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Kohler Salute

Installation and user Guide

thermoStatIc mIxer

These instructions must be left with the user.

Summary of Contents for Salute

Page 1: ... Kohler Salute Installation and User Guide Thermostatic Mixer These instructions must be left with the user ...

Page 2: ...cealed pipework 10 2 Rising or Falling Supplies 12 Reversed Inlet Supplies 14 Commissioning 15 Maximum Temperature Setting 15 Operation 16 Fault Diagnosis 17 Maintenance 18 General 18 Inlet Filters 19 Type 2 Valves 21 Spare Parts 22 Customer Service Back Page If you experience any difficulty with the installation or operation of your new Thermostatic Mixer please refer to Fault Diagnosis before co...

Page 3: ...ssware range The Thermostatic Mixer incorporates a Wax Capsule Temperature Sensing Unit This provides an almost immediate response to changes in pressures or temperature of the incoming water supplies to maintain the selected temperature An adjustable Maximum Temperature Stop is provided which limits the temperature to the desired level Inlet Filters are fitted to protect the Thermostatic Cartridg...

Page 4: ...ames and to confirm that the parts are included 1 x Kohler Salute Thermostatic Mixer 1 x O Key 2 x Olives 2 x Compression Nuts 2 x Concealing Plates 1 x 2 5 mm Hexagon Key 2 x No 8 x 1 Securing Screws 2 x Wall Plugs Documentation 1 x Installation Template 1 x 12 L Min Flow Regulator ...

Page 5: ...s should be nominally equal Minimum Maintained Pressure Gravity System 0 1 Bar 0 1 bar 1 Metre head from base of cold tank to the outlet of the shower handset Maximum Maintained Pressure 5 Bar Temperatures Factory Pre set Blend Shower 43 C Optimum Thermostatic Control Range 35 C 45 C Achieved with supplies of 15 C cold 65 C hot and nominally equal pressures Maximum Hot Supply 85 C Recommended Hot ...

Page 6: ...erature Flow Rates Typical Flow Rates Valve Only Connections Standard connections are Hot Left Cold Right Bottom Outlet If reversed inlets are required refer to section Reversed Inlet Supplies Inlets 15 mm Compression Outlet BSP Low Pressure No Flow Regulator Fitted High Pressure 12 L Min Flow Regulator Fitted 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 0 Pressure Loss bar Flow Rate L Min 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 ...

Page 7: ...m The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be fed from a cold water cistern and hot water cylinder providing nominally equal pressure Gas heated system The Thermostatic Mixer MUST be installed with a gas water heater or combination boiler of a fully modulating design Note We recommend the use of a 12 L Min Outlet Flow Regulator supplied However it is possible following the installation of the Flow Regulator th...

Page 8: ...tem thermal store The Thermostatic Mixer can be installed with systems of this type with balanced pressures Note Werecommendtheuseofa12 L Min Outlet Flow Regulator supplied 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 Note We recommend the use of a 12 L Min Outlet Flow Regulator supplie...

Page 9: ...nd avoid any strain on the connections 5 Pipework dead legs should be kept to a minimum 6 Supply pipework layout should be arranged to minimise the effect of other outlet usage upon the dynamic pressures at the Thermostatic Mixer inlets 7 Inlet and outlet threaded joint connections should be made with PTFE tape or liquid sealant Do not use oil based non setting joint compounds 8 To eliminate pipe ...

Page 10: ...ft Cold Right The pipework must project 18 mm from the finished wall surface at 153 mm centres use the Installation Template as a guide Note If the connections are reversed complete the installation then refer to section Reversed Inlet Supplies before commissioning 1 Rear Entry Supplies rising or falling concealed pipework 10 mm depth x Ø32 mm for Concealing Plates 153 mm Wall Plugs Apply Silicone...

Page 11: ...er with the pipework and fit onto the Backplate 1 11 Tighten the Compression Nuts onto the Thermostatic Mixer with a suitable Spanner Caution Take care not to damage the chrome surfaces 1 12 Tighten the Grubscrew with a 2 5 mm Hexagon Key supplied to secure the Thermostatic Mixer to the Backplate 1 13Fit the Shower Fittings refer to your Fittings Installation and User Guide for instructions Note F...

Page 12: ...ework 35 mm from the finished wall surface to the centre of the pipes Hot Left Cold Right Note Use the installation template to set the distance from the wall 35 mm centres 153 mm apart Note If the connections are reversed complete the installation then refer to section Reversed Inlet Supplies before commissioning 2 5 Loosen the Grubscrew with the 2 5 mm Hexagon Key supplied and remove the Backpla...

Page 13: ...ermostatic Mixer with a suitable Spanner Caution Take care not to damage the chrome surfaces 2 10 Tighten the Grubscrew to secure the Thermostatic Mixer to the Backplate 2 11Fit the Shower Fittings refer to your Fittings Installation and User Guide for Instructions Note For high pressure systems a 12 litre minute flow regulator supplied can be fitted under the hose washer 2 12 Turn on the hot and ...

Page 14: ...dge 180 6 Make sure that the two Cartridge Inlet Seals are fitted and carefully push into the Body aligning the Cartridge Lugs into the Body Slots Note Make sure that the Cartridge Lug stamped H is aligned with the hot inlet supply Important Take care when fitting the Cartridge as damage to the Cartridge Inlet Seals may result in dripping from the Shower Head 7 Tighten the Nut by turning the O Key...

Page 15: ...allow the temperature to stabilise 3 Pull off the Control Knob 4 Unscrew the Hub Retaining Screw with a 2 5 mm Hexagon Key supplied Note Do not remove the Hub 5 Insert the 2 5 mm Hexagon Key into the centre of the Spindle and engage with the recessed Temperature Adjusting Screw 6 Rotate the Hexagon Key until the required maximum temperature is obtained at the discharge point Anticlockwise to incre...

Page 16: ...xer is a Thermostatic Shower Control with a Single Sequential Control Knob for on off and temperature control The Control Knob operates anti clockwise in the following sequence Off Maximum Preset Temperature Off Cold Warm Maximum Preset Temperature ...

Page 17: ...itted incorrectly e Airlock or partial blockage in pipework 3 No flow from the Thermostatic Mixer outlet a Check the Showerhead Hose and Filters for any blockage b Hot or cold supply failure 4 Blend temperature drift a Refer to symptom 2 above b Significant supply temperature fluctuation c Significant supply pressure fluctuation d Faulty Thermostatic Cartridge renew 5 Maximum blend temperature set...

Page 18: ...ased lubricants can be used to assist in refitting Caution Oil based or other lubricant types may cause rapid deterioration of seals Cleaning Warning Many household cleaners contain abrasive and chemical substances and should not be used for cleaning plated or plastic fittings These finishes should be cleaned using a mild washing up detergent or soap solution rinsed and then wiped dry with a soft ...

Page 19: ... 1 Isolate the hot and cold water supplies and operate the Control Knob to drain any residual water 2 Remove the Filter Blanking Caps and unscrew the Filter Caps with the O Key supplied or a 12 mm hexagonal wrench and remove the Filters 3 Clean each Filter in turn under a jet of water to remove any lodged particles 4 Refit the Filters and tighten the Filter Caps Note Make sure that the seal is fit...

Page 20: ... and flow rate Refer to section Fault Diagnosis Carry out the commissioning procedure Has flow rate fallen significantly or fallen below minimum flow specification Carry out a performance check Refer to the commissioning procedure Has the blend temperature changed by more than 2 C from previous recorded value Tb Has flow rate improved Note All measurements and results should be recorded in the Log...

Page 21: ...tions with the appropriate water supply pressures and temperatures and it is commissioned maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations contained in this guide refer to the section Maintenance In Service Tests for in service test frequency that must be used as a minimum guide in Type 2 installations Supply Conditions For applications where a Type 2 Valve is required the supply con...

Page 22: ... Regulator 1062472 Filter Cap x 2 1062473 Elbow Pack 1062474 Cartridge Assembly 1062475 Handle 1062476 Backplate 1062477 Filter Pack x 2 1062478 Inlet Connector 1062479 Outlet Connector 1063660 Screw Pack illustrated B 1063661 Compression Fitting Kit 1063662 Bearing 1063671 O Key ...

Page 23: ...23 1062474 1063662 1062475 B 1062479 B 1063661 1062476 1062478 1062477 1062472 1062473 1062471 1063671 A A A A A B B A B ...

Page 24: ...oduct used within a commercial business premise is guaranteed for 1 Year against any defect of materials or workmanship Not Covered by this Guarantee Damage or defects arising from incorrect installation improper use or lack of maintenance Installed product damaged in transit Consequential loss damage or product removal and installation costs General wear and tear This guarantee is in addition to ...

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