Invacare 705 User Manual

Safety summary, Tub bar, Installing the tub bar

Part No. 1087201

TUB BAR

NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping

damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for

further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

To ensure the safe installation, adjustment, and opera-

tion of Tub Bar, these instructions MUST be followed:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this equipment without first

reading and understanding this instruction

sheet. If you are unable to understand these

Warnings, Cautions and Instructions,

contact a healthcare professional, dealer or

technical personnel if applicable before

attempting to install this equipment -

otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Always check the tub bar for proper tight-

ness before using.
The tub bar provides support and increases

stability for an individual weighing up to 250

lbs (114 kg). The tub bar is NOT designed to

support the total weight of an individual.

Use the tub bar for assistance ONLY.
Hold the tub bar securely when entering or

exiting the bath tub.
DO NOT use the UPPER gripping position

(handle) of the tub bar when lowering or

raising yourself into or out of the bathtub.

The UPPER gripping position (handle) is

NOT designed to support an individual's

total weight. Pushing or pulling the UPPER

gripping position (handle) in a sideways

motion will loosen the tub bar from its

secured position and may cause injury.
Apply DOWNWARD force on the LOWER

gripping position ONLY when lowering or

raising yourself into or out of the bathtub

(FIGURE 1).

Tub Bar

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Model No. 705

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

Bathtub construction varies and this prod-

uct may not be appropriate for use on all

bathtub styles. Bathtubs with sloped inner

walls may not provide the tub bar sufficient

holding ability. Given this condition the

assembly can become dislodged during use.

After installation, verify that the device

holds as expected. Always verify that the

device is secure prior to use.
DO NOT use this device on bathtubs with

lipped walls.
DO NOT overtighten adjustment knob.

Instability to the tub bar and/or bath tub

damage can occur.

NOTE: For lipped bathtubs, wall mounted grip bars are

available.

INSTALLING THE TUB BAR

(FIGURE 2)

NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS AND

INSTALLATION WARNINGS in the

SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Remove the tub bar from the package.
2. Loosen the adjustment knob on the tub bar.
3. Ensure that inside and outside area of bath tub

wall where tub bar will be placed is clean and dry.

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 (FIGURE 2).

5. Place the tub bar upright with the cutout

portion flat on the top of the tub wall and turn

the adjustment knob clockwise until consider-

able resistance is felt, but DO NOT overtighten.

FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING THE TUB BAR

Bathtub

Tub Wall

Tub Bar

Bathroom Wall

Adjustment

Knob

External

Non-Skid Pad

Internal

Non-Skid Pad

Cutout

FIGURE 1- SAFETY SUMMARY

Lower

Gripping

Position

Apply

DOWNWARD

force when entering

or exiting bathtub.

Upper Gripping

Position

(Handle)