Installing the tub bar, Using the tub bar – Invacare 710 User Manual

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Tub Bar

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Part No 1141488

ƽ INSTALLATION WARNING

DO NOT use this device on bathtubs with lipped walls.
DO NOT overtighten tension lever. Instability to the tub bar and/or bath tub

damage can occur.

Installing the Tub Bar

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.

1. Remove the tub bar from the package.

2. Flip up the tension lever.

3. Rotate the tension lever counter-clockwise to adjust the internal non-skid pad.

ƽ WARNING

Ensure that inside and outside area of bath tub wall where tub bar will be placed is

clean and dry. Otherwise, once installed, the tub bar may not be fully secure to the

tub wall and cause injury to the user.

4. Place the tub bar over the top of the tub wall with the external non-skid pad against

the outside of the tub wall and the internal non-skid pad on the inside of the tub wall.

5. Place the tub bar upright with the

cutout portion flat on the top of the tub
wall and turn the tension lever
clockwise until considerable resistance
is felt, but DO NOT overtighten.

6. Press down on the the tension lever to

secure the tub bar to the tub wall.

NOTE: Inspect the tub bar for stability by
putting a reasonable amount of weight onto the
grip and then try to move it from side to side.

7. If tub bar is unstable, repeat STEPS 2 - 6.

FIGURE 1 Installing the Tub Bar

Using the Tub Bar

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.

When entering or exiting the bathtub, hold
the tub bar securely by applying force on
the lower gripping position.

FIGURE 2 Using the Tub Bar

Bathroom

Wall

Tension

Lever

Tub Bar

Bathtub

Tub Wall

External

Non-Skid

Pad

Internal

Non-Skid

Pad

Cutout

Tension

Lever

Upper

Gripping

Position

(handle)

Lower Gripping

Position

Internal

Non-Skid

Pad

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