Apricus tempermate, Owners And Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION
The information below indicates the minimum requirements, particularly for health care
installations, as set out by various advisory codes and AS/NZS standards and have been designed to
incorporate information as required by state health care publications and AS/NZS 3666:2002.
INSTALLATION STANDARDS
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The Apricus Tempermate must be installed by a licensed plumber or, where applicable, a
licenced plumber who has undertaken T.A.F.E. training in Thermostatic Mixing Valves.
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The installer has a duty of care to ensure that all aspects of the installation comply with
AS/NZS 3500 current regulations and legislation.
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The Apricus Tempermate should be installed using the appropriate Standard, Code of
Practice and legislation applicable to each state and following the details in this manual.
LOCATION
The warm water unit is suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation. The warm water unit
should be installed in close proximity to the water heating plant.
The cold water supply to the warm water unit and to the water heating plant must be supplied from
the same source in order for the system recirculation to operate correctly.
Clearance must be allowed for servicing of the thermostatic mixing valves. The unit must be secured
to a solid wall and be accessible without the use of a ladder / scaffold.
It is recommended the warm water unit be installed at ground or floor level. Note; all local
authorities have regulations about locating plumbing equipment into roof spaces.
Where damage to property can occur in the event of the warm water system leaking, the warm
water system must be installed over a safe tray. Installation and use of a safe tray must comply with
AS/NZS 3500.4 and all local codes and regulatory authority requirements.
SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Prior to the installation of the Apricus Tempermate, the system must be checked to ensure that the
system operating conditions fall within the recommended operating range of the unit, i.e. verify
supply temperatures, supply pressures, risk assessments, etc.
The supply system into which the Apricus Tempermate is to be installed must be thoroughly flushed
and cleaned to remove any debris which may accumulate during the installation. Failure to remove
any debris will affect the performance and the manufacturer’s warranty on the product.