BOB B-5181 | BOBRICK Reversible Folding Shower Seat
Bobrick Reversible Folding Shower Seat -for LH or RH: shall have a frame constructed of type-304, satin-finish stainless steel that consists of 16-gauge (1.6mm), 1-1/4'' (30mm) square tubing and 18-gauge (1.2mm), 1'' (25mm) diameter seamless tubing.
- Seat shall be one-piece, 1/2" (13mm) thick, solid phenolic with matte-finish, ivory-colored, melamine surfaces, and black phenolic-resin core; secured to frame with stainless steel carriage bolts and acorn nuts.
- Seat shall be reversible for left- or right-hand Installation in the field.
- Shower seat shall be equipped with two 3'' (75mm) diameter mounting flanges constructed of type-304, 3/16'' (5mm) thick, satin-finish stainless steel; a guide bracket constructed of type-304, 16-gauge (1.6mm), satin-finish stainless steel; and a spring constructed of type?301, 24-gauge (0.6mm) stainless steel that is spot-welded to a baseplate of type-304, heavy-gauge stainless steel.
- Seat shall remain in upright position when not in use.
- Shower seat shall comply with barrier-free accessibility guidelines (including ADAAG in the U.S.A.).

Operation:
Shower seat folds up against wall when not in use. The spring at the top of the baseplate holds seat in upright position until released by pulling the top of the seat away from the wall. Mounting flanges and guide bracket allow for varying mounting heights and leave the floor clear for easy cleaning. Nonporous solid phenolic seat has slots to permit water to drain, does not splinter or require oiling, and will not support growth of bacteria. Slotless round-head carriage bolts and acorn nuts provide
additional safety to user. Bobrick shower seats, when properly installed, have sufficient strength to support 360 lbs., (163 kg) complying with barrier-free accessibility guidelines (including ADAAG in the U.S.A.).

Installation:
Installation to Wall. Secure unit to wall at points indicated by an S, with the two mounting flanges located at top and the baseplate and guide bracket below. The bottom of the support tube must be positioned within the baseplate and guide bracket before they are secured to wall. Mounting height of shower seat must comply with local building codes.
For stud walls, provide concealed backing to comply with local building codes and secure with #14 x 2-1/2" (6.3 x 65mm) stainless steel sheet-metal screws furnished by manufacturer.
For prefabricated shower stalls, provided adequate backing by the shower stall manufacturer. Secure with #14 x 2-1/2" (6.3 x 65mm) stainless steel mounting screws furnished by manufacturer.
For masonry walls, provide fiber plugs or expansion shields for use with furnished screws, or provide 1/4" (6mm) toggle bolts or expansion bolts.