Healthcraft Advantage Pole AR-AP-HD, Manual

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6. Shortened Pin

7. Lock Washer (x6)

8. Flat Washer (x6)

9. 1/4" x 3" length Lag Bolt (x6)

10. 3/32" Hex Key

12. #8-32 x 3/8" Screw, S/S

5.BATHROOM or 6.SITTING

A = side support / out of the way

B = standing or transfer support

C = standing support

D = standing or transfer support

E = standing or transfer support

F = transfer support in/out of bathtub

OVERVIEW

Thank you for choosing the Advantage Rail / Pole from HealthCraft. Please 

read and understand the instructions in this manual; keep manual for future 

reference. It is your responsibility to see that your Advantage Rail / Pole is 

properly assembled, installed, and cared for. Failure to follow instructions in 

this manual could result in serious injury or death. If you are not equipped to 

undertake the outlined work, we would recommend that you have your 

Advantage Rail / Pole installed by a qualified contractor. 

The Advantage Rail is a high quality, commercial grade pivoting and locking 

horizontal bar that connects to a floor mounted mast. The horizontal bar can be 

lifted, pivoted and lowered to the next locking position around the mast. The 

Advantage Rail is intended for moderate vertical and horizontal load bearing to 

provide sitting and standing support for people with reduced mobility. The 

Advantage Rail mast is installed to a structural floor. Inside the mast is a 

locking mechanism for the horizontal bar: a castellated collar with 8 grooves 

(every 45 degrees) to provide a mechanism strong enough to support the user. 

It is important to set proper height and orientation of the Advantage Rail to 

optimize the user’s range of motion. The maximum user weight is dependent 

on model. Note: Product is not intended to support full body weight. The 

Advantage Rail is not to be used in any other way than described above.

The Advantage Pole is a high quality, commercial grade floor mounted support 

pole. The Advantage Pole is intended for moderate vertical and horizontal load 

bearing to provide sitting and standing support for people with reduced mobility. 

The Advantage Pole mast is installed to a structural floor. The maximum user 

weight is dependent on model. Note: Product is not intended to support full 

body weight. The Advantage Pole is not to be used in any other way than 

described above.

WARNING - PATIENT ENTRAPMENT (see additional guidelines)

The potential risk of entrapment (limb, neck, head, torso) between the bed rail 

and adjacent item (i.e. mattress, headboard, sidetables, etc.) can be reduced 

or avoided by the following strategies:

1. Situate the bed rail at a distance that is considerably smaller or larger than 

that which could result in entrapment.

2. Consider situations that could change with time or usage such as mattress 

compression, patient movement, bed position changes due to electrically 

powered beds, etc.

3. Realize that this product is not intended as a physical constraint or barrier to 

exiting the bed.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Products are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials 

and workmanship for the original purchaser. Warranty excludes products that 

have been damaged through misuse, accidental damage, alteration, normal 

wear and tear, wood material and stain, or the use of corrosive or abrasive 

cleaning products. 

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 not assume any 

liability for 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 

price of the goods specified hereon. Specifications subject to change without 

notice.

HealthCraft Products Inc.

2790 Fenton Road

Ottawa, Canada 

K1T 3T7

Gate 88

Kanalgatan 45B

Skellefteå, Sweden

93123

DELIVERY CONTENTS - ADVANTAGE RAIL 

FIGURE A.

1. T-Handle Assembly

2. Pivot Bushing

3. Mast Assembly

4. Base Cover

5. Pivot Sleeve

DELIVERY CONTENTS - ADVANTAGE POLE 

FIGURE B.

11. Pole Assembly

INSTALLATION WARNINGS 

FIGURE C.

1. Mast must be installed to floors that are structurally sound.

2. Ideal if mast can be aligned and secured directly to floor joist.

3. If desired installation location does not have adequate structure, add wood blocking.

4. If mounting mast to concrete, use appropriate methods and fasteners (not 

included): example: 5/16” sleeve or wedge type anchor is recommended

5. CAUTION - do not install if structure behind walls is unknown.

Supplied fasteners for wood structure only (minimum thread engagement 2" / 

51mm). If using other fasteners, ensure screw retention force rating at least 

600lbs/272kgs (800lbs/360kgs for HD).

ADVANTAGE RAIL / POLE PLACEMENT  

FIGURE D.

1. BEDROOM - Locate pole adjacent to waistline, and as close to bed as 

possible while allowing clearance for bed coverings.

2. BATHTUB ONLY - Locate pole base against tub, approximately half way 

along its length

3. SEATING (TOILET or CHAIR) - To provide clearance when standing, locate 

pole 3-10" / 76mm-254mm forward of the knees, and 2-6" / 51mm-154mm to 

the side of knees when sitting.

SUGGESTED ADVANTAGE RAIL POSITIONS 

FIGURE D.

4. BEDROOM

A = side support / out of the way

B = in-bed support

C = sitting support

D = standing support

E = transfer support to 

      walker / wheelchair

MAST INSTALLATION 

FIGURE E.

1. Note the orientation of the 8 locking positions in relation to the floor plate.

2. Secure mast to floor using fasteners appropriate to the floor material.

3. Slide base cover down the mast.

4.  Remove set screw using hex key.

5. Remove pivot bushing from mast.

ADVANTAGE RAIL ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION 

FIGURE F.

6. Slide pivot bushing and pivot sleeve onto handle, and align hole on pivot 

sleeve with the corresponding hole on rail to set height.

7. Insert pin thru pivot sleeve and rail.

8. Lower handle assembly into the top of the mast.

9. Align hole of pivot bushing with mast, and secure with set screw.

ADVANTAGE POLE ASSEMBLY / INSTALLATION 

FIGURE G.

10. Lower handle assembly into the top of the mast.

11. Align hole of pivot bushing with mast, and secure with set screw.

TECHNICAL DATA

See Figure H.

PRODUCT USAGE 

See Figures I & J.

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