This newly patented grab-bar is an assistance device built in America to give the consumer added safety and independence. Properly mounted it has a weight capacity of 700+ lbs.
Extend A Hand Grab Bar Locking Assistance Device
The World's Only Locking Assistance Grab Bar DME Device! This newly patented grab-bar is an assistance device built in America to give the consumer added safety and independence. Easy release buttons allow you to fold the bar down and out of the way when not in use. Its large surface area makes it easy to grip. The new Extend A Hand can be mounted in the tub, shower, spa areas or almost anywhere! Extend A Hand mounts directly to the existing studs on 16", 24" and 32" centers. Full 3-year Warranty. Available in White and Stainless Steel.
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Dimension |
Color |
| 11"W X 12" U-Bar |
White or Stainless |
| 16"W X 12" |
White or Stainless |
| 24"W X 12" |
White or Stainless |
| 32"W X 12" |
White or Stainless | Extend A Hand uses found throughout your home!
Bathroom assistance for getting in/out of the shower or assistance to get on/off the commode is the primary use. But, other areas of your home exposes you too 'at-risk' for falls as well. Extend A Hand can lessen risk to falls anywhere you may need assistance to promote a greater sense of balance for mobility and control. Extend A Hand is a small ounce of prevention when compared to the possible accrued cost after a fall. The 12-inch locking extension gives you assistance closer but also provides you the ability to have a two-hand grasp. Conventional grab bars are limited to one side; they limit mobility for maneuvering and cause some people to require additional assistance. Pushing yourself requires more upper body strength compared with pulling yourself with both hands.
Benefits:
The home consumer's benefit with added safety from a fall. Extend A Hand increases your leverage for balance control. The 12-inch locking extension makes it easier to reach compared with conventional grab bars. If the 12-inch extension is not needed, it can fold down out of the way exposing a conventional grab bar built into every Extend A Hand. Extend A Hand is two assistive fall prevention products in one. Falls in the home are a number one factor in causing people to face added costs in medical and/or therapy expenses. Falls in the home are also a reason for people to move into retirement/assisted living facilities. When you seek solutions for your home, or a loved ones, Extend A Hand provides you a quality assistive device with a satisfaction guarantee!
Added Safety beyond the conventional grab bar:
The conventional grab bar doesn't aid you enough, 1&1/2-inches off the wall makes them hard to reach and limits mobility in obtaining a two-hand grasp. Extend A Hand offers a 12-inch locking extension off the wall, easier to reach and promotes a two-hand grasp. It becomes a secure resting spot for individuals that may suffer with Alzheimer or other forms of dementia. When home care for these individuals is needed you have found a superior solution over conventional grab bars.
Ergonomic Feel:
Our folding and locking grab bar is in front of the end-user, something they can reach with both hands to obtain a two-hand grasp for lowering or pulling yourself keeping the upper body torso aligned so you can remain independent. Pull and Lower yourself, or just stand confident knowing Extend A Hand is there for you or a loved one.
IMPORTANT Proper Mounting Instructions:
Extend a Hand (EAH) is designed to mount directly to wall studs on 16", 24" or 32"centers. If the mounting wall has installed wood backing that meets ASTM standards you can mount EAH directly to this wood backing material. If you need an alternative mounting method, you can mount a wood (or other compound) lateral across, it shall be 4" tall and 2" thick. It should bridged across 3 wall studs on the wall surface. This lateral is now where EAH can be mounted. Use this lateral as the mounting surface for the EAH product.
Installation Steps:
1) Look at selected wall for mounting. By using a stud locator, zero in on stud center locations for the selected EAH width. The recommended height off the floor is 42 inches. Mark the wall stud locations with a pencil. Measure with a tape measurer this width marked on the wall. Your EAH is 16", 24" or 32" wide and this stud width should match the measured width. If this measurement does not match, use the alternative mounting method. EAH is built to mount directly to wall studs, preinstalled wall backing or alternative mounting method only.
2) Hold EAH on the wall at the qualified mounting position. Level by eye or by using a level. Mark through the end plate holes onto the wall, both left and right brackets and upper and lower mounting holes (4 location). Lower the EAH and place off to the side.
If you are installing the EAH to tile or masonry, you will need to follow TILE INSTALLATION STEPS NOW(included in package)! If you are installing EAH onto wood or drywall continue with step 3 of this section NOW!
3) In mounting your EAH to drywall or wood, pre-drill 3/16th" holes 2" deep at all four (4) marked holes made in step 2. Make certain that you are drilling into wood studs, you should see wood shavings.
4) You can now place the EAH end plates over the pre-drilled holes and hand start the stainless steel screws provided. You will need a #3 Phillips head screwdriver. Use #3 ONLY to ensure that screw heads are not striped. Drive and tighten all 4 screws so that your EAH is secured to the mounted surface and there is NO movement of EAH on this mounted surface.
5) Now you can exercise the EAH locking armature extension. Do this several times. The extension SHOULD automatically lock into position when raised by hand. Depress both left and right buttons to lower this extension armature.
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