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FREEDOM BATH

SITE PREPARATIONS

02.AF.00/2GB
May 2007

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© ARJO Hospital Equipment AB 2007.
ARJO products are patented or patent pending. Patent information is

available by contacting ARJO Hospital Equipment AB.
Our policy is one of continous development, and we therefore reserve

the right to make technical alterations without notice. The content of this
publication may not be copied either whole or in part without the consent
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

User Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Measurements and Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Site Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Available Kits (For special installations) . . . . . . . . . . 10

Water Supply (Internal Mixer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Water Supply (External Mixer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Drain Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Check Points prior to the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Introduction

Freedom Bath

ARJO Freedom Bath is a sophisticated piece of
medical equipment and has to be handled as such.
The Freedom Bath does require installation,
however we do not want the Freedom Bath tiled
in as certain components need regular service and
maintenance.

Site Preparations

This document has been developed to supply you
with accurate and targeted information in order to
make your site preparation for the ARJO Freedom
Bath ideal. Combining good engineering practice
with a well prepared installation site, will ensure a
worry free installation the day your Freedom Bath
is delivered. Please read through the complete
manual prior to preparing your site as it will show
different installation scenarios.

Please take extra care to identify your specific
installation scenario. We suggest that you use
the tic box in the lower right hand corner of each
scenario for future reference as well as simple
identification within different workgroups.
(plumbing, electrical, drywall, tiling etc.)

For installation sites that require a seal between
their tub and wall; we have an accessory in the
form of a Tile-in kit comprising of a seal that can be
placed between tub and wall, allowing for easy
removal.

Approvals

UL classification

UL marking (US-models 120V-60Hz)
Patient Bathing Units Classified in accordance

with the standards for Plastic Bathtub and Shower
Units, ANSI Z124.1.2-2005;
Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances, ANSI/ASME
A112.19.7M-1995;
Suction Fittings, ANSI/ASME A112.19.8-1987;
Pipe Applied Vacuum Breakers, ANSI/ASSE
1001-1988;
Hand- HeldShowers, ANSI/ASSE 1014-1989;
Individual Thermostatic, Pressure Balancing and
Combination Pressure Balancing and Thermostatic
Control Valves for Individual Fixtures, ANSI/ASSE
1016-1996.

Medical Equipment with respect to electrical
shock, fire and mechanical hazards only in
accordance with Standards no. UL60601-1

CAN/CSA-C22.2No.601.1-M90
Patient bathing units Classified in accordance with

CAN/CSA-B45.0-2004 and B45.5-2004,
“Plumbing Fixtures”, and CAN/CSA-B64.0-1994
and B64.1.1-1994, “Backflow Preventers and
Vacuum Breakers.”

CE marking

CE-marking in accordance with the directive
93/42/EEC (Medical Devices Directive).

The equipment has been tested and fulfils all
requirements with respect to electrical and
mechanical hazards according to IEC 60 601-1
and for EMC according to IEC 60 601-1-2.

User Guidelines

In order to ensure that we accomplish your
demands, we are grateful if this information is read.
This will facilitate the installation procedure and
give the correct and optimal working conditions of
all involved persons.

WRAS (GB only)

WRAS approved Thermostatic Mixing Valves,
according to National Health Service

Model Engineering Specification D 08- TMV3.
Thermostatic Mixing Valves (Healthcare Premises).
Designation Code: HP-S / HP-T44.

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Safety Precautions

• •

All electrical and plumbing work must be carried
out by authorized personnel:

• In accordance with local codes

• In accordance with local regulations
It is the responsibility of the customer to prepare

the site before the installation procedure starts.

•

To avoid personal damage due to heavy lifts,
suitable transporting aids must be available when
installing the product.

Attention:

Massachusetts customers
With reference to Massachusetts state plumbing

regulations, customers shall install proper back­flow prevention devices in compliance with 248
CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations).

The drainage system shall also comply
with 248 CMR.

In the Commonwealth of 248 Massachusetts, all
water temperatures shall comply with 248 CMR.

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Measurements and Weights

Box

W

H

L

Box 1

The Freedom Bath is delivered in box 1
Box 2 contains installation kit

Freedom Bath

27 1/4"

760 mm

e

690 mm

29 3/4"

b

Box 2

a

59 1/2"

1510 mm

Measurements:

L Length W Width H Height

64 3/4” (1645 mm) 36” (915 mm) 54” (1370 mm)

W

Shipping weights:

Model Weight with

Still bath 335 lb (152 kg) 313 lb (142 kg)

Air spa 357 lb (162 kg) 335 lb (152 kg)

built-in water control

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Measurements:

Length

a

Width

b

Height

c

Height, spout

d

Recommended depth of alcove

e

Distance (c/c) drain-floor

f

Weight without

built-in water control

41 1/8"

1045 mm

c

Freedom Bath is available in right-hand
version only!

10 1/2"

270 mm

44 5/8"

1134 mm

d

Drain connection

flexible drain hose included

Weights:

Model Weight with

Still bath 287 lb (130 kg) 264 lb (120 kg)

Air spa 309 lb (140 kg) 287 lb (130 kg)

built-in water control

6 2/8"

160 mm

f

Weight without

built-in water control

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Space Requirements

Space requirements around the bath

Freedom Bath must always be installed according
to recommended space requirements, this to pro­vide optimal working conditions for personnel and
resident.

Note that space for furniture and other personal
items are not included in these measurements.

tub 59 1/2" (1510 mm)

59 1/2" (1510 mm)

tub

30" (760 mm)

59 " (1500 mm)

Available area for lift integration

Freedom Bath in lift accessible version (LA) allows
following area for lift integration, limited by the
drain connections.

tub

59 1/2" (1510 mm)

32" (800 mm)

59 " (1500 mm)

16" (410 mm)

tub

30" (760 mm)

91 1/2" (2310 mm)

31 1/2" (800 mm)

42 1/8" (1070 mm)

6" (155 mm)

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Site Preparations

Floor/Walls

Prior to installation of Freedom Bath the floor
and walls within the required area must be
finished.

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Materials

The floor should be made of a slip-resistant
material, free of bumps.

Levels

The doorway must not have a treshold or if
necessary it should be of the depressible rubber
type, this to facilitate the use of a mobile aid.

Floor Slope

When using a floor drain the slope towards the
drain should not exceed 1:50.

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Drain

Floor attachments

The sliding tracks provided in the installation kit
have to be used when installing Freedom Bath.
The floor construction must be suitable for anchor­ing the bolts.

For exact positioning of the two sliding tracks
a template is provided. (See figures 1 and 2.)

Loads

Max. floor load (filled with water + resident):
384 psi (265 N/cm

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)

Max. floor loading (filled with water + resident):
292 lbs pounds force (1300 N)/foot pad

Weights

Total weight of tub filled with water and typical
176 pound resident (80 kg).

Water capacity
Tub weight
Max. load = resident weight + water weight + tub

weight.

Caulking between tub and wall

Not recommended as it will make the service
access difficult. NOTE ! The tub must never be
built into the finished wall. In order to seal the
space between tub and wall we strongly recom­mend use of the tile-in kit.

Tile-in kit

When a water protection is wanted between tub
rim and wall the optional tile-in kit should be used.
(See figure 3.) The tile-in kit consists of a flexible
seal that can be placed between tub and wall.
The tile-in kit can both be applied horizontally as
well as vertically.

Slope max. 1:50

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3/8" hexagonal screw

Sliding track

Optional spacer

Concrete anchor

Te mplate

Figure 1. Floor attachment kit

Drilled holes (x4) for internally 3/8" threaded flush mount concrete anchors.
Follow instructions from anchor manufacturer, for example www.hilti.com

Suitable anchor, example: HILTI HDI 3/8 SS 303

5 6/8"

146 mm

16 5/8"

423 mm

6 2/8"

158 mm

47"

1194 mm

Drilled hole in flooring

6 2/8"

158 mm

Figure 2. Sliding tracks mounted in alcove layout

Figure 3. Tile-in kit applied between Freedom Bath and wall in alcove layout

Tile-in kit

Tile-in kit

Tub

Wall

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Available Kits (For special installations)

For the in this manual described alternatives for water and drainage installations, the following kits are
available:

AFA0090

1 Drainage pump with accessories

AFA0025

A2 water hoses 94 4/8” (2400mm)
B2 holders
C4 ties

Kit AFA0090

Kit AFA0025

A

B

C

AFA0045

A1 coupling 90° 1 1/2”
B1 drain pipe
C2 holders
D4 ties

Kit AFA0045

D

A

C

B

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Water Supply (Internal Mixer)

Time necessary to fill tub will be dependent on
actual delivery rates.

Actual delivery rates will be dependent on temper­ature of hot and cold water in facility water supply
net and related supply pressure.

Plumbing

This manual contains sets of values for tempera­ture and flow; the min./max. values are there to
give you the extremes and are showing the toler­ances of the Freedom Bath, we will however also
give you a recommended temperature span and
your target should be to end up within this span to
achieve an optimal function of your product.

Please note that in some countries/states/cities;
local variations of recommended values might dif­fer from our recommended values, in this case the
local code/rules apply. If the local recommenda­tions fall outside the min./max. values, other solu­tions will have to be looked into and we ask you to
contact your local ARJO representative.

Temperatures

The Freedom Bath contains (optional) a thermo­static mixer that responds very well to differences
in the supply line, both temperature and pressure
differences.

This mixer will safely ensure that the resident never
is exposed to temperatures exceeding
108˚ F (42˚ C) even if the maximum specified hot
water temperature is supplied. Please note that
a few degrees are always "lost" when using a ther­mostatic mixer and it is therefore recommended to
have a higher supply temperature than the wanted
bath water temperature.

An important reason for keeping hot supply water
really hot is that high temperatures prevents the
rapid growth of Legionella in hot water systems. Of
the same reason it is important that the cold water
temperature is really cold. Of course other meth­ods of reducing the risk of Legionella than regulat­ing temperature can be used.

Pressure and Flow

When designing a bath system with an integrated
mixer it is essential to plan for a low filling time and
a high temperature accuracy. In the Freedom Bath
we did this by installing a combined 3x1/2" pres­sure and temperature compensating mixer. This
mixer allows us to fill the Freedom Bath at a high
rate and at the same time ensuring a very stable
low flow situation when taking a shower.
In order to achieve this we require you follow the
recommended values/rates on the supply side.
Please see to that the Freedom Bath is fed accord­ing to the recommended specifications.

Water connections

G 3/4", Stub-ups must be well sealed not
protruding more than 4" above the finished floor.
(See figure 1 on next page.) Stub-ups with shut-off
valves are recommended.

Flexible water hoses are included in delivery.

Restrictions

Pressure:

Max static: 87 psi (600kPa, 6 bar)
Min. dynamic: 14.5 psi (100kPa, 1 bar)

Flow/supply pipe:

Min.: 6.6 gallons/min (25 l/min)
CW+HW: 13 gallons/min (50 l/min)

Temperature:

Cold water: 36-77˚F (2-25˚C)
Hot water: 100-176˚F (38-80˚C)

Recommendations

Pressure:

Dynamic: 29-43.5 psi (200-300kPa, 2-3 bar)

Temperature:

Hot water temperature 114-140˚F (45-60˚C)
Cold water temperature 41-59˚F (5-15˚C)

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3/4" BSP MALE

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max.4"(100 mm)

Figure 1

20 1/2"

520 mm

18 3/4"

480 mm

CW 3/4"

HW 3/4"

15 6/8"

400 mm

26 3/8"

670 mm

Figure 2

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ARJO recommended water supply - floor

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2 3/8"

60 mm

2 3/8"

60 mm

2 3/8"

60 mm

Water supply - wall, left side of tub

TUB

90° Elbow needed
(supplied by others)

17 3/4"-25 5/8"

450-650 mm

Maximum 2 3/8" (60 mmm)

CW
HW

9 7/8"-15 3/4" (250-400 mm)

2" (50 mm)

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

Note! Tub can only be
put in place from this
direction!

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

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Water supply - wall, right side of tub. Use kit AFA0025

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2 3/8"

60 mm

2 3/8"

60 mm

2 3/8"

60 mm

Holders mounted under rear side
of each sliding track.

Rear side of tub

Water hoses fastened with two ties
at each holder.

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

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Water Supply (External Mixer)

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Unassistad bathing - recommended locations of externally mounted water control

•

1

W

S

F

2

W

S

C

F

3

Corner Back wall Recessed

Figure 1

Assisted bathing - recommended locations of externally mounted water control

•

W

S

= Shower

S

= Water mixing valve

W

= Fill spout

F

F

F

1

Figure 2

2

S

W

C

S

F

W

F

3

Corner Back wall Recessed

4

S

F

W

Back wall

S

W

F

15

F

F

= Shower

= Water mixing valve

= Fill spout

S

W

Drain Installation

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Connections must be done in accordance with
local regulations.

Restrictions

Min.drainage capacity: 24.6 US gallons/min
(100 l/min).

Recommendations

8" floor sink with trap, indirect connection with
3" drain pipe is preferred. A floor sink facilitates
maintenance of the tub and eliminates the risk of
water damage in case of emergency draining of the
tub.

Recommended location of floor sink drain accord­ing to measurements in figure on next page.

•

If alternative area for floor sink is chosen be
sure the floor sink drain will not interfere with
water supply area.

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ARJO recommended floor sink drain

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3 15/16"
100 mm

300 mm

11 13/16"

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

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Alternative stub-up connection

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DRAIN STUB-UP

1 1/2"

(DN 40)

2 3/8"

60 mm

max. 4" (100 mm)

8 1/4"

210 mm

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

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Drain connection with stub-up on right hand side. Use kit AFA0045

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8 1/4"

210 mm

2 3/8"

60 mm

Holders mounted under rear side
of each sliding track.

Rear side of tub

Rear side of tub

Drain pipe fastened with two ties at
each holder.

SITE SPECIFIC

CHOICE

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Power

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The unit must be permanently connected to the
mains.

When used in USA and Canada: All electrical
installations must comply with the US National
Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code
respectively.

Requirements

The unit shall be permanently connected
using the following equipment (not included in
delivery):

• Separate external fuse.

•Ground fault circuit interrupter (10mA).

• Safety switch, according to regulations and
local codes.

• Mains cable (3x16AWG / 3x1.5 mm2).

Market Voltage Frequency Power consumption

Europe
N.America

230/240V single phase AC

120V single phase AC

Potential equalization.

Freedom Bath is equipped with a potential
equalization connection. Connect to the potential
equalization connection according to local/national
requirements. (See figure 2.)

50Hz
60Hz

max. 800 VA
max. 800 VA

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Figure 1

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49 3/4"

1265 mm

Warning! - moving parts in this area

Place no cables or connections
under the tub

22"

560 mm

7 7/8"

200 mm

Field wiring box (US)

Figure 2

Potential equalization

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Check Points prior to the Installation

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Always make sure that the following check points are fulfilled and completed prior to the installation.
Reference to values and other information in this manual.

Completed

Water cold/hot pressure, temperature, location, local/national requirements

Drain location, capacity, local/national requirements

Power fusing, capacity, local/national requirements

Potential equalization local/national requirements

Attachments floor/wall fittings, local/national requirements

Floor loads construction, materials, local/national requirements

Materials slip/moisture protection, local/national requirements

Floor slope, evenness, thresholds, local/national requirements

Installation accessibility doors, measurements

Space requirements for personal and patient

Service accessibility for maintenance staff and annual service

Make sure to include these check points in your internal installation activities.

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PO Box 61, Verkstadsvägen 5,
SE-241 21 Eslöv, Sweden

AUSTRALIA

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154 Lytton Road
BULIMBA
Brisbane QLD 4171
Australien
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

AUSTRIA

ARJO-Sic GmbH
Föhrenweg 5
A-6065 THAUR
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] - 75

BELGIUM

ARJO Hospital Equipment nv-sa
Ternesselei 248
B-2160 WOMMELGEM
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

CANADA

ARJO Canada Inc.
1575 South Gateway Road
Unit "C"
MISSISSAUGA, ON, L4W 5JI
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web page: www.arjo.com.

CZECH REPUBLIC

ARJO Hospital Equipment s.r.o.
Hlinky 118
CZ- 603 00 BRNO
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

DENMARK

ARJO Scandinavia
Postboks 51
DK-4632 BJAEVERSKOV
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FAR EAST

ARJO Far East Limited

Unit 3A, 4/F., block B Hoi Luen Industrial Centre

55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
HONG KONG
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FINLAND

OY Vestek AB
Martinkuja 4
FI-02270 ESPOO
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

FRANCE

ARJO Equipements Hospitaliers S.A.
45, Avenue de l’Europe
Eurocit BP 133
F-59436 RONCQ CEDEX
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Fax: [phone]
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GERMANY

ARJO GmbH
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GREECE

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Fax: [phone]

ITALY

ARJO Italia S.p.A.
Via Tor Vergata 432
I-00133 ROMA
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ARJO Nederland BV
De Blomboogerd 8
4003 BX TIEL
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Fax: [phone]
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NORWAY

ARJO Scandinavia
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POLAND

ARJO Poland Sp.z o.o.
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PORTUGAL
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SPAIN

ARJO Spain, S.A
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SWITZERLAND

ARJO-Sic AG
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UNITED KINGDOM

ARJO Med AB Limited
St Catherine Street
GLOUCESTER GL1 2SL
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USA

ARJO Inc.
50 North Gary Avenue
ROSELLE, IL 60172
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