Model 100-EHBP
Horizontal Diaper Changing Station
with EZ Mount™ Backer Plate
Installation Instructions
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WARNING
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Failure to follow these warnings and the installation instructions could result in serious injury
or death.
Read all instructions before installing diaper changing station. Keep these instructions. DO NOT
discard.
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WARNING
A stud MUST be located and used for at least one side of the diaper changing station.
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The diaper changing station is no stronger than the anchors or walls to which they are attached and, therefore, MUST be
firmly secured in order to support the weight they are intended to support. Contact an architect or building contractor
if any questions.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If using a backer plate, go to “Using Backer Plate Mounting System” section.
1. Locate wood stud where left side of changing station will be mounted to the wall.
Flat
Wood Stud
Washer
2. Measure up 46” (117 cm) from the floor and mark the wall. This locates the position
for the top left attachment hole.
Finishing
Washer
NOTE: Mark on wall MUST be in center of wood stud.
3. Align hole in top left corner of changing station with mark on wall and hold in place.
Wood
Screw
4. Using a level and measuring tape, mark the remaining three (3) holes. After marking holes,
set changing station down on ground.
Fig. a
Changing
Station
5. Use a power drill and appropriate bit to drill four (4) holes in the wall. This may require
2 people.
NOTE 1: For wood studs:
Toggle
Anchor
- If finished wall surface is tile or masonry over wood studs, use
a 7/32” masonry bit for the pilot hole until you hit the wood
stud, then change to 1/8” bit.
- Use wood screws, finishing washers and flat washers (Fig. a).
Wood Stud
Flat
Washer
Changing
Station
NOTE 2: For use with toggle anchors:
- If finished wall surface has wood studs that are not 16” on center,
has metal studs, or has an underlying surface of concrete block,
use 1/2” bit.
- Use machine screws and flat washers (Fig. b).
Machine
Screw
Fig. b
- For holes NOT located in a wood stud, toggle anchors MUST be
used (Fig. c). See “Using Toggle Anchors” section.
6. Align holes in changing station with drilled holes and secure top left corner of changing
station to wall stud using the appropriate screw and washer. Continue to secure the
three (3) remaining corners using the appropriate screws and washers as described
in Note 1 or Note 2.
Fig. c
WARNING
All 4 of these locations MUST be used for safe installation. The lower holes ensure
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installation through the metal brackets.
7. Ensure all four (4) screws are tight and snap caps over screw heads.
Using Toggle Anchors:
Toggle
Anchor
Wood Stud
1. Insert metal end of toggle anchor into 1/2” hole.
2. Slide zip strip down snugly against wall.
3. Snap off break-away pieces of toggle anchor (Fig. d).
Break-Away
4. Align holes in changing station with toggle anchors and secure top left corner of changing station to
wall using machine screws and flat washers. Continue to secure the three (3) remaining corners
using machine screws and flat washers.
Fig. d
5. Ensure all four (4) screws are tight and snap caps over screw heads.
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RECOMMENDED BLOCKING:
Top
If the walls do not have studs on center, then additional blocking
is necessary (Fig. e).
8 1/4"
(210 mm)
Contact an architect or building contractor to make sure the blocking
is adequate and complies with building codes.
For A. D. A.
Compliance
46”
OPERATION:
(117 cm)
32"
(813 mm)
on center
Rotate base downward. Place infant on top of the changing surface.
Use restraint system as described below. After child has been changed,
remove restraint system and rotate base back up against the wall.
Fig. e
A. F. F
USE OF RESTRAINT SYSTEM:
Place child so restraint strap is located at abdomen. Rotate top of buckle upward and insert strap
in buckle. Pull strap through buckle until snug against infant. Rotate top of buckle downward to lock
the strap into place. Slide red locking tab over top of buckle (Fig.f). Reverse steps to loosen strap.
Locking
Tab
Top Of
Buckle
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING:
Check all hardware and components monthly or as required to ensure hardware is tight and there
are no missing or damaged components. Take unit out of service if any component is missing or
damaged and contact customer service to order replacement parts. Do not substitute parts.
For replacement parts, contact customer service at 1-877-716-2757.
Clean by using a damp cloth with mild soap or mild multi-purpose cleaner. Do not use any strong
chemical cleaners or cleaning agents that may be hazardous to children.
Fig. f
WARNING
Child should never be left unattended.
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Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use restraint system.
Adding excessive weight such as parcels, packages, or accessories to the unit or to the bag hooks that exceed the total
weight limit of 50 pounds (22.7 kg) may cause the unit to be unstable or may cause a hazardous unstable condition to
exist.
Using Backer Plate Mounting System:
If your changing station was supplied with a backer plate, please follow these instructions. If a backer plate was not supplied and you
would like to order one, see information on page 1.
The backer plate is designed to enhance the attachment method to ensure that at least one wood stud is used to support the changing
station.
WARNING
A stud MUST be located and used for at least one side of the diaper changing station.
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The diaper changing station is no stronger than the anchors or walls to which they are attached and, therefore, MUST be
firmly secured in order to support the weight they are intended to support. Contact an architect or building contractor
if any questions.
Use backer plate mounting system with at least four (4) standard mounting screws. The backer plate alone is NOT a
secure attachment method.
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1. Locate wood stud where left side of changing station will be mounted
to the wall.
2. Measure up 46” (117 cm) from the floor and mark the wall.
NOTE: Mark on wall MUST be in center of wood stud.
3. Using two (2) 3” wood screws and a level, mount the backer plate to the
center of the wood stud (Fig. g).
NOTE: The lip of the backer plate MUST be facing away from the wall (Fig. h).
Repeat steps to secure backer plate to another stud on the opposite side.
4. Slide recessed area on back of changing station onto lip of backer plate.
5. Return to installation step 5.
Fig. g
Side view of
Backer Plate
Backer
Plate Lip
Fig. h
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