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FITTING THe SHOWeR TO THe WaLL
Note:
The control knobs are an integral part of
the cover – DO NOT attempt to remove them.
Lift the cover from the backplate. Remove the
trimplate by removing the two fixings screws.
This will make the pipe and cable connections
easier
(fig.)
.
Entry positions for the mains water and electric
cable are from the top, bottom, either side or
from the back.
Note:
Deviations from the designated entry
points will invalidate product approvals.
If a bottom entry has been chosen, fit the
supplied pipe trim in the top of the backplate
(fig.)
.
If a top entry has been chosen, fit the supplied
pipe trim in the bottom of the trimplate
(fig.)
.
If a side entry is required, the trimplate side will
have to be cut. With the elbow compression
fitted on the outlet, temporarily place the
trimplate into position, then mark the pipe entry
on the side of the trimplate. Carefully remove
the appropriate area using a junior hacksaw.
If installing a feed pipe from the back or bottom,
the centre of the inlet valve to the wall surface is
20 mm
(fig.9)
.
Note:
If entry is from the back, the nut of the
compression fitting will be partially behind the
surface of the wall. This area MuST be left clear
when plastering over the pipework in order to
make the nut accessible for future adjustments.
After choosing the site for the shower, use the
backplate as a template and mark the two fixing
holes
(fig.0)
.
Drill and plug to suit the fixing screws supplied.
(The wall plugs provided are suitable for most brick
walls – use an appropriate masonry drill, but if the
WArNING!
Check there are no hidden cables or
pipes before drilling holes for wall
plugs. Use great care when using
power tools near water. The use of
a residual current device (rCD) is
recommended.
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