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TYPICAL THERMAL STORAGE UNIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION

(suitable for use with all Midas valves)

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Summary of Contents for MIDAS 110

Page 1: ...MIDAS Installation instructions 110 220 ...

Page 2: ...SYSTEMS Page 8 MIDAS COMPONENTS Page 11 VALVE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 Midas Shower Page 13 110 220 adjustable height head installation Page 16 Midas shower column Page 20 Midas Bath shower mixer wall mount Page 25 Midas Bath shower mixer deck mount Page 27 USER GUIDE Page 29 Temperature control Page 29 Shower On Off Flow control Page 29 110 shower column BSM On Off Flow control Page 29 2...

Page 3: ...oduct must be installed by a competent person in accordance with all relevant current Water Supply Regulations The Midas range is designed for domestic use only Product specification Midas shower valves are suitable for gravity stored gravity boosted balanced high pressure and combination boiler systems Pressure range 0 1 10 bar max static Midas shower column and bath shower mixer products are sui...

Page 4: ...e optimum ongoing performance the Midas product range is protected by inlet filter assemblies in the internal waterways Debris accumulation may result in progressively reduced flow through the showerhead and noisy operation 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 at least every 12 mo...

Page 5: ...ng regard to pipe sizing long pipe runs and low head situations The cold supply for the valve assembly must be taken directly from the cold storage system The hot supply may be taken from the vent draw off pipe of the hot water cylinder at a point below the cylinder connection or alternatively from the underside of the horizontal draw off Refer to diagram on page 8 ref point A or B Rising pipe wor...

Page 6: ... minimum 1 bar twin ended booster pump may be fitted with most Midas products we recommend a twin ended boost pump larger than 1 bar is used Due to the characteristics of the bar valve and particular site conditions a standard twin ended pump may not be suitable due to insufficient flow to activate the pump s flow switches SPECIAL NOTES FOR SHOWER COLUMNS MIDAS SC MODELS LOW FLOW MINIMAL HEAD APPL...

Page 7: ...wn on page 9 COMBINATION BOILER SYSTEM The Midas range is suitable for use with combination boiler systems The combination boiler MUST have a minimum rating of 24kW 80 000 Btu and be of the type fitted with a fully modulating gas valve This is sufficient to operate one outlet point at a time For pressure refer to page 5 The cold supply can be taken from the nearest convenient mains supply and the ...

Page 8: ...INSTALLATION suitable for use with Midas 110 220 shower valves Head to be 1m minimum Refer to page 6 siting TYPICAL GRAVITY BOOSTED SYSTEM INSTALLATION suitable for use with all Midas valves Refer to special notes on page 6 8 ...

Page 9: ...TYPICAL COMBINATION BOILER SYSTEM INSTALLATION suitable for use with all Midas valves TYPICAL UHW SYSTEM INSTALLATION suitable for use with all Midas valves 9 ...

Page 10: ...TYPICAL THERMAL STORAGE UNIT SYSTEM INSTALLATION suitable for use with all Midas valves 10 ...

Page 11: ...MIDAS COMPONENTS Midas 110 shower Midas 110 shower column Midas 110 bath shower mixer 11 ...

Page 12: ...MIDAS COMPONENTS Midas 220 shower Midas 220 shower column Midas 220 bath shower mixer 12 ...

Page 13: ...r with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely The BAR001FIX bar valve fixing kit provided with Midas 110 220 shower provides a method of surface siting exposed bar valves onto a finished wall surface using 15mm concealed pipe work If required fit the bar valve fixing accessory following the relevant installation instructions provided and proceed to ...

Page 14: ...water tight seal terminating at 150mm centres to suit the exposed valve inlets 3 Ensuring adequate provision to allow the water to discharge safely to waste turn on the supplies to flush the system through Attach pressure test equipment and pressure test the system in accordance with Water Supply Regulations 4 Ensure the supply connections are temporarily capped to prevent any dirt or dust ingress...

Page 15: ...nsuring the hose washer is in place attach the hose to the valve hose outlet to allow the water to discharge safely to waste Turn on the supplies to the shower and turn the shower on to flush the system through Turn off the shower Image shows 220 shower valve Image shows 220 shower valve 5 Place the cover plates onto the exposed threads flush with the finished wall surface and apply a thin bead of...

Page 16: ...uitable i The top rail end bracket can be adjusted to suit existing screw holes in the finished wall by sliding the bracket up or down the rail to suit the required position correct position on the recess of the spigot section on the mounting plate place unting plate in the 5 o clock position and rotate clockwise until a stop is ng care not to over tighten points between 520mm minimum and 830mm fi...

Page 17: ...body e rail with the bottom rail end fixing point Secure the rail assembly to the wall if suitable taking care to not over tighten o the rail ends and push firmly into position 4 Secure the top rail bracket into position using the fixings provided if suitable i Current Water Supply Regulations state that the handset should not be allowed to pass a point 25mm above the spill over level of the bath ...

Page 18: ...hose by he anti swivel locking button on the handset whilst securing the en place the handset into the handset holder her is in the correct position attach the hose to the wall outlet 7 Place the rail end caps into the rail ends and push firmly into position 8 Pass the hose through the gel hanger Connect the longer conical connection to the shower head and connect the shorter conical connection to...

Page 19: ...sh the handset onto the hose to lock the anti kink swivel connector and secure the handset to the hose Once tightened carefully pull the handset away from the hose to release the integral anti kink swivel connection Place the handset into the handset holder Midas 220 shower head attachment 19 ...

Page 20: ...ffect the warranty terms and conditions Do not undertake any part of this installation unless you are competent to do so Prior to starting ensure that you are familiar with the necessary plumbing regulations required to install the product correctly and safely The BAR001FIX bar valve fixing kit provided with Midas 110 220 shower column provides a method of surface siting exposed bar valves onto a ...

Page 21: ...pped to prevent any dirt or dust ingress into the pipe work during the making good process Remove the caps prior to connecting the shower valve 5 Place the cover plates onto the exposed threads flush with the finished wall surface and apply a thin bead of mastic if required The cover plates may vary from the image shown 6 Ensuring the inlet washers are positioned within the valve inlets offer the ...

Page 22: ...bracket to secure the riser rail connector 9 Position the riser rail assembly onto the mixer valve outlet ensuring the washer is in place Tighten the fixing nut hand tight 10 Ensuring the riser rail assembly has been correctly positioned and attached to the mixer valve mark the position of the wall fixing bracket Remove the riser rail assembly from the valve and remove the wall fixing bracket asse...

Page 23: ...recess of the spigot section on the mounting plate place unting plate in the 5 o clock position and rotate clockwise until a stop is g care not to over tighten points between 520mm minimum and 830mm fixings provided if suitable ndset holder while keeping the slider levers depressed n be adjusted to suit existing screw holes in the bracket up or down the rail to suit the required onto the rail unde...

Page 24: ... repeated for the fixed head by adjusting the control knob away from the wall 17 Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct position depress the anti swivel locking button on the handset and secure the handset to the hose Place the handset into the handset holder Midas 110 shower head attachment 18 Ensuring the hose washers are in the correct position offer the hose onto the handset Push the han...

Page 25: ...DECK MOUNT i 1 Ensuring the inlet washers are fitted within the valve inlets attach the deck mount adaptors to the bath shower mixer Tighten the connections using a suitable tool taking care not to overtighten Unless in line filters are fitted to the supply pipe work we recommend the rubber filter washers should be used 2 Place the rubber deck washers onto the tap tails and offer the assembly into...

Page 26: ...to the bath shower mixer and turn the flow control knob on to flush the system through Turn off the bath shower mixer and attach the hose ensuring the hose washer is in place i If required refer to the commissioning instructions on page 32 to adjust the maximum temperature override button position 6 Follow the Midas 110 220 adjustable height head installation on page 16 to complete the installatio...

Page 27: ...ure adequate purchase for the exposed valve Please refer to page 14 for recommended thread depths information The BAR001FIX bar valve fixing kit accessory is available separately to provide a method of surface siting exposed bar valves onto a finished wall surface using 15mm concealed pipe work If required fit the bar valve fixing accessory following the relevant installation instructions provided...

Page 28: ...he finished wall surface 5 Ensuring the inlet washers are positioned within the valve inlets offer the valve into position Tighten the fixing nuts using a suitable tool taking care not to overtighten Unless in line filters are fitted to the supply pipe work we recommend the rubber filter washers should be used 6 Turn on the supplies to the bath shower mixer and turn the flow control knob on to flu...

Page 29: ...e flow control knob away from the wall until the required volume of flow is reached Turn the valve off by rotating the flow control knob towards the wall until a stop is reached N B WITH ALL MIDAS VALVES FITTED TO COMBINATION BOILER SYSTEMS IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE FLOW CONTROL KNOB AND REDUCE THE FLOW TO ACHIEVE A COMFORTABLE SHOWERING AND BATHING TEMPERATURE Shower On Off Flow control 2...

Page 30: ...irmly pulling forwards or pushing back the shower head against the knuckle ratchet in the holder 2 Turn the valve on by rotating the control knob towards the wall to operate the fixed head bath filler or away from the wall to operate the adjustable height head Turn the valve off by rotating the control knob to the centre until a stop is reached and the nodule is pointing upwards 220 Shower Column ...

Page 31: ... head incorporates a clear flow system whereby any scale build up can be broken down by gently rubbing the flexible tips of the jets during use This procedure should be completed regularly as often as once a week in some hard water areas as scale build up can affect the spray pattern and cause the shower to perform poorly Failure to descale the shower head can affect the internal seals and may aff...

Page 32: ... the temperature control to the required MAXIMUM temperature setting We recommend the MAXIMUM outlet temperature is set to 46ºC Adjust the temperature by small movements of the central spline hotter or colder as required One spline adjustment is approximately 2ºC If required rotate one spline at a time and check outlet temperature Note for factory settings markings are aligned see image 1 7 Turn t...

Page 33: ...ow through the hot water appliance is too fast Water flow through the hot water appliance is too fast If fitted on a combination boiler Water output is not hot enough Flow rate is poor and water temperature is low Check the pipework is laid out in accordance with correct practices paying particular attention to potential air traps Airlock in the hot water supply gravity or pumped systems only Wate...

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