Installation Guide

GRAB BAR MAY NOT PROVIDE DESIGNED AMOUNT
OF SUPPORT UNLESS THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS ARE STRICTLY FOLLOWED.
For proper installation, at least one end of Grab Bar
MUST be positioned over a wall stud. For solid support,
at least two (2) of the three (3) SCREWS on the end of
the Grab Bar that is positioned over a stud MUST go
through the wallboard or tile and be tightly secured into
the wall stud. Given standard stud sizes, only two (2)
of the three (3) SCREWS may screw into the wall stud.
Grab Bar may be installed vertically, horizontally or
at an angle, so long as at least two (2) of the three
(3) mounting SCREWS on at least one end of the
Grab Bar are secured into a wall stud (see Figure 2).
Locate the wall studs behind the wall before beginning
installation (a stud finder can be obtained from a hard-
ware store).
NOTE: If you are unable to install BOTH ends of the
Grab Bar into a stud, the end not installed into a stud
MUST be installed using the TOGGLE BOLTS supplied.
DO NOT USE WALL ANCHORS!
THE FOLLOWING STEPS REQUIRE DRILLING INTO THE WALL.
When drilling into the wall, exercise care to avoid any electrical wiring or plumbing that may be
located behind the wall. Damaged electrical wiring can cause electrical shock and/or fire. Since older
homes do not always fall in line with current housing codes and requirements, know where internal wall
wiring is located so that no wires will interfere with your installation.
PROPER INSTALLATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. IF IN DOUBT, INSTALLATION SHOULD BE DONE
BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
BOTH ends of Grab Bar into METAL wall studs
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
TO INSTALL INTO METAL WALL STUDS:
1. Put on safety glasses before starting.
2. Use the 3/8-inch power drill and 5/8-inch drill bit to drill six (6) holes where marked. NOTE: If
installing Grab Bar over ceramic tiles, the 5/8-inch carbide drill bit will be needed for drilling through
tile, in order to prevent damage to tiles. Once a hole has been drilled through the tile, use the 5/8-inch
drill bit to drill through the backing support for the tile.
3. Insert one (1) TOGGLE BOLT through any one of the mounting holes on one end of the Grab Bar.
Start a spring nut on the end of the TOGGLE BOLT as shown (see Figure 3), screwing it onto the
bolt about three turns. Repeat this step for two (2) TOGGLE BOLTS on that same end of the Grab Bar.
4. Position the end of the Grab Bar with the TOGGLE BOLTS attached so that you can push the spring
nuts and butt ends of the TOGGLE BOLTSthrough the corresponding holes that have been drilled.
The spring nuts must be completely through the holes in the wall (see Figure 4).
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the other end of the Grab Bar.
6. Pull the TOGGLE BOLTS on one end of the Grab Bar toward you and finger tighten the BOLTS to be sure
that spring nuts have opened fully against the back side of the wall and metal wall studs (see
Figure 4). If the spring nuts have not opened fully, loosen the bolts and repeat Step 6.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the other end of the Grab Bar.
8. Lightly tighten the TOGGLE BOLTS. Further tightening will be required in Step 10.
9. If Grab Bar is to be installed horizontally, make sure Grab Bar is level (you may need to jostle the
TOGGLE BOLTS on one end or the other to level the bar).
10. Securely tighten all TOGGLE BOLTS with a screwdriver.
11. If concealed mounting Grab Bar is used, move cover plates over mounting holes and firmly press
against the wall (see Figure 1 on page 2).
Figure 2
FRONT VIEW
HORIZONTAL MOUNT
METAL
WALL
STUD
FRONT VIEW
VERTICAL MOUNT
FRONT VIEW
ANGLE MOUNT
METAL
WALL
STUD
METAL
WALL
STUD
METAL
WALL
STUD
NORMALLY
16" CENTER-TO-CENTER
NORMALLY
16" CENTER-TO-CENTER
COVER
PLATE
COVER
PLATE
COVER
PLATE
COVER
PLATE
COVER
PLATE
3
Figure 4
TOP VIEW
HORIZONTAL MOUNT
METAL
WALL STUD
TOGGLE
BOLT
METAL
WALL STUD
WALLBOARD
SPRING
NUT
SPRING
NUT
SIDE VIEW
VERTICAL MOUNT
WALLBOARD
METAL
WALL
STUD
TOGGLE
BOLT
GRAB
BAR
COVER
PLATE
GRAB
BAR
COVER
PLATE
COVER
PLATE
Figure 3
SPRING
NUT
TOGGLE BOLT
Read, understand and follow the information in the SAFETY WARNINGS section of this instruction
booklet. GINGER shall have no liability for any damage or injury caused by improper installation
or use of this Grab Bar.
Grasp the Grab Bar when exiting or entering the bathtub or when sitting down or rising from
the commode.
Use EXTREME caution on wet tub or floor surfaces.
DO NOT put entire weight on Grab Bar. Grab Bar can support up to 300 pounds ONLY.
DO NOT stand, sit or step on Grab Bar. DO NOT use Grab Bar as a step or platform to reach area
above the tub. Use the BAR for assistance ONLY.
To clean, use warm water only with a soft cloth. NEVER use abrasive detergents.
Periodically inspect the Grab Bar for damage or looseness. DO NOT use if any damage or
looseness exists. Contact your authorized dealer for assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
USING GRAB BAR:
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE:
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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 4