METHVEN Aroha 01-9106 Installation Manual Download Page 17

Methven Australia Pty Ltd

ABN 15 104 813 390

Melbourne, Australia

www.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 of the seal, the faceplate should 

be removed and then reinstalled using silicone to ensure a seal is 

achieved.

WMKA21005

IMPORTANT

Please read all of the instructions before installation

MA019342

      

Aroha 3 Hole Wall Mounted  

Bath Set

01-9342

Use of this product is recommended for domestic and commercial applications.

All pipework must be thoroughly flushed prior to the installation of the mixer.

Inline filter washers must be installed on both 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

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 

with a max 15mm protruding 

from wall lining.

5.  Insert O-ring into the groove in 

the bottom of the base ring (8) 

and place over spindle/head 

works (2).

6.   Screw locking nut (7) over 

spindle/ head works (2).

7.  Place handle (9) onto spindle/

head works (2) and fasten with  

a 2.5mm hex key (11).

8.  Fit inlet connector (6) to brass 

nipple (3) and place spout (10) 

over inlet connector (6). 

 

9. Tighten with a 2.5mm hex key 

(11).

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Customer Care Hotline: 1300 METHVEN (638 483)

Email: [email protected]

2.5mm Allen key

Trim to 15mm 

Ø 35mm

Ø 25mm

Ø 35mm

1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

Distance from mounting stud to 

front of wall lining (ID): 

Std - 58-63mm

Ext - 63-75mm 

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Apply appropriate 

thread sealant material 

Do not discard screws

 

4.

ID

For deeper 

installations, remove 

short threaded head 

works collars and 

replace with optional 

04-9646 Spindle 

Extension Kit.

(Available separately) 

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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