Lakes SS100 User manual

Rev 01.19

Important Notes :
Please Read Carefully & retain these instructions for Future Reference.
For ease & safety we advise that two persons assemble this product.
Protect bath surfaces at all times.
Check for cables, pipes etc before drilling walls.
Ensure all surfaces are dry, clean & free of loose debris / dust.
Unpack goods with care (small parts can become lodged in packaging & inadvertently discarded). Check
parts supplied against parts & fittings listed herein. Damaged parts / omissions may be resolved by calling
Helpline.
Whilst precautions are taken in manufacture, care must be taken when handling as rail ends may have
sharp edges.
Before commencing, check :
a) bath type is suitable for screen : without soap dishes, recesses or handles in screen area.
b) bath rim is level & completely sealed to finished / tiled walls.
c) finished walls are sound & free of cracks loose tiles / grout.
AFTER INSTALLATION, DO NOT ‘WET’ ENCLOSURE FOR 48 HOURS TO ENSURE FULL CURE OF
SILICONE SEALANT.
General Care & Maintenance.
Provided this product is installed & operated in accordance with these instructions, problems should
not arise. However should maintenance be required it should be carried out by a competent person with
reference to these instructions. Before any work is carried out the root cause of the problem must be
identified. Service engineers are available to consult / carry out remedial work ~ call Helpline.
Cleaning.
(Every one to two weeks depending on local water {hardness} conditions).
All glass panels in this product have a hydrophobic coating aiding ‘runoff’ of water droplets, reducing the
need for frequent cleaning. For best appearance / product life however, regular cleaning is recommended.
Use ONLY mild soap / detergent solutions to clean. Rinse with water, squeegee glass panels & wipe
frames dry with a soft cloth. Under no circumstances should abrasive, caustic or scouring products be
used. Non compliance with these cleaning instructions may cause plated / painted finishes to deteriorate
& could adversely affect safe operation of the bath screen.
Daily Care.
To prevent the build up of limescale, do not allow water droplets to dry on glass or frames. After
showering, rinse with water, remove droplets from glass with a squeegee & wipe frame with a soft cloth.
Customer Service.
Quality Guarantee : Shower Doors & Enclosures are guaranteed against any manufacturing or material
defects for a period of 10 years from purchase. Defects will be resolved free of charge by repairing or
replacing parts as we feel necessary. To be ‘free of charge’ service work must be carried out by approved
agents. Call Helpline.
Not Covered by this Guarantee : Damage or defects that result from improper installation, improper
use, or lack of maintenance (including limescale buildup). Damage or defects that result from repairs or
modifications undertaken by unauthorized persons.
This guarantee is in addition to statutory & other legal rights.
What to do if something goes wrong : Should the product not function correctly on initial use, firstly,
contact the installer to check that unit installation & commissioning are in accordance with these
instructions. Should this not resolve difficulties or should performance decline, consult ‘Troubleshooting’
section to see if simple home maintenance is needed.
Alternatively our Helpline staff can assist, or if necessary arrange for a service engineer to visit.
Spares : We maintain extensive spare part stocks. Spares can be ordered / purchased from your retailer
in the first instance. Parts will normally be dispatched within two working days from order placement. Pro
Forma invoices will be sent for cheque payments.
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Unit is supplied handed (left or right hand).
If reversal is required, place unit on a protective surface front face down. Unscrew and remove door glass
hinge clamps (see exploded view fig A).
Remove and flip door glass horizontally as shown, rebuild hinge clamps, fully tighten screws, fit screw
cover caps.
Fig A
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Handing Overview (If required)
LH RH

Bath screen is supplied handed, so may be fitted to left or right hand wall, on suitable bathtub. (See page
3 if handing change required)
Ensure bath rim is level & that bath / wall (tile) joints are sealed & cured over entire length of bath sides
(See Note) prior to fitting screen.
DO NOT SEAL BATH EDGES UPTO A FITTED SCREEN!
Step 1.
Noting screen positioning on bath rim, measure, plumb & mark wall profile hole positions.
Step 2.
Drill holes with 8mm masonry drill. Plug and affix wall profile.
Ensure continuous silicone
sealant bead, as dotted line shows, before
fitting wall rails
Installation
(Left Hand Unit Shown)
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Screen
Glass
Bath Rim
Dry Side Wet Side
10mm max

Step 1.
Before fitting the bathscreen, attach the panel levelling gasket underneath the end of the fixed panel.
Step 2. Fit glass support under outer end of glass. Carefully lift screen into position, push fully into wall
profile & down onto bath rim. Check & adjust screen for plumb and ensure parallel to bath edge.
Step 3. From inside enclosure, using the wall profile holes as a guide, drill Ø3 pilot holes, and screw fixed
panel to wall profile using 3.5x8 self tapping screws (3 places). Push fit the cover section. Remove glass
support.
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Step 2.
Remove Sleeve and pivot screw.
Separate bar from glass bracket.
Step 3.
Screw Bracket to wall.
Place glass bracket on glass
Step 4.
Reconnect bar to glass bracket.
Insert pivot screw and sleeve
Step 5.
Tighten socket screw to clamp
bracket to glass. Replace covers.
Fit aluminium caps.
Step 1.
Offer bracing bar onto fixed glass.
Decide preferred position/angle (45°
optimal).
Holding securely, mark wall hole
positions.
Remove bracing bar, drill and plug
walls.
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Bracing Bar
Installation
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Screen hinges noisy / not moving smoothly :
Check that hinge seal is not distorted or trapped in gap between glasses.
Leakage:
Ensure vertical seal is pushed fully down onto bath rim.
Water pooling on inside of screen : check ‘fall’ of bath rim is toward bathing area (certain
bathtubs are unsuitable for screens of this type).
Check also, that screen is positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the bath rim.
Leakage :
The sealing method described in these instructions relies on a continuous seal being applied
between walls & bathtub before installing the screen (see ‘sealing’), it ensures a watertight
seal around the perimeter of the bathtub to the walls.
In the unlikely event of a screen leak, water will be visible externally at the bottom of the
screen or around the wall / bottom hinge ONLY. Water / moisture appearing outside this area
(ie under the bathtub or at floor level) is normally due to incorrect bathtub installation / sealing.
Lakes Bathrooms Ltd
Alexandra Way
Ashchurch
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire GL20 8NB
Service England, Scotland, Wales
8.30am—5pm Mon ~ Thurs
8.30am—4.30pm Fri
Tel / HELPLINE : 01684 853870
Fax : [phone]
www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk
Email : [email protected]
Service : Northern Ireland
Ian A Kernohan
Firtrees
Green Way Industrial Estate
Conlig
Northern Ireland
BT23 7SU
8.30am—5pm Mon ~ Thurs
8.30am—4.30pm Fri
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
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Basic Troubleshooting