HealthCraft SuperPole with SuperBar™: 5-Step Field Installation Guide

• Surface Verification: Floor and ceiling must both be structurally solid. Do NOT install over loose rugs, radiant ceiling heat, mobile homes, or under suspended/drop ceilings.
• Joist Scanning: Locate ceiling joists using an electronic or magnetic stud finder. Mark joist edges in pencil so the anchor plate is centered.
• Span Strategy: Whenever possible, position standard 20" ceiling anchor plate to span across two joists. If only 1 joist is available, note this for rigorous stability testing in Step 5 and driving optional ceiling screws.
• Wide Spacing / Heavy Use: If joists are 24" on-center, plan to use the 30" Ceiling Plate Extender™.
• Measure Height: Measure exact floor-to-ceiling height (standard 93"–99"; with Uni-Fit Extender™ 100"–120"). For SuperTrapeze™, mark 84" wall reference.

• Horizontal Setup: Assemble pole and ceiling plate on a flat, horizontal surface (clean floor) before standing it up.
• Clevis Attachment: Align receptacle holes on top plate with pole through-hole. Insert clevis pin all the way through, slide nylon washer onto opposite side, and insert cotter hitch pin through clevis hole to lock.
• Extension Fit: If installing an extension for tall ceilings, insert joiner end into pole bottom and tap in with a hammer using scrap wood to protect threads until there is zero visible gap at shoulder.
• Jackscrew Pre-Set: Back off jam nut downward so extension screw rotates freely. Thread jackscrew so distance from plate top to bottom of screw is approx. 2 inches less than recorded ceiling height.

• Base Positioning: Place rubber base plate on floor exactly at marked, joist-verified location.
• Pivoting Upright: Tilt pole, insert bottom stem into base plate hole, and pivot upright beneath joist.
• Plumb Verification: Hold pole strictly vertical (90° plumb) in both lateral and sagittal planes using a 4-ft level or plumb bob. (A second installer is recommended to hold steady).
• Flush Contact Check: Ensure ceiling plate sits flat and square across joist without tilt or edge daylight gap before applying tension.

• Insert Turning Bar: Insert screwdriver shaft horizontally through the drive hole at base of jackscrew.
• Turn Clockwise: Rotate clockwise while holding pole plumb until ceiling plate contacts ceiling joist squarely.
• 2–5 Turns Past Contact: Continue turning 2 to 5 additional full turns past first contact until firmly secure. (Do not over-tighten or cause ceiling popping/cracking).
• Lock Jam Nut: With screwdriver in place, spin jam nut upward (counterclockwise viewed from below) until touching bottom of pole.
• Jam It Tight: Turn jam nut and jackscrew together counterclockwise simultaneously until they bind tightly against each other, permanently locking tension against vibration and settling. Slide cover sleeve down over assembly.

• Aggressive Pull Test: Grip pole at mid-height with both hands. Aggressively push and pull side-to-side and front-to-back with full technician body weight and momentum.
• Zero Movement Rule: Watch base and ceiling plates. If any movement or sliding is detected, add 1 full turn to jackscrew and re-test until zero movement is achieved.
• SuperBar Set Screws: Position SuperBar collar at client elbow/mid-chest height (24"-38" from floor). Tighten all 3 set screws until flush with collar body (protruding set screws cause injury).
• Test 360°/45° Lock: Test lift-to-unlock using light 2-finger pressure. Confirm positive automatic locking at all eight 45° increments.
• Settling Routine: Re-test after first few hours, after 2-3 days, and establish a monthly recheck routine.