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Positioning of the Shower
Installer
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Positioning of the Shower
For ease of servicing, the unit must always be mounted on the flat surface of tiled walls.
Never tile up to the shower unit.
Do not seal the shower to the wall with silicone or other sealant.
The flat surface must cover the full width and length of the back plate, otherwise difficulty may arise
when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired.
Refer to the illustration below for correct positioning of the shower controls and shower handset.
Position the shower unit vertically.
Check there are no pipes or electrical cables inside the wall before drilling.
The height of the controls is dependent upon the type of installation.
For non-dwelling locations refer to Building Regulations
Document M diagram 23
(Min 750mm, Max 1000mm)
and for the shower head
(Min 1200mm, Max 1400mm).
Further reference may also be made to BS8300:2009
(Non-dwellings) or DD266:2007 (dwellings).
Alternatively, a height for both as specified by an
Occupational Therapist to suit specific user needs may
be required.
DO NOT obstruct the back and sides of the shower as
this will prevent the Pressure Relief Device (PRD) from
operating.
Ensure the shower unit is positioned over a bath, shower
tray or wet floor.
The showerhead must be directed away from the shower
unit, during normal use the showerhead must not spray
directly on to the shower unit.
Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail.
Ensure minimum side
and top clearance of
120mm.
For ease of servicing, the unit must always be mounted on the flat surface of tiled walls.
Never tile up to the shower unit.
Do not seal the shower to the wall with silicone sealant.
The flat surface must cover the full width and length of the back plate, otherwise difficulty may arise
when fitting the cover and subsequent operation of the unit may be impaired.
Refer to the illustration below for correct positioning of the shower controls and shower handset.
Position the shower unit vertically.
Check there are no pipes or electrical cables inside the wall before drilling.
The height of the controls is dependent upon the type of installation.
DO NOT obstruct the back and sides of the shower as this will prevent the Pressure Relief Device
(PRD) from operating.
Ensure the shower unit is positioned over a bath, shower tray or wet floor.
The showerhead must be directed away from the shower unit, during normal use the showerhead
must not spray directly on to the shower unit.
Shower unit can be mounted either side of riser rail.
Ensure minimum side
and top clearance of
120mm.
