Platinumpie TubFix Manual

Fixing Instructions for TubFix® L Shower right/left
hand Front Bath Frame & TubFix® End Frame Kits.
Fits 1500-1800 in length and 700, 750, 800 in width
Please see our 22 minute fixing video by either
scanning the QR code or going to:
https://youtu.be/HBzYbAZnCQ0
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Important Notes:
We recommend you watch the 22 minute installation video for this product. The QR code/link can
be found on the first page.
Do not extend the under edge supports so much that the bath starts to lift of its feet.
Always check your floorboard depth to ensure the screws do not hit any services below.
For extra strength (especially for front frame installation) apply silicone to the under edge bath
support pads and allow to set.
Contents of boxes:
Recommended Tools for installation:
Power drill, Phillips driver bit (small & large) 6mm masonry drill bit, Pliers, 10mm & 15mm Spanner,
Spirit level, Pencil, Tape measure, Fine tooth Hacksaw (1500-1600 baths only)
L shower front frame box End frame box
Check the size of 1.
the bath and if
needed cut the
bottom channel and
top locking bar to
the relative size
using a hacksaw
along the marks
provided.
For 1700 & 1800mm
shower baths no
cutting is necessary
2. Screw the rubber tops onto the M10 threads
then the flange nuts (flange facing away from
rubber top). Now insert into the upright
members. Screw down to the rough height of
the bath.
Tip:
Start by hand, and
then finish of by
using a phillips bit
in an electric
screwdriver for
speed.
Place the spirit level 3.
against the front edge of
the bath. Once it is
vertical, mark the point
on the floor. Start at the
end of the bath and
move along.Using either
a straight edge or laser
level, join those marks
up. (When the panel is in
place this mark may be
seen so mark lightly or
use an appropriate
marker that can be removed) This line now
corresponds to the front edge of the bath on
the floor.
4. At this point the total
thickness of the finish
needs to be ascertained.
The bottom channel will
need to be set back
accordingly to this
measurement from the
front edge line (marked
in step ). This line will 3
also carry on up the wall
vertically for the position
of the wall upright.
Front frame
installation only

Place both channels 5.
along the line (marked
in step ). The channel 4.
with the laser marking
on the bottom ( ) goes 1
at the end of the bath.
The other channel goes
against the wall with the
locating point closest to
the end ( ) nearest the 2
centre of the bath. Fix
the bottom channels on
the floor using 5qty M8
x 18mm screws (If necessary drill and plug).
The bottom channel can also be fixed to the
floor using a suitable adhesive if preferred.
Screw on the flange nut to wall upright, place
in the bottom channel, mark, drill with 6mm
masonry bit and plug. Fix to the wall using M8
x 30mm screws.
It’s important you get the channels in their
correct positions and the right way around.
Fix/screw the ‘L’ 6.
shaped metal board
support on the floor
using adhesive or 1 x M8
x18mm screw, making
sure this metal piece is
also set back the
appropriate distance (as
shown by the line in RED
accord with the finish.
Place the upright members on the locating 7.
points in the bottom channels as shown
extend the under edge bath screws so that
they just touch and hold
themselves in position
under the edge of the
bath lip.
Tip: front If using as a
frame only configuration
make sure you
put a small
amount of
silicone on the
rubber tops at
this point.
9. Place the two locking bars under each of
the flange nuts.Tighten the flange nuts down
by hand.
Check the distance ( ) is the same 8. A
measurement that the bottom channel has
been set back by in step )4
Tip:
This can be achieved
by using a spirit level
to make sure the
uprights are vertical;
or simply mark the
relevant thickness
measurement on ant
straight edge material
to hand (piece of
wood etc) and set
distance( ) A
2
1
A
For Right Hand Shower Baths
For ‘left-hand’ shower
baths, the top return
piece of metal will be
installed up the other way.
Tip: Use a philips
screwdriver to hold the
bottom nut whilst
tightening with a 10mm
spanner.
For Left Hand Shower Baths
10. Place the top return bar under the front
locking bar and sitting on the top of the back
locking bar. Set it back by the same distance
of your finish as obtained in step . Tighten 4
the remaining flange nut using a 15mm
spanner then using a 10mm spanner, tighten
the M6 nut and bolt.

11. Make sure the
locking bars are sitting
flush with the front
edge of the uprights
and then tighten all the
flange nuts accordingly
using a 15mm Spanner.
Tip: By holding the
thread with pliers any
potential movement
will be prevented whilst
tightening the flange
nut.
Front frame only
Installation
If using as a front frame
only between two walls,
fix the additional
upright wall support on
the other wall and use
the connecting ‘tuning fork’ piece to connect
under the last upright flange nut. The last
upright can be moved back one locating
point if necessary.
End Frame Installation
If using an end frame kit in conjunction with the front frame, the installation method is exactly the
same. Mark the edge of the bath on the floor (Step ) and set back the bottom channel the same 3
distance as the front frame (Step , Which corresponds to the thickness of the finish).4
Place the bottom channel on the floor with its locating point (the one nearest the end of the A
channel), closest to the front edge/corner of the bath. Using either a suitable adhesive or M8 x
18mm screws fix to the floor (Step . Drill with 6mm masonry bit and plug if necessary, or fix with 5
suitable adhesive). Make Sure you do not compromise any potential services below !
Place the wall upright in the channel and using a spirit level to make sure it is vertical, fix to the
wall using M8 x 30mm screws. Connect the wall upright to the other two uprights with the top
connecting bar. Use the corner connecting piece (which fits 700/750/800 width baths) to secure
the front and end frames. together.
A
Congratulations your frame is now complete!
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pictures via Twitter @tubfix
Please review our frame.

Recommended Installation for Bath Panel / Tiled finishes.
Fix a 5/6mm tile backer / cement boards (shown in to the upright frame supports, Pink)
and return bar sections using a suitable fixing adhesive/silicone. (shown in )YELLOW
Fix the other board section (shown in ) with just a minimal amount of adhesive/BLUE
silicone (again shown in ). After tiling, Silicone around the top edge of theYELLOW
bath and also around the other three edges of the ‘Blue’ board, grout the rest.
If future access is ever required the silicone around the ‘blue’ section board can be cut
and the whole board pulled off the frame with relative ease.
The choice of bath finishes for shower baths can be quite limited, the great news with
the TubFix® frame is that it is easy to tile giving an endless choice of finish, all the
time allowing easy access to services at a future date. (See our recommended tiling
installation procedure below).
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Patent Pending
www.tubfix.biz
www.sinkfix.co.uk
@tubfix