Thermostatic bar mixer shower
11
Top vertical
flat of the max
temp stop in
the 12 o’clock
position
Maximum
temperature
stop
Fig.16
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
RANGE
The mixer shower has a temperature stop
to prevent accidental rotation to higher
temperatures. This is adjustable to provide a
maximum temperature of 35°C – 45°C.
The mixed water temperature can be adjusted
from cold through to a top limit (which can be
pre-set during installation.
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°C
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
.
ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE STOP SETTING
The maximum temperature stop
SHOULD NOT
need to be removed. Correct position shown in
fig 16.
Turn the flow control (left hand side) to full
flow. With a steady flow running, adjust the
temperature spindle until the temperature is to
your maximum showering temperature
(fig.14)
.
When the showering temperature is satisfactory
turn off the shower. Refit the temperature control
as shown in
fig.15a
.
Secure the temperature control in place with the
screw and refit the lever cap.
