California Faucets Grab Bars User Manual
Tel: 714-891-7797
Ref. GBAR-INSTL
(V 01) 01/24/06
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INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
GRAB BARS
IMPORTANT
All products are engineered to provide quality performance provided
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they are installed and operated properly. To fully enjoy the comfort, safety, and reliability of your
new Grab Bar, please follow the instructions below.
California Faucets reserves the right to make modification and specification changes at any time.
Please visit www.calfaucets.com for most current technical data.
Pos.
1
Grab Bar - 12", 18", 24", 30", 36" Lengths
2
O-Ring
3
Escutcheon (specify series)
Mounting kit
4
(consists of):
Description
Qty.
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
(6) wood screws
(2) brass mounting plates
(2) flat head allen screws
(1) allen key
4
IMPORTANT:
When properly installed, California Faucets grab bars meet or
exceed Federal guidelines including ADA Section 4.26 and ASTM
F446-85. Please note that the actual "in-use" load bearing capacity
of grab-bar installation is ultimately determined by the strength of the
mounting surface and hardware. Please carefully follow all
instructions and insure that the mounting hardware and screws are
the appropriate length and type for your particular installation.
California Faucets strongly recommends that grab bars be
installed with sturdy backing material such as 2x4 studs.
Under no circumstances should grab bars be mounted to
drywall, sheetrock, plaster, fiberglass, acrylic or other similar
"hollow" wall surfaces without the appropriate wood or steel
backing material.
Brass
Mounting
Bracket
Wood
Screws
Finished
Wall
Fig. 4
2x4
Studs
Grab Bar
Escutcheon
w/ o-ring
Brass
Mounting
Plate
Remove protective packaging from grab bar ends
1
then slide the escutcheons back onto straight
Side View
section of grab bar to expose brass mounting
plates. See Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Vertical
Stud
2x4
Studs
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
2A
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Front View
Side View
Vertical Installation.
Install horizontal bracing (2x4 studs) in wall, flush with front edge of vertical studs.
Determine center of studs according to length of grab bar. Mount the 2x4 studs sideways between the vertical studs and
secure with 4 "L" brackets to be secured with 8 x 1 ½" Truss Head Wood Screws (not supplied).
NOTE: Install grab bar with mounting plates centered vertically on both studs using six screws supplied. If wall is thicker
than 1/2" sheetrock or similar material, longer screws (not supplied) will be required to provide secure anchoring.
Fig. 5 Fig. 6
2x4
Studs
Front View
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Horizontal Installation.
2B
Install horizontal bracing (2x4 studs) in wall, flush with front edge of vertical studs.
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Vertical
Studs
Mount 2x4 studs sideways between as many studs as necessary depending on grab bar length and desired position on wall.
Secure with 4 "L" brackets to be secured with 8 x 1 ½" Truss Head Wood Screws (not supplied).
NOTE: Position grab bar so mounting plates are centered horizontally on 2x4 studs See Fig. 5.
Install grab bar with mounting plates centered horizontally on both studs using six screws supplied. If wall is thicker than 1/2"
sheetrock or similar material, longer screws (not supplied) will be required to provide secure anchoring.
Fig. 7
2x4
Studs
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Front View
Fig. 8
Vertical
Studs
Diagonal Installation.
2C
2 - "L" Brackets
(Not supplied)
Install horizontal bracing (2x4 studs) in wall, flush with front edge of vertical studs.
Mount 2x4 studs sideways and diagonally between as many studs as necessary,depending grab bar length and desired
diagonal position on wall. Secure with 4 "L" brackets to be secured with 8 x 1 ½" Truss Head Wood Screws (not supplied).
NOTE: Position grab bar diagonally so mounting plates are centered on horizontal part of 2x4 studs See Fig. 10.
Install grab bar diagonally with mounting plates centered horizontally on both studs using six screws supplied. If wall is
thicker than 1/2" sheetrock or similar material, longer screws (not supplied) will be required to provide secure anchoring.
2x4
Stud
Fig. 9
Finished
Wall
Escutcheon
with o-ring
Side View
Slide escutcheons over grab bar and position
3
against finished wall. Applies to all intallation types.
Please refer to Finish Care Instructions for complete
cleaning information. Wipe frequently with a soft, damp
IMPORTANT CLEANING NOTICE
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