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Push Button Control Shower Valve

INSTALLATION & AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Retain for future reference

REF: GEN1FCLICKAR.10.19| V1

This guide covers the installation of:

1 Function Push Button Shower Valve

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Summary of Contents for Axiom SAX2316

Page 1: ...Push Button Control Shower Valve INSTALLATION AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS Retain for future reference REF GEN1FCLICKAR 10 19 V1 This guide covers the installation of 1 Function Push Button Shower Valve ...

Page 2: ...f unbalanced hot and cold water pressures for the valves to operate effectively is 2 1 Hot or cold pressure must be reduced or boosted so as to work within the required range These shower valves are suitable for use with all water supply systems up to a maximum of 5 0 Bar Operating pressures above 5 0 Bar will require the installation of pressure reducing valves The valve must be installed so that...

Page 3: ...e used as a guide and used for reference during installation illustrations are intended as a guide only style and sizes vary depending on system chosen Installation Frame Flexible Hoses Fixing Spanner Zip Tie Tile Guide Fixing Screws Isolation Valves Assembled to Installation Frame Cover Plate Valve and Housing ...

Page 4: ...ork getting into the thermostat These problems are easily avoided by thoroughly flushing the pipe work BEFORE the valve is fitted Failure to do so may invalidate your guarantee This valve is designed to be installed in stud constructions using timber of a suitable depth as to allow the full installation frame to fit onto the stud Figure 1 The centre point between the two studs will be the final po...

Page 5: ... back and left to right Once level remove the tile guide and keep the fixing screws safe for later steps For vertical installations timber noggins should be installed between studwork to allow for the frame to be fixed vertically Figure 2 When fitting the installation frame in either orientation keep the tile guide assembled as this will ensure that the frame does not warp or bend during installat...

Page 6: ...d manifold Ensure the isolation valves are mounted so that they will be visible and accessible for later stages Figure 4 3 With the water inlet supplies installed install outlet pipework using suitable plumbing fittings Ensure that there is enough room to route pipework to the chosen outlet location Figure 4 Figure 5 Brass Manifold Isolation Valve These fittings are used with flexible hoses to con...

Page 7: ...help easily identify which hose is which during later installation stages 5 At this point it is critical that leak tests are performed Connect the valve body to the flexible hoses the hot and cold inlets are marked with red and blue paint on the valve Turn on the water supply and test the system for leaks Push the button for the outlet and check all connections are fully sealed HOT COLD OUTLET 1 F...

Page 8: ...e hoses together to make them easier to access later You are now ready to apply the final finished surface 7 Reattach the tile guide using the fixing screws Cut a hole in the plasterboard using the tile guide to determine position and sizing Tip There are pins in the corners of the tile guide to help mark its position on the plasterboard to use as a cutting template Figure 8 Figure 9 HOT OUTLET 1 ...

Page 9: ...correct size access hole Failure to do so may mean the cover plate does not form a water tight seal in later installation stages 9 Remove the tiling guide allowing access to the pipework behind the tiled wall Keep these screws safe as they will be used to mount the valve From this position the isolation valves should be visible and accessible through the access hole Figure 10 Figure 11 ...

Page 10: ...ct the hoses to the valve Ensure the hose from the hot supply is connected to the inlet marked hot on the valve Do the same for the cold supply Ensuring the outlet button is in the OFF position Figure 13 turn the water supply back on at the isolation valve Do not overtighten the hoses as this may damage the rubber washers Figure 12 Figure 13 OFF ON ...

Page 11: ...an electric driver as this may damage the valve housing or cause it to warp preventing correct installation If the housing flange is not flat against the wall surface the fixing screws are too tight You are now ready to install the cover plate and valve controls 13 When secured in place the fixing nuts of the flexible hoses will be visible above the valve housing This will allow the connections to...

Page 12: ...ing nut NOTE For horizontal installations the cover plate can be fitted immediately proceed to Step 14 For vertical installation the control button and temperature stop need to be removed and rotated so that they are in the correct orientation To do so follow the below instructions The temperature stop ring is installed onto the temperature cartridge fixing nut on the valve This prevents the maxim...

Page 13: ... an integrated foam seal it is not necessary to use silicone sealant You are now ready to set the maximum temperature of the valve 15 With all outlet buttons checked for smooth operation using a thermometer test the temperature of the water from the outlets Rotate the cartridge spindle anti clockwise to increase the temperature and clockwise to reduce the temperature until the water from the outle...

Page 14: ...o that it cannot rotate anti clockwise Note Do NOT remove the temperature stop ring to make adjustments as this will prevent correct assembly later 17 Once installed the handle should click as it rotates This click can be adjusted to give more feedback when in use Rotating the feedback screw clockwise will make the pin stiffer and the click will be more noticeable rotating the screw anti clockwise...

Page 15: ...ntervals The testing will only require a normal thermometer with a scale greater than 65 C The temperature sensitive element of the thermometer should always be fully inserted into the water flow Follow the procedure below 1 Measure the mixed water temperature 2 Carry out a cold fail safe shut off test by using the mains isolation valve to shut off the water to the cold supply Wait 5 seconds if wa...

Page 16: ...l Hot Cold supplies are plumbed the wrong way around Remove the valve from the wall and check the plumbing connections to the valve The valve does not turn on even when the button is pressed The button operation is not smooth and sometimes scrapes In some cases this may be caused by over tightening the cover plate during installation which can cause the buttons to become partially pressed Loosenin...

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