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vinyl coated grab bars tubocolor® line urban people® line new maxima line new pastello line new inde nylon coated grab bars polycolor line stainless steel grab bars polished steel line satin steel line new family line new painted grab bars paint line seats stools shower bathtub packs sanitaryware taps accessories mirrors shower trays enclosures curtain rods walk-in bathtubs children bathroom general information assisted bathing fixing information spare parts products index sales conditions guarantee 1
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icons guide the products have passed the quality tests carried out by tÜv the tests include static resistance climatic cell and biocompatibility for more information see page 4 the vinyl coating of ponte giulio grab bars feature the built-in biocote® antimicrobial technology which is based on silver ions and provides continuous protection for the expected lifetime of the product against a wide range of bacteria and mould for more information see page 6 the products are manufactured with recycled materials and are then recyclable and reusable at a different percentage depending on the item for more information see page 7 kg 150 the products can bear the weight as shown in the icon the weight resistance is certified by tÜv when its logo appears next to the product or tested by ponte giulio itself for more information see page 4 the grab bars come with the fixing screws and plugs included the screws supplied are the 6x70 and the sx8 plugs from fischer® for specific types of screws and plugs for different types of wall see page 199 the grab bars are supplied without the fixing screws and plugs the fixing screws and plugs can be provided upon request and are quoted separately see page 199 for more detailed information about the choice of screws for specific types of walls the grab bars come assembled the fixing flanges flange covers and concealing seals are already fixed to the body of the grab bar the grab bars come unassembled the fixing flanges flange covers and concealing seals where applicable are not assembled to the body of the gab bar technical data sheets of the products pictures dwg drawings and much more can be downloaded from www.pontegiulio.com the products comply to the european regulations in force for these type of products for more information see page 4 2
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colour table tubocolor® urban people® maxima polycolor lines seats stools accessories mirrors new pastello line d4 dark e hit 1w w i1 ry ivo grey e b1 blu t yellow y3 ligh stard y2 mu ey gr d2 lue tb gh li en gre ht lig e green g4 oliv ne p4 pru b2 k p1 pin ac p3 lil g2 n ree 1g g en ht gre g2 lig hite w1 w e blu b1 blue ight b2 l w llo ye y1 the picture shows a possible application of the chromed flange cover this matching is possible with any colour d re r1 pur line k lac 1b d d1 black d2 grey g2 light green family line w1 white g5 green d4 dark grey midioplan® available colours white butter cream beach glass cocoa brown mandarin sun upon request and depending on quantities it is possible to offer the range of the lg hi-macs® colours 3
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quality quality means adopting guidelines and values so that the quality culture prevails in the company ponte giulio has been working for years to pursue this goal by introducing new manufacturing techniques in compliance with eu regulations this is proved by a series of different certifications involving both the company organization and the products a safety designing products with bathroom safety in mind spurs ponte giulio to be highly attentive the devotion to safety influences the products from the earliest part of their design stage indeed people especially those with physical limitations rely on the safety of these accessories which must meet the highest standards of quality and functionality certification iso 9001-2000 objective test ability of the company to achieve quality objectives through the improvement of performance and client satisfaction fire test c objective the vinyl coating of the grab bars is self-extinguishing this is proved by the ul94 test which confirms that v0 and v1 comply to uni 8457 fire regulation iso 13485 certifies the quality of ponte giulio products which are recognized as class 1 medical devices ponte giulio products are classified as class 1 medical devices complying with the eu regulation 93/42 products resistance according to installation c iso 14001 2004 b systems for environmental management and respect for the environmental policies certification of compliance to the technical regulations and static resistance tests electrical insulation c the optimal fixing screws and plugs for the installation of different kinds of grab bars on different types of walls have been identified in cooperation with fischer® ponte giulio vinyl coating guarantees electrical insulation of up to a 6000 v tension uni en 12182:1999 the quality of the products is also tested and guaranteed by third party firms with whom ponte giulio collaborates firm tÜv sud italia type of test static resistance objective assessment of the physical weight supported by different types of products tolerability of the products by living organisms resistance of the products to corrosion resistance of the products to thermal changes static load test c load resistance up to 150 kg biocompatibility resistance to saline fog climatic test cell a any certification is available on request b the acquisition of this certification is underway c any certification is available on request 4
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environment as a company caring for the environment ponte giulio seeks to minimize the impact of its activities on the environment as much as possible and to reduce the consumption of resources during production ponte giulio makes decisions and choices with respect to the environment in mind from the design of its products to the choice of materials methods of production and suppliers ponte giulio operates a very thorough waste separation system and an appropriate disposal of production residuals thus complying to eu directive 2002/96/ce regulations a high percentage of ponte giulio grab bars are manufactured using recycled raw materials at the end of its life cycle a product can be recycled and used again for new production d the vinyl used by ponte giulio is free of environmentally dangerous stabilizers colourings and heavy metals such as lead mercury and cadmium d health the environment and objects influence everyone s health as a priority ponte giulio focuses on safety by choosing raw materials which are free of components that are dangerous to our health some of the grab bars lines are manufactured in vinyl enriched with the biocote® silver ions-based technology e see page 6 toxic and dangerous heavy metals such as lead mercury and cadmium are not present in the vinyl and pipes used by ponte giulio the vinyl used is plasticized with innovative and non carcinogen materials and coloured with products free of heavy metals that are dangerous for the environment ponte giulio grab bars are biocompatible and can therefore be tolerated by human organisms f d tests reports are available on request e biocote® is incorporated into products at the point of manufacture silver ions are then available to act against bacteria that contaminate the surface silver ions bind with the bacteria silver ions damage the bacteria in a number of ways disrupting their normal functioning bacteria are unable to reproduce and therefore die f tests reports are available on request 5
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what is biocote® biocote® is an antimicrobial technology based on silver ions which helps to create sustainable hygienic environments products with biocote® antimicrobial technology complement cleaning routines continuously reducing levels of bacteria and mould on their surfaces guaranteed protection ponte giulio have joined forces with biocote ltd because of the assurance of a high quality proven antimicrobial additive and excellent support services biocote® silver ion technology is incorporated into the grab bars vinyl coating at the time of manufacture biocote® then provides continuous built-in protection for the expected lifetime of the product against a wide range of bacteria and mould biocote® protected grab bars are cleaner and more hygienic to use making them ideal for bathrooms particularly in healthcare establishments biocote® protected grab bars · rapidly reduce bacteria on their surfaces and in the environment by up to 99 · work in-between cleaning routines · provide 24/7 antimicrobial protection · help reduce risk of cross contamination durable the power of silver silver is a natural safe antimicrobial that is commonly used in wound dressings and catheters biocote® utilises silver because of its beneficial properties safe natural silver is non-toxic and already used effectively in the medical community silver is an inorganic technology an ideal alternative to synthetic organic chemicals silver will not break down from a product it is also uv stable a quality proven technology the biocote® brand is your mark of quality giving you the reassurance of continuing antimicrobial efficacy from a proven superior technology sustainable silver retains its excellent antimicrobial efficacy for the lifetime of the product efficacy biocote® has been shown through laboratory analysis to have a high efficacy against a broad spectrum of microbes including mrsa legionella e.coli salmonella pseudomonasand aspergillus niger over a 2-hour period biocote® reduces levels of bacteria on surfaces by up to 99 the antimicrobial performance of biocote® does not deteriorate over time providing continuous built-in protection for the lifetime of a protected product quality control biocote® protected products are subject to regular quality control testing to iso 22196:2007 by an independent uk laboratory environmental trials biocote® technology is supported by a wealth of data that proves it is highly effective in real life environments where patients are numerous and infections are prevalent how does biocote® work on ponte giulio s grab bars · biocote® is incorporated into products at the point of manufacture · silver ions are then available to act against bacteria that contaminate the surface · silver ions bind with the bacteria · silver ions damage the bacteria in a number of ways disrupting their normal functioning · bacteria are unable to reproduce and therefore die for more detailed information visit http www.biocote.com
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caring for the environment ponte giulio cares about environmental protection and the effects caused by the transformation of the materials used in the production of its products in order to pursue this goal ponte giulio carefully selects materials which have a low impact on the environment from the raw materials and their transformation to the manufacturing of a product its disposal and the possibility of reusing the products for each item a percentage of recycled and recyclable material is determined and stated in terms of weight in order to increase this percentage ponte giulio encourages its customers to limit the amount of waste and gives them the option of replacing damaged parts using reclaimed products thus ponte giulio products are not only recyclable but even reusable the respect for environment is not only achieved with green action but mainly through a definite way of thinking by the company s management and employees ponte giulio operates a thorough waste separation scheme the raw materials and other substances used for production are chosen in order to provide both incredibly high quality for the final product and to guarantee the least possible impact on human beings and the environment controls such as emissions in the atmosphere are thoroughly carried out and our suppliers are selected for sharing our attitude and vision in order to render this approach objective and visible ponte giulio has conformed to the environmental standards set by uni en iso 14001 environmental management systems not all the items are reusable the percentage of reusability is reported on the technical data sheets.
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family line grab bars page 101 mirror page 153 and midioplan® washbasin page 139 8
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new pastello line grab bars page 84 rossari line sanitaryware page 135 and double split door shower enclosure page 164 10
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120 line ergonomically designed washbasin page 124 maxima line folding grab bar page 80 12
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