Activeforever HealthCraft PT Rail for Bathroom Safety - Manual (Page 2)

H
L
Installation Suggestions - Frame & Wallboard Wall Installation Suggestions - Frame & Wallboard Wall
H
A
B
L
L
C
D
E
1. Choose optimal mounting
location of rail including height (H)
and side to side location (L). Mark
the height and location on the wall
for future reference.
NOTE: Due to variances in local construction methods, and materials used, details given below are
Consult the appropriate local contractor for specific advice. For concrete walls, you may be able to install fasteners
(such as a wedge anchor) directly into the concrete wall without modification. suggestions only.
2. Find wall support studs & cut
hole in wall board to expose wall
studs. Suggested hole size is
height (A) of 18-24+”(48-61cm)
and width (B) corresponding to
wall stud spacing. Expose half
width of each stud to facilitate re-
installation of wall board patch.
(* Take care not for any utilities
located in wall!) 3. Fabricate a support frame structure from suitable wood
pieces as shown above. Support frame width (D) should fit
snugly within wall studs. Support frame height (E) should
be from 24-32” (61-81cm) high or more, depending on
material and stiffness of wall studs. Locate top cross
member (F) to position in line with top fastener holes when
rail is located at the height (H). Lower cross member
should be spaced at C= 8”(20cm) from top cross member.
Use a generous quantity of wood screws and glue to hold
the support frame structure together as shown.
6. Ensure your “H” and “L”
locations are marked on the
wall. Then, patch the wall
cutout to match the
surrounding wall.
7. Install the PT Rail in the noted location using the previously recorded height
and location marks. Use fasteners of sufficient strength:
200 lbs/90kg user - 330lbs/150 kg rated fastener (1/4” dia wood lag*)
350 lbs/160kg user - 580lbs/263 kg rated fastener (5/16” dia wood lag*)
(* suggestion only based on min 2.5”/6.3 cm thread engagement in quality wood in pre-drilled pilot hole -
b
) ased on full weight of user near end of one rail only
4. Insert support
frame structure
through hole in
wall and secure
uprights to wall
studs using a
generous amount
of wood screws.
Wood Screws
Back view,
inside wall
F
G
H L
H
H
1/4” or 5/16” hex cap head
wood lag screw (Stainless)
2.5"/6.3 cm
minimum
thread
engagement
washer (stainless)
** drill pilot hole!
Wall board,
or stiff
wood spacer
Quality
Wood
Frame
Structure
P.T. Rail Wall Plate
Back of wall
(can insert structure
from this side too)
Back of wall Wall Stud
Wall Stud
2” x 2” nom. Stud
(approx 36” high)
2” x 2” nom. Stud
(approx 36” high)
3/4” plywood
Multi layers of 3/4” plywood
(approx 24”+ high)
Multi layers of 3/4” plywood
(approx 24”+ high)
Wallboard patch
Generous amounts of wood screws & glue
Generous amounts of wood screws & glue
Multi-layer 3/4” wall patch
Trim moulding
Suggested
Wood Lag Screw
Detail
Alternative 1 - Multi-layer Plywood inside wall with
wallboard patch (Top view)
Alternative 2 - Multi-layer Plywood inside wall with
multilayer plywood covering hole in wall (Top View)
5. Hold the PT Rail against
the support frame to confirm
your support frame cross
members are in the correct
location.