Concentric exposed thermostatic mixer shower
11
ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE SETTING
(and fitting the levers)
The maximum temperature stop factory set to
38°C (this can be adjusted during installation).
Note: Before fitting the levers the
maximum temperature should be checked
on site to guarantee user safety
• To adjust the maximum temperature setting,
remove the temperature control knob.
• Allow the water to run until the temperature
has stabilised, adjust the temperature control
spindle by hand
(fig.16).
• When the showering temperature is
satisfactory turn off the shower.
• Fit the temperature knob, making sure the
maximum temperature stop pin is as close to
the flat edge of the maximum temperature
stop as possible
(fig.17)
.
• To assemble the flow and temperature
controls, please see
fig.18
(see fig.17 for the
position of the maximum temperature stop).
Secure the controls in place with the retaining
grub screws and fit the levers
(fig.18)
.
Recommended outlet temperatures
The BuildCert TMV scheme recommends the
following set maximum mixed water outlet
temperatures for use in all premises:
44°C - for bath fill but see notes below.
41°C - for showers.
41°C - for washbasins.
38°C - for bidets.
The mixed water temperatures must never
exceed
46°C
at terminal fitting.
The British Burns Association recommends
37
to
37.5°C
as a comfortable bathing temperature
for children. In premises covered by the Care
Standards Act 2000, the maximum mixed water
outlet temperature is
43°C
.
Flat edge of
the Maximum
temperature stop
Maximum
temperature
stop pin
Pin positioned as close
to the flat edge as possible
Fig.16
Fig.17
Grub screw of the
Maximum temperature
stop should be in the
9 o’clock position