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Item Details
Bridge-Medical Portable Grab Bar
ILC Reference NO 81:71:010
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
A range of portable, plastic grab rails which have a rubber vacuum grip at each end to enable them to be secured to a smooth, air tight, non-porous surface. They can be used as a temporary grab rail and are not designed to support the user's total body weight. They are available in three models and a range of different sizes.
Price Guide
Approx Price: $80.00
Price Date: 25/08/2009
Prices from HMR Healthcare Pty Ltd
Single Grip Portable Grab Bar - 33cm RRP $79.99
Medium Telescoping Portable Grab Bar - 48-61cm RRP $124.99
Large Telescoping Portable Grab Bar - 61-73.5cm RRP $139.99
More Details
. The rails are made of a white plastic with no sharp edges.
. The rubber suction discs are located on each end of the rail. The suction disc diameter is 120mm on all models.
. The rails may be positioned on tiles and smooth walls. The tiles must be at least 130mm by 130mm in size.
. When the rail is in the desired position a vacuum seal is created under each disc by pushing down a plastic lever on each disc.
. Horizontal, vertical or various oblique positions are possible with the telescopic rail extended to whole tiles.
. A pivoting telescopic rail is available to allow rails to be mounted in difficult corners or within a bath.
Models
BC201 - Single Grip
BC500M - Medium Telescopic Grip
BC500L - Large Telescopic Grip
BC400M - Medium Telescopic Pivot Grip
BC400L - Large Telescopic Pivot Grip
Factors To Consider
These rails use suction to maintain their position and hold on the wall. If placed onto tiles, this will only be as strong as the glue holding the tile. Caution should be taken if using these grabrails as it is unlikely they will be as secure as those that use mechanical fixings to suitably structured walls (as are recommended by AS1428.1 2001 in this situation).
The suction cups need to be mounted on smooth, air tight surfaces including some tiles, steel and porcelain. Refer to supplier instructions to ensure safe and proper installation.
Standards
For some types of equipment, specific Australian and other standards are applicable to the materials used in, the manufacturing processes applied to and the installation of products. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard(s).
For grab rails to safety comply with Australian Standards, they must be able to safely withstand a force of 1100 newtons. These rails do not comply with Australian Standards. The maximum suction power of holding grips without a joint adapter is 600 newtons. The maximum suction power of holding grips with a joint adapter is 400 newtons.
Place Of Manufacture
USA
Dimensions
Standard
Overall Width..................................... 120 mm
Load Capacity (supplier stated).......100kg pull strength
Rail Diameter..................................... Unknown
BC201 Single Grip
Overall Length.................................... 330 mm
BC400L Large Telescopic Pivot Grip
Overall Length.................................... From 690 mm to 815 mm
BC400M Medium Telescopic Pivot Grip
Overall Length.................................... From 590 mm to 690 mm
BC500L Large Telescopic Grip
Overall Length.................................... From 610 mm to 735 mm
BC500M Medium Telescopic Grip
Overall Length.................................... From 480 mm to 610 mm
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
HMR HEALTHCARE PTY LTD,
MOORABBIN, VIC
NTH DEGREE CARE PTY LTD,
TURRAMURRA, NSW
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