Operation & Maintenance Manual

Prefabricated Bathroom Pods

Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Client: [Insert Client Name]
Principal Contractor: [Insert PC]
Pod Manufacturer: Ready Bathroom Sp. z o.o. / Badelement A/S
UK Agent: Nordic Offsite Limited

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this Manual

This Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manual provides all necessary information for:

• Safe operation
• Routine maintenance
• Cleaning procedures
• Replacement of components
• Warranty handling
• Technical specifications

This document forms part of the project handover documentation and should be retained within the Building H&S File.

2. Bathroom Pod Overview

2.1 Pod Type Reference

• Pod Type: [Type Name / Code]
• Handing: Left / Right
• Structural Type: Steel Frame Pod / Lightweight Concrete Pod
• Dimensions: [Insert]
• Weight: [Insert]
• Fire rating: [Insert]
• Acoustic rating: [Insert]

2.2 General Construction Description

• Factory-manufactured volumetric bathroom pod
• Fully fitted sanitaryware, plumbing, electrical and finishes
• Delivered to site DAP (Delivered at Place)
• Designed in accordance with UK Building Regulations

3. As-Built Drawings

This section shall include:

• GA drawing (plan)
• Section drawings
• Services connection details
• Lifting points diagram
• Interface details to structure
• Fire stopping details

All drawings attached in Appendix A.

4. Product Specifications

4.1 Finishes

4.2 Sanitaryware

4.3 Mechanical & Electrical

• Extract valve
• Lighting (IP rating stated)
• Socket outlets (if applicable)
• Isolation valves
• Trap types
• Floor drain specification

5. Operation Instructions

5.1 Wall & Floor Tiles

Routine Cleaning

• Use mild, non-abrasive alkaline cleaner
• Avoid acid-based cleaners unless diluted

Descaling

• Use proprietary limescale remover
• Do not use hydrochloric acid products

Maintenance Frequency

• Weekly cleaning in residential use
• More frequent in high-use environments

5.2 Sanitaryware (WC & Basin)

• Do not use abrasive powders
• Avoid strong acids
• Use diluted descaler where required
• Clean regularly to prevent build-up

5.3 Brassware

• Clean with soft cloth and mild soap
• Dry after use to prevent limescale
• Remove aerator periodically for descaling

5.4 Shower & Floor Drain

• Keep trap water-sealed
• Remove hair/debris regularly
• Clean trap every 3–6 months (or as required)

5.5 Extract Vent

• Vacuum dust from vent face
• Do not adjust airflow cone without mechanical contractor approval

5.6 Silicone & Sealants

• Inspect annually
• Expected lifespan: approx. 5 years
• Replace if mould or shrinkage occurs

5.7 Painted Surfaces

• Wipe clean with damp cloth
• Repaint as required using equivalent specification

6. Servicing & Inspection Schedule

7. Replacement Parts & Suppliers

For each major component include:

• Manufacturer
• Model
• UK distributor
• Spare part reference
• Contact details

8. Warranty Information

8.1 Pod Warranty

• Structural warranty: [Insert years]
• Manufacturing defects: [Insert years]

8.2 Manufacturer Warranties

Individual components carry manufacturer warranties. Refer to Appendix B.

9. Health & Safety Information

• Electrical isolation required before lamp replacement
• No impact drilling without checking pod wall thickness
• Maximum drilling depth: [Insert, based on wall type]
• Do not use hammer action drill in structural pod walls

10. Emergency Information

• Location of isolation valves
• Electrical circuit reference
• Extract fan isolation point

11. Contact Information

UK Commercial & Project Contact:
Nordic Offsite Limited
[Insert details]

Manufacturer:
Ready Bathroom Sp. z o.o. / Badelement A/S
[Insert details]

Appendices

• Appendix A – As-built drawings
• Appendix B – Manufacturer datasheets
• Appendix C – Certificates (UKCA, WRAS etc.)
• Appendix D – Cleaning product recommendations