METHVEN Aroha 01-9106 Installation Manual Download Page 10

R35mm Mi

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20mm

DO NOT CRUSH

 

HOSE OR SWAGED ENDS

 

CORRECT

INCORRECT

DO NOT STRETCH OR TWIST HOSES

Aerator key

2.5mm hex key

Stream shaper

Flexible inlet hose: 

cold 

hot

O-ring

Clamping Plate

Mounting nuts

 Twin Stud Fixing system

Base ring

Technical Specification

Inlet Connections: 

All 1/2" BSP

Operating Pressure: 

150kPa - 500kPa

 

For optimum performance hot and cold water pressures should be equal.

 

AS/NZS 3500 stipulates a 500kPa maximum operating pressure at any outlet  

 

within a building. Where normal pressure exceeds 500kPa, a pressure limiting  

 

valve must be installed.

 

This sink mixer is rated at 7.5l/m. If limited water flow is experienced, locate  

 

stream shaper flow restricting device and filter washers and clean away foreign  

 

material as required.

Operating Temperature: 

Recommended hot water supply 50°C, maximum 70°C. AS/NZS 3500 requires all  

 

hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50°C.

Ceramic cartridges: 

Ceramic cartridge can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the 

  

water supply:

 

Copper tube pieces

 

Plastic pieces

 

Sand, dirt or stones

 

Thread tape

 

Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies

Hose Requirement for Mixers

Do not hydrostatic test* the installation with this mixer installed. Damage to the ceramic cartridge 
may occur. 
*Hydrostatic testing refers to placing the system under pressure, above the recommended operating 

pressure, to determine water tightness and to uncover leaks or weak joints within the system.

Care and Cleaning

Never use abrasives to clean this product. Clean regularly with contamination free warm soapy water 

and a damp soft cloth. 

www.methven.com

Customer Care Hotline: 1300 METHVEN (638 483)

Email: [email protected]

Summary of Contents for Aroha 01-9106

Page 1: ...NE 2012 Installation Guide Installation Tip Install product on bench before connecting second hose to mixer 1 Cut a single 35mm diameter hole into the mounting surface 2 Insert o ring into the groove in the bottom of the base ring fit the base ring to the bottom of the mixer and connect hose 3 Feed the mixer s hose through the hole cut in the mounting surface 4 Position the mixer where required an...

Page 2: ...ating Temperature Recommended hot water supply 50 C maximum 70 C AS NZS 3500 requires all hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic cartridges The ceramic cartridge can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water suppl...

Page 3: ...sitioned to observe the installation depth ID to front of finished wall lining e g tiles range as follows Range of Install Depth ID 42 to 62 mm Note Two sizes of half dome 5 6 are supplied Long dome 6 for 42 52 mm Short dome for 5 for 52 62 mm 3 Connect body assembly 1 into system 4 Cut holes in lining as pictured 5 Trim the brass nipple 10 to 15 2mm protruding from finished wall lining Lubricate ...

Page 4: ...g within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies Piping Requirements for Mixers Avoid restrictive piping fitting or sharp angled bends when plumbing the mixer Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed Damage to the ceramic cartridge may occur Hydrostatic testing refe...

Page 5: ...stud positioned to observe installation depth ID to front of finished wall lining e g tiles as follows Range of Install Depth ID 42 62 mm Note Two sizes of half dome 5 6 are supplied Long dome 6 for 42 52 mm Short dome 5 for 52 62mm 2 Connect body assembly 1 into system and replace body assembly cover 3 Cut hole in lining as pictured 4 Wall lining e g tiles should be finished as close as possible ...

Page 6: ...c cartridge can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies Piping Requirements for Mixers Avoid restrictive piping fitting or sharp angled bends when plumbing the mixer Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed Dama...

Page 7: ...il info au methven com Installation 1 Screw the body assembly 1 on to the mounting stud positioned to observe the installation depth range as follows Range of Install Depth ID 56 to 74 mm NOTE Two sizes of half dome 5 6 are supplied Long dome 6 for 56 63mm Short dome 5 for 63 74mm 2 Connect body assembly 1 into system and replace body assembly cover 3 Cut holes in lining as pictured 4 Remove plast...

Page 8: ...pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies Piping Requirements for Mixers Avoid restrictive piping fitting or sharp angled bends when plumbing the mixer Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed Damage to the ceramic cartridge may occur Hydrostatic testing refers to placing the system under pressure above the rec...

Page 9: ...S NZS 3718 regulations JUNE 2012 Installation Guide www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVEN 638 483 Email info au methven com Installation Tip Install product on bench before connecting second hose to mixer 1 Cut a single 35mm diameter hole into the mounting surface 2 Insert o ring into the groove in the underside of the base ring and fit to base of mixer 3 Feed the mixer s tails and th...

Page 10: ...perating Temperature Recommended hot water supply 50 C maximum 70 C AS NZS 3500 requires all hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic cartridges Ceramic cartridge can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water suppli...

Page 11: ...urface can be a maximum of 40mm thick 2 Insert o ring 3 into the groove in the bottom of the mixer 1 3 Feed the mixer s 1 threaded fastening tube through the hole cut in the mounting surface 4 Position the mixer 1 as desired and fit the rubber washer 4 over the threaded fastening tube Tighten the mounting nut 5 in place using the tube spanner 9 from under the mounting surface 5 Insert the flexible...

Page 12: ... be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies Hose Requirement for Mixers Do not hydrostatic test the installation with this mixer installed Damage to the ceramic cartridge may occur Hydrostatic testing refers to placing the system under pres...

Page 13: ...th hot and cold supplies to prevent foreign particles damaging the ceramic head works Do not remove the ceramic head works from the mixer when installing Methven recommends a licensed plumber carry out all installations in compliance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 This product complies with AS NZS 3718 regulations JUNE 2012 Installation Guide www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVE...

Page 14: ...ter supply 50 C maximum 70 C AS NZS 3500 requires all hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic Head Works Ceramic head works can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies www methven com Customer Care Hotli...

Page 15: ...e mounting stud Refer to illustration 1 for minimum and maximum tolerances Plumb the breech set 1 into system 2 A hole diameter of 35mm will be required for correct head works 2 installation and a hole diameter of 25mm will be required for correct spout 8 installation 3 Screw head works 2 into breech 1 4 Trim brass nipple 3 to length with a max 15mm protruding from wall lining 5 Place the faceplat...

Page 16: ...ater flow is experienced locate stream shaper flow restricting device and filter washers and clean away foreign material as required Operating Temperature Recommended hot water supply 50 C maximum 70 C AS NZS 3500 requires all hot water supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic Head Works Ceramic head works can be damaged by the presence of the following within the water supp...

Page 17: ...nstallation Guide Installation 1 Screw the breech set 1 into the mounting stud Refer to illustration 1 for minimum and maximum tolerances Plumb the breech set 1 into system 2 A hole diameter of 35mm will be required for correct head works 2 installation and a hole diameter of 25mm will be required for correct spout 10 installation 3 Screw head works 2 into breech 1 4 Trim brass nipple 3 to length ...

Page 18: ...ny sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic Head Works Ceramic head works can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVEN 638 483 Email info au methven com Care and Cleaning Never use...

Page 19: ...ed surface of the wall If in any doubt about the quality of the seal the faceplate should be removed and then reinstalled using silicone to ensure a seal is achieved JUNE 2012 Installation Guide Installation Note Maximum hole diameter through wall for 1 2 BSP tube is 22mm 1 Trim brass nipple to length with a max 22mm 2mm protruding from wall lining Screw into body with teflon tape 2 Place the face...

Page 20: ...not remove the ceramic head works from the mixer when installing Methven recommends a licensed plumber carry out all installations in compliance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 This product complies with AS NZS 3718 regulations JUNE 2012 Installation Guide Installation Maximum hole diameter through bench for 1 2 BSP tube is 22mm www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVEN 638 483 Email...

Page 21: ...ns in compliance with the requirements of AS NZS 3500 This product complies with AS NZS 3718 regulations JUNE 2012 Installation Guide www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVEN 638 483 Email info au methven com Note It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure a water proof seal is achieved between the faceplate and the finished surface of the wall If in any doubt about the quality ...

Page 22: ...ter supplies to any sanitary fitting to be tempered to 50 C Ceramic Head Works Ceramic head works can be damaged due to the presence of the following within the water supply Copper tube pieces Plastic pieces Sand dirt or stones Thread tape Other objects not normally present in the potable water supplies www methven com Customer Care Hotline 1300 METHVEN 638 483 Email info au methven com Care and C...

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