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Aquarian Thermo 

installation instuctions

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Shower operation

1 Turn the on/off knob fully into the open position to turn the shower on. 

N.B. The on/off MUST NOT be used as a method of flow control.

2 Rotate the temperature control lever to select a comfortable showering temperature using the

temperature markings as a guide. Turn the on/off knob fully into the closed position after use.

After installation

Run through the Aquarian Thermo operation with the purchaser and hand them this guide.

Complete and post the Aquarian Thermo guarantee card or register online at www.aqualisa.co.uk.

Cleaning

Your Aquarian Thermo shower valve should be cleaned using only a soft cloth and washing up liquid.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

Cleaning the filters

As this condition is not covered by our standard warranty terms, it is suggested that the cartridge be removed and the filters checked

by a competent person. In the event of any difficulties please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline for assistance.

1. Turn off the supplies to the shower and carefully remove the shrouds as detailed overleaf.

2. Remove the cartridge as detailed overleaf.

3. Carefully ease the inlet filters from their housings by rotating them a quarter turn anti-clockwise. 

4. Backwash the filters under a running tap or using a mild solution of vegetable based descalent if required.

5. Refit the filters into the inlet ports and carefully replace the cartridge ensuring the hot and cold markings are uppermost.

6. Refit the shrouds as detailed overleaf.

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Summary of Contents for Aquarian Thermo

Page 1: ...Aquarian Thermo installation instuctions page 1 Aquarian Thermo shower valve ...

Page 2: ...hermo installation instuctions page 2 Shower systems Aquarian Thermo E99 01T with Varispray adjustable height head 99 40 01 Aquarian Thermo Surface mounted valve Chrome E99 01T White E99 20T White chrome E99 21T ...

Page 3: ...Aquarian Thermo installation instuctions page 3 Components Literature not shown ...

Page 4: ...tion of the product Connections The Aquarian Thermo valve incorporates push fit type connections for use with 15mm British Standard copper tube Tube should be cut using a rotary type cutter and lubricated using a silicone based lubricant or petroleum jelly Vaseline or similar prior to insertion into the fitting Supply lines must be flushed clear of any debris before installation of the unit Where ...

Page 5: ... must not be connected into the horizontal draw off from the cylinder or to any point in the vent draw off pipe above the cylinder connection CYLINDER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 65ºC MAY RESULT IN POOR SHOWER PERFORMANCE To minimise pressure loss we recommend that the hot and cold supplies are run in 22mm as close as reasonably possible to the mixing valve before reducing to 15mm A typical layout is...

Page 6: ...supplied with universal fixings Surface mounted flexible system In most cases for hollow wall fixing it will be necessary to first install a suitable sound fixing surface within the cavity area before fixing the valve Mark out the position of the pipe work entry points using the template provided The 15mm supplies must emerge from the wall at right angles at 150mm pipe centres The template may als...

Page 7: ...nation boiler the cold water flow regulator must be fitted at this stage by insertion into the cold water port The flow regulator is supplied in its own pack Remove the four cartridge fixing screws and carefully detach the cartridge assembly from the back plate Fit the flow regulator into the cold port fully home with the central O ring facing the incoming flow A small length of 15mm pipe may used...

Page 8: ...to the BSP outlet on the underside of the valve to allow the water to discharge safely to waste 10 Refit the upper shroud assembly by locating the lugs into the back plate and moving the shroud down into position Fix using the centrally located locking screw taking care not to overtighten 12 Turn on the supplies and check for any leaks upstream of the valve Slowly open the on off control and check...

Page 9: ...In most cases for hollow wall fixing it will be necessary to first install a suitable sound fixing surface within the cavity area before fixing the valve Mark out the position of the pipe work entry points using the template provided The 15mm supplies must emerge from the wall at right angles at 150mm pipe centres The template may also be temporarily secured to the wall to ensure correct orientati...

Page 10: ...ve the four cartridge fixing screws and carefully detach the cartridge assembly from the back plate 7 If the valve is being installed for use with a gas fired instantaneous multipoint water heater or a combination boiler the cold water flow regulator must be fitted at this stage by insertion into the cold water port The flow regulator is supplied in its own pack Fit the flow regulator into the col...

Page 11: ...the valve is fully turned off If possible ensure the shower can discharge safely to waste 12 Turn on the supplies and check for any leaks upstream of the valve Slowly open the on off control and check for leaks downstream of the valve If all is sound turn off the on off knob fully and turn off the supplies 13 Refit the lower shroud by locating the lugs into the back plate and moving the shroud int...

Page 12: ...t and COLD on the Right as viewed from the front However the Aquarian Thermo can be adapted for use with reversed supplies but it will be necessary to contact Aqualisa customer services on 01959 560010 to purchase reversed graphics to enable this operation Remove the shrouds and cartridge assembly from the backplate as detailed overleaf 1 Make a note of the orientation of the settings and the posi...

Page 13: ...or to being removed 5 The shower controls will now be reversed so the on off control is now on the right and the temperature control on the left as viewed from the front If being fitted with a adjustable height head remove and rotate the outlet connection 180º to ensure it is positioned at the bottom of the valve 6 Refit the adapted cartridge assembly to the backplate and refit the shrouds as prev...

Page 14: ... increasing the temperature At the selected point the button should pop up and prevent further movement Repeat the above process if the maximum temperature stop button needs further adjustment 9 When the stop button is at the desired limit refit the screw cover in the control knob Should the shrouds need to be removed at any time turn the knob fully clockwise to the off position Carefully depress ...

Page 15: ... soft cloth and washing up liquid DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS Cleaning the filters As this condition is not covered by our standard warranty terms it is suggested that the cartridge be removed and the filters checked by a competent person In the event of any difficulties please contact the Aqualisa customer helpline for assistance 1 Turn off the supplies to the shower and carefully remove the shr...

Page 16: ...e recommendations with the heater manufacturer Flow rate is poor and water temperature is low Airlock in the water supply Check that the pipe work is laid in accordance with the correct practices paying particular attention to potential air traps Water temperature regularly swings between hot and cold Cold water pressure is too high The flow regulator has not been fitted If the static water pressu...

Page 17: ...pply Hot water cylinder Supply Pressure reducing valve if required Supply Vent and draw off pipe to hot water Underside of cistern Highest point must be 1m below underside of cistern Hot water cylinder Connect A or B Cold feed to cylinder B A Typical installations Typical gravity system installation Typical pumped system installation Typical UHW system installation Typical Thermal storage unit sys...

Page 18: ...560010 Republic of Ireland 01 844 3212 Brochure Hotline 0800 652 3669 Website www aqualisa co uk Email enquiries aqualisa co uk Please note that calls may be recorded for training and quality purposes The company reserves the right to alter change or modify the product specifications without prior warning Registered Trademark Aqualisa Products Limited ...

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