INSTALLATION
Walls of various constructions each require different treatments and fixings. The supporting wall must be sufficiently robust
to hold the unit and a user weight of up to 127kg (280lbs) during its operation.
Because it is imperative that the installation is carried out safely and correctly, the bath lift must be fitted by a
competent professional, familiar with building and construction.
THE CHASSIS BACKPLATE AND THE WALL PLATE
Fitting to a solid brick wall with sound tile or plaster finish:
Position the wall plate as described above. Use 6x 6mm screws into suitable rawlplugs to fix to this type of wall
(MINIMUM LENGTH 80mm). Follow the screw manufacturers instructions for the correct fitting. Make certain that all 6
fastenings are securely fitted.
Fitting to a ‘studded’ or non-solid wall:
An absolutely secure fixing to this type of wall is vital, so reinforcement of or the insertion of a solid area is required.
Consult a builder experienced in this work. If screwed rods with nuts are used to fix right through the wall, together with a
load spreading plate on the rear side, then make certain that the rods finish flush with the nuts inside the unit.
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OTHERWISE THE BELT COULD BE DAMAGED WHEN USED
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Position as shown in the above diagram.
WALL MOUNTING THE UNIT
FLOOR ANCHOR FIXING
Fitting to a stone or concrete floor:
First, make certain that there are no services that might be damaged by drilling into the floor. With the unit soundly fixed
to the wall, extend the belt square across the bath and vertically down the side. Position the floor anchor bracket against
the bath panel ensuring a snug fit. Use 7x No. 10 stainless steel screws into suitable rawlplugs to fix to this type of floor.
Follow the rawlplug manufacturer’s instructions for correct fitting.
Fitting to a wooden boarded floor
Procedure as above. Use 7x No. 10 screws to fasten the mounting bar to the floor. If it is thought that the flooring is not
adequate to take the strain, add a cross baton under the floor to reinforce the boarding.
The bath lift should be fitted so that the centre line of the lower 3
studs are 130mm (approx. 5”) above the rim of the bath, allowing
a 75mm (3”) gap under the bath lift. A gap, with a minimum size
of 300mm (12”) is required from the wall, to allow the battery to
be removed.
Position the edge of the belt near to where the sloped back of
the bath meets the flat bottom of the bath. This can be adjusted
slightly to suit the user’s comfort.
If there is a ledge between the bath and the wall, the bath
lift is still able to operate at a maximum 100mm (4”) gap. For
wider ledges please contact the supplier for advice and special
attachments.
The wall plate has 6 projecting studs which allow screws,
bolts or other suitable fixings to pass through, securing the
plate firmly to the wall.
The chassis backplate has 6 keyhole slots which slot
tightly down over the projecting studs. Both plates should
fit together flush and level at the bottom edge.
75mm
300mm
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