Ergonomic mounting advice
Guidelines for the installation of products in
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| Hinged and fixed arm supports | |
| Sturdy arm supports on both sides of toilet 1 | symmetrical support |
| Protrudes beyond the front of the toilet and the shower seat 2 | 200 mm |
| Height of arm supports (on both sides) above toilet and/or shower seat 2 |
min 250 mm, max 300 mm |
| Distance between top of arm supports and surface of floor 3 | 750 mm |
| Distance between inside of arm supports and side wall 2 | ≥ 350 mm |
| Distance between centre of toilet and/or shower seat and arm supports 1 |
350 mm |
| Distance between arm supports 1 | 700 mm |
| Walls suitable for installation of sturdy arm supports 1 | |
| Arm supports can be grasped firmly 1 | |
| Essential components are sturdy and robust 1 | |
| Toilets | |
| Distance between centre of toilet and side wall 1 | ≥ 550 mm |
| Height of backrest above toilet (measured from toilet seat to bottom of backrest) 3 |
min 230 mm, max 300 mm |
| Shower seats (wall mounted) and commode / shower chairs | |
| Seat height (= top of shower seat from surface of floor) 1 | min value 400 mm, average value 470 mm, max value 540 mm |
| Distance between centre of shower seat and side wall (corner installations) 1 |
550 mm |
| Seat depth 1 | between 400 – 450 mm |
| Seat area, width x length 1 | 700 x 900 mm |
| Free space next to shower seat on both sides, minimum 1 | 350 x 1200 mm |
| Free space next to shower seat for sideways transfers and care, minimum 1 side 1 | 900 x 1200 mm |
| Free space at front of shower seat 2 | ≥ 1200 x 1200 mm |
| Standard shower area, preferably sloping towards drainage 1 | 900 x 900 mm |
| Support: sturdy armrests, distance above seat 1 | 200 – 330 mm |
| Support: distance between armrests approx. 1 | 500 mm |
| Grab rails, horizontally installed | |
| Horizontal surface, rail height (above floor or stairs) 1 | between 850 – 900 mm |
| Height of second rail (above floor or stairs) 1 | 600 mm |
| Hand must be able to hold onto rail easily, space around rail 1 | ≥ 50 mm |
| Hand must be able to move along the rail easily 1 | |
| Horizontal rail in combination with Click-On frame for shower seat (centre of tube) 3 |
920 mm |
| Grab rails (and shower rail where appropriate), vertically installed | |
| Distance to side wall 2 | ≥ 50 mm |
| Reach envelope, height 1 | average value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm |
| Grab rail as shower rail, length 2 | ≥ 1000 mm |
| Height of shower head on shower rail from surface of floor 1 | min 950 mm, max 2200 mm |
| Grab rails, diagonally installed | |
| Installation at an angle of 45 degrees 3 | |
| Grip point is at the bottom corner, within comfortable reach of the user 1 |
average value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm |
Definitions:
Minimum value 1 = minimum value for shorter users
Average value 1 = average value or preferred value for shared use
Maximum value 1 = maximum value for taller users
Critical value 1 = recommended range, limit values
| Grab rails (and shower rail where appropriate), vertically installed | |
| Walls suitable for installation of sturdy grab rails / arm supports 1 | |
| Form and function: component can be identified by touch 1 | |
| Essential components are sturdy, robust and can be grasped firmly 1 | |
| Distance from an internal angle (in the shower, outside shower spray) 1 |
≥ 500 - 550 mm |
| Height of components (e.g. shower tap) above surface of floor 1 | optimum value 1050 mm, average value 900 – 1200 mm critical value 400 – 1350 mm, max value 1800 mm |
| Height of alarm cord, round at wall, above surface of floor 2 | 400 mm |
| (Grab) rail over full width of door, height from surface of floor 2 | 900 mm |
| Washbasin adjustment system and washbasin rails | |
| Height for use when sitting, measured from surface of floor to top of tube 1 |
min value 620 mm, average value 700 mm, max value 820 mm |
| To accommodate wheelchair users 1 | 820 mm |
| Shower stretchers and trolleys | |
| Height for standing carer, measured from surface of floor to lying surface 1 |
min value 800 mm, average value 1000 mm, max value 1250 mm |
| Mirrors | |
| Height of mirror from surface of floor, standing 1 | min 1050 mm, max 1950 mm |
| Height of mirror from surface of floor, sitting 2 | min 600 mm, max 1450 mm |
| Space required in bathrooms and toilets | |
| Transfer space | |
| In front of and beside toilets and (area for possible) shower seat 1 | ≥ 900 x 1200 mm |
| With assistance, on one side of toilet 1 | ≥ 900 x 1800 mm |
| With assistance, on other side of toilet 1 | ≥ 900 x 1200 mm |
| With lift 2 | ≥ 900 x 1200 mm |
| Visitor’s toilet in dwelling, free corridor width 1 | ≥ 1100 mm |
| Walking space between sanitary items such as toilet, washbasin and shower area 1 | ≥ 900 mm |
| Turning space/turning circle 1 | ≥ 1500 x 1500 mm |
| Standing space for wheelchair, (partially) under washbasin 1,2 | ≥ 900 x 1200 mm |
| Sitting space | |
| Distance from backrest 2 | ≥ 850 mm |
| Sitting space, including backrest, width x length 1,2 | ≥ 700 x 900 mm |
| Sitting space, wheelchair user, width x length 2 | ≥ 900 x 1200 mm |
| Leg room, height x width x depth 1 | ≥ 600 x ≥ 600 x 600 mm |
| Foot space, height x depth 1 | ≥ 200 x ≥ 800 mm |
Definitions:
Minimum value 1 = minimum value for shorter users
Average value 1 = average value or preferred value for shared use
Maximum value 1 = maximum value for taller users
Critical value 1 = recommended range, limit values
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