Bobrick B-4998 User Manual

Technical Data

SWING-UP

B-4998

GRAB BAR

Specify Finish Required:

Patented

To Centerline

of Toilet

15-3/4''

400mm



Satin-finish



Satin-finish with peened gripping surface; add suffix .99 to model number

6-1/8''

155mm

5-1/8''

Bumper

130mm

S S

Mounting

Holes (4)

1/2''

13mm

S

7-3/4''

195mm

S

13mm

1/2''

8-3/4''

220mm

Grab Bar Backplate

Finish Face of Wall

8-3/4''

Stud

220mm

61''

1550mm

61''

1550mm

33''

840mm

29''

735mm

Adequate Backing

(Not Furnished)

890mm

To Top

Adequate

Backing or

Anchor

Plates

S

S

35''

34''

865mm

From Top

Mfg. Screws

29''

735mm

Grab Bar Backplate

33''

840mm

Finish Face of Floor

MATERIALS:

Grab Bar — 18-8 S, type-304, 18-gauge (1.2mm) stainless steel tubing with satin-finish. 1–1/4 (32mm) outside diameter. Ends
are heliarc welded to flanges.

Backplate — 18-8 S, type-304, 3/16" (5mm) thick, satin-finish stainless steel with four screw holes for attachment to wall.

OPERATION:

Swing-up grab bar is manually raised for approach or departure and lowered to horizontal position for support; once grab bar
is raised to the full upright (vertical) position, counter weighted design prevents grab bar from falling back down to the full
horizontal position. Meets ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessibility Standards in U. S. A.

continued . . .

The illustrations and descriptions herein are applicable to production as of the date of this Technical Data Sheet. Revised 3/09 Printed in U.S.A.
The manufacturer reserves the right to, and does from time to time, make changes and improvements in designs and dimensions. © 2009 by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.

STRENGTH:

Swing-up grab bar can support loads in excess of 250 pounds (113kg) if properly installed, complying with barrier-free
accessibility guidelines (including ADAAG in the U.S.A.) for structural strength.

Caution: Grabs bars are no stronger than the anchors and walls to which they are attached and, therefore, must be firmly secured in
order to sustain the loads for which they are intended.

INSTALLATION:

Provide concealed anchor device or backing as specified or required in accordance with local building codes before wall is
finished. Fasten grab bar to anchor device or backing. Concealed anchor devices and mounted screws are not included with
Bobrick grab bars and must be specified as an optional accessory.

SPECIFICATION:

Grab bar shall be type-304 stainless steel with satin finish. Grab bar shall have 18-gauge (1.2mm) wall thickness and 1–1/4"
(32mm) outside diameter. Backplate shall be 3/16" (5mm) thick stainless steel, equipped with screw holes for attachment to
wall. Swing-up grab bar shall be manually raised for approach or departure and lowered to horizontal position for support;
counterweighted design shall prevent grab bar from falling back down to the full horizontal position once grab bar is raised
to the full upright (vertical) position. Grab bar shall comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 Accessibility Standards in U. S. A..
Manufacturer's service and parts manual shall be provided to the building owner/manager upon request.

Swing-Up Grab Bar shall be Model __________ (insert model number) of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.,
Clifton Park, New York; Jackson, Tennessee; Los Angeles, California; Bobrick Washroom Equipment Company,
Scarborough, Ontario; Bobrick Washroom Equipment Pty. Ltd., Australia; and Bobrick Washroom Equipment
Limited, United Kingdom.

The illustrations and descriptions herein are applicable to production as of the date of this Technical Data Sheet. B-4998 Revised 3/09 Printed in U.S.A.
The manufacturer reserves the right to, and does from time to time, make changes and improvements in designs and dimensions. © 2009 by Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc.