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Aries 2000 Installation Manual v1.0

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ARIES 2000

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Tel: 01527 400024

Email: [email protected]
www.abacushealthcare.co.uk

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Page 1: ...Aries 2000 Installation Manual v1 0 1 ARIES 2000 INSTALLATION MANUAL Tel 01527 400024 Email info abacushealthcare co uk www abacushealthcare co uk ...

Page 2: ...ol the raising and lowering of the powered bath 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 to ensure the unit is free of defect or damage In the event of a problem the ...

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: ...l 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 o...

Page 5: ...lumbing 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 3 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 3 0 Hot Cold water feeds Notice the position of the hot and cold pipes entering the ba...

Page 6: ...ould 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 figure 6 0 or in the centre left hand figure 7 0 Tap end of bath Plumbing connections 8 Left hand bath Right hand bath Figure 7 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 conne...

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: ... 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 an...

Page 12: ... 2000 Installation Manual v1 0 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 shou...

Page 13: ...en the bath is purchased fully assembled where access allows it is advised to take the bath into the property complete Preparation a Carefully remove all packaging and inspect all components thoroughly Note Do not use sharp knives or instruments to remove packaging around the finished surface areas of the bath b Ensure all component parts are present before proceeding to remove any existing facili...

Page 14: ...g Identify which end of the base frame is which and lay onto the wooden blocks accordingly The frame should be positioned so that only the metal brackets on the base of the frame are in contact with the wooden block as shown below 2 Plug in foot end actuators Position the foot end assemblies near the ends of the base scissor frame one at each end Locate the 2 foot end actuator leads marked with ye...

Page 15: ...oot end assembly foot end Once the head end foot assembly has been correctly fitted the bath will now require raising once again Repeat the same process covered in STEP 4 at the foot end Fix the foot end into position with 4 x M10 Washers and 4 x M10 x 16 cap head bolts provided 6 Removing wooden frame support blocks To remove the wooden block the bath should be taken to it s highest position To d...

Page 16: ...h remaining holes in the base board Tighten all screws The bath is now fully secured 9 Fitting handset extension port Firstly fully raise the bath to its highest point using the bath up button This will provide maximum access to the underside of the bath Now disconnect the handset from the extension port Find the following parts in the dispatch kit 2 x M6 shake proof tooth washed 2 x M5 nut 2 x M5...

Page 17: ...ot connected to the Mains voltage supply Starting with the motor power cable unravel the coiled power lead found at the foot end The cable will need to be routed behind the frame section as shown Following this fit the cable to the bunny ear connectors found on the bath rotating the tabs to secure into place Open the control box The motor now needs wiring up Insert the cable through the cable glan...

Page 18: ...e pipe Gently plug the end of the waste pipe into the S trap Push gently ensuring the flexi pipe end will insert no further Whilst holding the flexi waste pipe end in place begin to tighten the locking nut Note Holding the waste pipe in place will prevent it rotating whilst the locking nut is being tightened Tighten firmly hand tight however do not overtighten Note When connected correctly the was...

Page 19: ...ust be correctly orientated right handed bath shown Note For left hand bath Pipes will travel around opposite side of frame Please take note of the image shown all flexi pipes should follow a continuous smooth curve This will prevent any damage or kinking NOTE Ensure final plumbing from plumbing bracket to bath appears as shown in the image WARNING Plumbing the Water Feeds and Waste Outlet incorre...

Page 20: ...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 wit...

Page 21: ...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 t...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...the 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 24: ...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 25: ... of the foot plate Position so that the 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 With the foot side panel not in place ensure it has correctly been fitted behind the frame C se...

Page 26: ...r bolt Do not tighten The bath and top end 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 6 Repeat step 5 for head end upper end panel Step 7 Offer the wall side upper side panel up to the bath at an angle of approximately 45 degrees Insert ...

Page 27: ... a vacuum cleaner 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 12 Water feed and waste connections Using the flexible pipes provided connect the hot and cold...

Page 28: ...ghtly before the next step Step 17 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 14 Correctly fit both user side foot end side panels Note The image is for reference only and shows a complete assembled foot end panel set Step 15 With the ...

Page 29: ... place preventing any lifting Step 20 Repeat steps 18 and 19 for the head end of the bath Plastic bellow push rivet Step 18 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 the foot end side panels and both bottom edges will be flush Flush ...

Page 30: ...de of the base frame And begin to screw in Once finger tight continue to hold the panel up and fit a bolt diagonally to the one first fitted This will them allow the panel to be released Screw in until finger tight See Sample Bolting Pattern for suggested bolt fitting pattern The panel can now be released Fit the remaining 2 bolts Sample Bolting Pattern Tighten all 4 bolts using a suitable 17mm so...

Page 31: ...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 Aries 2000 Installation Manual v1 0...

Page 32: ...e panel is correctly activating all 4 switches independently To do this ensure the bath is fully powered up and the bath is in the highest position Begin to lower the bath using the handset by pressing and holding the bath down button Next starting at one corner whilst the bath is still in motion press up on the panel to activate the switch Note When pressing up on the panel make sure force is app...

Page 33: ...allow the batteries to recharge before operation Usually 3 hours 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 rubbing against the framework Check panels are free to move and are not touching each ot...

Page 34: ...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 by engineers from Abacus Healthcare A...

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