Invisia™ Accent Ring
Installation Instructions:
ACR-CRP / ACR-PCW
THANK YOU...
Thank you for purchasing the Invisia™ Accent Ring. We are
confident that you will find the unique design and durable
construction of this product to be of great assistance in your
daily routine.
To fully enjoy your Invisia™ Accent Ring, please take a few
moments to read these instructions. You should store these
instructions in a safe place for future reference.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
CAUTION: It is your responsibility to see that your Invisia™
Accent Ring
Failure to follow instructions in this manual could result in
serious injury. Support rails can be slippery when wet - use
this product with caution.
INVISIA™ ACCENT RING INSTALLATION
The Invisia™ Accent Ring should only be installed in areas
where the mounting surface is structurally sound. Strengthening
modifications may be required (see page 3 for details). Should
not be installed in fiberglass / acrylic shower enclosures with
insufficient stiffness
metal studs. If you are not equipped to undertake the outlined
work we recommend that you have your Invisia™ Accent Ring
installed by a qualified contractor. Suggested maximum user
weight of support rail is 350lbs/159kg, however this rating is
conditional upon suitable fasteners and supporting surface.
is properly assembled, installed, and cared for.
and strength. Should not be installed into
FASTENERS: INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
The Invisia™ Accent Ring must be secured to the wall with
fasteners appropriate to the structural material. Inspect, or
have inspected (and tighten if necessary) the screws on a
monthly basis. Included are 2 sets of mounting hardware for
different wall applications.
FASTENER
COMBINATION
#10 x 3" S/S
Screw and Lock
Washer
#10 x 3" S/S Bolt
with SnapToggle®
toggle bolts
For tile walls judged to be suitably strong, for moderate
support weight bearing applications, you may choose to use
the supplied SnapToggle® toggle bolts without reinforcing
structural improvement.
you are using fasteners other than the ones supplied, we do
If
not recommend flat head style screws (i.e. a screw that
requires a countersunk hole). We recommend stainless steel
fasteners / lock washers (to prevent rusting). Also, residue
from steel drill bits and other non-stainless steel tools may
cause rust stains. Properly clean metal chips, debris etc. prior
to exposing to water.
STRUCTURE BEHIND WALL
(Wall Surface: Tile on 1/2" min cement board)
-Wood studs.
-Adequate wood structural backing.
-No aligning structural wood studs.
-Suitably strong structural wall board.
WARRANTY
All HealthCraft™ Products are covered by a one year limited
warranty with the exception of hand grips
normal wear. Buyer hereby indemnifies, agrees to hold
harmless and defend HealthCraft™ Products Inc. from and
against any and all liabilities, claims, (founded and
unfounded), losses, damages, costs and expenses (including
without limitation consequential damages and reasonable
professional fees) resulting from buyers specification,
application, or improper use of goods described hereon;
buyers omission or neglect.
HealthCraft™ Products Inc. does
damage resulting from services performed by others or faulty
installation, misuse or misapplication of goods sold by
HealthCraft™ Products Inc.
HealthCraft™ Products Inc. shall not be liable for prospective
profits or special, indirect, or consequential damages, or for
the cost of any corrective work done without HealthCraft™
Products Inc. prior approval. HealthCraft™ Products Inc. total
liability hereunder shall in no event exceed the purchase pr
of the goods specified hereon.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Level • Personal Protective Eyewear
• Hammer • Carbide tip drill suitable for tile
• Stud Finder • Protective blanket
which are subject to
not assume any liability for
ice
TIPS FOR DRILLING INTO TILE
• Use carbide tipped masonry drill on ceramic, or consider a
diamond tip
• If possible, drill a smaller pilot hole first.
• Be careful to prevent the drill from moving when you first
start it rotating - use duct tape or a wood guide on the
surface of the tile to hold the drill from walking sideways.
• A variable speed drill on slow is best to start the hole. Do
not apply too much pressure when drilling. Do not use a
hammer drill.
WATERPROOFING
Although mounting hardware includes rubber gasket washer,
we recommend that sealant be applied around the wall
contact points for any products mounted in the shower. If not
properly sealed, there is the potential for water to seep into the
wall. This may cause the wood to rot, thus compromising the
structure the support rail is attached to.
drill for porcelain tile.
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MOUNTING LOCATION
Figure 1.
We strongly recommend that you give some thought as to the
optimal location of your Invisia™ Accent Ring before
installation. The following suggestions are offered for your
consideration, however, it is recommended to consider
advice from the appropriate healthcare professional for
locating any support rail.
To determine the optimal location, we recommend holding
the rail in place and walking through the motions of a transfer
(sitting, standing, reaching, etc.). Consider the following
when determining the optimal mounting location:
1. Ensure shower controls can rotate fully without
interference with rail.
2. If possible, move mounting location to match structure
behind the wall.
3. Avoid electrical / plumbing behind the wall.
4. Where possible, drill through tile - not through grout.
INVISIA™ ACCENT RING INSTALLATION
Place a blanket down in the area that you will be installing the
Invisia™ Accent Ring to protect the shower or bathtub
surfaces from parts that may fall during installation. The
proposed mounting location must be cleaned prior to
installation.
Refer to the fastener chart on page 1 to determine the size of
hole required for the appropriate wall construction.
A1. Mark the horizontal and vertical location of the Invisia™
Accent Ring.
Alternative
Location Option
SIDE
FAUCET
BACK
Figure 2a. Figure 2b.
Wall Stem
Set
Screw
Rail
Socket
Center with
shower controls.
Typically 36-48"
from floor.
A2. Using supplied hex-key, back off set screws in the rail
sockets so the wall stems can move in and out freely as
shown in Figure 2a and 2b.
A3. On back of wall stems, peel off backing to expose
adhesive side of rubber gasket washer.
A4. With the wall stems inside the rail sockets , push rail
firmly against wall in marked location as shown in Figure 3a.
A5. Remove the rail as straight as possible as to not pull the
wall stems off from the wall as shown in Figure 3b. NOTE:
The peel and stick is not meant to be a permanent adhesive.
A6. Use the wall stem as a locating guide and notch the tile
accurately with supplied center punch as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE: A light tap is all that is required for punch to make notch.
A7. Use the appropriate drill bit on the notched tile to drill a
pilot hole for the fasteners. If SnapToggle® toggle bolts are to
be used, please see the separate installation instructions.
Continue with step A8.
A8. Fasten the wall stems to the wall with the appropriate
fasteners & waterproofing.
A9. Place the rail back onto the wall stems, and secure rail by
tightening the set screws with supplied hex key as shown in
Figure 5. The rail will pull into the stems as the set screws are
tightened.
The rail will fit best if placed as straight as possible over the
wall stems. If the rail
sockets do not easily fit onto the wall
stems at first, this can be adjusted. There is some movement
possible with the oversized hole of the wall stems, and the
location of the wall stems can be adjusted to accommodate
the rail sockets.
NOTE: Perform a final tighten and inspection of all fasteners.
Test the installation by vigorously pulling on the support
handle of the Invisia™ Accent Ring.
Your Invisia™ Accent Ring is now installed.
Figure 3a. Figure 3b.
Figure 4.
“LIGHT TAP”
Center
Punch
Tile
Cement
Board
Figure 5.
Lock
Washer
Wood
Stud
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TIPS FOR LOCATING A WOOD STUD
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• For drywall surfaces, use a stud sensor to locate a stud.
• For tile surfaces, try a stud sensor to locate a stud. If no stud
is found, measure 16" from a perpendicular wall. Drill a small
hole in the grout to ensure the stud has been found. If there is
no stud at this location, bend a piece of wire in a “L” shape
and insert it through the hole. Spin the wire to determine
exactly where the stud is located and mark its location. Patch
all holes with silicone to keep moisture out of the wall.
• If there is access to the backside of the bathroom wall (i.e.
through a closet), measure the stud location and transfer the
measurements into the bath area.
STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT SUGGESTIONS
NOTE: Due to variances in local construction methods and
materials used, details given below are suggestions only.
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.
If there is access to the backside of the bathroom wall (i.e.
through a closet) and structural reinforcement is required,
consider cutting a hole in this backside wall to allow access to
the bathroom wall from behind (without having to remove /
replace ceramic tiles).
TILED
BATHROOM
WALL
BACKSIDE
ACCESS TO
BATHROOM
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Figure 2a. Figure 2b.
WOOD
SCREWS
L
A
B
D
F
E
G
C
1. Choose optimal mounting location of rail centered around
the shower controls, including height (H) and side to side
location (L) as shown in Figure 1a
location on the wall for future reference. NOTE: If accessing
the bathroom wall from the backside, transfer the
measurements for the support rail location to the backside
wall as shown in Figure 1b.
2. Find wall support studs & cut hole in wall board to expose
wall studs as shown in Figure 2a. 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. IMPORTANT:
Avoid any utilities located in wall!
3. Fabricate a support frame structure from suitable wood
pieces as shown in Figure 2b. 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 rail stem when rail is located at
the height (H). Lower cross member (G) should be spaced at
C = 6" (15.36cm) center to center from top cross member.
Hold the support rail against the support frame to confirm the
cross members are in the correct location. Use a generous
quantity of wood screws and glue to hold the support frame
structure together as shown.
as shown in Figure 3.
See alternative to support frame
. Mark the height and
H
FIGURE 3: ALTERNATIVE TO SUPPORT FRAME - MULTI-LAYER
PLYWOOD INSIDE WALL WITH WALLBOARD PATCH (TOP VIEW)
Bathroom Tile Wall
(CAUTION: Do not puncture
when fastening plywood)
Backside access to bathroom
(insert structure from this side)
Figure 4.
Generous amounts of
wood screws & glue
Multi-layers of
3/4" plywood
(approx 24" high)
2" X 2" nom. Stud
(approx 36" high)
Wall Stud
Wallboard patch
4. Insert support frame structure through hole in wall and
secure uprights to wall studs using a generous amount of
wood screws.
5. Complete the Invisia™ Accent Ring installation instructions
on Page 2. Then, patch the wall cutout (if backside access to
bathroom, consider making an access panel for future
servicing) to match the surrounding wall as shown in Figure 4.
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INVISIA™ ACCENT RING
ACR200 (CRP/PCW)
Weldment, Handle, ACR
SD302 (x4)
Assembly, Inner Stem with
PSA and Oring, SD
HW222 (x4)
Set Screw, Hex Socket,
10-32 x .25" L, S/S
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
8.4"
(21.34cm)
6.05"
(15.36cm)
HARDWARE
HW175
Screw, PPH WS, #10-24 x 3", S/S
HW174
Screw, PPHMS, #10-24 x 3", S/S
HW225
SnapToggle® Toggle Bolt
x4
x4
(23.74cm)
HW177
Washer, Lock,
Split, #10 18-8 S/S
SD107
Bar, Center Punch, SD
HW300
Hex-Key, 3/32 in., Short Arm
9.35"
1.5"
(3.8cm)
x4
x1
x1
x4
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