Lakes SS70 Installation and operating instructions

FRAMED (Folding) BATHSCREENS
Installation & Maintenance Instructions
Models Covered :
SS70 ~ SINGLE PANEL SS75 ~ TWIN PANEL
SS80 ~ TRIPLE PANEL SS85 ~ FOUR PANEL
rev 01.19

IMPORTANT NOTES :
Please Read Carefully & retain these instructions for Future Reference.
1. For ease & safety we advise that two persons assemble this product.
2. Protect shower tray surfaces at all times.
3. Exposed glass corners / edges MUST NOT contact hard surfaces at any time.
4. Check for cables, pipes etc before drilling walls.
5. Ensure all surfaces are dry, clean & free of loose debris / dust.
6. 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 Lakes Bathrooms Helpline.
7. Whilst precautions are taken in manufacture, care must be taken when handling as rail ends may
have sharp edges.
8. Before commencing, check :
a) shower tray (or base) is level & completely sealed to finished / tiled walls.
b) finished walls are sound & free of cracks, loose tiles / grout.
8. AFTER INSTALLATION, DO NOT ‘WET’ ENCLOSURE FOR 48 HOURS TO ENSURE FULL CURE OF
SILICONE SEALANT.
USE :
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. Lakes Bathrooms service engineers are available if necessary to consult / carry out
remedial work. Call Lakes Bathrooms 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 decorative finishes to deteriorate &
could adversely affect safe operation of the enclosure.
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 : Lakes Bathrooms Ltd guarantee Shower Doors & Enclosures against any
manufacturing or material defects for the lifetime of the product. We will resolve defects free of charge
by repairing / replacing parts as we feel necessary. To be ‘free of charge’ service work must be carried
out by Lakes Bathrooms or approved agents.
Seals are considered 'wear & tear' parts, as such they are guaranteed for 12 months from purchase.
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 /
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.

SUPPLIED PARTS :
Screen Sub Assembly:
Wall Rail
fig A
Bottom Seal (set)
fig B
Cup Washer (3x) fig B
Decorative Screw Cover
Cap (3x) fig B
Top Cap (2x)
(Wall Profile)
(handed pair)
fig B
Single
Panel
Twin
Panel
Triple
Panel
Four
Panel
5mm x 60 long Countersunk
Self Tapping Screw (3x) fig A
8 x 50mm Wall Plug
(3x) fig A
3.5 x 10 long self tapping
pan head screw (3x) fig B
Or Or Or
Top Capping (set)
fig B
Comprising (replaceable parts) :
&
Wall Hinge
(2x)
Hinge Bearing
(2x)
Hinge Half
(Male)
Hinge Half
(Female)
Hinge Seal
(2x) M3,5 x 40 long Pan Head
Pozi Drive Screw
Corner Piece
(2x)
Hinge Rail
(Wall side)

Lakes fully reversible Framed (folding) Bathscreen for fitting left or
right handed to flat top bathtub.
Ensure bath rim is level & that bath / wall (tile) joints are sealed & cured
over entire length of bath sides (See Fig A) prior to fitting screen.
DO NOT SEAL BATH EDGES UPTO A FITTED SCREEN !
Dia 8mm
Tile / Masonry
Drill Bit
Dia 2,8mm
HSS Drill Bit
Pencil
Screwdriver (Pozi Drive)
Spirit Level (with vertical ‘bubble’)
Tools Required
Good quality Silicone
Sealant & applicator
Tape
Measure
Standard Size
SS70
SS75
SS80
SS85
Adjustment (A)
760 to 785mm
950 to 975mm
1390 to 1415mm
730 to 755mm
A
A
Measure & mark wall rail position.
Mark fixing hole positions, drill, plug & affix wall rail.
(Back face of Wall profile may be siliconed before mounting).
Wall rail orientation : Cross holes to inside (curved face outermost).
10 mm to centre
of wall rail
Wall / Bath Joint
Wall / Wall Joint
For best performance, screen
must be positioned adjacent to the inner edge of the
bath rim to ensure effectiveness of the bottom
seal / drip strip.
Ensure continuous silicone sealant bead as indicated
before fitting wall rail.
dia5x60lg
The use of good quality silicone sealant
& cleaning / degreasing of all joint areas is recommended.
Dia 3mm
HSS Drill Bit

B
2.
1.
1.
4.
3.
Multi panel screens can be folded flat to the mounting wall.
Before fitting, the folding direction & stowage hand should be determined by
reversing the screen (top to bottom) for the preferred orientation.
1. Carefully lift screen into position & push into
wall profile. Check bottom hinge bracket is sitting
on bath rim. Adjust screen for plumb & ensure even gap
between screen base & bath rim (to accommodate
bottom seals).
2. From inside enclosure, using wall rail holes as a guide,
drill (dia 2,8mm) fit cup washer & screw main screen to
wall rail using 3,5 x 10 long pan head screws.
Push on decorative cover caps (3 places).
3. Fit top capping(s). Select & fit appropriate hand wall
rail top cap.
4. Move screen to convenient position, select
appropriate bottom seals & fit with drip strips to inside.
Check that 1st panel seal is pushed up to wall hinge &
that subsequent seals are end to end with minimal gaps.
Drip strip
to inside

C
Check screen functions:
Folds flat to wall & extends/locks to
straight position (shown).
Check that bottom seal(s) are in contact
with bath rim over entire length.
Move screen inward over bathtub &
apply continuous bead of silicone
sealant as indicated EXTERNALLY ONLY.

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING :
Screen hinges noisy / not moving smoothly : Apply sanitary silicone based grease to hinge
bearing inner diameters.
Check that hinge seals are not distorted or trapped in gap between profiles.
Leakage in area of bottom hinge : ensure bottom seal is pushed fully upto bottom hinge.
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 fig A), 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.
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Tel / HELPLINE : 01684 853870
Fax : [phone]
www.lakesbathrooms.co.uk
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 : [e-mail]