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Revision 3 

Product Manual e-Suite Tap

 

3. Glossary 

 
The glossary lists all words, abbreviations and technical terminology used in this 
manual, along with a short description of these terms. 

 

Term 

Description 

Encoder Housing 

The tap electronics fitted in a plastic housing attached to 
the bottom of the tap. (Item 9 on Figure 3) 

BSP 

The British Standard Pipe (BSP) thread is a family of 
standard screw thread types that has been adopted 
internationally for interconnecting and sealing pipe ends 
by mating an external (male) with an internal (female) 
thread.

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Tectite push fit 

Tectite push fit type fittings are a plumbing pipe 
connector that pushes onto the copper tube and has an 
integral rubber seal to ensure a water tight connection. 
The tap utilizes an individual Tectite push fit T for water 
connection. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Description sourced from Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_standard_pipe_thread 

 

Summary of Contents for e-Suite Tap

Page 1: ...Product Manual e Suite Tap Traditional Tap with Electronic Control ...

Page 2: ...Revision 3 2 Product Manual e Suite Tap ...

Page 3: ...rview 7 5 Package Contents 7 5 1 Mounting Guidelines 8 5 2 e Suite Tap disassembly 15 5 3 e Suite Tap installation 16 5 4 Water Connections 17 5 5 Fitting the electronic encoder housing 18 5 6 Mounting the WDC 19 5 7 Setting stops 20 5 8 Commissioning for Use 21 5 9 Technical Specifications 21 6 User and Maintenance Instructions 22 6 1 Operation 22 6 2 Maintenance 23 7 Related Documentation 23 ...

Page 4: ... any time without prior notice This manual is specific to the product that it has been supplied with at the date of supply Without prejudice to any warranties in Wallgate Limited s terms and conditions of sale any warranty will be invalidated if the equipment is installed or serviced by unqualified personnel No part of this publication and the information contained may be reproduced transmitted st...

Page 5: ...you install and commission the e Suite Tap Failure to heed these warnings can have serious consequences WARNING This is a warning 2 2 Note A note with black text on a yellow background is used to draw your attention to important and useful information NOTE This is a note 2 3 Numbered procedures Steps in procedures are numbered starting from 1 1 This is step 1 2 This is step 2 etc 2 4 Bullet lists ...

Page 6: ...d Pipe BSP thread is a family of standard screw thread types that has been adopted internationally for interconnecting and sealing pipe ends by mating an external male with an internal female thread 1 Tectite push fit Tectite push fit type fittings are a plumbing pipe connector that pushes onto the copper tube and has an integral rubber seal to ensure a water tight connection The tap utilizes an i...

Page 7: ...fore you begin the installation make sure that you have the following items 1 Product manual 1 e Suite tap kit contains 2 taps with encoders and connection cables 2 WS3848 Proportional flow solenoid valve 1 per tap The following items are NOT included in the pack but required for installation 1 WDC100e or WDC200e electronic controller available from Wallgate 1 Thermostatic mixing valve available f...

Page 8: ... water supplies are necessary See Table 1 on page 16 for the specifications of the water supplies The hot water supply should be fitted with a thermostatic mixing valve prior to the solenoid valve to prevent risk of injury to users to protect the solenoid valve An electrical supply of 230V 50Hz with a 2 Amp rating is required for the optional electronic control units The E suite taps are to be use...

Page 9: ...Revision 3 9 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 1 e Suite Tap details ...

Page 10: ...Revision 3 10 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 2 e Suite Tap controls typical installation layout ...

Page 11: ...Revision 3 11 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 3 e Suite Tap controls typical installation layout ...

Page 12: ...Revision 3 12 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 4 e Suite Tap controls typical installation layout ...

Page 13: ...Revision 3 13 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 4 e Suite Tap controls typical installation layout ...

Page 14: ...Revision 3 14 Product Manual e Suite Tap Figure 6 e Suite Tap components and encoder housing fit ...

Page 15: ...ing a Tectite removal tool remove the Tectite Tee from the tap connector Then remove the tap connector from the bottom of the tap 2 2 Undo the tap connector nut pull the fittings sub assembly away from the bottom of the tap 3 Loosen and remove the flange nut and rubber washer s from the bottom of the tap body ...

Page 16: ... sharp edges or burrs Fit the tap connector over the encoder shaft check fibre washer is in place 4 Slide the brass Tectite push fit item 5 over the encoder shaft and fit onto the copper end of the tap connector until it fully reaches the stop NOTE Do not push on the bottom of the assembly The shaft should protrude from the bottom of the assembly when installed fully 5 Fit the lower connector item...

Page 17: ...blockages damage to the basin faucet water solenoid valves NOTE The proportional flow solenoid valve has a direction of flow arrow on the body ensure correct orientation 1 Fit ø15mm copper water pipe item 7 to the solenoid valve outlet and then fit this to the Tectite T inlet item 5 as shown on Figure 3 NOTE The copper water pipe must be properly de burred both internally and externally to create ...

Page 18: ...es The nut should only be firmly hand tightened NOTE The tap shaft will only engage with the encoder in the correct orientation The encoder housing must be turned until the two engage correctly 4 The encoder is to be connected directly to the valve via the two crimp connectors provided The rubber boot is then to be fitted over the valve to prevent moisture and dust ingress and to reduce the possib...

Page 19: ...rrect ports on the WDC for the holt and cold taps instructions can be found in the WDC manual NOTE The cable ends are marked for connection to the appropriate sockets on the WDC controller 4 Connect the valve cable from the encoder to the solenoid valve terminals the valve connections are not polarity sensitive Push the provided rubber boot over the solenoid to prevent dirt and moisture ingress 5 ...

Page 20: ...ncoder must be set to register the stop position of the tap This is done as follows 1 The WDC power must be on and all cables connected correctly 2 Turn the tap clockwise until contact with the stop is felt 3 Press the recessed button on the bottom of the encoder and hold for 4 seconds NOTE To prevent accidental setting this button is recessed so will require the use of a small non conductive rod ...

Page 21: ...ould automatically shut off after 5 minutes 7 Operate the tap several times to ensure it always turns off when turned fully clockwise a physical stop should be felt 8 Leave a copy of the Product Manual with the person responsible on site 5 9 Technical Specifications Table 1 Technical specifications Water Supply Minimum pressure 1 0 Bar Dynamic Maximum rating 10 Bar Maximum water temperature 85 C T...

Page 22: ...taller located in close proximity to the electronic control unit NOTE If a fault occurs with the unit you must set the isolator to the OFF position until the fault is repaired by a qualified engineer WARNING Risk of electric shock serious injury and death Only trained and qualified personnel should remove the cover of the electronic control box Opening the WDC will void the warranty on the product...

Page 23: ...d a soft cloth Bleach spray cleaners and abrasive cleaners may damage the surface The push fit water connections Tectite type can be dismantled using a Tectite DC 405 disconnecting clip 15mm Table 2 Spare Parts List Part Number Description WS3848 Proportional solenoid valve 7 Related Documentation Additional information on the WDC controller can be found in the relevant product manual WDC100e For ...

Page 24: ...Revision 3 2 Wallgate Ltd Crow Lane Wilton Salisbury Wiltshire SP2 0HB England tel 44 0 1722 744594 fax 44 0 1722 742096 email service wallgate com web www wallgate com ...

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