HealthCraft Advantage Pole Bariatric

The HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric is HealthCraft's floor-mounted grab pole without a pivot rail, made in Ottawa, Ontario. Westin Healthcare sells it and delivers it for homes across the Greater Toronto Area. HealthCraft treats the Advantage Pole as the floor-installed version of the SuperPole when a ceiling will not take a SuperPole.

The stored SKU is AR-AP-HD. HealthCraft rates this pole at 450 lb (204 kg). This is the pole only. If you want the 17 in pivot rail on a floor mast, use the HealthCraft Advantage Rail.

Who this Advantage Pole is for

The HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric is for a person who wants a short floor-mounted pole they can hold on the vertical grip, stays at or under HealthCraft's 450 lb (204 kg) rating, and has a structurally sound floor HealthCraft will accept. Families here usually call when the ceiling is too high, too low, radiant, or unknown for a SuperPole, and they do not need the pivoting Advantage Rail.

• AR-AP-HD, 450 lb (204 kg) Advantage Pole
• Floor-mounted mast, no SuperBar, no 17 in Advantage Rail
• Needs a structurally sound floor, not a ceiling

Fit and what this pole is not

HealthCraft prints a 1.50 in (38 mm) alloy-steel pole with an anti-microbial white powder coat. The Advantage Pole is the vertical mast. It does not include HealthCraft's 17 in pivot rail. Older copy that mentions pivot-and-lock or extra portable floor plates is describing Advantage Rail or the portable SKUs, not AR-AP-HD.

HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty and says the product is not intended for outdoor use. HealthCraft also prints that the Advantage Pole is intended for moderate vertical and horizontal load, and that it is not intended to support full body weight. Stay at or under 450 lb (204 kg).

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage family cannot go in the shower. It is carbon steel. The powder coat is water resistant, not waterproof, and could rust.

Installation, as HealthCraft prints it

The Advantage Pole mast is fastened to the floor. It is not a tension SuperPole. HealthCraft: the mast must be installed to floors that are structurally sound. Ideal if it can be aligned and secured directly to a floor joist. If the location does not have adequate structure, add wood blocking. Do not install if the structure is unknown.

HealthCraft's supplied fasteners are for wood structure only, with a minimum 2 in (51 mm) of thread engagement. Concrete needs methods and fasteners HealthCraft does not include. HealthCraft names a 5/16 in sleeve or wedge type anchor as an example. If you use other fasteners, HealthCraft wants a retention force of at least 800 lb (360 kg) on HD. Follow the HealthCraft instruction sheet in the carton. We follow that sheet when we install the pole. If you are not equipped to do that work, HealthCraft recommends a qualified contractor.

HealthCraft Advantage Pole specifications

These figures are from HealthCraft's current Advantage page and the DC104 instruction sheet. The specification tab holds the stored values. Use HealthCraft when they fight.

Maker: HealthCraft Products, Ottawa, Ontario. SKU AR-AP-HD. Alloy steel, anti-microbial white powder coat. Pole 1.50 in (38 mm). Capacity 450 lb (204 kg). Floor-mounted. No pivot rail in this carton. Limited lifetime. Not for outdoor use. Not for the shower.

Advantage Pole or Advantage Rail

This page is the Advantage Pole: floor mast, no 17 in rail. The HealthCraft Advantage Rail is the mast plus the pivoting rail. The HealthCraft SuperPole bariatric is the ceiling-tension pole when the ceiling will take it. A wall flip-up toilet rail is the HealthCraft P.T. Rail.

Funding help for bathroom safety equipment in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) does not fund bathroom safety equipment, so plan around other routes. Funding that may help instead: March of Dimes Canada's Home and Vehicle Modification Program, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), extended health plans, and community programs. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through before you buy.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers this Advantage Pole across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. When we install it, we follow the HealthCraft sheet: a structurally sound floor, wood blocking if HealthCraft requires it, and the supplied wood fasteners or the concrete method HealthCraft names.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see the mast first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased poles are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

If the pole is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Related bathroom safety products from Westin

• HealthCraft Advantage Rail, the floor mast plus 17 in rail
• HealthCraft SuperPole Bariatric, the ceiling-tension pole
• HealthCraft P.T. Rail, the flip-up toilet rail

Service and warranty

When a set screw or the floor plate needs work, you call the shop that fitted the pole. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.

HealthCraft manufacturer warranty

HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty on the Advantage Pole. The product is not intended for outdoor use. We handle the warranty claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Advantage Pole Need A Ceiling?

The HealthCraft Advantage Pole is floor-mounted. HealthCraft designed it for rooms where a floor to ceiling grab pole will not work. It still needs a structurally sound floor.

Does The Advantage Pole Have A Pivot Rail?

The HealthCraft Advantage Pole bariatric (AR-AP-HD) is the pole only. The 17 in pivot rail is on the HealthCraft Advantage Rail.

What Is The Weight Capacity Of The Advantage Pole Bariatric?

HealthCraft rates the Advantage Pole bariatric (AR-AP-HD) at 450 lb (204 kg). HealthCraft also prints that it is not intended to support full body weight. Stay at or under that rating.

Can The Advantage Pole Go In The Shower?

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage family cannot go in the shower. It is carbon steel. The powder coat is water resistant, not waterproof, and could rust.

How Is The Advantage Pole Different From A SuperPole?

The HealthCraft Advantage Pole is bolted to the floor. The HealthCraft SuperPole is a jackscrew tension pole between floor and ceiling. Use the Advantage Pole when HealthCraft's SuperPole ceiling rules will not work.

Can The Advantage Pole Sit On Tile Or Carpet?

HealthCraft prints that the Advantage family can be installed on different floor surfaces, including tile or carpet, when the mast is fastened to a structurally sound floor. Add wood blocking if the structure is not adequate.

What Is The Warranty?

HealthCraft prints a limited lifetime warranty on the Advantage Pole. Westin Healthcare processes the manufacturer claim with you.

Can Funding Help With An Advantage Pole In Ontario?

Some Ontario routes can help with bathroom safety equipment, depending on the person's situation. Call (905) 451-7743 or use the funding page before you buy.