Aries 2000 Installation Manual v1.0
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3. Bath shell removal
This requires two people. Firstly disconnect the handset. Remove the 10 x 15mm M6 screws
located on the underside of the bath.
The bath waste pipe will still be attached, remove this from the waste water trap.
Remove the control boxes from the underside of the bath using the quick release tabs
attached.
Unscrew the 2 x junction boxes from the underside of the bath.
Ensure all wiring linking the bath shell to the bath frame is disconnected.
Keeping the bath level, the bath can now be carefully guided off the platform rods, ensuring no
damage is caused to the seal housings or seals. (The seals will contain silicone grease, check
that this is clean and free from any dirt prior to reassembly).
Now that the bath shell has been removed, carefully set aside.
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 bath. Secondly, the Safety Edge
switches will all require moving. To do this remove the 2 x M5
round head allen bolts for each switch. (There are 4 in total
on the base frame).
2. Whilst supporting the scissor frame, disconnect one of the
side actuators from the upper scissor frame mount by
removing the clevis pin.
Repeat for the other side of the bath.
With the top mount disconnected and the scissor frame
flat, remove the actuator from the lower mount by removing
the clevis pin. The actuator can now carefully be set aside.
Repeat for the other side.
Now cable tie the scissor fame together to prevent opening.
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7. Positioning the bath shell
In a team of at least 2 people, carefully lift the bath shell onto the
bath frame, making sure the waste is at the foot end of the frame.
Slowly lower, and set into place.
Ensure no cables are trapped between the bath shell and base frame.
On the underside of the base frames there is a locating mark which
will now need to be correctly aligned with the matching mark on the
frame.
Manoeuvre the bath until the marks match up as shown.
8. Securing the bath shell
Locate the 10 x ‘8 x 19 countersink screws’ and 10 x ‘M5 flat washers’ provided. Place a washer
over each screw, ready to secure the bath.
The bath base board has been pre screwed, and where possible it is important to try to pick up the
existing holes when securing the bath.
To do this, place a screw through the frame, and slightly lift the bath shell. The hole should
become visible. Insert the screw into the hole, but do not tighten. Repeat this process with
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 x 20 button head bolt.
Locate the hole in the bath shell where the extension port will be mounted. This is on the bath
flange, user side near the corner.
Position the extension port into the hole from the rear of the flange. When correctly seated, holes
will be visible through the bath flange for the port fixings.
Insert one of the M5 x 20 bolts through the bath flange and
through the extension port. Fit a M6 shake proof washer at
the rear followed by a M5 nut. Hand tighten the nut.
Repeat this with the second hole on the opposite side of the
extension port.
With the port now hand tightened, check that it is correctly
seated. Now tighten the fixings.
Cable tie the extension port cable into position,
ensuring there is no risk of entrapment or damage.
USER SIDE
Standard rod
support brace
Nylon M10 bolts
Hingestay rod
support brace
11. Fitting the handset extension port
Firstly, raise the scissor frame to the maximum height using the ‘platform 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 x 20 button head bolt.
Locate the hole in the bath shell where the extension port will be mounted. This is on the bath
flange, user side near the corner.
Position the extension port into the hole from the rear of the flange. When correctly seated, holes
will be visible through the bath flange for the port fixings.
Insert one of the M5 x 20 bolts through the bath
flange and through the extension port. Fit a M6
shake proof washer at the rear followed by a
M5 nut. Hand tighten the nut.
Repeat this with the second hole on the
opposite side of the extension port.
With the port now hand tightened, check that it
is correctly seated. Now tighten the fixings.
Cable tie the extension port cable into position,
ensuring there is no risk of entrapment or damage.
Bath support board
Bath frame
