Specification Sheet

The illustrations and descriptions herein are applicable to production as of the date of this Technical Data Sheet. B-517 S/E,R/A Rev. 8/09/13 Printed in U.S.A.
The manufacturer reserves the right to, and does from time to time, make changes and improvements in designs and dimensions. © 2013 by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.
OPERATION:
Shower seat can be folded up against the wall when not in use. The spring at the top of baseplate locks seat into this upright
position until released by pulling the top of seat away from wall. Support system with guide bracket allows varying mounting
heights and leaves fl oor clear for easier cleaning. Bobrick shower seats when properly installed, have suffi cient strength to
support 360 lbs., (16 kg) complying with accessible design (including ADAAG in the U.S.A.) for structural strength.
INSTALLATION:
Secure unit to wall at points indicated by an S, with the two mounting fl anges located at top and the baseplate and guide bracket
below. The bottom of support bracket must be positioned between the baseplate and guide bracket before they are secured to
wall. Mounting height of shower seat must comply with local building codes.
For stud walls, provide concealed backing to comply with local building codes and secure with #14 x 2-1/2" (6.3 x 65mm)
stainless steel sheet-metal screws furnished by manufacturer.
For prefabricated shower stalls, provided adequate backing by the shower stall manufacturer. Secure with #14 x 2-1/2"
(6.3 x 65mm) stainless steel mounting screws furnished by manufacturer. Bobrick offers a mounting kit for installing shower
seats. For additional mounting kits please order 252-30. One mounting kit is required for each fl ange.
For masonry walls, provide fi ber plugs or expansion shields for use with furnished screws, or provide 1/4" (6mm) toggle bolts
or expansion bolts.
INSTALL SAFETY PLATE TO WALL:
Safety Plate is to be mounted on wall near Shower Seat in order to properly advise users of the Seat's weight restrictions.
Correct installation of the Safety Plate will ensure that the Shower Seat meets A.N.S.I. Standards.
Permanently affi x Safety Plate to wall on either side of the Shower Seat at a minimum height of 30" (760mm). If mounted above
Seat, the Plate must be high enough so that it is not covered when Seat is on the up position. Mounting screws (4) are
recommended, but double-sided tape on rear of Plate may be used for very smooth, non-porous surfaces.
SAFETY WARNING: Shower seats are no stronger than the anchors and walls to which they are attached and
must be fi rmly secured in order to support the loads for which they are intended. Consult and comply with local
building codes. To avoid potential injury, the building owner or maintenance personnel should remove the shower
seat from service if the shower seat is not adequately secured to the wall. Unit shall support static loads of up
to 360 lbs (163 kg) when properly installed and used. To avoid potential seat malfunction, DO NOT use seat if
weight exceeds 360 lbs (163 kg).
SPECIFICATION:
Folding shower seat shall have a frame constructed of type-304, satin-fi nish stainless steel that consists of 16-gauge (1.6mm),
1-1/4'' (32mm) square tubing and 18-gauge (1.2mm), 1'' (25mm) diameter seamless tubing. Seat cushion shall be 2" (51mm)
thick consisting of 1-1/2" (38mm) closed cell polyurethane foam padding mounted on 1/2" (13mm) thick plywood and covered
in white naugahyde (water-resistant reinforced vinyl fabric). Shower seat shall be equipped with two 3'' (76mm) diameter
mounting fl anges constructed of type-304, 3/16'' (5mm) thick, satin-fi nish stainless steel; a guide bracket constructed of
type-304, 16-gauge (1.6mm), satin-fi nish stainless steel; and a spring constructed of type-301, 24-gauge (0.6mm) stainless steel
that is spot-welded to a baseplate of type-304, heavy-gauge stainless steel. Shower seat shall be able to lock in upright position
when not in use. Shower seat shall comply with accessible design (including ADAAG in the U.S.A.) for structural strength.
Folding Shower Seat shall be Model _______________ (insert model number) of Bobrick Washroom Equipment,
Inc., Clifton Park, New York; Jackson, Tennessee; Los Angeles, California; Bobrick Washroom Equipment
Company, Scarborough, Ontario; Bobrick Washroom Equipment Pty. Ltd., Australia; and Bobrick Washroom
Equipment Limited, United Kingdom.