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Bath plumbing connections will be made externally to the bath. 
 
All bath plumbing is located on a bath plumbing bracket, which holds internal pipework in the 
correct position to prevent any interference with framework etc. Therefore it is essential that 
internal plumbing remains as shown below. 
In some instances the plumbing bracket may be removed if necessary to help with bath 
installation.  
 
To gain access to the bracket mounting bolts, slide out the water feed pipes. 
 
If this is the case, it is critical that the bracket is checked once fitted into position to ensure 
there has been no movement in pipework. 
 
It is essential that a measurement of 210mm is maintained between the stem elbows and the 
22mm nylon pipe brackets as shown. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
When reassembling the bracket to the frame for bath installation, use the 2 x M5 round head 
allen bolts removed. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gemini 2000 Installation Manual v1.3 

19 

Bath Plumbing Bracket 

– Side wall plumbing 

Pipework mounting bracket 

210mm 

Tap connections 

Water feeds 

Waste water outlet 

Summary of Contents for Gemini 2000

Page 1: ...Gemini 2000 Installation Manual v1 3 1 GEMINI 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL Tel 01527 400024 Email info abacushealthcare co uk www abacushealthcare co uk ...

Page 2: ...within the bath area There is a four button handset to control the raising and lowering of the powered bath and the platform With the user in the bath Usually via a ceiling or mobile hoist the bath can be raised to a comfortable bathing height for the helper carer Exit is a reversal of the above procedure Responsibility of the Installer The installer must inspect the product prior to installation ...

Page 3: ...d by a qualified electrician and should be tested on a routine basis To test the RCD push the test button the RCD should interrupt power Push the RESET button power should be restored If the RCD fails to operate in this manner there is the possibility of an electrical shock Do not use this unit Isolate the unit and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before any further...

Page 4: ... and structurally sound There must be NO SERVICES OR UNDER FLOOR HEATING BURIED within the foot plate area detailed in figure 1 0 All floor finishes should be in place prior to installation i e altro tiling 1 Hoist wheelchair access 2 Service cleaning access 3 Positions of any existing under floor pipe work or cabling 4 Conflict between doorways 5 Distance from walls other objects 6 Under floor ob...

Page 5: ...umbing connections Note for right handed bath plumbing connectors will be mirrored to opposite side of the bath foot 5 Left hand bath tap end shown shown Figure 4 0 Waste feed Ensure that of the 3 water Pipes which come through the wall floor The waste pipe is the closest to the bath plumbing connections figure 4 0 Hot Cold water feeds Notice the position of the hot and cold pipes entering the bat...

Page 6: ...uld terminate with full bore isolating valves 25mm from the wall These should be set between 20 40mm centres off the floor where possible to ensure a neat connection Isolation valves must be located so that they are easily accessible Waste 40mm Waste outlet 3ltr sec It is recommended that the waste should be set at between 30 100mm centre from the floor Figure 4 0 Left hand bath wall fed plumbing ...

Page 7: ...ltr sec Waste pipe highest point should not exceed 120mm from the floor Side Wall Pre install Plumbing 7 Left hand bath floor fed plumbing locations shown Note for right handed bath plumbing will be mirrored to opposite side It is preferred that plumbing feeds will terminate anywhere along the midpoint of the green area outlined When the bath is fitted at more that 100mm from the wall floor feed c...

Page 8: ...er the waste outlet at the far end right hand figure7 0 or in the centre left hand figure 8 0 Tap end of bath Plumbing connections 8 Left hand bath Right hand bath Figure 8 0 Note Consider which handing the bath is this will influence where the plumbing will enter Waste feed Ensure that of the 3 water pipes which come through the wall floor the waste pipe is the closest to the bath plumbing connec...

Page 9: ...ting valves 25mm from the wall These should be set between 20 40mm centres off the floor where possible to ensure a neat connection Isolation valves must be located so that they are easily accessible Waste 40mm Waste outlet 3ltr sec It is recommended that the waste should be set at between 30 100mm centre from the floor Figure 9 0 End wall peninsula plumbing shown Note plumbing connections termina...

Page 10: ...not exceed 120mm from the floor End Wall Pre install Plumbing 10 Floor fed peninsula plumbing locations shown Note plumbing connections terminate in the same location for both left and right handed baths It is preferred that plumbing feeds will terminate in the green area as close to the bath centreline as possible without entering the orange margin Pipework must not enter the room in the location...

Page 11: ...r than 10 1 between hot and cold feeds The maximum bath water temperature according to DO8 is no higher than 43 C and the maximum for the shower is 39 C It is important to note that a pressure difference between hot and cold pipes will have a great effect on the time it takes to fill a bath i e Hot water 1 4 bar and Cold water 2 4 bar Approx 12 5min to fill bath with 250 litres Hot water 2 2 bar a...

Page 12: ...i 2000 Installation Manual v1 3 12 300 500mm Second spur required if spa system is fitted IP65 rated cable outlet wired to 5Amp fused spur at high level 75mm min The bath should be connected via a 5 Amp IP65 rated non switched fused spur unit with 2 metres of 1 5mm 3 core flex Located at the tap end of the bath positioning and specification to be in accordance with IET regulations The spur box sho...

Page 13: ...are the floor area and ensure it is flat level and structurally sound there are NO SERVICES BURIED within the floor fixing area Ensure the bath location has suitable clearance for correct installation When the bath is in the room it may be difficult to move once fully assembled Please refer to the detailed layout plan provided on page 14 D All panels and contents should come labelled to help simpl...

Page 14: ... frame When pressure is applied to the underside of the bath the belly pan will rise activating the safety edge feature Once activated the bath can only be raised preventing any further lowering Removing the belly pan is optional However is recommended as it will decrease the size and weight of the base frame and make removing the platform rods easier as access will be improved 1 Whilst supporting...

Page 15: ...atform rod removal Each platform rod is bolted to the scissor frame using 1 x M8 Hex Head bolt and 1 x M8 flat washer Remove the bolt and washer and the platform rod will come free Repeat for each platform rod 4 in total 5 Scissor frame removal The next stage of the bath breakdown is to remove the scissor frame 1 To do this the first stage is to unplug the wiring from all 4 actuators around the ba...

Page 16: ...now be slid towards the tap end of the bath whilst also lifting upwards This will release the black nylon sliding blocks from the framework allowing the scissor frame to be lifted and set aside When done correctly the scissor frame will lift away from the base frame with all wiring attached Remove 6 Base frame removal The bath base frame can now be removed from the foot plate assemblies 1 Starting...

Page 17: ...time to begin reassembling the bath ready for installation Using the foot fixing template bellow pay attention to where the bath will be positioned Position the bath near the final installation site but make sure there is enough clearance to get to every side of the bath for installation To reassemble the bath to the state presented on arrival reverse the process shown during pages 11 12 and 13 En...

Page 18: ... the mount will locate Note The mount must be fitted so that the outer screw cover is facing away from the bath as shown Using the fixings provided with the mount firmly secure the mount to the bath Next the mount screw cap must be fitted Position the screw cover over the mount from above and when lined up correctly press down firmly When correctly installed the top of the cover will come flush wi...

Page 19: ...ccess to the bracket mounting bolts slide out the water feed pipes If this is the case it is critical that the bracket is checked once fitted into position to ensure there has been no movement in pipework It is essential that a measurement of 210mm is maintained between the stem elbows and the 22mm nylon pipe brackets as shown When reassembling the bracket to the frame for bath installation use th...

Page 20: ...rilling into the specified area or a rectangle cutting out The panel cut out is dependent on how the bath is handed Plumbing will exit the right foot end panel at the tap end of the bath if the bath is left handed and the left foot end of the bath if the bath is right handed Identifying a panel Once the foot end panel to cut has been selected use the information below to correctly mark out and cut...

Page 21: ...he waste flexi S trap side If the bracket is removed it is critical that the bracket is checked once re fitted into position to ensure there has been no movement in pipework It is essential that a measurement of 180mm is maintained between the stem elbows and the 90 degree pipe manifold Note failure to reinstall the bracket correctly may result in damage to the bath plumbing When reassembling the ...

Page 22: ...he panel will require holes drilling into the specified area or a rectangle cutting out Please note the bath will come with 2 x identical foot end panels only one panel will require a cut out to be fitted at the tap end Panel cut out Firstly identify the correct panel to be marked and cut Once the foot end panel to cut has been selected use the information below to correctly mark out and cut the p...

Page 23: ...bellow fits correctly in the bellow slot in the panel End wall plumbing Position either side foot side panel at the tap end of the bath The panel should follow the contour of the foot plate Position so that the bellow fits correctly in the bellow slot in the panel Step 3 Take a bottom end panel with cut out if peninsula and put in to position next to the foot side panel Rest bottom edge on floor N...

Page 24: ...lace using 1 x large washer and 1 x M6 hex head nuts provided for each bolt Note these should not be tightened at this stage Click in the 2 fastmounts at each end of the panel Step 8 Repeat step 7 for the user side middle side panel Step 9 Check that the panels are aligned correctly and are symmetrical each side relative to the frame When satisfied that all 4 middle panels look as they should tigh...

Page 25: ...nd panels come with central locating points match up these points to correctly align the panel Note these panels are not handed Once satisfied with panel positioning tighten both nuts to secure the panel Step 11 Repeat step 10 for head end top end panel Step 12 Offer the wall side top side panel up to the bath at an angle of approximately 45 degrees Insert the panel edge under the bath lip In one ...

Page 26: ...er using the correct floor installation fixings tighten appropriately Repeat with the foot end base plate Use the other holes to ensure extra fixing is made but these are only additional and not critical It is important that both end plates are completely vertical and spaced correctly Step 17 Water feed and waste connections Using the flexible pipes provided connect the hot and cold feeds coming f...

Page 27: ...d for an extended period of time they may require pulling down slightly before the next step Step 22 Ensure the last flap of the bellow is tucked through the small gap between the panel and the bellow bracket This will be further secured in the next stages Bellow Bellow bracket Bellow insert gap Insert Step 20 With the 2 user side foot end panels now in place secure to the foot frames using 2 x M5...

Page 28: ...the head end of the bath Step 24 After checking that all panels are correctly fitted and are well aligned it is time to begin testing the bath See page 29 Plastic bellow push rivet Step 23 Next the foot end side panel braces must be fitted Starting at the tap end insert the brace between the 2 foot end side panels When fitted correctly the holes in the cross brace will line up with the holes in th...

Page 29: ...IGHT HAND BATH SHOWN Figure 11 0 Description Qty Floor Type M8 x 60 Hex Head Coach Screw 4 Concrete Composite M8 x 40 Hex Head Coach Screw 4 Wood Floorboard M10 x 50 Nylon Plug Type E 4 M8 Form C Washer BZP 4 Sleeves will not grip unless the hole is cleaned out first Ensure washer is placed between Fischer screw head and foot plate to protect the painted surface Gemini 2000 Installation Manual v1 ...

Page 30: ...tion Ensure the platform is in the fully lowered position by pressing the Platform DOWN Button Fill the bath approximately half full with water Check the water temperature is within safe bathing limits 40 43 Raise the bath using the Bath UP button on the handset Raise the Platform by using the Platform UP Button Empty the water whilst the bath is in the up position as this will help with the drain...

Page 31: ...o not work but do however emit a short beep when pressed the handset may be locked To unlock lock the handset see Handset Lock section in the user manual Bath judders Usually occurs if the bath has not been fixed to the floor correctly or the bath is not level Bath noisy Check to ensure there is nothing touching the bath while it moves Ensure the pipe work and cables are free of the panels and not...

Page 32: ...e paid The warranty is only valid if the product has been used correctly Where there are any mechanical or electrical parts any damage misuse or tampering with them will render the warranty invalid Any sealed electrical boxes must remain unopened or this will invalidate any warranty The baths are not covered for any problems that may arise from the installation or site planning unless carried out ...

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