Kohler 1190330-NA, Installation And User Manual

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INSTALLATION
Suitable Plumbing Systems
Gravity Fed:
The thermostatic mixer must be fed from a cold water cistern (usually fitted in the
loft space) and a hot water cylinder (usually fitted in the airing cupboard) providing
nominally equal pressures.
Gas Heated System:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with a combination boiler.
Unvented Mains Pressure System:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with an unvented, stored hot water system.
Mains Pressurised Instantaneous Hot Water System:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with systems of this type with balanced
pressures.
Pumped System:
The thermostatic mixer can be installed with an inlet pump (twin impeller). The pump
must be installed on the floor next to the hot water cylinder.
General
Installation must be carried out in accordance with these instructions, and must be
conducted by designated, qualified and competent personnel.
The installation must comply with the “Water Supply Regulations 1999 (Water
Fittings)” or any particular regulations and practices, specified by the local water
company or water undertakers.
Note! Make sure that all site requirements correspond to the information given in
section: ‘Specifications’ .
1. The product must not be installed in an area where it may freeze. Pipework to
the product that could become frozen must be properly insulated.
2. Do not install the product in a position in which service access is restricted.
3. For stud partitions alternative fixings may be required.
4. Isolating valves must be installed close to the product for ease of maintenance.
5. Pipework must be rigidly supported and avoid any strain on the connections.
6. Pipework dead-legs should be kept to a minimum.
7. If pipework enters the product from the rear through a hole in the wall, provision
must be made to prevent water ingress back into the wall structure.