing to use
because of the vast number of
possible types and surface
condition to which the grab rail
may be attached.
•The maximum load of this
product is 95 kg (15 st) based
on the product being fitted to a
suitable surface using
appropriate fixings and fitted
by a competent person.
•Do not place matches or
cigarettes on or near this
product.
Cleaning
•The grab rail should be
cleaned periodically using
normal domestic cleaning
materials.
•After cleaning always rinse
with water and wipe
thoroughly with a damp cloth
to remove any cleaning
material residue.
•Do not use strong or
concentrated acidic, alkaline
or other cleaning materials
which may damage or
discolour the rail.
•Where disinfecting is required
use a mild detergent
/disinfectant solution.
•Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Packaging
•The product is individually
packed to prevent it from
becoming soiled before use; it
may also be supplied bulk-
packed in an NRS branded
cardboard carton. Both are
suitable for recycling and
should be disposed of in
accordance with local
recycling regulations.