Kia Thermostatic Shower Valve Exposed
EV1253EC
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This product should only be fitted by a qualified plumber to NVQ (National Vocational Qualification)
or SNVQ (Scottish National Vocational Qualification) Level 3. Should the installation be completed
by a non-qualified person then the guarantee may be considered invalid.
For a claim made under our warranty written certification of your installers credentials can be
required. For further information or to find a qualified installer in your area please visit the Institute
of Plumbers website - www.iphe.org.uk
THE QUALIFICATIONS
At present, to be a plumber you need to follow the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) route
(Scottish National Vocational Qualification - SNVQ - in Scotland). These qualifications are made up
of theory and practical work in the classroom/purpose built training facility and work based
experience with a working plumber. Colleges should help students find a work placement,
although many students organise it themselves.
The S/NVQ qualification works in levels. All recently qualified plumbers should hold S/NVQ Level 2
as basic with Level 3 as the preferred level. Level 2 will give you the foundation you need for a
career in plumbing and teach you domestic plumbing to a satisfactory level. Level 3 is more
comprehensive and deals with domestic, commercial and industrial plumbing along with aspects
such as gas - if you want to one day set up your own business, this is the level to reach. The
Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, and the industry as a whole recommends that all
plumbers reach a minimum of Level 3.
Reaching Level 3 has other advantages. The Institute runs a Master Plumber Certificate, which
only those attaining Level 3 or equivalent can reach as long as they have the relevant experience as
well. Those with S/NVQ Level 3 can (once in membership with the Institute for five years as a
Member MIPHE) gain Engineering Technician EngTech status with the Engineering Council (UK).
For any further information please contact
Crosswater on:
0845 873 8840
Or visit our web-site at www.crosswater.co.uk
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
modifications without prior notice.
