Product Manual

GF0500038RevD14 1
VERSAGUARD
®
COATED, CHROME PLATED, AND NICKEL PLATED
GRAB BARS: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
PARA INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL, VÉASE LA PÁGINA 3
Info: The most current version of these instructions can be found online at www.grahamfield.com.
You will need: Screwdriver, drill, bit and mounting hardware as described in Installation type table below. Optional: Level, electronic
stud locator.
WARNING:Important!Readandunderstandtheseinstructionsbeforeinstallingorusinggrab
bars.Ifyoudonotunderstandanypartofthesewarnings,cautionsorinstructions,contact
ahealthcareprofessionalfordirectionintheuseofthisproduct.Ifyouareunabletoperform
thisinstallationasdescribed,pleasecontactalicensedprofessionalforinstallation.Ifthegrab
barisnotproperlyinstalled,personalinjuryandpropertydamagecouldresult.
WARNING:Ifcomponentsaredamagedormissing,contactyourdealerimmediately.DONOT
usesubstituteparts.
WARNING:Thisproducthasamaximumweightcapacityof250lb,EVENLYDISTRIBUTED.
WARNING:NoticeforCaliforniaCustomers-CaliforniaProposition65WARNING:Thisproduct
containsachemicalknowntotheStateofCaliforniatocausecancerandreproductiveor
developmentalharm.
WARNING:GFHealthProducts,Inc.assumesnoresponsibilityforanydamageorinjurycaused
byimproperassembly,installationoruseofthisproduct.
INSTALLATION
Installationlocation
WARNING:Ensurethatthereisnoelectricalwiringorplumbingat
thechoseninstallationlocation.
WARNING:AtleasttwoscrewsineachangeMUSTbemounted
securelyinawoodstud.Ifyourinstallationsitefeaturesstandard
16"-centeredwoodstuds,mount12"grabbarsvertically,and24"
grabbarsverticallyoratanangle,toensurebothendsaresecurely
mountedinwoodstuds.Woodstudsarelocatedon16"centersIn
mostresidentialconstruction,butyourinstallationmaydiffer.
1. Choose a mounting location most convenient for user. Place grab bar on wall,
aligned with stud locations, and mark 3 mounting hole locations for each ange.
Note: If mounting grab bar horizontally or vertically, you may wish to use a level.
2. Determine which holes will be used for sheet metal screws and which for toggle
bolts, if any.
Installationtype
Installationtype
&wallsurface
Drillbitneeded Mountinghardwarerequired
Wood stud, tile wall 1/8" bit & 1/4" masonry bit Sheet metal screw (provided)
Wood stud, untiled wall 1/8" bit Sheet metal screw (provided)
Drywall (no wood stud),
tiled or untiled wall
1/2" masonry bit Toggle bolt: #10 or 3/16" at head
x at least 2 1/2" long
Drill
1. Choose the appropriate mounting method from a, b, or c.
a. Sheet metal screw mount (into wood stud) on tile wall: See gure 3. Drill
1
/4" diameter hole only through tile with masonry bit, then drill
1
/8" diameter
approximately 1
3
/4" deep through drywall and into wood stud.
b. Sheet metal screw mount (into wood stud) on untiled wall: See gure 3. Drill
1
/8" diameter approximately 1
3
/4" deep through outer wall, drywall, and into
wood stud.
c. Toggle bolt mount (no wood stud) on tile or untiled wall: See gure 4. Drill
1
/2"
diameter through outer wall or tile and drywall with masonry bit.
2. After all holes are drilled, wipe wall with damp cloth to remove plaster powder.
3. Seal any unused holes in wall: Use nger to apply, press in, and smooth tub and tile caulking.
Figure 1:
12" grab bar
Figure 4:
toggle bolt mount
Figure 3:
sheet metal screw mount
Figure 2:
flange (rubber gasket,
mounted beneath flange,
is not shown)
flange
grab bar
flange
#10 toggle
bolt (not
provided)
drywall
tile
rubber gasket
drywall
wood
stud
Sheet metal
screw
(provided)
grab bar
flange
tile
rubber gasket